Things to Do in December in Queen Anne’s County Maryland
Winter in Queen Anne’s County is a season like no other. Already a picturesque paradise, becomes even more magnificent in the chilly months. The busy months are now behind us, the crowds have dispersed and the tranquility and peace of the county sets in. We can’t always promise you snowfall, but when this snow does blanket the ground here, it’s an authentic winter wonderland. A getaway here can surely provide personalized hospitality, and incredible amenities, a perfect antidote to that wintertime stress. Here in Queen Anne’s County enjoy a time of unique beauty, fewer crowds, and many activities! Offering visitors everything from snow-covered trails to festive holiday events in all of our towns, unplug and recharge away from the busy summer crowds and enjoy life’s simplest pleasures!
Events:
- December 1st, 8th & 15th: Breakfast with Santa at Kent Island Resort
- December 7th: 5th Annual Crab Basket Tree
- December 7th: QAC Holiday Candlelight Tour of Homes
- December 7th: SantaCon Kent Island 2024
- December 7th,8th ,14th & 15th: Festival of Trains at Kent Narrows Outlet Center
- December 8th: Wreath Decorating Workshop at Kent Island Resort
- December 31st: Rock Kent New Years Eve at Kent Island Resort
10 Things to do:
- Enjoy a boat to table experience & crack into some fresh caught oysters. Visit our waterfront restaurants serving oysters in a variety of different ways!
- Birdwatching is truly a great experience during the winter months. Enjoy this experience at Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center
- The onset of chilly weather welcomes waterfowl season! Enjoy a guided waterfowl hunt or explore a sporting clay course at either The Point at Pintail or Schrader’s Outdoors.
- Holiday Celebrations throughout all of our towns!
- Explore holiday decorated store fronts and Historic sites in Downtown Stevensville and Downtown Centreville
- Road Trips: take the scenic Harriet Tubman byway, which has more than 30 sites along the Eastern Shore
- Holiday Shopping: Shop Local, Shop Small!
- Walk through our Museum at the Chesapeake Heritage and Visitors Center!
- Enjoy a winter getaway at one of our Bed & Breakfast!
- Explore our trails, the perfect time to get out and enjoy the beautiful landscapes we offer here in an entirely new way!
Looking forward to kicking off year 2025:
- Enjoy lots of live entertainment events at Cult Classic Brewery, from live music to comedy shows, games and of course BEER!
- Kent Island Resort has some fun events to kick off the first month in 2025. Look forward to a Midnight at the Masquerade: Mystery Dinner at the Farmstead!