This week welcomes Christmas! As such, Annapolis is a bit quieter. There are a few events to choose from below, but if you have family coming to town to entertain, be mindful that perusing downtown shops, stopping into a coffee shop for a warm drink, observing Christmas decorations downtown, and even being surrounded by the hustle and bustle in the city are plenty entertaining. Merry Christmas all!

Annapolis Entertainment

What better way to celebrate the holiday season than with the Jolly Express Cruise from Watermark Cruises? This beloved holiday aquatic tour takes place on the weekends through December 31. Head to www.watermarkcruises.com to learn more. Kids are welcome on the trip. Blankets and hot cocoa are provided to enhance the experience.

Annapolis Families

The Chesapeake Children’s Museum hosts a few Kwanzaa celebrations this week. On Friday, the Ananse Tales event takes place–an event that provides the chance to hear traditional stories and participate. Kids can make a drum of their own with this storytelling event. It’s free with museum admission. The event begins at 10:30 a.m. To learn more about these CCM events, head to www.theccm.org.

Saturday, it’s Kwanzaa 101, which allows participants to learn about Kwanzaa’s traditions, foods, and more. It’s free. The event starts at 11 a.m.

Finally, the CCM hosts a Journey to Africa on Sunday. Hear African music, learn about culture, and more with this one. The price is $5 per person. It lasts from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.