What is going on in Howard County during the holiday season?

What is going on in Howard County during the Holiday Season?

UNIQUE AND TRADITIONAL EVENTS

HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF TRAINS AT THE B&O RAILROAD MUSEUM:

ELLICOTT CITY STATION

November 29, 2013 – January 26, 2014

Enjoy the museum’s annual holiday celebration of toy trains and model railroading. Santa will be on-hand to greet visitors opening weekend. New this year is a custom built 360 degree LEGO model train layout created by The Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area LEGO Train Club. This masterpiece made completely of LEGO toy pieces is interactive for children of all ages.

410-752-2490 | www.ecborail.org

WINTER’S EVE FEST

January 18, 2014

Make your winter magical during this special, guided experience. Enjoy a lantern-lit evening trail walk with a nature center naturalist. Warm up by the fire while making s’mores and singing campfire songs. Create winter wonder crafts to take home; and meet some our favorite cold-blooded friends. Cost is $10 ($7 for members – Robinson annual pass holders must call to register for the reduced price).

410-313-0400 | www.co.ho.md.us/RobinsonNatureCenter.htm

MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET AT TOBY’S DINNER THEATRE

November 15, 2013 – January 5, 2014

Everyone’s favorite holiday film comes to life in a dazzling and spectacular musical that is sure to touch the hearts of the entire family.

410-730-8311 | www.tobysdinnertheatre.com

BR. GERRY’S CHRISTMAS VILLAGE TRAIN GARDEN AT THE SHRINE OF

ST. ANTHONY

Sundays through December & January Bring your family and friends to the Manor House and enjoy an old-fashioned train garden and the chance to talk trains with Br. Gerry!

410-531-2800 | www.shrineofstanthony.org

RESOURCEFULLY YOURS – WINTER, A SEASONAL

DECORATING SERIES

January 19, 2014

Cure “drab home syndrome.” This innovative, seasonal decorating-on-a-dime series is intended to save you some green. Their winter session teaches you how to spruce up your dining area using materials in your home and those that are foraged from the forest. Learn how to identify materials, where to find them locally – perhaps even in your own backyard – and how to harvest them sustainably. Price includes natural materials to take home to transition your dining area. Future sessions of the series focus on bed and bath, sunroom and deck/balcony, and living areas of the home. Recommended age is 18 yrs+. $30.00, Call for tickets.

410-313-0400 | www.co.ho.md.us/RobinsonNatureCenter.htm