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Also, don't miss ASO presents: Holiday Pops with Bowie State University Concert Choir on the Upper Marlboro Patch calendar

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  • Which magical light displays are worth the drive from Upper Marlboro?

Also on today's calendar: ASO presents: Holiday Pops with Bowie State University Concert Choir.

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• Things to Do During Christmas, New Year 2026 (baltimoretimes-online.com) — Upper Marlboro families can drive through the annual Festival of Lights at Watkins Regional Park this holiday season, enjoying illuminated displays from the comfort of their cars. The roundup also suggests festive outings in Baltimore and National Harbor, giving you several nearby options to keep kids entertained between Christmas and New Year’s.
   

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