Top Annapolis Holidays in 2026

Celebrate the holiday season with a delightful 45-minute cruise along Spa Creek, guided by Captain Santa or Mrs. Claus. This family-friendly adventure includes hot cocoa served by an onboard elf and cozy blankets to keep warm as you enjoy the festive sights. A portion of the proceeds supports Historic Annapolis, making this a jolly way to give back while creating cherished family memories. Perfect for families and holiday enthusiasts, the cruise offers private bookings for larger groups. Reserve your tickets in advance for this limited-capacity experience. - 45-minute festive cruise along Spa Creek with holiday characters - Enjoy complimentary hot cocoa and cozy blankets on board - Supports Historic Annapolis with a portion of proceeds - Perfect for families and private group bookings available for up to 21 passengers

Come on to our Haunted Pub Crawl Tour in Annapolis! Enjoy some liquid courage while hearing ghostly tales of Annapolis' most historic haunts and drinking hotspots. Take a Boo's and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl for genuine stories, scares, and delicious drinks in the historic district, with up to 2 hours of ghostly fun with the city's spirits and Spirits. Price does not include drinks or tastings.

Put a ghoulish twist on your night out with a haunted pub crawl through historic Annapolis. Visit three bars over the course of the night, each with a ghost story behind it that will scare you sober. Drinks available at your own purchase.

Welcome the holidays with Watermark's Christmas in the Capital Tour: Annapolis Traditions and State House Trees. Meet your period-attired guide inside our cozy office before embarking on your tour. Stroll with your colonial guide around Maryland’s capital city, trimmed in greenery for the season. Hear holiday traditions of times past and present as you walk by colonial mansions, Victorian homes, and quaint shops A highlight of the tour is the Maryland State House, with decorated Christmas trees representing the different counties of Maryland, presented by the Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland. The tour ends at Annapolis's grand Christmas tree at Market House Park. Take home the holiday cheer with a goody bag of treats including George Washington’s famed eggnog recipe!

If you are looking for a tour that goes beyond the typical tourist attractions, join this pub crawl that introduces you to lesser-known aspects of Annapolis history. Visit some of the city's most historic taverns and find out which was the most popular brothel and which one of the founding fathers was chased from.