About the Solomons Christmas Walk December 14, 1-9pm
Welcome to the Solomons Christmas Walk!
Join us in beautiful Solomons, Maryland, for the annual Solomons Christmas Walk, a festive tradition that lights up our charming waterfront town. This much-anticipated event brings together locals and visitors for a weekend filled with holiday cheer, family-friendly activities, and small-town magic.
Date: December 14, 2024
Parking info-Parking info!!
For parking, please park at lot across from the Calvert Marine Museum, the lot behind the Our Lady Star of the Sea, and behind the Tiki Bar.
Stroll along the waterfront and enjoy twinkling lights reflecting off the Patuxent River. The Riverwalk, shops, and streets are decked out in their holiday best, creating a picture-perfect backdrop. Luminaries will light the way from the Calvert Marine Museum to the Victorian Inn. Enjoy carolers, live music performances, and seasonal shows featuring local talent. The sounds of the holidays will fill the air as you explore the island. Warm up with delicious hot cocoa, provided by local vendors and community organizations.
Special Shopping and Photos with Santa
Solomons' shops and will be open late, offering one-of-a-kind gifts, handmade items, and holiday specials. Bring the little ones to meet Santa Claus himself! Capture the perfect holiday photo and share your Christmas wishes. Have photos taken with Princesses, and Santa himself. Restaurants will be open with Christmas Walk Specials and special seating for the lighted Boat Parade.
Schedule of Events
Additional Information
Christmas Walk Schedule:
We'd like to thank Meadows Farm, Inc., who donated our Christmas tree, and the Christmas ornaments were made by all of Dowell Elementary 2nd Graders, organized by Mrs. Shores and Mrs. Geiger’s classes.
Check out the full line up for the Solomons Christmas Walk-It's Going to be fabulous!
10:00 AM, 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM: Breakfast with Santa at CD Cafe (Reservations Required)
12:30 PM–1:00 PM: First State’s Santa welcomes residents with Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad Fire Dept (SVRFD).
1:00 PM–9:00 PM: FREE 21FIVEPhotography Professional Santa photos with the First State's Santa without editing at the Solomons Mission Center (For minor photo editing "magic" please donate a toy). There will be a life-size snow globe to take pictures inside of for free. Desserts by Mission BBQ.
(4:00 PM–9:00 PM Solomons Mission Center will have tinsel hair for a fee, free face painting, and letters to Santa)
1:00 PM: Tubachristmas Solomons performance at Our Lady Star of the Sea
1:00 PM–2:00 PM: Chocolate and Wine Pairing at No Thyme to Cook (pre-registered event with ticket price)
1:00 PM–3:00 PM: JUICE BUZZ will host pictures with The Grinch and have festive holiday lattes for purchase throughout the night to keep you warm!
2:30 PM–3:30 PM: Holiday Tröegs Beer Tasting at No Thyme to Cook (pre-registered event with ticket price)
3:00 PM: Caroling starting at Solomons Victorian Inn
3:00 PM–8:00 PM: The Ice Cream Place at Bunky's will host traditional Cookie Decorating for kids. They will also have specialty desserts including the 'Sleepy Elf', hot chocolate floats, and freshly made funnel cakes
4:00 PM–7:00 PM: Open house and refreshments at Solomons Victorian Inn
4:00 PM–9:00 PM: Carmen's Gallery will have retrospective Solomon Plein Air paintings, prizewinners from past years, and Carmen's new artwork for sale!
4:00 PM–4:30 PM: Dance performance from Gracie’s Guys and Gals in front of the Gazebo
4:00 PM–9:00 PM: Vendor at the public parking lot across from Our Lady Star of the Sea Historic Church(K&J Co-Op. LLC (fee associated), Freeze Daddy MD, SVRFD, Fisch Inflatables Inc., Juice Buzz, Sand Art by Beth Sabo, Yolanda with Yoli Cakes & Sweets, The Joy Crew, Miss O's Home Made Baked Goods, Spa 87, Cici's Sugar Shackm Froggy Candle Co., and much more!)
4:00 PM–6:00 PM: Walk through a Fire Truck and talk to a Fire Fighter (organized by SVRFD and subject to leave due to emergency)
4:40 PM–4:50 PM: Dance performance from Mystic Caravan Dance in front of the Gazebo
5:00 PM–7:00 PM: Pictures with Princesses – 1 Princess per location: Cinderella at Solomons Victorian Inn, Ariel at Bunky's Charter Boats Inc., Bell at Simply Social Events Co., Elsa at Brrrr Ice Cream Shakes & Crepes, Rapunzel at The CD Cafe, and Anna. (Locations may vary)
5:00 PM–5:45 PM: Children's Choir at the Our Lady Star of the Sea Historic Church
5:00 PM–5:30 PM: Dance performance from Elite Dance Company in front of the Gazebo
5:00 PM–8:00 PM: Simply Social Events Co. and Hooked Crafts Apparel are hosting a Christmas Market with Howdy Partner Hat Co., Euphoria Bakehouse, Fused Jewelry Bar, Round Hill Farm, and more! Address: 14571 & 14575 Solomons's Island Rd. S., Solomons MD, 20688. Do not forget to view the beautifully decorated Christmas tree donated by Hidden Lake Farm at Simply Social Event Co. and say hello to Miss International Super Model 2024 and Miss Maryland United States 2021, Rachel LaBatt!
5:30 PM–6:30 PM: Performance under the Gazebo by Patuxent High School Jazz Ensemble
5:30 PM–8:30 PM: Solomon's Christmas Walk & Watch Party at No Thyme to Cook! Enjoy Blue Wind Gourmet Food Truck and shop while watching the lighted boat parade. Vendors include Bone Appetit Treats, TL Studios, Sweet Poetry Cakery, Inlush Cosmetics, Ron's Creations, MT Tumblers, Ella's Icing, The Robins Nest, Board and Decor, Yellow Truck Creations, Beads by the River, Jan Watson (Fused Glass Artist), Fashionista Teacher, Pemberton Lane, and Trades of Hope! (pre-registered event with ticket price)
6:00 PM–9:00 PM: Enjoy the Solomons Christmas Walk Lighted Boat Parade that starts in the harbor and wraps around the entire boardwalk
6:00 PM–9:00 PM: Solomons Christmas Walk at the Calvert Marine Museum: Enjoy musical entertainment, Santa, and the Otter mascot. Make holiday crafts and shop in the Museum Store. Santa's Coffee House will be open with complimentary hot cocoa, coffee, and holiday cookies. Museum members will save 20% in the Museum Store during the walk and all weekend!
6:30 PM–7:00 PM: Solomons Christmas Walk Street Parade (Santa, SVRFD, SOMD Jeepers, Full Gospel Business Men Fellowship in America Southern MD Chapter, Class Act Performing Arts, Elite Dance Company, Solomons Steelers Cheer Squad, Patuxent High School Cheer Squad, Miss International Super Model 2024 and Miss Maryland United States 2021, Rachel LaBatt, Mill Creek Middle School Poms Squad, Mystic Caravan Dance, Elite Dance Company, Calvert Soccer Association, and much more!)
6:30 PM–8:30 PM: Living Nativity in front of the Our Lady Star of the Sea Historic Church
7:00 PM–8:00 PM: Performance under the Gazebo by Calvert Brass
7:00 PM–8:00 PM: Kids can make ornaments for the residents of Asbury by the Our Lady Star of the Sea parking lot with light refreshments
7:00 PM–9:00 PM: Ride with the Calvert County Police Department in a police vehicle at Our Lady Star of the Sea parking lot
7:30 PM– 8:00 PM: Story Time at Our Lady Star of the Sea School Patio
Sponsors: The Simpson Family, The Maloney Family, Solomons Inn Resort & Marina, Patuxent Small Craft Guild, SVRFD, Blue Shell Gifts, and Decor, Target, Walmart, Sneade's Ace Home Center, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO), RE/MAX, Solomons Victorian Inn, Hooked Crafts Apparel, Simply Social Event Co., Meadows Farm Inc., the Calvert Marine Museum, Bunky's Charter Boats, The Ice Cream Place, The Blue Shell Gifts and Decor, Tiki Bar, 21FIVE Photography, First State Santa, Calvert County Government, Mission BBQ of Lexington Park, Calvert County Police Department, Remax, Our Lady Star of the Sea, Hidden Lake Farm, Dowell Elementary School, Abell Auto Glass LLC, No Thyme To Cook, and Calvert Soccer Association!
