Welcome to December’s Summers Summary Newsletter with the best things to do in the area! (Maryland & DC) See the bottom for list of over 100 the things to do!

Latest with It’s Summers Somewhere (Lisa Summers)

• We had our first annual camping trip in November (recap loading) Looking to throw another in the June 2025 so stay tuned for details.

• Found out we were featured on this article saying I am the #14 creator in Baltimore out of 16,227 instagram influencers. I want to thank you all for this! See list here

• I started my new series called “Somewhere In The City” so far I have done Baltimore & Richmond but plan to make this a tour mixing up people and cities all over! I would love to get more ideas of questions you want to know so feel free to DM me or Email me your ideas!

• Finally, I am giving you what you have been waiting for. So many people ask me daily for ideas on where to go for birthdays, anniversaries or where you can take a group of friends! Starting in January expect my new “Somewhere To Go” lists to be available! Have new places at your fingertips and it will change seasonally so new recommendations every few months!

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Things to Note:

• Climbing & ziplining gift ticket packs that never expire and you can use for special events like Glow or Keep it Lit.

• Ends on Cyber Monday at 11:59pm.

Multiple Dates:

Weekends in Dec : Double Decker Lights Tour - Frederick, MD

Sat & Suns in Dec Free Carriage Rides - Berlin, MD

11/30-1/1 Miracle on 34th Street Lights - Baltimore

11/9- 1/1 - Holidays at the Harbor Fireworks and Movies - National Harbor, MD

11/23- 12/24 Baltimore Christmas Village - Baltimore, MD (Video)

11/22-12/23 DC Holiday Market - DC

11/22- 12/29 The Holly Jolly Bar at The Brighton - DC

11/22- 12/29 Winter City Lights - Onley, MD

11/22 - 1/1 Urban Roast Holiday Theme Drinks & Food - DC

11/22- 1/5 Tingle Bells at Artechouse - DC

11/22- 1/1 Ice Skating - Columbia, MD

11/29-1/1 Festival of Lights at Watkins Regional Park - Upper Marlboro, MD

11/24-12/30 Miracle POP-UP Bar - Baltimore, MD

11/29-12/5 DC Cocktail Week - DC

11/30-12/22 Black Nativity Production- Baltimore Center Stage

11/30- 1/1 Charm City Lights - Baltimore, MD

12/1-1/7 Georgetown Glow - DC

12/1-31 Holiday Events at Anne Marie Sculpture Garden - Soloman, MD

12/1- 1/4 ZooLights - DC

12/1-12/31 Sailing Through Winter Solstice - Frederick, MD

12/1- 12/31 Lights on the Bay - Annapolis, MD

11/29-1/4 Symphony of Lights - Columbia, MD

Fri & Sat’s in December Candlelight Christmas Tour - Belair, MD

12/5, 12, 19 Midnight Madness - Annapolis, MD

12/12-20 Christmas Carriage Rides - Williamsport, MD 

12/12-30 Maryland Holiday Lights Spectacular - Timonium, MD

12/13-22 Step Afrika!’s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show - DC

12/15-19 & 23rd -Winter Glow at Mount Vernon - VA

12/20-23 Christmas Illumination at Mount Vernon - VA

Week 1

12/1 Trap & Trim: Ornaments Edition (Sip & Paint) - Columbia, MD

12/1 A Crooners Christmas Show - Ellicott City, MD

12/2 Main Street Horse & Carriage Rides - Thurmont, MD

12/5 Make Your Own Wreath - DC

12/5-6 A Dickens of a Christmas Weekend - Chestertown, MD

12/5 Monument Lighting - (Mt Vernon) Baltimore, MD

12/6 Midnight Madness - Ellicott City, MD

12/6 Merriweather District Cocktail Crawl - Columbia, MD

12/7 House Fete 3- Baltimore, MD

12/7 Midnight Madness - St. Michaels, MD

12/7 Breakfast with Grinch - Towson, MD

12/7 Annual Holiday Parade- White Marsh, MD

12/7 Kids in Action - Rockville, MD

12/7 Holiday Tractor Parade - Street, MD

12/7 12 Bars of Christmas Crawl - Baltimore, MD

12/8 Breakfast with Santa - Baltimore, MD

12/7-8 Candlelight House Tour - Frederick, MD

12/8 Belair Christmas Parade - Belair

12/8 Eco Game Day for Families - Fulton, MD

12/8 Photos with Black Santa - Clarksville, MD

12/8 Mayors Christmas Parade - Baltimore, MD

Week 2

12/11 Gingerbread House Decorating - Columbia, MD

12/12-20 Christmas Carriage Rides - Williamsport, MD

12/12-14 Peppermint Pop Up - Baltimore

12/13 Christmas in St. Michaels - St. Michaels, MD

12/13 Paint and Flow - Windsor Mill, MD

12/13 Christmas Parade- Frederick, MD

12/14 Christmas Pajama Jam - Baltimore, MD Reginald F Lewis Museum

12/14 Kids Gingerbread House Decorating - College Park, MD

12/14 Bottle Your Own Whiskey & Rum - Baltimore, MD

12/14 Winter Wine Fest- Ocean City, MD

12/14 Ugly Sweater Karaoke Sip and Paint - Windsor Mill, MD

12/14-15 In the Dark Circus Arts- Baltimore, MD

12/14 Cookies and Photos with Black Santa - Baltimore, MD

12/14-15 Holiday Brunch with Mickey & Minnie - Belair, MD

12/14-15 GALmas Candle Making Class - Owings Mills, MD

12/14 Fells Point Egg Nog Tour Tasting - Baltimore, MD

12/14 Solomons Christmas Walk & Watch Party - Soloman, MD

12/14 Santa Crawl - DC

12/14 Museum by Candlelight - Frederick, MD

12/14 Christmas Parade - Chesapeake City, MD

12/15 Besties Brunch Bingo - Rockville, MD

12/15 Poetry and Sip Nite - Columbia, MD

12/15 Suds and Sips - DC

12/15 Sensory Friendly Santa Photos - Frederick, MD

12/15 Brushes & Beats (Go Go Sip & Paint) Oxon Hill, MD

12/15 A Magical Motown Christmas! - Belair, MD

Week 3

12/16-1/4 Indoor Ice Skating Rink- DC

12/19 Ikea Bingo Night -College Park, MD

12/20-22 Padonia Winter Wonderland - Towson, MD

12/21 Laughter In The Lou Room Improv - Baltimore, MD

12/21 Hip Hop Nutcracker - DC

12/21 Holiday KranknPaint Go Go Music and Art - Brentwood, MD

12/21 Ugly Sweater Holiday Party Candle Making Class - Owings Mills, MD

12/21 Paint Your Partner/Friend - College Park, MD

12/23 Best of Both Worlds Music & Comedy Christmas Show - Columbia, MD

Week 4

12/26 Candlelight Tour of Historic Houses of Worship - Frederick, MD

12/26 Kwanzaa It’s All About The Children - Baltimore, MD

12/28 Howard County Kwanza Celebration - Columbia, MD

12/28 Ugly Sweater Game Night - Hanover, MD

12/28 Picture Bingo at Sweet Frog for Families - Maryland Locations

12/29 Menorah Car Parade - Annapolis, MD

Week 5

12/30 Bus Trip to NYC from Abington, MD

12/31 Sneaker Ball NYE Party -Baltimore, MD

12/31 NYE Gala at Lord Baltimore - Baltimore, MD

12/31 Midnight Masquerade NYE - DC

12/31 Big Night NYE Extravaganza at Gaylord - National Harbor, MD

12/31 Charm City Countdown 2025 - Baltimore, MD

12/31 New Year's Eve Event - Baltimore, MD

12/31 A Night to Remember - Baltimore, MD

12/31 New Years at Noon - Sweet Frog Locations Around MD

12/31 Fourth Annual Kids NYE Fiesta - Baltimore, MD

12/31 New Years on the Bay - Essex, MD

12/31 Midnight Noon Maryland Science Center- Baltimore, MD

12/31 Noontime New Year - Baltimore, MD

12/31 New Yards Family Eve - DC

12/31 Family New Year’s Party with Live Music at MetroBar - DC

12/31 New Years at 7 - Columbia, MD

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