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Hey Locals!
Can you believe we’re just days away from stepping into 2026? That “fresh start” feeling is officially in the air — and whether you’re planning a big New Year’s moment or keeping it low-key, I’ve rounded up places to go below to help you end the year on a high note. There are new year’s noon events for the kids and then fun unique events for you…BTW did you know Maryland has a crab drop, duck drop, key drop, donut drop and rockfish drop? Why watch a silly ball when you can see all of these things happen around Maryland.
One quick tip: this list may grow as the New Year approaches, so be sure to click “Read Online” later this week (or head to itssomewherelocal.com and open this edition) to catch any updates before locking in your plans.
Now tell me this — are you walking into 2026 ready for a reset… or more of the same? I’d genuinely love to know. Hit reply and tell me one resolution, goal, or dream you’re carrying into the new year. I’ll be cheering you on — and you might just inspire someone else reading along too.
As for me? My intention is simple: to make 2026 my best year yet — personally, professionally, and in how I give back. I’m especially excited to roll out a new series focused on showing up for people in our community and spotlighting the good happening around town.
One last thing: this is the final week for many Christmas light displays across Maryland. If you still want to squeeze in some holiday magic, I’ve got you covered
Things you should check out!
Last week we squeezed in a date day in Montgomery County, and it absolutely delivered.
We started in a heated tent at Lone Oak Brewery, then headed to a speakeasy-style spot with incredible food and cocktails at Fallen Oak Distilling — conveniently at the same location.
We ended the day walking through over a million holiday lights at Brookside Gardens, which was the perfect way to slow down and enjoy the moment.
If you’re looking for easy, memorable date ideas, Montgomery County has no shortage of options.
👉 See exactly where to go here.
Wonder what it’s like to stay at the Gaylord National Harbor Resort during the holidays? See below to plan for your 2026 Staycation.
Never been to New York for the Holiday? Here’s your sign to go this week or plan for the 2026 holiday season.
Weekend Events
12/26 Free Movies Double Feature - Mobtown Brewing Company Baltimore
12/26 Uno + Spades Game Night - Baltimore Best Art Gallery
12/26 Body Butter Workshop - Peabody Heights Brewery - Baltimore
12/26 Kwanzaa 2025- It’s All About The Children - Blacks in Wax Museum
12/27 A Dessert Candle Making Workshop - Clinton, MD
12/27 Christmas Boozy Bingo Night - Sykesville, MD
12/27 Cookies and Cocoa Gaming Day - Glen Burnie, MD
12/27 Kwanzaa Celebration - Columbia, MD
12/27 Top of the Morning Party - Baltimore
12/27-28 90s R&B Sing Along Massage Oil & Love Candle Workshop - Baltimore
12/28 Let That Sh*t Go Flow - Temple Hills, MD
🪪 Adult Only Events
👦🏾🧒🏾 KidsFriendly Event
🔴 Highly Recommend and I have been or will be going
Will add more over the week
Family Fun 👦🏾🧒🏾
Noon Year’s Eve - B&O Museum
New Years at Noon - Port Discovery Baltimore, MD 🔴
New Year’s Eve at Noon - Maryland Zoo Baltimore
New Year’s at Noon - Maryland Science Center Baltimore
Kids NYE Party at Little Havana - Baltimore (2pm ball drop with dance party & crafts)
Midnight at 7 - Merriweather Symphony of Lights - Columbia, MD (7pm $15/pp)🔴
Noon Yards Eve - The Yards DC
Noon Year’s Eve Celebration - Kraken Hook Hall DC 🔴
Noon Year’s Eve Party at Sweet Frog - Maryland Locations
Adult Fun
Annual Game Night NYE - Calico DC (Boardgames & Drinks 4pm-3:30am)
NYE Party at Stratosphere Social - Eldersburg (unlimited bowling, VR and Toast)
New Year’s at GameOn Bar+Arcade - Columbia, MD ( open bar and game tokens tix not required in advance) 🔴
Swing into New Year’s at Top Golf - Baltimore
New Year’s Eve Party at Pinstripes - North Bethesda
Magic Duel Comedy Show - Bethesda, MD
12/31 Baltimore Inner Harbor Fireworks and Concert - Baltimore
Candlelights on the Creek - Frederick, MD
12/31 Midnight Muskrat Drive - Princess Anne, MD (Oysters, Smith Island cake & party favors for free)
Upscale Options:
Midnight at Merriweather Lakehouse - Columbia, MD (Dinner food, toast)
New Year’s Eve at Live!® - Hanover, MD (Open bar, dining & rewards all night)
New Year’s Eve Yacht Party - Annapolis, MD
Under the Fireworks Yatch Party - Baltimore
12/31 New Years Extravaganza - National Harbor Gaylord Resort
Ring in NY at Sagamore Pendry - Baltimore
Midnight Under the Big Top - Ellicott City - Turf Valley Resort (Circus inspired evening with aerialists, DJ and music)
Charm City Countdown - Hilton BWI Linthicum Heights
Ball Drops:
Duck Drop - Easton, MD (Fireworks and duck drop)
Crab Drop - Crisfield, MD (Crab drop at 9pm and Midnight)
Donut Drop - Hagerstown, MD (5pm-7pm live music, kids zone and free donuts)
Key Drop on Carroll Creek - Frederick, MD (Handcrafted lighted key drops)
Rockfish Drop - Rock Hall, MD (Festivities begin at 11pm along the waterfront)
🪪 Adult Only Events
👦🏾🧒🏾 KidsFriendly Event
🔴 Highly Recommend and I have been or will be going
Lastly, if you know someone who always says they never know where to go or what to do….Just share this newsletter with them or have them go to itssomewherelocal.com to get on the list!
P.S. Do you have an event or idea you want me to cover? Hit reply. I read every one.
See you ——-Somewhere!
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