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10 Holiday Events in Bowie-Crofton-Odenton This Week (12/9-12/15)

Special events and activities happening in the Bowie/Crofton/Odenton area that your kids will enjoy!

By Written by Gloria Starr- Publisher of Macaroni Kid Bowie-Crofton-Odenton December 8, 2023

Looking for something fun to do with your family throughout the week? Macaroni KID Bowie-Crofton-Odenton has you covered! While there are many family-friendly events and activities happening in the Bowie-Crofton-Odenton area, we've rounded up our top suggestions to help make your weekend planning a bit easier. Click on the title for more information. The events are local or worth the drive.*


1. 12/9 Magic Elf Hunt- Belair Mansion-Bowie (12-4pm)

2.  12/9- Saturday Fun with Santa-Bowie City Gymnasium (10am-12pm)

3. 12/9 Jingle Bell Skate- Bowie Ice Arena (1-2:45pm)

4. 12/9 & 12/10 Zoo Lights- National Zoo- Nov 24-Dec 30 (5:00-9:00pm)

5. 12/9 Hyperkidz Crofton Grand Opening!

6. Winter Bazaar- Benjamin Tasker Middle School- Bowie (10am-2pm)

7. 12/10 Magic Elf Hunt- Belair Mansion-Bowie (12-4pm)

8. 12/10 The Nutcracker: by the Ballet Theatre of Maryland, Maryland Hall, Annapolis, 1pm and 4:30pm

9. 12/9 & 12/10 Fair Family Christmas: Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, Crownsville

10. 12/9 How the Grinch Stole Christmas in Concert: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Baltimore


Please check the Holiday Event Guide located here for more great Holiday events coming up this season!

For gift ideas this season, shop local!  Check out our Holiday Gift Guide for some amazing gifts from local businesses!