A Comic Christmas Carol, a Dance Party Fundraiser and More in Prince George’s County this Weekend

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2012 Holiday Market

• Where: 151 American Way, Oxon Hill
• When: Saturday, Dec. 22, 9 a.m.
• Description: Artisans, vendors, jewelry, crafts, baked goods, entertainment and more.
• Cost: Free

A (Comic) Christmas Carol

• Where: Greenbelt Arts Center, 123 Centerway, Greenbelt
• When: Friday, Dec. 21, 8 p.m.
• Description: The Greenbelt Arts Center presents a comical version of The Christmas Carol.
• Cost: $17

The Hallelujah Girls (PGLT)

• Where: Bowie Playhouse, 16500 White Marsh Park Dr., Bowie
• When: Friday, Dec. 21, 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 22, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2 p.m.
• Description: Prince George’s Little Theatre, Inc. presents Hallelujah Girls, a Jones Hope Wooten Comedy.
• Cost: $20 / Click here for tickets.

Prince George's Saturday Running Club

• Where: 6565 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt
• When: Saturday, Dec. 22, 8 a.m.
• Description: The Prince George's Running Club meets at 8 a.m. on Saturdays in Greenbelt National Park. The meeting point is Sweetgum picnic area. 
• Cost: Free

• Where: Rendezvous Social Dance and Fitness Club, 11910 Parklawn Dr, Rockville
• When: Saturday, Dec. 22, 7 p.m.
• Description: We Refuse Abuse, Inc. is a non-profit organization which advocates against domestic violence.  Dance Party Fundraiser is hosted in order to raise money for women who do not have a home to decorate or money to buy gifts.
• Cost: $25 / to purchase tickets click here.

Holiday Trains and Planes

• Where: 1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Drive, College Park
• When: Saturday, Dec. 15 – Saturday, Dec. 22, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Description: During the holiday season, College Park Aviation Museum invites The National Capital Trackers to display of model railroads to the museum.
• Cost: $4/adults, $3/seniors, $2/ages 18 & under, Free under 2

Holiday Ornament Emporium

• Where: Montpelier Mansion/Historic Site, 9650 Muirkirk Road, Laurel
• When: Friday, Dec. 7 – Sunday, Dec. 23, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. (closed Wednesdays)
• Description: A juried show of handmade art ornaments. All ornaments for sale. House will be decorated in traditional holiday greens, by local garden clubs.
• Cost: Free; donations to Montpelier welcome   

Winter Festival of Lights

• Where: 301 Watkins Park Dr, Rt 193 and 214, Upper Marlboro
• When: Friday, Nov. 23 – Tuesday, Jan. 1, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. daily.
• Description: 26th annual drive-through light display.
• Cost: $5/cars and vans, $15/mini-buses and limos, $25/buses, $10/multi-visit passes for cars and vans. The festival is FREE on December 25.

Holidays in the Heritage Area

• Where: 4310 Gallatin Street, Hyattsville
• When: Saturday, Nov. 24 – Saturday, Jan. 12
• Description: 75 different holiday related programs within 85 square miles of Anacostia Trails Heritage area.
• Cost: Free