Tree Lighting Ceremony. Live holiday music, children’s crafts, treats and an ice carving demonstration. Nov. 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. Towne Center Laurel, 14828 Baltimore Ave. 

Savage Mill Yuletide Festival. Makers market, music, Santa, bridge lighting and more. Saturdays and Sundays from Nov. 26 through Dec. 18. 10 a.m- 6 p.m. Historic Savage Mill, 8900 Foundry St., Savage.

Apron Workshop and Cookie Exchange. Marilyn Johnson and the Laurel Historical Society present “Aprons Through Time.” Apron kits available; bring cookies to exchange. Dec. 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. Laurel Municipal Swimming Pool, 901 Main St. 

Holiday Open House. See the exhibit “What’s Cookin’ Laurel” before it closes Dec. 18. Light refreshments will be served and the LHS2022 collectible ornament will be available. Dec. 2, from noon to 4 p.m.  Laurel Historical Society, 817 Main St. 

Breakfast with Santa. Families can enjoy a hot breakfast with Santa and friends. $10. Registration required. Dec. 3, 9 a.m. Partnership Hall-Laurel Police Department, 811 5th St.

Holiday Fest. Holiday parade, Armory Lighting at 5:15 p.m. and family activities. Dec. 3, 3 p.m. Laurel Armory, 422 Montgomery St. 

Songs of the Season.  Renee Georges performs jazz, blues and pop music, including seasonal songs, with her band. $25. Dec. 3, 8 p.m. Montpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Rd. 

Holiday Tea. RSVP by Dec. 5. 301-377-7818. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Dec. 10 and Dec. 11. Montpelier Historic Site, 9650 Muirkirk Rd.