A Main Street Christmas Mount Airy

When: Saturday, Dec. 1 (Main Street will be closed from 4 to 8 p.m.)

What: At 5 p.m. the fun will kick off with a tree lighting ceremony in the plaza featuring various singing groups. The tree will be lighted about 5:30 p.m. by a local child, assisted by Mrs. Santa and the Mayor. At 5:30 p.m. enjoy a holiday band concert performed the combined Mount Airy Middle School & South Carroll High School bands, held in the center of Main Street in front of the tree. At 6:30 p.m. the tenth annual “Giant Twinkling Santa Parade” will begin at Mount Airy Elementary School and end at Calvary Methodist Church. Following the parade, Santa will meet with children inside Firehouse Pottery. Children waiting to see Santa will be treated to hot chocolate and entertained by a local magician.

Cost: Free to the public

For more information: http://www.mountairymainstreet.org/

Merry Main Street Sykesville

When: Saturday, Dec. 1, noon to 9 p.m.

What: Enjoy carolers, costumed characters, free gift wrap, live music, model trains, tree lighting and Santa's arrival by fire truck.

For more information: visit www.sykesville.net/main or call Ivy Wells at 410-795-8959

Annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Taneytown

When: Saturday, Dec. 1 from 6 p.m. to midnight

Where: Taneytown Police Station

What: Annual tree lighting with choruses from local schools along with Santa and refreshments.

For more information: visit www.taneytown.org or call Nancy McCormick at 410-751-1100