Calendar of Events for Historic Downtown Cambridge, MD

DECEMBER 8, 2012 - OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS...SHORE STYLE

Second Saturday in Downtown CambridgeEver feel like the holiday season is missing a little of that “magic” from holidays past? That will not be the case this year if you head to downtown Cambridge on Saturday, December 8 for “An Old Fashioned Christmas...Shore Style!” 

 

From 5pm-9pm, the 500 block of Poplar Street will be closed to traffic for the festivities, which will include horse drawn carriage rides, holiday music, Santa Claus, and fireside marshmallow roasting on the streets.

 

Our downtown shops will be offering holiday specials and restaurants will be serving holiday food and spirits for all ages. 

Highlights of the evening:

• The Christmas Garden of Trains presented by the Rescue Fire Company will be open until 9 pm at the old firehouse on Gay Street.

• Carriage Rides will be offered beginning at Simmons Center Market (600 Race Street) and continuing downtown, starting at 5pm.

• Visits with Santa, 5-7pm, at Sunnyside Shop (500 Poplar Street).

• S’mores kits will be available and marshmallows can be roasted on fire drums supervised by firefighters on Poplar Street.

• Moon bounce for the kids (donated by Absolute Moon Bounce).

• Live holiday music with Bobby Reed and James Laverty.

• Downtown restaurants will be serving tasty food and beverage selections out on the sidewalks.

• Downtown shops will be offering holiday specials with sales, free refreshments, and more.

• Take the Holiday Art Walk. Galleries will be featuring smaller pieces that are wonderful for truly one-of-a-kind gifts.  

• See gingerbread houses on display at the Dorchester Center for the Arts (through Dec. 15). 

 

All of the downtown shops and art galleries will be open until 9pm. This is a fantastic opportunity to find unique gifts for your loved ones at the independently owned and operated shops and galleries in downtown Cambridge.

 

 

 

  

Second Saturday Logo

Second Saturdays! Downtown Cambridge rolls out the red carpet every Second Saturday of the month.  Shops stay open late; galleries and museums host openings; music, food, and kids' activities are often on tap as well.

 

 

Arts in Cambridge

Did you know that downtown Cambridge is home to a thriving and eclectic arts scene? Check out the half-dozen galleries and you'll see everything from classic Eastern Shore landscapes to vibrant folk art to contemporary work. Find out what's showing where on our Arts in Cambridge page.

 

ONGOING EVENTS


Historic Cambridge Walking Tours

Join a costumed guide for a one-hour walking tour of beautiful, historic High Street. Every Saturday at 11am, April through October. Weather permitting. Meet at Long Wharf at the end of High Street. $8 for adults; 12 and under free. Reserve at 410.901.1000.

Skipjack Cruises

Public cruises on the skipjack Nathan of Dorchester are offered May through October. One- or two-hour cruises happen most weekends. Leave from Long Wharf at the end of High Street. See the schedule.


Tomato

Farmers Market

The Cambridge Main Street Farmers Market happens every Thursday, 3-6pm in season, May through October. Find out more.


 



 

 

 

 

Taste of Cambridge on Maryland's Eastern Shore