Christmas Season In Gaithersburg: Find Events Here

GAITHERSBURG, MD — With the last of the Thanksgiving leftovers finished, many Marylanders are beginning their holiday preparations. There are county-wide and town events designed to help residents celebrate.

One of the top attractions is the Montgomery County Police Department's Santa motorcycle ride, scheduled to take place on Wednesday, Dec. 8. Santa and his elves will start off at the District Police Station located at 20000 Aircraft Drive in Germantown at 3 p.m. before making their way to Route 355 and traveling south on Route 355 to The Children's Inn located in Bethesda.

The ride is designed to benefit the The Children’s Inn at NIH. MCP is asking for donations to the Inn.

"All donations raised from this event will help support operational expenses as well as programs for the entire family," said MCP in a news release. "These services include recreational, therapeutic, wellness, and educational programming. Each is designed to build community and wellbeing among families and to provide everyone an opportunity to meet and make friends with others going through similar experiences. We hope you will consider making a donation to this charity event."

More Christmas events near Gaithersburg:

Gaithersburg-Washington Grove Volunteer Fire Department Santa
Santa Claus is coming to town on Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19. Bad weather may cause cancellations, and residents are encouraged to check the Facebook for updates. The route can be seen below. "We attempt to hit as many houses as possible, but unfortunately we cannot get down every street," the department said on its website.

Kentlands Mansion Tree Trim
Create your own ornaments and then hang them on the tree throughout December. Some ornament supplies will be available at the mansion, or use your own.

Jingle Jubilee & Tree Lighting
Go to the Concert Pavilion in Olde Towne from 3:30 to 6 p.m. on Dec. 4 for a meet-and-greet with Santa and other holiday favorites, listed to the Gaithersburg High School Band and more. You can also see the plows that were painted as an environmental and art project.

Winter Lights Festival
Purchase tickets in advance to see this popular light show at Seneca Creek State Park. There is one ticket needed per vehicle. See all of the information here.

Christmas Concerts
Winter Chorus Concert, Dec. 10 and Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Cool Yule with Integriti Reeves, Dec. 11 at 8 p.m.