Holiday Events in Charles County, MD (2026): Lights, Tree Lightings and Markets
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Charles County keeps the holidays hometown-style: a tree lighting at La Plata Town Hall, breakfast with Santa and a three-day Christmas market at the fairgrounds. Here's our 2026 list for La Plata, with the dates, times, costs and addresses we checked in early November. Tap any photo to go straight to the event's page.
Before you go: holiday hours and weather can change plans, so check the event's website the day you head out.
Charles County holiday events, in date order
Olde Tyme Holiday Gathering and Tree Lighting
Photo: County photo (Wikimedia Commons). Tap the photo for the event page.
When: Sunday, Dec. 6, 2 to 6 p.m.
Cost: Free
Good to know: All Town of La Plata events are free to attend.
Where: La Plata Town Hall, 305 Queen Anne St., La Plata, MD 20646
Event page: townoflaplata.org/279/Events
Kris Kringle Christmas Market
Photo: Kris Kringle Christmas Market. Tap the photo for the event page.
When: Dec. 11 to 13
Cost: See website
Where: Charles County Fairgrounds, 8440 Fairground Rd., La Plata, MD 20646
Event page: allevents.in/la-plata/2026-kris-kringle-christmas-market/200029365173149
Breakfast with Santa
When: Saturday, Dec. 12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: Register online ahead of time
Where: La Plata, MD 20646
Event page: townoflaplata.org/279/Events
La Plata Holiday Open House
When: Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2 to 6 p.m.
Cost: Free
Where: La Plata Town Hall, 305 Queen Anne St., La Plata, MD 20646
Event page: townoflaplata.org/279/Events
Charles County holiday events: quick answers
When is the La Plata tree lighting in 2026?
Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026, 2 to 6 p.m. at La Plata Town Hall. It's free.
Make it a holiday quest
How many can you check off before New Year's? A tree lighting, a lights show and a holiday market. One is Elf level, two is Reindeer, all three is Santa. Tag us on Instagram when you finish your quest.
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