December 1

Monarch Waystation Cleanup at Belair Meadows

Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Location: Belair Meadows, on Belair Drive near the junction with Routes 3/301
Join members of the Green Team Natural Resources subgroup as they cleanup their pollinator garden at Belair Meadows. Green Team members will walk volunteers through methods used to maintain a healthy garden, and answer any and all questions about pollinator-friendly plants.
For more information call 301-809-3073 or email Erin Oxenford, Sustainability Planner

Senior Program: Violin Performance

Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Bowie Senior Center
Prince George’s County Police Department presents Officer Alexander Strachan in a live violin performance. Officer Strachan is a graduate of the police academy and strives to continue healing people of all walks of life through his violin playing. He is a long-time Bowie resident and enjoys performing for older adults. Officer Strachan currently patrols in District V in Clinton, Maryland. Come and join this outstanding musical program.
For more information call 301-809-2300 or email Colleen Cofod Senior Services Assistant Manager

December 4

Annapolis Chocolate Binge Festival

Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: 53 West St 53 West Street Annapolis, MD
Start off the December holiday season with some fun and indulge your sweet tooth at the annual Annapolis Chocolate Binge Festival.
Take a chocolate tour along West Street with chocolate vendors selling various chocolate specialties, including chocolate truffles, caramels, bars, fudge, cookies, cakes, martinis, French macaroons, cupcakes, pies, brownies, and more. Click here to know more.

Belair Mansion Decorated for the Holidays

Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Belair Mansion
Tour the mansion decked out in all its finery and revel in live holiday music from local favorite…Bedlam. No better way to begin your holiday season! This event is FREE ADMISSION.
For more information call 301-809-3089 or email Susan Proctor

Holiday Jingle Skate

Time: 2:00 PM – 3:45 PM
Location: Bowie Ice Arena
Bowie Ice Arena’s Holiday Jingle Skate will have skating, music, games, door prizes, a bake sale, free mini lessons and a very special visitor. Admission is FREE with a donation for the Toys for Tots drive. The Ice Arena will also be collecting canned food items for the Bowie Interfaith Pantry. For more information call 301-809-3090 or email Carrie Robertson, Ice Arena Manager

Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Bowie Senior Center
Bundle up for caroling outdoors, followed by Santa and Mrs. Claus’ arrival atop the Bowie Volunteer Fire Department’s ladder truck. Children are invited to do a holiday craft while waiting for an exciting visit with Santa. Admission is free, but you can bring a little extra holiday cheer with a canned food donation for the Bowie Food Pantry.
For more information call 301-809-3078 or email Matt Corley, Special Events Manager

December 6

Senior Program: Holiday Variety Show Performance

Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: Bowie Senior Center
You won’t want to miss this spirited holiday show. The South County ShowStoppers is a group of more than 40 volunteer senior citizens who perform variety shows with singing, dancing, and comedy. Ranging in age from 60 to 94, all are energetic and enthusiastic, and each shares a commitment to oneself as well as to the community. The South County ShowStoppers’ motto is “We Aspire to Inspire Before We Expire.” For more information call 301-809-2300 or email Colleen Cofod Senior Services Assistant Manager

December 9

Magic Elf Hunt at Belair Mansion

Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Belair Mansion
Elves are missing from the North Pole and Santa believes they are hiding at Belair Mansion…again! Santa needs your help! Come to Belair Mansion and become an official elf hunter. Help return those naughty elves to the North Pole in time for Christmas. Free. No reservations needed. For more information call 301-809-3089 or email Susan Proctor

December 10

Van Ness Main Street’s 7th Annual Holiday Pop-Up

Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: 4340 Connecticut Ave NW, DC
Everyone’s favorite pop-up shopping event is back for its seventh year on Saturday, December 10th from 11 AM – 4 PM at 4340 Connecticut Ave in Van Ness. This year’s event, hosted by Go Puff and sponsored by Freedom Church DC, includes over 40 local artisans, a Holiday Hunt for prizes, the Vienna Singing Princesses, Photo Time with the Ice Queen and Snow Man and a Feed the Family Cleaning and Hygiene Product Drive. Click here to reserve a spot and if you need to know more.

Senior Program: Bowie Senior Chorale Holiday Concert

Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Bowie Center for Performing Arts
The Bowie Senior Chorale is back, stronger than ever, and getting ready to provide the JOY we all need. This year’s concert, enthusiastically directed by Craig Sparks, is literally “Sheer Joy”. It will be a matinee, so your entire family and friends can enjoy the show together. For your convenience, tickets can be purchased online for $8 (plus a small service fee) at www.bowiecenter.org or at the BCPA box office (15200 Annapolis Road, Bowie), which is open Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., as well as two hours before the concert.
You will be inspired, and your spirit lifted by songs such as “How Can I Keep from Singing,” “Joyful, Joyful,” “O Come, All Ye Faithful,” and more.
For more information call 301-809-2300 or email Laurel Raymond – Senior Services Manager

December 16

Senior Program: Holiday Party

Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: Bowie Senior Center
Celebrate the fun holiday season at the Bowie Senior Center. Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa all incorporate festive traditions. Enjoy the sounds of DJ “C-Well” and share in some holiday games. It’s time to put on your party attire. There are limited slots so make sure to pre-register at the front desk. Fee is $5 for residents and $6 for non-residents.
For more information call 301-809-2300 or email Colleen Cofod Senior Services Assistant Manager

Senior Program: Holiday Party

Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Annapolis Town Center
Join Mrs. Claus for cookies with milk and stories on the green! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to cozy up! Registration is appreciated!
Note: Cookies are first come, first serve. Click here to reserve a spot.

December 17

Breakfast with Santa

Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Bowie Senior Center
Bring your kids or grandkids to the Bowie Senior Center for a very special morning! Join Santa for a breakfast of pancakes, sausage, fruit, juice, and coffee. Enjoy photo opportunities with Santa, a magic performance, and create holiday crafts with the kids.
Preregistration is required—no walk-ins. Tickets are $5 per person. Children two and under are free.
Registration deadline is December 2 (or until filled). Pre-register early at the front desk of the Bowie Senior Center for this popular program.
This community event is sponsored by the City of Bowie and the Bowie Lions Club.
For more information call 301-809-2300 or email Colleen Cofod Senior Services Assistant Manager

December 18

Reindeer Training Station at Belair Stable

Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Belair Stable Museum 
Did you know that Santa uses Belair Stable to train reindeer? Learn what it takes to be a North Pole reindeer. Free. No reservations needed.
For more information call 301-809-3089 or email Susan Proctor

December 28

Fairy Tale Fun

Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Belair Mansion
Read a story and enjoy a fun hands-on craft at the Belair Mansion. Open for kids ages 3—8 years with accompanying guardian. Admission is free but slots are limited.
For more information call 301-809-3089 or email Susan Proctor