That’s happening in Oxford this December.
12/1-3 – Christmas on the Creek in Oxford. – See https://portofoxford.com/ for full schedule of events.
Dec 1 – Bluegrass Nutcracker – Experience Tchaikovsky’s Christmas classic like never before! Features a bar-for-bar rendition of The Nutcracker played by an 8-piece bluegrass band. Before each movement, a zesty narrator recounts ETA Hoffman’s story while poking fun at it’s often-overlooked ridiculousness, Oxford Community Center, 7:30 pm, $25. Tickets at oxfordcc.org/
12/1-3, 8-10, and 15-17 – Special Holiday Exhibit: Creches! Oxford Museum Fri – Sun, Noon – 4 pm. Barbara Cross shares her heavenly collection of creches from around the world. On Dec 1st at 4 pm Barbara will lead a personal tour of the collection. Free. www.oxfordmuseummd.org/
12/1-3 – Santa’s Mailbox – Oxford Vintage and Trade. Have your little ones drop off their letters and wish lists! 202 Bank St. www.facebook.com/oxfordvintage.trade/
Dec 2 – Holiday Bazaar – Holy Trinity Church, 9 am – 12 noon – Handmade wreaths, crafts, gifts; homemade soups, and more. 502 S. Morris St.
12/2 – Calliope Musical Exhibit, featuring artist Jonathan King, 1-3pm at the Treasure Chest, 111 S. Morris St. www.treasurechestoxford.com/
12/2 – Cookie Walk – 2-3 pm. Look for a ‘Cookie Stop’ sign at a participating shop, pick up a map of all the sites and eat your way through Oxford!
12/2 – Dock Tree Lighting at Dusk, along Town Creek
12/2 – Town Tree Lighting and Santa – Town Park, 6 pm
12/2 – Caroling with Mrs. Claus – hot chocolate and sliders at Pope’s Tavern Porch, 6:30 pm following the town park tree lighting. 504 S. Morris St. https://www.oxfordinn.net
12/2 & 3 – Winter Sale at Treasure Chest – 10-50% off most items in the store. Free drawing for a gift basket. 111, S. Morris St, 10 am – 5 pm. www.treasurechestoxford.com/
12/2 – 21 – A Collaborative Holiday Shop hosted by Duck and the Dog and Barefoot Dwelling Enchanting gifts for infants/toddlers, parents, and grandparents, along with high quality, sustainable items for the home curated by an interior designer. Open Fri-Sun, 10 am – 5 pm (extended hrs. on 12/2), 100 W. Division St www.duckandthedog.com/ www.barefootdwelling.com/
12/3- Pancake Breakfast with Santa– All you can eat breakfast, gift shop, delish homemade baked goods, and Santa! Oxford Volunteer Fire Department, 8 – 11 am
12/3 – Afternoon Tea – finger sandwiches and Mark Salter’s tea cakes, scones, prosecco and select teas/coffees. Robert Morris Inn, 2:30 – 4 pm, $42, reservations required 410-226-5111 https://www.robertmorrisinn.com/
12/7 – Wine Tasting/Pairing Dinner – Pope’s Tavern, 504 S. Morris St., $80, reservations requested, 410-226-5220. www.oxfordinn.net/dining/
12/7 – SILK All-in-One Chalk Paint Demo – 5:00 – 6:00pm, $10. Limit of 6 participants. The Treasure Chest, 111 S. Morris St. For more info or sign up, go to www.treasurechestoxford.com or call 410-924-8817
12/16 – Holiday Afternoon Tea – benefit for the Oxford Volunteer Fire Dept. Savories, scones, sweets and Doehrn Teas. Reservations required, 202-320-1110. $35, 2 pm at Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Rd.
12/17 – Caroling in Town Park, 6 pm, followed by refreshments at the Oxford Museum.
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