This Weekend

There are TONS of holiday events to keep you cheerful all December long.
A child looking up at the lit tree.

Community Tree Lighting with Santa

Friday, December 5 at 7pm
Roosevelt Center
Greenbelters of all ages are welcome to gather to welcome Santa, who arrives by fire truck to light the community tree. Immediately following the tree lighting, the Greenbelt Cinema will host a free viewing of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (1966).

Deco The Halls

Greenbelt Museum Open House
Friday, December 5 from 7:30-9pm
10B Crescent Road
Visit the Museum House at 10-B Crescent after the City’s tree lighting to see Deco the Halls, an exhibit of art deco and vintage holiday decorations. Take a quick tour of the fully furnished original Greenbelt home, which glows at night. Then peruse the pop-up gift shop inside 10-A Crescent, freshly stocked with new holiday merchandise.

For more information, call (301) 507-6582 or visit greenbeltmuseum.org.

Santa’s Visit (Ages Pre-K+)

December 6, 10am-12pm
Greenbelt Youth Center
$10 per person
Santa has fit time into his busy holiday schedule at the Greenbelt Youth Center! All children will receive a picture with Santa.

5th Annual WINTER WONDERLAND

Saturday, December 6, 5-8 pm
Mowatt Memorial United Methodist Church
Celebrate this milestone with Crew 746! Take a lighted woodland walk and gather around the campfires while you await a visit from Santa. Enjoy hot cocoa, caroling, face painting, story time, and a model train village. Stay for music and dramatic performances by local musicians and teen actors.

Sparkle Mart

December 6 – 7
Saturday: 10am – 5pm, Sunday: 10am – 4pm
Greenbelt Community Center
Find unique, hand-made gifts for all occasions, including housewares, toys, clothing and accessories, jewelry, books and cards, fine arts, and more, along with Greenbelt Museum and Greenbelt Cinema merchandise.

Greenbelt Farmers Market: Holiday Market

Sunday, November 9 from 10am – 2pm
Parking Lot Behind Municipal Building, 25 Crescent
Come out for one last market day filled with local vendors, festive music, and a special performance to close out the year. Be sure to redeem any remaining yellow match tokens before they expire. Thanks for celebrating the season by supporting local growers and makers!

Three Sisters Garden

Food Forest Renovation
Sunday, December 7, 2–4 pm
Springhill Lake Recreation Center
Join CHEARS for the final planting day of the season as we continue revitalizing the Three Sisters Garden (TSG) West Food Forest at Springhill Lake. Thanks to volunteers at our November 16 workday, we’ve already planted a wide variety of fruiting trees and shrubs.

During the Week
The holiday celebrations continue!

North Pole Calling

Tuesday, December 9-11 from 6-7:30pm
Ages pre-school through third grade – FREE
Santa and his helpers will make a special call to your home to check whether your kids are being naughty or nice. To register, please call the business office at (301) 397-2200.

Pre-KStoryHour (Bilingual)

Hora de cuentos de prekínder
Friday, December 12 from 10:30-11:30am
Springhill Lake Recreation Center
Children Ages 0-5, Niños de 0 a 5 años
Come and Enjoy the Wonderful World of Storytelling and free healthy snacks. Friends & Family are all welcome!
Ven y disfruta del maravilloso mundo de contar cuentos y bocadillos saludables por gratis. ¡Amigos y familiares bienvenidos!

Further Ahead

The next couple months are full of great activities. Here are a few to add to your calendar:

• The New Deal Nut – A Greenbelt Nutcracker
  Saturday, December 13, 2 pm
  Sunday, December 14, 11 am
  Sunday, December 14, 2 pm
  Greenbelt Community Center
  Tickets: $5; advance sales (highly recommended) at (301) 397-2208
  Featuring performers ages 6-Adult, this imaginative retelling of the holiday classic will incorporate choreography in a variety of styles, including ballet, jazz, contemporary, ballroom and tap. Enjoyable for all ages.

In the Works

Keep an eye out for improvement projects across the city.
Bradford Pears Replacement
Starting November 24, 2025, the City will begin the Bradford Pears Replacement Program along Hanover Parkway, Lakecrest Drive, and Prince James Way. Work is expected to take approximately two weeks, with a brief pause during the Thanksgiving holiday.
Thank you for your patience.