The countdown to Christmas and the winter holidays is underway, so grab a steaming cup of hot cocoa and enjoy these five festive events in Montgomery County.
Evergreen Wreath Making Class
December 11, 6-8 p.m. | Waredaca Brewing Company
4017 Damascus Road, Laytonsville, MD 20882
Create a beautiful wreath of fresh local evergreens and natural accents. Learn the techniques of wreath making, watch a demonstration and create your own holiday masterpiece.
$65 | sporeandseed.com
Seán Heely’s Celtic Christmas
December 11, 8-10 p.m. | The Music Center at Strathmore
5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD 20852
Experience the wonder of Celtic Christmas music with this Celtic band that blends ancient melodies from Scotland and Ireland, rhythms from Galicia and Brittany, and original modern compositions. Hear ballads, rowdy pub songs, sea shanties and more.
$28-$58 | strathmore.org
Long Branch Winter Mercado
December 13, noon to 3 p.m. | El Gavilan
8805 Flower Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20901
Enjoy a cozy winter afternoon with local vendors, delicious eats, s’mores by the fire and a visit from Santa Claus.
Free | discoverlongbranch.com
Takoma Cocoa Crawl
December 13, 1-4 p.m. | Main Street Takoma Park
201 Ethan Allen Ave., Takoma Park, MD 20912
Enjoy a hot cocoa at area restaurants and cafes at this festive winter event. Make one stop or many; adult versions available too.
Free | mainstreettakoma.org
Winter Ice Show
December 13, 6:15-9 p.m. | Cabin John Ice Rink
10610 Westlake Drive, Rockville, MD 20852
Don’t miss Cabin John’s annual winter ice show. Watch in awe as talented figure skaters dazzle with their spirals, spins and jumps. Dress warmly to sit in the rink!
Free | montgomeryparks.org
