The holidays can be magical no matter what age you are or where you’re located, but we’re a little biased and know that the best holiday festivities are on Maryland’s Coast in Worcester County! Join us to spread some holiday cheer and enjoy the magic.
On Maryland’s Coast, we have fun outdoor holiday activities, local shopping to get all your Christmas gifts, and events that the whole family will love. Keep reading to find out more!
December Events in Worcester County, MD
Winterfest of Lights - Ocean City
Have you had the chance to stop by the annual winter wonderland in Northside Park? Ocean City, MD hosts Winterfest of Lights every Wednesday to Sunday from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM until January 1st, 2022. The walkthrough event features thousands of sparkling holiday light displays to admire around the park, as well as the chance to visit Santa and shop for souvenirs.
Ice Skating - Snow Hill
One of our favorite holiday activities is ice skating and the rink at Sturgis Park in Snow Hill, MD does not disappoint! Throughout the month of December, skate under the pavilion with beautiful views of the Pocomoke River for only $5/hour including skate rentals.
Merry Marketplace - Berlin
Weekends in Berlin are always cheery but Merry Marketplace takes it to a whole new level! Come see the Berlin Welcome Center Parking lot be transformed into a festive holiday village with delicious food, drinks, arts & crafts projects, unique gifts from artisans, Santa visits, and more. Get a free ride on a horse-drawn carriage through the town while you sip on hot cider and write a letter to Santa during your trip to Brrr-lin!
Santa’s Train Wonderland - Pocomoke City
The Delmarva Discovery Museum presents a weekend with holiday train displays, beautiful decorations, and Santa of course! On December 11th and 12th, attend the free event and explore the museum. Don’t miss Santa arriving at the dock of Cypress Park on December 11th at 1 PM!
Don’t keep events on your wishlist, make them a reality! Remember while you’re exploring Maryland’s Coast to shop local for holiday gifts and stay up to date with all the fun winter events we’ve got going on here. Happy Holidays!