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  • 26th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Show

    Join the tradition and visit the Gingerbread House Contest and Show held at Darnall’s Chance House Museum. See a dazzling display of gingerbread creations that reflect the rich history and vibrant culture of Prince George’s County, Maryland. This year’s entries will celebrate the local landmarks, architecture, stories, and traditions that showcase the unique heritage of Prince George’s County.

    Ticket Price: $2/person; ages 4 and under are free

    Arts Holidays & Celebrations Lifestyle & Learning
  • Holiday Jingle Jam Ten adults smile and laugh while posing together for a photo in a dark room. They are all wearing primarily black outfits, with touches of red, such as a red handkerchief, red glasses frames, red shoes, or red earrings.

    Holiday Jingle Jam

    You are invited to a magical morning of holiday fun for the whole family. Create your Elf on a Shelf (TM) with Arts on a Roll, enjoy cookies and cocoa, and snap a photo with a special jolly guest! Then, experience the heartwarming children’s show Holiday Block...

    Ticket Price: $10 for ages 3+

    Arts Holidays & Celebrations Performance

  • Holiday Craft Fair

    Kick off the holidays at our festive Holiday Craft Fair, where you can shop from over a dozen local artisans showcasing their handcrafted goods. Discover unique gifts, enjoy live music, and sip on seasonal favorites from Maryland Meadworks. Whether you’re searching for the perfect present or simply soaking in the holiday cheer, you’ll find something special for everyone on your list!

    Ticket Price: free

    Arts Holidays & Celebrations Special Event

  • 26th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Show

    Join the tradition and visit the Gingerbread House Contest and Show held at Darnall’s Chance House Museum. See a dazzling display of gingerbread creations that reflect the rich history and vibrant culture of Prince George’s County, Maryland. This year’s entries will celebrate the local landmarks, architecture, stories, and traditions that showcase the unique heritage of Prince George’s County.

    Ticket Price: $2/person; ages 4 and under are free

    Arts Holidays & Celebrations Lifestyle & Learning

  • 26th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Show

    Join the tradition and visit the Gingerbread House Contest and Show held at Darnall’s Chance House Museum. See a dazzling display of gingerbread creations that reflect the rich history and vibrant culture of Prince George’s County, Maryland. This year’s entries will celebrate the local landmarks, architecture, stories, and traditions that showcase the unique heritage of Prince George’s County.

    Ticket Price: $2/person; ages 4 and under are free

    Arts Holidays & Celebrations Lifestyle & Learning
  • Holiday Open House Two smiling men pose in an art studio, with one leaning his head on the other's shoulder and pointing up at him. In front of them on a low table are half a dozen small prints in black and blue ink. Behind them is a printmaking press. To the right, a rack hangs from the ceiling with dozens of clothespins attached to it.

    Holiday Open House

    Celebrate the arts and the holidays at Montpelier Arts Center! Meet our talented resident artists and join them for demonstrations and artist talks in their studios. Visit exhibitions in our three galleries and enjoy our receptions for photographer Berchel Douglas and resident artist David Brosch. Groove to...

    Ticket Price: free

    Arts Holidays & Celebrations Public Reception

  • Veterans Book Group

    Active service members and veterans of all eras are invited to join this free, monthly small group reading and discussion dinner series centered around books which relate to military experiences or offer a veteran’s perspective. Veterans Book Group is coordinated statewide by Maryland Humanities and presented locally in partnership with Montpelier Arts Center. Discussions are led by Dr. Karen Arnold, former poet-in-residence at the Arts Center and discussion moderator for multiple literature groups in Baltimore. Dinner and reading materials are provided. Call 301-377-7800 for more information and to register. Spaces are limited; registration is...

    Ticket Price: Free; registration required

    Arts Literary Special Event

  • Black History Month Book and Film Discussion: Erasure and American Fiction - Part 1

    Join us for a two-part book discussion and film screening featuring Percival Everett’s satirical 2001 novel Erasure and its 2023 film adaptation, the Best Picture-nominated dark comedy American Fiction, starring Jeffrey Wright. The book and film examine (and skewer) the use of Black stereotypes in fiction and the anti-Black stance of the publishing industry.

    Ticket Price: free

    Arts Black History Literary