Holiday Trains and Planes, Hanukkah Party, and More in Prince George’s County this Weekend

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Christmas Greenery Workshop

• Where: 14300 St. Thomas Church Road, Upper Marlboro
• When: Saturday, Dec. 15, 9 a.m.
• Description:  Members of St. Thomas' Parish Altar Guild teach visitors how to make beautiful decorations for their home using fresh local greenery and craft supplies.
• Cost: Price of workshops varies, depending on the item/s selected.

The Legend of the Civil War Santa

• Where: Surratt House Museum, 9118 Brandywine Rd, Clinton
• When: Saturday, Dec. 15 and Sunday, Dec. 16, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
• Description:  Tour of the historic Surratt house and meet and greet with ‘Civil War Santa’.  Santa will be telling tales from the ages.
• Cost: Adults: $3/ Seniors: $2/ Children 5-18: $1/ Children 4 and younger: Free / Click here for a $1 off coupon.

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:  The College Park Aviation Museum decorates a holiday style moving miniature display of model railroads.
• Cost:  $4/adults, $3/seniors, $2/ages 18 & under, Free under 2

Breakfast with Santa

• Where:  Koinonia Fellowship Ministries, 9015 Maier Rd, Laurel
• When:  Saturday, Dec. 15, 9 a.m.
• Description:  Koinonia's Youth Department hosts breakfast with Santa, including gifts, music, contests, door prizes and more.
• Cost: Breakfast donation: $5 / Picture cost: $10

College Park Moose Lodge #453 Hosts a Christmas Dinner Dance

• Where:  3700 Metzerott Rd, College Park
• When: Saturday, Dec. 15, 6 p.m.
• Description:  College Park Moose Lodge #453 hosts a Christmas Dinner Dance including dinner, dancing and entertainment provided by Mike Hurst and Jennalyn.
• Cost:  $15

Mishkan Torah Synagogue Annual Chanukah Party

• Where: 10 Ridge Rd, Greenbelt
• When: Saturday, Dec. 16, 6 p.m.
• Description:  Annual Chanukah party hosted by Mishkan Torah Synagogue.  Includes menorah lighting, homemade latkes, and more.
• Cost: $5 / First time visitors’ half price.

Bowie Senior Chorale Holiday Concert

• Where: Bowie Center for the Performing Arts, 15200 Annapolis Rd, Bowie
• When:  Friday, Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m.
• Description:  This year’s Senior Chorale holiday concert theme is “An Olde Tyme Holiday” and includes a selection of Christmas, Hanukkah and other holiday music.
• Cost:  $6

Maryland: A House Divided, an Exhibition

• Where:  Surratt House Museum, 9118 Brandywine Road, Clinton
• When: Saturday, Dec. 8 – Sunday, Dec. 17, Saturdays & Sundays: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
• Description:  Surratt House commemorates the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War with a focus on Maryland’s role in the conflict. No reservations required. 
• Cost: Children 5-18: $1 / Adults: $3 / Seniors: $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   

Evangel Cathedral Christmas Celebration

• Where:  13901 Central Ave., Upper Marlboro
• When:  Saturday, Dec. 1 – Sunday, Dec. 16
• Description:   Celebration featuring: Vicki Winans, Bebe & CeCe Winans, Donnie McClurkin, MarvinSapp, Fred Hammond,Tye Tribbett and Beverly Crawford.
• Cost:  For ticket information click here.

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