Tree Lighting Celebration at St. Michael’s
Sunday, November 30, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
A Tree Lighting Celebration will be held on Sunday, November 30th at the St. Michael’s Courtyard in Frostburg at 6:30 p.m. At 6 p.m., there will be free carriage rides, s’mores, and free refreshments. The children will be able to meet Jack Frost, many Christmas characters, and a”special guest” from the North Pole. For more information, call (240)-529-8312.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Greater Cumberland Artisan Gift Fair
Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Greater Cumberland, at 222 South Lee Street will hold its annual “Handcrafted With Love” artisan gift fair on Saturday, December 6th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There’s something for everyone on your holiday shopping list. Fiber artists, candles, jewelry, suncatchers, gnomes, and more will be available. Local author Seamus Muir will be signing his books. There will also be a bake sale. It’s a great way to shop local. For more information, call (301)-777-1407.
Jaycces Seeking Donations for Christmas Shopping Tour
Shopping Tour is Saturday, December 13, 2025
The Western Maryland Jaycees are gearing up for their annual holiday event, the Christmas Shopping Tour on Saturday, December 13th. The event serves children who might not be eligible for other programs, but are still very much in need. They are reaching out to the community for support and donations. Any donation, no matter the size, will go a long way in helping them reach their goal of helping 30 children at this year’s event. They will personally pick up your donation, or you can mail them to: Western Maryland Jaycees, Attention: Christmas Shopping Tour, P.O. Box 1333, Cumberland, Maryland 21502.
Re Temple #118 Daughters of the Nile Gingerbread Holiday Tea
November 30, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Re Temple No. 118, Daughters of the Nile, will host a Gingerbread Holiday Tea on Sunday, November 30, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. It will be held at the Ali-Ghan Shrine Club Dining Room. The donation is $12.50. Bring your friends, family members and join the members of Re Temple No. 118 Daughters of the Nile for an afternoon of delicious tea, savory and sweet tea foods and a jingle exchange. The jingle is a $15 to $20 limit for those who wish to participate.
Salisbury Church of the Brethren Vendor Event
Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Salisbury Church of the Brethren is having a vendor event on Saturday, December 6th, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come do some Christmas shopping! Gift wrapping will be available. Christmas pictures will be available, so come get your family photos! There are many other events going on the same day in the area, so make a fun day of it! For more information, call (814)-289-5360.
Meyersdale, Pa. Holiday Events
Saturday, November 29th, beginning at Noon
The Meyersdale Area Merchants’ Association presidents the “Elves of Christmas Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, November 29th from Noon to 3 p.m. It is free to participate, and there will be cash prizes for first, second, and third place, as well as Best Team Name. Sign up at the Pennsylvania Maple Festival Park entrance to register. There will be everything from produce vendors, baked goods and delicious concession food, to handmade items, crafts and antiques. Then, from 4 to 8 p.m., there is the Helen Caton Light Up Night and Visits with Santa. There will be the tree lighting, visits and pictures with Santa, cookie decorating, free hot chocolate, a free S’more’s bar and fireworks.
Salisbury Church of the Brethren Live Nativity Scene
Friday, December 19, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The Salisbury Church of the Brethren presents a live Nativity scene on Friday, December 19th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. There will be crafts for all ages, live musical entertainment, and refreshments, including home made hot chocolate. For more information, call (814)-289-5360.
Harvest Skate for Toys for Happiness
Wednesday 11/26/25 7-10pm
HARVEST SKATE at STAR LITE Skating Rink in LAVALE. 7 dollars is the requested admission – with all door going to Toys for Happiness. Skate rental is available at $2.00. There’ll be door prizes and baked goods.
This is the longest running Toys for Happiness fund-raiser. Held each year on the night before Thanksgiving, it’s a time for families to get together. Bring the kids and help us make Christmas a little brighter for those children who can use it. “Local People Helping Local People ”
Storybook Holiday – Frostburg
Saturday December 6th 7am
Main Street Frostburg – Storybook Holiday
The 22nd Storybook Holiday will feature all of the experiences we have come to know and love! Breakfast with the Elves, the author presentation (this year’s featured author is Kristin Kladstrup with her book “The Gingerbread Pirates”), Elf Olympics, crafts in the Elves’ Secret Workshop, the Holiday parade will be kicked off by a Mountain City Center for the Arts performance in front of the Gunter and the “Run your Bells off for Autism” fun run at 10:30 will lead the parade down Main Street. The Frostburg Library hosts storybook readings with a craft, the festival of trees at City Place and finishing the night with a classic holiday movie played at the Frostburg Palace Theatre! For a full schedule of events visit https://www.frostburg.edu/childrens-literature-centre/storybook-holiday.php.
Free Thanksgiving dinner-Salisbury
Thursday, November 27th noon – 2pm
Free Thanksgiving Dinner at Salisbury Church of the Brethren. Take outs will NOT be avail-able until 1:00PM Salisbury Church of the Brethren Faith Factory 153 Union street Salisbury Pa 15558 Donations will be accepted but are not required or expected* Any questions please call 814 279 0787. Local delivery will be available to those NOT ABLE to come in to pick up by calling 814 279 0787 between 8:00 and 10:00 am the day of the event**
Holding Hands for Haley Foundation
“Christmas at the Rosenbaum”
Come see the members of the Foundation at the Rosenbaum Building on Baltimore Street from 5 to 8 p.m. on December 3rd. They will have lots of different items for sale, and you can finish your shopping with unique gifts! Santa will be there for the kids. And, the Frostburg Dance Academy will be performing, along with some folks from MCCA. Help Support a worthy cause, and come out to Christmas at the Rosenbaum!
