In-Person Events in and Around Salisbury & Ocean City, Md. / December 2024

In-Person Events in and Around Salisbury & Ocean City, Md. / December 2024
December Sparkles with a Sleighful of Holiday Events (shown in red).

This Month (Dec. 2024) at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center 500 Glen Ave., Salisbury, Md.
Dec. 13 (Fri.) / Jesse Garron’s Tribute to Elvis dinner and show.Acclaimed as “The Closest Thing to the King,” Jesse Garron possesses the voice, looks, and charisma that made Elvis a superstar. Garron will perform songs that cross three generations of rock, pop, gospel, and oldies. The dinner menu will include garden salad, Southern baked ham, bourbon-glazed chicken, herb-roasted potatoes, candied yams, string beans and carrots, rolls and butter, dessert table, water, iced tea and coffee. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Times: Dinner at 6:30 p.m.; show at 7:30. Tickets: $66.50. Ticket sales close Dec. 10 at 4 p.m. https://www.wicomicociviccenter.org/events/jesse-garron-s-tribute-to-elvis-dinner—show-1.
Dec. 26 – 30 (Thurs. – Mon.) / Governor’s Challenge High School Basketball Tournament at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center, the University of Md. Eastern Shore, Salisbury University, Wicomico High School, and the Salisbury Christian School. Now In its 42nd year, the Governor’s Challenge will bring 140+ teams to the Wicomico Civic Center and surrounding venues. Come be a part of the best experience in high school hoops. Admission prices vary. Daily and weeklong passes available. See prices here: https://www.governorschallenge.org/watch/tickets. For game schedules and locations, visit https://www.governorschallenge.org/schedule.

This Month (Dec. 2024) at the Ocean City Performing Arts Center 4001 Coastal Highway
Dec. 8 (Sun.) Mid Atlantic Symphony—“Holiday Joy” Concert. Time: 3 p.m.; doors open at 2:30. Tickets: $67.05 plus tax. https://www.ococean.com/event/mid-atlantic-symphony-%26%238211%3b-holiday-joy/2009/
Dec. 10 (Tues.) Vienna Boys Choir performing “Christmas in Vienna.” Celebrate the magic of the Christmas season with a delightful program of Austrian folk songs, classical masterpieces, hymns, and carols. Time: 7 p.m.; doors at 6 p.m. Tickets: Adults, $46.20 – $77.35 plus tax. https://www.ococean.com/event/vienna-boys-choir-performing-christmas-in-vienna/2007/

More Dec. 2024 Events at the Ocean City Performing Arts Center 4001 Coastal Highway
Dec. 14 (Sat.) / “A Rocky Mountain Christmas: A Tribute to the Music of John Denver” starring Jim Curry. Enjoy a fun night filled with clapping, singing, and the heartwarming music of the season. Experience beloved John Denver hits from various TV Christmas specials, along with a few nods to the songs he performed with the Muppets. Time: 7 p.m. Tickets: $20.78 – $46.20 plus tax. https://www.ococean.com/event/tribute-to-the-music-of-john-denver-starring-jim-curry/1940/
Dec. 21 (Sat.) / “A Charlie Brown Christmas” Live on Stage. Peanuts’ timelessholiday television special comes to life on stage as your favorite characters sing, dance, and learn the true meaning of Christmas. Times: 2 p.m. & 6 p.m. Tickets: $40.55 – $117.52 plus tax. https://www.ococean.com/event/a-charlie-brown-christmas-live-on-stage/1975/
Dec. 27 (Fri.) / “So Good: The Neil Diamond Experience” tribute show starring Robert Neary. Time: 7 p.m. Tickets: $40.55 – $46.20 plus tax. https://www.ococean.com/event/so-good!-the-neil-diamond-experience/1914/

Continuous / Restaurants in Salisbury, Md.Here’s a long list: https://www.restaurantji.com/md/salisbury/

Continuous / Recreational Events for Youth and Adults sponsored by Wicomico County Recreation, Parks, and Tourism. Find your sport at https://www.wicomicorecandparks.org/programs.

Through Dec. 31 (Wednesdays thru Sundays*) / Winterfest of Lightsat Northside Park, 200 125th St., Ocean City. Follow a paved path and walk past thousands of sparkling holiday lights and many animated light displays. Sip hot chocolate, take a photo with Santa, visit a gift shop, and view a 50-foot Christmas tree. Dates and times: Wednesdays through Sundays, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. Admission: $6. Children under 12, free. Subject to closure for inclement weather. Check the town of Ocean City’s Facebook page before coming. *OPEN DAILY from Dec. 23 – Dec. 31.https://www.ococean.com/winterfest/

Dec. 5 (Thurs.) / Berlin, Md., Christmas Parade, downtown. Celebrate the holiday season as marching bands, dance teams, fire companies, and local organizations parade through downtown Berlin, led by Santa himself. Shuttle available from Berlin Intermediate School courtesy of Ocean Downs Casino. Sponsored by the Town of Berlin and Berlin Main Street. Time: 7 p.m.

Dec. 6 (Fri.) / HALO’s Vision of Hope—A Christmas Celebration.“Experience the joy of the holiday season as we come together for a night filled with beautiful performances, heartwarming stories, and the true meaning of Christmas. Special dinner catered by Flannery’s, live Christmas music byHALO’s Transformation Choir, live and silent auctions, and a Christmas photo booth to capture the perfect Christmas card image.” Place: HALO Center of Hope, 119 South Blvd., Salisbury. Time: 6 – 8:30 p.m. Tickets: Adults, $55.20; children (ages 4 – 9), $28.52; children (ages 3 and under), free. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/halos-vision-of-hope-a-christmas-celebration-tickets-1058864625599?aff=ebdssbcitybrowse.

Dec. 7 (Sat.) / Santa’s Open Charity Golf Tournament at the Ocean City Golf Club, 11401 Country Club Drive, Berlin, Md. Join Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore for this holiday-themed golf fundraiser. This annual tournament offers 18 holes of golf with cart, breakfast, Santa’s cheer, golfer gift, reception, and contests. Sponsor and register your team today at www.shorebiglittle.org/events. Don’t forget to bring an unwrapped toy for a local child between the ages of 6 and 17. Time: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Dec. 7 (Sat.) / Ocean City Christmas Parade. Bring your chairs and blankets, and arrive early to park and get a good viewing spot. The parade begins promptly at 11:00 a.m. with an extended route from Old Landing Road north to 120th Street. The southbound lanes of Coastal highway will be closed for the parade in that general area, allowing spectators to gather curbside. Following the parade, visit the Carousel Hotel for family fun and an awards presentation. The beach and boardwalk will also be available for a leisurely stroll downtown. Time: 11 a.m. Free. https://www.ococean.com/events/?skip=24&bounds=false&view=grid&sort=date.

Dec. 7 (Sat.) / Holiday Lights—Annual Christmas Lighting Ceremony,downtown Salisbury. Live music, performances, activities, vendors, and more. Time: 4 – 7 p.m. Free. https://www.wicomicotourism.org/events/calendar.

Dec. 8 (Sun.) / Salisbury’s Newtown District’s Holiday Tour of Historic Homes. This self-guided walking tour, a tradition for more than 30 years, provides an opportunity to visit some of Salisbury’s oldest and grandest homes decorated for the holidays. Homes on this year’s holiday tour vary in age from the late 18th century to the 20th-century inter-war period, and most have been renovated or restored, complete with period furnishings and antique Christmas decorations. Time: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tickets: $15. Tour tickets are $15 and will be available beginning at 10:30 a.m. the Poplar Hill Mansion, 117 Elizabeth St. in Salisbury. The Mansion will also celebrate its Yuletide Open House with seasonal decorations, music, and refreshments. https://coastalstylemag.com/holiday-tour-of-historic-homes/

Dec. 8 (Sun.) / Salisbury Christmas Parade. Bring your family and friends to enjoy the magic of the season as colorful floats, marching bands, and Santa himself make their way through the streets. Place: Mount Hermon Rd. and East Main St., Salisbury. Time: 1 – 3 p.m. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-salisbury-christmas-parade-presented-by-mountaire-farms-registration-1018869154067?aff=ehometext.

Dec. 11 (Wed.) / Paint and Sip at Taylor’s Barbecue,934 South Salisbury Blvd., Salisbury. “Spend the evening creating your own canvas painting of a Holiday Wreath led by artist Jessica L. Schlegel. Tickets include one glass of a Christmas Aperol spritz or a mocktail version, as well as a buffet of meatballs, chicken-salad sliders, red-skin potato salad, and fried cornbread bites. Other food and beverages available to purchase. Time: 6 – 8 p.m. Tickets: $65.87. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paint-and-sip-at-taylors-bbq-tickets-1078666814479?aff=ebdssbcitybrowse.

Dec. 14, 20, & 21 / “Rockin’ Around the Zoo” Christmas Event at the Salisbury Zoo, 755 South Park Drive, Salisbury, Maryland 21804. “Join us for some Christmas fun while Rockin’ Around the Zoo. This is an event for all ages. Come stroll through our new twinkling light trails, join in with our carolers as you sing to some of your favorite zoo animals, listen to live holiday music on our new Holly Circle stage, and visit Santa Claus in his Christmas cottage, all while enjoying cocoa, treats, and more. This event will be held outside, and it will be dark. Please feel free to bring a flashlight for your family. (Phone flashlights are not permitted.) Before our walk, we will equip each family with a red film to place over their flashlight. This is to protect our animals while you walk. One film will be provided to each family, as the quantity is limited. Only red lights will be permitted on the walk. For more information, contact our Guest Services Department. Space is limited. Registration is required; Get tickets here. $10 per person. Kids under two are free. Tickets for zoo members are $5 per person on your membership package. Contact the membership director Jamie Nichols for your member code.” Time: 5 – 7 p.m.

Dec. 31 (Tues.) / Berlin, Md., New Year’s Eve Celebration, downtown. Ball drop at 6 p.m. on the corner of Pitts and Main Streets. https://berlinmd.gov/venue/downtown-berlin/

Dec. 31 (Tues.) / Salisbury, Md., New Year’s Eve Ball Drop and Celebration, downtown. The evening will kick off at 9 p.m. with a performance by A.M.P. Studios, followed by the first round of trivia at 9:45 p.m. The music will continue with Housing Co. taking the stage from 10 p.m. to 10:45 p.m., and the second round of trivia will follow shortly after. The night will culminate with a special performance by Honest Lee Soul from 11 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., with the highly anticipated ball drop at midnight to ring in 2025. In addition to live music and trivia, there will be plenty of activities to keep everyone entertained. Capture memories at the photo booth provided by Darling Wedding Productions, and participate in the Luminary Bags activity to light up the night. Don’t miss the chance to shine by entering Salisbury’s Shining Star contest. Dress in your shiniest outfit for a chance to be judged by the crowd and come up on stage for the ball drop if you win. Throughout the evening, food and alcoholic beverages will be available for sale on-site from Mad Hatter Cafe. https://salisbury.md/11/20/2024/celebrate-new-years-eve-in-downtown-salisbury.

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