Christmas Events for Kids in Severna Park (2026)

Christmas Events for Kids
Written by Kelsey Cecil

Updated 4 min read

Rally the corgi has sniffed out the best Christmas events for kids in Severna Park for 2026, and here is what he found: 3 family events. They are Chesapeake Ballet Company Presents a Nutcracker Storytime (December 1), Jingle Bell Hayride (December 5) and STEAM Storytime: Gingerbread Man (December 19). We check every date on the host’s own website, and each listing links straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Maryland Christmas events for kids guide.

What Rally found in Severna Park

  • 3 Christmas events for kids in Severna Park
  • Meet Santa: Jingle Bell Hayride (December 5)
  • Also on the list: 1 Christmas show, 2 story times and 1 craft workshop
  • Season: December 1 (Chesapeake Ballet Company Presents a Nutcracker Storytime) to December 19 (STEAM Storytime: Gingerbread Man)
  • Every date checked on the host’s own site on Nov 10

Ticketed and paid Christmas events for kids in Severna Park

Admission, tickets or a fee apply. Where a host has not posted a price yet, the listing says so.

Holiday story time

Chesapeake Ballet Company Presents a Nutcracker Storytime

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The Chesapeake Ballet Company visits the Severna Park Library to tell the story of The Nutcracker and dance a preview of its ballet. The library files it under both holiday and performing arts programs and lists it for every age group, from preschoolers to adults.

It takes place on Tuesday, December 1, 2026 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm in the Community Meeting Room at 45 W. McKinsey Road. The page does not mention a price or registration. ASL interpreters can be requested at least one week before the event.

Parent tip: A 6:00 pm start on a school night means an early dinner, and the hour-long program should still get little ones home near bedtime. It works well as a first taste of The Nutcracker before you commit to a full-length performance.

Host
Anne Arundel County Public Library (opens in a new tab)
Address
Severna Park Library, Community Meeting Room, 45 W. McKinsey Rd, Severna Park, MD 21146 (opens in maps)
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Santa and Mrs. Claus

Jingle Bell Hayride

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The Friends of Kinder Farm Park host the Jingle Bell Hayride, a morning of holiday fun at the park where children can meet both Santa and Mrs. Claus. It appears on the group's calendar alongside its Farmhouse Museum open days.

The hayride is on Saturday, December 5, 2026 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. The Friends' home page lists only the date, time and a short description, and it points to a separate details page for the rest. No price or sign-up is shown.

Parent tip: This is an outdoor December morning on a farm, so dress kids in warm layers, hats and boots that can get muddy. Read the Friends' Jingle Bell Hayride details page before you leave, since the home page listing does not cover cost or what to bring.

Host
Friends of Kinder Farm Park (opens in a new tab)
Address
Kinder Farm Park, 1001 Kinder Farm Park Rd, Severna Park, MD 21108 (opens in maps)
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Holiday story time

STEAM Storytime: Gingerbread Man

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This interactive storytime gives preschoolers a hands-on way into science, technology, engineering, art and math ideas. The December session has a Gingerbread Man theme, and the children build gingerbread structures out of cardboard.

It meets on Saturday, December 19, 2026 from 10:00 to 11:00 am in the Community Meeting Room at the Severna Park Library. The audience is preschool, ages 0 to 5. The page lists no price or registration, and ASL interpreters can be requested a week ahead.

Parent tip: The gingerbread here is cardboard, so tell your preschooler ahead of time that this one is for building and not for eating. Plan to stay close and help, since the session is hands-on and aimed at ages 5 and under.

Host
Anne Arundel County Public Library (opens in a new tab)
Address
Severna Park Library, Community Meeting Room, 45 W. McKinsey Rd, Severna Park, MD 21146 (opens in maps)
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We check every event above on the host’s own page for the date, time and cost, plus the things parents ask about, like sign-ups and ages. Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our Maryland Christmas train rides page.

See every event on a December calendar

Plan your December

When each Severna Park Christmas event for kids happens

The first is Chesapeake Ballet Company Presents a Nutcracker Storytime in Severna Park on December 1; the last runs to December 19. Each bar spans an event’s dates, not every hour in them, so check the host’s page for times.

Looking further afield? Our Maryland Christmas events for kids guide lists every event we have found in the state, and we have city guides for Annapolis, Brooklyn Park, Baltimore and Columbia, MD. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.

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2026 Christmas events are coming in late November

More Christmas events arrive in late November. We add them here as soon as we confirm them.

The story of Christmas in Severna Park

Severna Park was originally named Boone, a stop along the Baltimore and Annapolis Railroad whose old line is now the B&A Rail Trail. Today Christmas for families shows up at the Severna Park Library on West McKinsey Road and on a Saturday morning hayride at Kinder Farm Park.

How Severna Park celebrates

Two organizers shape the season for Severna Park families. The Anne Arundel County Public Library's Severna Park branch hosts the Chesapeake Ballet Company on December 1, 2026 for a Nutcracker Storytime with a preview of the ballet, then holds a Gingerbread Man STEAM Storytime for preschoolers on December 19, both in its Community Meeting Room. On December 5 the Friends of Kinder Farm Park run the Jingle Bell Hayride at Kinder Farm Park, where children can meet Santa and Mrs. Claus. The Friends' calendar also lists the Kinder Farmhouse Museum as open to the public on December 12 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Fun facts about Christmas in Severna Park

Severna Park is a census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, about 8 miles north of Annapolis, set between the Severn River and the Magothy River. It was first called Boone and was a stop on the Baltimore and Annapolis Railroad, which was converted to the B&A Rail Trail in 1990. Severn School was established here in 1914, and the 2020 census counted 39,933 residents.

Traditions today

  • Jingle Bell Hayride: The Friends of Kinder Farm Park host a morning of holiday fun with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the park on December 5, 2026.
  • Nutcracker Storytime: The Chesapeake Ballet Company tells the Nutcracker story and previews its ballet at the Severna Park Library on December 1.
  • STEAM Storytime: Gingerbread Man: Preschoolers build gingerbread structures out of cardboard at the library's December 19 storytime.
  • Kinder Farmhouse Museum open day: The Friends of Kinder Farm Park list the farmhouse museum as open to the public on December 12 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.

A fact for kids

Severna Park used to be called Boone, and trains on the Baltimore and Annapolis Railroad stopped there. Today the old railroad route is a trail where people ride bikes.

Questions about Christmas in Severna Park

When was Severna Park founded?

The Wikipedia article gives no single founding date. It says the modern community was first becoming established around 1906, and that the place was originally named Boone and served as a stop along the Baltimore and Annapolis Railroad.

How did Severna Park get its name?

A local story says the name came from a 1906 contest held by Oscar Hatton. According to Wikipedia, research by local historian Nelson Molter found no evidence to back the story up, which suggests the naming contest is a local myth.

Did Severna Park have a railroad?

Yes. Severna Park, then called Boone, was a stop along the Baltimore and Annapolis Railroad. The line was converted to the B&A Rail Trail in 1990, and a large portion of the trail, now used for biking, runs through the community.

Is Severna Park a city?

No. Severna Park is a census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It lies between the Severn River and the Magothy River, approximately 8 miles north of Annapolis and 17 miles south of Baltimore, and had 39,933 residents at the 2020 census.

What happens in Severna Park at Christmas for kids?

The Severna Park Library hosts a Nutcracker Storytime with the Chesapeake Ballet Company on December 1, 2026 and a Gingerbread Man STEAM Storytime on December 19. In between, the Friends of Kinder Farm Park hold the Jingle Bell Hayride on December 5 with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Who organizes Christmas events for kids in Severna Park?

The Anne Arundel County Public Library runs the two storytimes at its Severna Park branch, with the Chesapeake Ballet Company as guest for the Nutcracker program. The Jingle Bell Hayride is run by the Friends of Kinder Farm Park, a group that supports park activities and programs.

Where do Severna Park's Christmas events take place?

Both library programs are held in the Community Meeting Room at the Severna Park Library, 45 W. McKinsey Road. The Jingle Bell Hayride takes place at Kinder Farm Park, which is also home to the Kinder Farmhouse Museum and a Visitors Center.

Can I request a sign language interpreter for the library's holiday programs?

Yes. The Anne Arundel County Public Library offers American Sign Language interpreters for library-sponsored programs with advance notice. Requests must be made at least one week before the event date, and questions can be sent to programming@aacpl.net.

Sources

  1. Severna Park, Maryland, Wikipedia
  2. Chesapeake Ballet Company presents a Nutcracker Storytime, Anne Arundel County Public Library
  3. STEAM Storytime: Gingerbread Man, Anne Arundel County Public Library
  4. Friends of Kinder Farm Park, Friends of Kinder Farm Park

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Severna Park Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask

What are the best Christmas events for kids in Severna Park to start with?

Start with the Jingle Bell Hayride at Kinder Farm Park on Saturday, December 5, 2026 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, where children can meet Santa and Mrs. Claus. The Severna Park Library adds a Nutcracker Storytime with the Chesapeake Ballet Company on December 1 and a Gingerbread Man STEAM Storytime on December 19.

Are there free Christmas events for kids in Severna Park?

The Severna Park Library pages for the Nutcracker Storytime on December 1, 2026 and STEAM Storytime: Gingerbread Man on December 19 list no price and no tickets, though they are not labeled free. The Friends of Kinder Farm Park listing for the Jingle Bell Hayride on December 5 also shows no price.

Where can kids meet Santa in Severna Park?

Santa and Mrs. Claus are at the Jingle Bell Hayride, hosted by the Friends of Kinder Farm Park at Kinder Farm Park on Saturday, December 5, 2026 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. The Friends' website links to a details page with more about the morning.

Is there a Nutcracker event for young children in Severna Park?

Yes. The Chesapeake Ballet Company presents a Nutcracker Storytime at the Severna Park Library on Tuesday, December 1, 2026 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. The company tells the story of The Nutcracker and gives a preview of its ballet, and the program is listed for all ages.

Do Severna Park Christmas events need tickets or sign-up?

The library pages for the Nutcracker Storytime on December 1, 2026 and the Gingerbread Man STEAM Storytime on December 19 do not mention registration. The Jingle Bell Hayride listing for December 5 shows no sign-up either, but check the Friends of Kinder Farm Park details page to be sure.

What is there for preschoolers in Severna Park at Christmas?

STEAM Storytime: Gingerbread Man at the Severna Park Library on Saturday, December 19, 2026 from 10:00 to 11:00 am is made for preschoolers ages 0 to 5. After the story, children build gingerbread structures out of cardboard. The December 1 Nutcracker Storytime also welcomes preschoolers.

Are there Christmas train rides for kids near Severna Park?

Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Maryland Christmas train rides guide. This Severna Park guide covers Santa visits, story times, light shows and other events off the rails.

How do you confirm these events?

We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked every listing on November 10, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.

Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.

Kelsey Cecil
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