Why not make it a holiday weekend in Cumberland Historic City Center?
Do a little holiday shopping in our delightful and locally owned shops. Enjoy a meal, dessert, or a beverage or two in one of our locally owned eateries or pubs. Absorb a little history at The Allegany Museum and Gordon Roberts House. Put your PJs on and enjoy a ride on the Polar Express. Enjoy the holiday small town charm of Cumberland, Maryland.
Saturday, December 12 • 4 – 9 PM
Children’s Activities • Visit with Santa • Artisan Craft Vendors
Music • Black Magic Circus Entertainment – Sugarplum Fairies
Carriage Rides • Fire Pits • Toasted Marshmallows
Streets closed to vehicle traffic, open containers permit.
Culinaire Café
110-114 Baltimore Street • 301-784-5413
Saturday, December 12
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Queen City Creamery
152 Baltimore Street • 240-727-7779
Saturday, December 12
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118 Baltimore Street • therosenbaumbuilding.com
Saturday, December 12 • 1:00 – 3:00 PM
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Sponsored by your local Edward Jones Teams.
Saturday, December 12 • 4 – 9 PM
Hypnotic LED Flow Artistry.
Saturday, December 12 • 3 – 5 PM • 45 Baltimore Street • 301-777-0826
Bring your furbabies or your kids or both, and take a photo memory with Frosty. He’ll be waiting for you in front of Barkin’ Basement. There will be treats for your two-legged and four-legged family members. And while you’re at it, do a little holiday shopping at Barkin’ Basement.
Saturday, December 12 • 5 – 7 PM
Located by the Cumberland Police Station
Enjoy a ride around town in a carriage.
Taylor Carriage Rides will be located by the Cumberland Police Station. Hop on in and enjoy the ride.
Western Maryland Scenic Railroad
13 Canal Street • (301) 759-4400 • wmsr.com
Experience the magic of The Polar Express™ Train Ride, where the beloved holiday story comes to life with music, treats, and a festive journey to the North Pole!
Reservations Required. https://wmsr.com/the-polar-express-train-ride
69 Baltimore Street • www.thewillshotel.com • 240-245-2331
Stay right in the heart of things on the downtown Cumberland Mall!
The Wills Hotel is a 20-room boutique stay designed for those who want to be close to the action without sacrificing comfort. Whether you’re here for a festival, the GAP Trail, or a night out, everything starts—and ends—right here.
We have an onsite restaurant & bar, 1867 A Modern Chophouse.
The Polar Express Golden Ticket – Distributed to WMSR Polar Express Riders with discounts available at participating downtown merchants.
Lodging Options – https://www.mdmountainside.com/places-to-stay/
Scenic Railroad Tickets – www.wmsr.com