During the Holidays, there is something exciting to do every day of the week! Check out holiday light displays, candlelight tours, holiday craft shows, DIY workshops, New Year Celebrations and more....

 

In Maryland you will find many opportunities throughout the state to ring in 2012 alongside family and friends!

Western - Capital - Central - Southern - Eastern

WESTERN MARYLAND:

New Year's Eve Celebration at Wisp Resort
December 31, 2011 8pm - Midnight 
Live Entertainment featuring the  De'ja"vu Band.
No cover charge!
Lodge at Wisp  Resort
McHenry, Garrett County
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Ring in the New Year in the Maryland Mountains  Bring your entire family for a very special New Years in the mountains. This New Year’s Eve, ring in 2012 with elegant dining and dancing during our fabulous celebration for an evening you will never forget. Our NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION package includes an elegant, formal dinner with live music by The Channel Cats, a champagne toast at midnight, and breakfast the next morning. What’s the best part about spending New Year’s at Rocky Gap? You can take the elevator home!
Rocky Gap Resort

Flintstone, Cumberland
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CAPITAL REGION:

The Fillmore Silver Spring
December 31
Attend a concert with Little Feat at 8 p.m. Enjoy the region's newest live concert venue, located in downtown Silver Spring, Maryland.
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Midnight at 7 at a Symphony of Lights
December 31
New this year! The popular Christmas light display is offering a family fun New Year's eve celebration with a walk through the lights, entertainment, dancing and fireworks.
Merriweather Post Pavilion
Columbia, Maryland 
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Big Night DC
December 31
The DC Area's Largest New Year's Eve Extravaganza. Ten themed party areas encompassing the ballroom complex of the resort. Mardi Gras, Vegas Casino Lounge, ShamrockFest Stage, Retro - Best of 70's, 80's & 90's dance tunes, Electronica Club, Hip Hop Club Room, Karoake Zone, VIP Lounges, open bar and more.
Gaylord National Resort and Conference Center, National Harbor, Maryland.
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New Year's Eve Swing Dance at Glen Echo Park
 December 31
7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, Maryland. (301) 634-2222. Swing in the New Year with Tom Cunningham Orchestra. 8 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. There will be party favors, dessert, and a sparkling cider midnight toast. Ring in the New Year in a family-friendly, alcohol-free, smoke-free environment.

New Year’s Eve at Brookside Gardens
December 31
Celebrate the new year with an evening filled with lights, music, crafts, give-a-ways and memories. Open until 10 p.m.

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CENTRAL REGION:

Midnight Noon
December 31, 10:00am-2:00pm
Does the ball drop before your bedtime? Not this year! Join the Maryland Science Center in its 4th annual New Year's Eve celebration at Noon for Midnight Noon. Music by popular kids band Milkshake, a noon-time ball drop, arts & crafts and iprov performances round out the day.
Maryland Science Center
601 Light Street, Baltimore, MD 21230.
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13th Annual Noontime New Year:
Masquerade A-Go-Go
December 31, 12 Noon
Can't stay up til midnight? Countdown to the New Year at 12 noon at Port Discovery! Come dressed in your favorite costume and make "sound sandwiches" for the big noon countdown. Toast the New Year with milk and cookies and enjoy special musical performances; science demonstrations; art projects such as masquerade mask decorating and Mardi Gras beads; Paint Your Own Face and so much more! 10 am- 5 pm BR>Port Discovery Children's Museum,
35 Market Place
Baltimore, MD 21202
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New Year's at Baltimore's Inner Harbor
December 31
Inner Harbor Entertainment & Fireworks! Ring in 2012 alongside family and friends with live music and dazzling fireworks at Baltimore's Inner Harbor. Prior to the fireworks show, visitors can enjoy music from local bands at the Inner Harbor Amphitheater, located at Pratt and Light streets starting at 9pm. The fireworks display is the largest in the region- turning the sky over the Inner Harbor into a multitude of colors. The choreographed fireworks show starts at the stroke of midnight, 12am. For more information call 1-877-BALTIMORE.
http://www.bop.org

New Year’s Eve Deck Party USS Constellation - December 31
Toast the New Year aboard USS Constellation at the annual New Year’s Eve Deck Party. Sip champagne at midnight and watch the fireworks high above the Inner Harbor crowds. Festivities include resolutions and party favors, giveaways, special tours and cannon firings all night. Proceeds benefit education programs, restoration projects and future exhibits at the Historic Ships. Pier 1, Baltimore's Inner Harbor
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Big Night Baltimore Gala 
December 31
Big Night Baltimore is the perfect, all-inclusive night. Leave your wallet at home, because your ticket includes everything - all drinks included all night without the long lines! Plus, a buffet and entertainment throughout the eight different party zones. (All you need to remember is your ID, because you must be at least 21 to attend.) Sheraton Baltimore City Center
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Charm City Countdown New Year’s Eve Charity Spectacular 
December 31
The Charm City Countdown will have something for everyone! Celebrate with 6 huge party areas, unlimited open bar and a monte carlo casino, martini bar, shooters bar, and the hottest bands and djs.
Baltimore Sheraton North
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Black Ties & Bubbles with B&O American Brasserie 
December 31
Celebrate New Year’s with Kimpton’s B&O American Brasserie and enjoy a three- or five-course prix fixe menu specially created for the night. All guests will receive a complimentary glass of bubbles while dining.
B&O American Brasserie
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New Years Cruise on The Black-Eyed Susan
December 31
Enjoy an elegant dockside cocktail reception from 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm, followed by a buffet dinner. The Black-Eyed Susan offers a panoramic view of the midnight fireworks display from our heated and glass enclosed observation deck. Dance to the sounds of a professional DJ. Boarding begins at 8:30 pm at the Baltimore Marine Center in Canton and the Black-Eyed Susan will leave the pier promptly at 9:30 pm.
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Swing Into 2012 Celebration 
December 31
Revelers,  come swing into the New Year. "Ring in the New Year at the Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards" will feature live music by The Mood Swings Big Band and is perfect for party goers who want to be able to celebrate and then just take the elevator upstairs to their room after the clock strikes midnight. And the package also includes a late check-out of 2 p.m.!
The Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards
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New Year's Annapolis
December 31
3 p.m. to 7:30 pm and 8 p.m. to Midnight
Susan Campbell Park, City Dock, Annapolis Admission: Free 410-263-7940 Annapolis Children's Museum returns this year with their “Awesome Children's Fun Time” starting the day at 3 p.m. Be sure to stay for the 7:30 p.m. fireworks. The celebration continues with "Dancing Under the Stars" when the Big Band sounds begin at 8 p.m. and lead to a countdown to the New Year and midnight fireworks.
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New Year’s Eve featuring Deanna Bogart December 31
Doors open at 6:45 p.m. 
Get ready to celebrate the past and welcome the future when Deanna and the boys usher you into the New Year with an evening honoring Blues legends. Tickets to the show include appetizers, a gourmet buffet dinner, dessert, and a bubbly champagne toast at the stroke of midnight. Admission: $114 plus tax, fees and gratuity.
Rams Head On Stage
33 West Street, Annapolis
410-268-4545
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SOUTHERN MARYLAND: 

The Fabulous Hubcaps
December 31
Celebrate New Years Eve With The Fabulous Hubcaps. Hors D’oeuvres  and gourmet dinner with two  complimentary bar drinks per person, party favors, Champagne toast, live entertainment compliment this New Years Eve getaway to the Holiday Inn Solomons in Southern Maryland.
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NGJB live at the Hotel Charles 
December 31 
 Join No Green JellyBeenz full band for the New Year's Eve Extravaganza!
Hotel Charles, Hughesville, MD
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New Year's Eve Party @ VFW 2632
December 31 
Date: 12/31/2011 Time: 7 PM Duration: 07:00 Dine, Dance, Sing and Celebrate New Year's Eve with Friends at the VFW. Enjoy a catered buffet-style dinner, dancing and karaoke, party favors, noise makers and champagne toast at midnight. Music and Karaoke provided by DJ Crazy Craig. Tickets on sale Oct 23 - Dec 30 $25.00 for singles, $45 for couples Party without dinner $10.00 each at the door Must be 21 or older. Dressy attire is suggested for this event. Checkout  or call the Post at 301-862-3247 for more information.
VFW Post 2632 is located at 23282 Three Notch Rd, California, MD 20619
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Too Many Mikes - NYE Party
December 31 
Call for ticket information 301-475-6628.
Cryer's Back Road Inn,  Leonardtown

EASTERN SHORE:

New Years Eve in Ocean City
December 31 
Ring in the New Year with a town-wide celebration, and take advantage of great rates and specials! Many Ocean City restaurants and hotels offer New Year's menus and packages. Click here and select the snowflake in the filter box to view all Winter Deals.

First Night Talbot
December 31 6pm – Midnight,
It's the biggest New Year's Eve party in the Midshore Area! Come join the fun at a family-oriented celebration of the year past and the year to come. Downtown Easton will be transformed into a huge performance center with musicians, dancers and actors taking the stage at  different venues. One admission button will get you into all of the different sites. Tickets are available at the Easton Resource Center, 11 S Harrison St, Easton.
410-820-8822
Easton,  Maryland
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New Year "Follies and Jollies"
December 31
Gala Dinner provided by Master Chef Mark Salter with music provided by the renowned Metropolitan Jazz Trio, through to 12.30pm and Champagne at midnight. Or an earlier dining time in our Salter's Tavern and leave to join friends and family outside The Inn - the choice is yours!  Relax, party and enjoy!
The Robert Morris Inn, Oxford
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