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Community Holiday Events

Enjoy the holiday spirit with family and friends at these community events in your local Baltimore County Neighborhood Downtown.

Friday, November 27 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Santa Comes to Landsdowne
2912 Hammocks Ferry Road in Landsdowne
Cheer Santa as he arrives at 5:30 pm at his Santa House on a fire truck, listen to holiday carols and enjoy refreshments.
Santa House Hours
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. through December 20.

Saturday, November 28, 6:30 p.m.
16th Annual Catonsville Tree Lighting Ceremony
Catonsville Fire Department 756 Frederick Road
Enjoy free refreshments, listen to seasonal music and tour Santa's Holiday House. Bring a non-perishable pantry item to donate. Santa's Holiday House Hours
Fridays 6-8 p.m. Dec. 4,11 & 18
Saturdays 2-4 p.m. Dec. 5, 12 & 19
Sunday only 2-5 p.m. Dec. 20

Tuesday, December 1, 6 p.m.
Baltimore County Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Downtown Towson at Olympic Park (Towson Circle & Allegheny Avenue)
Visit with Santa after he arrives on a fire truck led by the Towson University Marching Band. Enjoy holiday music, free cookies and hot chocolate. Many shops and restaurants offering holiday sales and special discounts.

Friday, December 4, 7 p.m.
Woodlawn Holiday Tree Lighting
Woodlawn Recreation & Parks Building 2120 Gwynn Oak Ave.
Listen to the Powhatten Boys Choir, enjoy food, treats and face painting for the children. Stop by Louise's Bakery before or after for more holiday treats.

Saturday, December 5, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Reisterstown Community Tree Lighting and Wreath Auction
Reisterstown United Methodist Church 246 Main Street
Come early for a wreath auction, holiday music and free refreshments. Santa arrives on a fire truck at 7:00 pm, followed by the tree lighting. Many Main Street shops open late, with holiday specials and refreshments.

Saturday, December 5, 4 - 7 p.m.
Dundalk Village Shopping Center Holiday Celebration
Shipping Place & Heritage Park
Bring the whole family and enjoy the holiday festivities and free refreshments in the historical shopping center.
4 p.m. Holiday Parade
5:15 p.m. Handel Children's Choir of Baltimore5:30 p.m. Visit with Santa in the Gazebo
6 p.m. Lighting of the Dundalk Village Shopping Center
6:10 p.m. Merchant Cookie Tour & Recipes

Revised December 28, 2009