Dec. 2-4 and Dec. 9-11
17th Annual Gingerbread House Show and Contest
Darnall’s Chance House Museum
14800 Governor Oden Bowie Drive, Upper Marlboro
For a sweet treat, view an amazing display of edible gingerbread houses from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. No nibbling allowed. Visitors will have the opportunity to vote in the Viewer’s Choice Award Competition. Admission costs money. For more information, visit www.pgparks.com.
Dec. 2
36th Annual Holiday Hop
Prince George’s Ballroom
2411 Pinebrook Avenue, Landover
Enjoy toe-tapping music, phenomenal energy and social engagement at this annual holiday dance event. This program is for individuals with disabilities who reside in Prince George’s County. Registration is required in advance; no tickets will be sold at the door. For more information, visit www.pgparks.com.
Dec. 3
Mount Rainier Craft Fair
Joe’s Movement Emporium
3309 Bunker Hill Road, Mount Rainier
The Mt. Rainier Craft Fair has become an annual event in the city of Mount Rainier, where local crafters know not to put anything on their calendars for the first Saturday in December when residents of Mount Rainier and neighboring communities come out to support a wide variety of vendors and their talents. The fair runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and admission is free. For more information, visit www.joesmovement.org.
Dec. 4
“The Nutcracker” at Clarice
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
University of Maryland, College Park
Ballet Company M is proud to present a rendition of the classic holiday ballet, “The Nutcracker.” Travel with Clara and her Nutcracker from her mother’s holiday party to a battle of mice and toy soldiers, through a beautiful snowstorm and to the Land of Sweets. The play performance runs from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and admission is free. For more information, visit www.theclarice.umd.edu.