Are you ready to kick off the holiday season? Looking for something to do with your kids, friends or visiting relatives? Here’s a sampling of some of the best special events happening in the Hagerstown area this Thanksgiving week!
Get your holiday on
Welcome Christmas: Christmas in Shepherdstown 2023
Friday, Nov. 24 – 5 p.m.
Downtown Shepherdstown
Christmas in Shepherdstown will be welcoming the Christmas season in true Shepherdstown fashion featuring The Grinch, Cindy Lou and the Whos, and the return of Santa Claus. The Shepherdstown Volunteer Fire Department will have a bonfire with s’mores, the Kiwanis Club will sell homemade chili, the stores will be decorated and offer some of the best shopping for gifts, Mrs. Claus will read in the streets and the mayor will light the tree! Roasted chestnuts, music in the streets, visits from the Grinch and of course Cindy Lou and her Who friends.
Parking in all metered spaces is free on Friday, Nov. 24, and every Saturday and Sunday. Beginning Dec. 4, the meters are free every day until Jan. 2.
Laser Holidays at the Brish Planetarium
Friday, Nov. 24 – 5:30, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 25 – 10, 11:30 a.m.; 1, 2:30, 4, 5:30, 7 p.m.; Monday, Nov. 27 – Friday, Dec. 1 – 5:30, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 2 – 10, 11:30 a.m.; 1, 2:30, 4, 5:30, 7 p.m.
William Brish Planetarium
820 Commonwealth Ave.
Hagerstown
Get in the festive mood with a magical program with a medley of timeless classics and modern hits doused in mesmerizing laser and digital art in this new laser show from Prismatic Magic. Allpatrons, including children, must have a ticket. Cost per ticket is $8 plus $1.25 processing fee. This event is a fundraiser for Smithsburg High School Advancement Via Individual Determination college preparatory program. All tickets must be purchased in advance at http://SHSAVID.Booktix.com.
Land O’ Christmas
Weekends through Dec. 10: Fridays 4 to 8 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except Dec. 10 – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
The Counting House on the Square
10 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Decorated trees, holiday displays, operating train, raffles, special music and story time. Santa’s hours, special music. Hosted by WALL Lions Club. Free.
Holiday Market Fair
Friday, Nov. 24, and Saturday, Nov. 25 – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Elmwood Farm Bed and Breakfast
16311 Kendle Road
Williamsport
Local artisans and food trucks. Call 240-707-0772 or email innkeepers@elmwoodfarmbandb.com.
St. Nick’s Market
Through Saturday, Dec. 23 – Wednesdays and Thursdays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Berkeley Art Works
116 N. Queen St.
Martinsburg, W.Va.
Holiday arts and crafts market. Pottery, jewelry, woodwork, glass, clocks, quilting, sachets, photography, paintings, prints, note cards, knit animal hats, mugs, coasters, leather goods, aprons, and Christmas tree ornaments. Go to berkeleyartswv.org, email berkeleyartswv@gmail.com or call 304-620-7277.
Listen to the music
The Billy Price Band
Friday, Nov. 24 – 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m.
Live at Hub City Vinyl
28 E. Baltimore St.
Hagerstown
Pittsburgh’s blue-eyed soul singer slides into Hub City for an after-Thanksgiving dance party. $25. For tickets and information, go to liveathubcityvinyl.com
Crack The Sky
Saturday, Nov. 25 – 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m.
Live at Hub City Vinyl
28 E. Baltimore St.
Hagerstown
Originally hailing from West Virginia, this band brings 50 years of rock ‘n’ roll to the Hub City stage. $45. For tickets and information, go to liveathubcityvinyl.com
Check out the state of the arts
Picasso on Paper: The Artist as Printmaker 1923-72
Through Sunday, March 3 – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays; closed Nov. 23, Nov. 24 and Dec. 31.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive
Hagerstown
Works of Pablo Picasso (1881-1973). Free. Call 301-739-5727 or go to wcmfa.org.
Retrospective Exhibition
Through December – 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays
42 West Arts Co-Op
42 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Tenth anniversary of 42 West Arts Co-Op. Features works by artists and craftsmen from throughout the Cumberland Valley. Free. Call 717-749-0437. Go to 42westarts.com.