Port of Oxford

Christmas on the Creek in Oxford, Md.
2025-12-05 19:30 - 2026-01-10 20:00 (America/New_York) | Oxford, Maryland, Oxford, MD, 21654, United States
2025 Christmas on the Creek Schedule (5) Oxford, Maryland’s waterfront will sparkle once again as the town welcomes guests to Christmas on the Creek, a month-long celebration of lights, music, food, and family activities, beginning Saturday, December 5, 2025, and continuing through Saturday, January 10, 2026.
The beloved tradition transforms this historic Eastern Shore town into a holiday destination for all ages. Guests will enjoy Christmas trees lit along the docks on Town Creek from great viewing locations, seasonal treats, and festive events happening throughout December.
This year’s event features a new lighting ceremony on the Oxford-Bellevue Ferry and refreshment stops at Cutts & Case Shipyard and Campbell’s Town Creek Boatyard, along with two weekends of market shopping opportunities and plenty of public spaces to enjoy Oxford’s waterfront views.
For month-long events, look for the Oxford Museum’s Holiday Train Exhibit, opening on November 22 and running through December 14, enjoy seasonal treats at Oxford Social, an ice cream social at the Scottish Highland Creamery, and more throughout town.
Creating Lasting Holiday Traditions in Historic Oxford
The celebrations kick off on Friday, December 5, with the Oxford Community Center’s final concert in its jazz series, featuring the Dominick Farinacci & Aaron Diehl Holiday Show. The show starts at 7:30 p.m., with limited seating, and advanced tickets needed.
The celebration continues on Saturday, December 6, with The Church of the Holy Trinity’s Christmas Market, taking place under the tent and throughout the church campus.
Between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm, guests will find decorated fresh wreaths, handmade gifts, crafts for children and adults, and so much more. Adding to the festivities will be a sit-down luncheon in the Parish Hall, beginning at noon.
Beginning at 2 p.m. on Saturday, guests can collect a cookie box and stroll through Oxford to participate in the 3rd Annual Cookie Walk. Details and a map of participating businesses can be found on the Port of Oxford’s website.
While in Oxford, don’t miss The Treasure Chest’s Annual Holiday Open House and Winter Sale, taking place December 5 -7.
Lighting of the Dock Trees
As the sun sets on Saturday, December 6, the annual lighting of the dock trees along Town Creek takes place, rain or shine.
Guests are encouraged to gather no later than 4:30 p.m. at one of the ideal viewing locations, including Campbell’s Town Creek Boatyard and Cutts and Case Shipyard, to enjoy good company, holiday treats, festive music, and more. Sunset is estimated to be at 4:43 p.m.
Complimentary hot chocolate will be offered at the Cutts & Case Shipyard, sponsored by the Robert Morris Inn. Doc’s Sunset Grille will be offering hot apple cider infused with seasonal flavors and optional garnishes at Campbell’s Town Creek Boatyard.
Ferry Lights Bring a New Tradition to Oxford
At 6 p.m., a new Lighting of the Ferry ceremony takes place, with Santa Claus heading down to the ferry dock to flip the switch and reveal a festively lit Oxford-Bellevue Ferry.
The new tradition draws families and friends to the waterfront to capture the start of the season, with the Talbot remaining lit at the ferry dock for picture-perfect moments through January 10.

“These gatherings create a welcoming atmosphere that highlights the community spirit of the holiday celebration,” says OBA President Monika Mraz.
“We’re so grateful for the participation of so many businesses and organizations this year,” she says. “It’s an event not to miss in Oxford.”

The opening weekend concludes on Sunday, December 7, with the always-popular Breakfast with Santa at the Oxford Firehouse, taking place from 8 to 11:00 a.m.
Children of all ages can have their picture taken with Santa, enjoy games, and discover beautiful, handcrafted holiday decorations and baked goods from members of the Oxford Fire Company Auxiliary.
The holiday spirit continues with the Oxford Holiday Market, taking place from December 12 to 14 at the Oxford Community Center, where local artisans showcase a unique collection of handmade crafts and gifts.

“Christmas on the Creek is one of the most magical times to visit Oxford,” said Mraz. “We love welcoming guests from near and far, and we especially encourage our neighbors to include a trip to Oxford in their holiday plans each year.”

Christmas on the Creek is organized by the Oxford Business Association, which serves as the collective voice of Oxford’s businesses. A full schedule of events and more information are at www.portofoxford.com.

Oxford Museum Announces Holiday Train Exhibit
2025-12-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Oxford Museum, 100 South Morris St., Oxford, MD, 21654
Model trains and the holidays go together like cookies and hot chocolate. Children of all ages can remember trains circling under their Christmas tree, hearing the whistle blow, and the smell of the smoke rising from the engine.
For the 2025 Holiday Season, the Oxford Museum is happy to present a Holiday Train Exhibit of model trains from the multi-generational Passano Family collection. The Passano Family has been avid collectors and operators of Lionel trains since when long-time Oxford resident, George Passano, was given his first train for Christmas in 1935.
The Holiday Train Exhibit at the Oxford Museum opens November 22 and will run through December 14. The exhibit will display locomotives, train cars, accessories, and literature from the tinplate era to present. We will also have multiple operating trains at the museum! Come and relive old memories and make new ones with your children and grandchildren.
The Oxford Museum, 101 South Morris Street, is open free of charge, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 10 to 4.

Sounds of the Season. Harp, Saxophone and Choir
2025-12-07 15:00 - 16:00 | St. Pauls Church, 225 S. Morris St., Oxford, MD, 21654
Allegra Academy Performance
The Allegra Women’s Chorus features fresh arrangements of the oldest songs to new compositions.
The program will feature sounds of the season, with harp, saxophone, and choir.
The free program takes place during Oxford’s month-long Christmas on the Creek, with at-will offerings gratefully accepted.
The next concert includes the Tidewater Singers on Saturday, December 13th — 7:30 pm $20

Yoga with Susie Hurley - Beginners
2025-12-08 13:00 - 14:15 | Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Road, OXFORD, MD, 21654

Steady and Strong with Janet Pfeffer
2025-12-09 10:00 - 10:45 | Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Road, OXFORD, MD, 21654

Pizza Pop Ups
2025-12-12 17:15 - 18:45 | Oxford Market, 203 S. Morris Street, Oxford, MD, 21654, United States

Yoga with Susie Hurley - Intermediate
2025-12-13 09:30 - 11:00 | Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Road, OXFORD, MD, 21654

Holiday Potluck
2025-12-17 17:30 - 19:00 | Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Road, OXFORD, MD, 21654
Use the link to learn more about this local holiday tradition at the Oxford Community Center.

Monthly Community Breakfast & Social at Oxford Firehouse
2026-02-08 08:00 - 11:00 | Oxford Fire House, 300 Oxford Rd., Oxford, MD, 21654, United States
Bring your family, friends, and appetite to the Oxford Firehouse Community Breakfast and make it part of your monthly plans.
You’ll enjoy a freshly made breakfast with Pancakes. Waffles, Eggs, Eggs w/ Cheese, Potatoes, Bacon, Scrapple, Sausage, Biscuits, Fresh Fruit, Fresh Baked Breads, Creamed Chipped Beef, Sausage Gravy, Coffee, and Juices.
Come for the delicious breakfast at a great price, enjoy socializing with friends or meeting new people, and help raise money for the great works of the Oxford Fire Co.
$12/adult, and kids under 12 eat free!
Please check for event updates at https://www.facebook.com/OxfordFireCo
Breakfasts take place on the 2nd Sunday of the Month, from 8 – 11 am, or until it’s all gone!

Tred Avon Players Presents: Things My Mother Taught Me
2026-02-12 - 2026-02-22 | Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Road, OXFORD, MD, 21654
Things My Mother Taught Me

By Katherine DiSavino

Directed by Ed Langrell

Comedy

Olivia and Gabe are moving into their first apartment together. They’ve just packed up all of their belongings and driven halfway across the country, to start a new life together in Chicago.
But their moving day doesn’t go exactly as planned, and things become slightly more complicated when all of their parents show up to help. The play takes a generational look at relationships, and how sometimes parents pass their best lessons on to their children without meaning to.

Showtimes: Thursday-Saturday 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm

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Local Author – Cathy Schmidt
2026-02-18 17:30 - 18:30 | Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Road, OXFORD, MD, 21654
Local Author Series in partnership with Oxford Library
*** Date has been changed to February 18th 5:30-6:30
FREE (please RSVP) – Cash Bar and Nibbles available
Local Author Cathy Schmidt discusses her new book “Anchors”, a fictional tribute to the town of Oxford, on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
Cathy Schmidt lives and works on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. A caterer by trade, she has written the monthly columns: “Food For Thought,” and “Oxford Vignettes,” for Attraction magazine for over a decade. “Anchors” is Cathy’s debut novel.
Church bells and mosquito bites are as common as the sunrise in this fictional tribute to the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Set in a waterman’s village in the 1970’s, Oxford was a mystical place where ancestor’s apparitions roamed houses freely, front porch stories were a nightly affair, long lingering talks by the river were a kind of therapy, and Methodists and drinkers lived side by side. The main character, Kate, embraces a summerwanderlust spirit as she explores the town. During visitations and wanderings, she is exposed to the fragility of life, love,hope, and fear. Guidance from the anchors in her life helps her make sense of it all.

Glimmers from a youthful view will draw readers inside Kate’s world for a sit down with a glass of iced tea and slice of zucchini bread wherein they are visited by Southern small town characters. A vibrant setting provides a rare glimpse of a time past that feels lost and surreal, leaving the reader nostalgic for barefoot days.

Spaghetti Dinner at the Firehouse
2026-02-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Oxford Fire House, 300 Oxford Rd., Oxford, MD, 21654, United States
The Oxford Fire Company Auxiliary invites you to a delicious Spaghetti Dinner at the Oxford Firehouse on Monday, February 23, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Dinner includes spaghetti with meatballs, garlic bread, salad, and desserts.
Bring cash for beer, wine, and the 50/50 raffle.
Spaghetti and meatballs are generously provided by Rusticana.
All proceeds benefit the Oxford Fire. Co.
Adults are $15, kids are $5.

Sip & Style
2026-02-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Road, OXFORD, MD, 21654
What happens when smart style meets smart sipping? The Oxford Community Center invites you to an unforgettable evening of fashion insight, wine wisdom, and pure indulgence at Sip & Style—a limited-seat event designed to leave every woman feeling inspired, confident, and ready to step into spring with flair.
Hosted by two Eastern Shore favorites — Beth Haschen, owner of Levity & Wit and co-host of the Closet Editor segment on WFHW/WHCP, and Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach, author of The Sipping Point and co-host of Wine Wednesday on WFHW/WHCP — the evening blends bold style guidance with curated wine pairings that are as fun as they are fabulous.
Tickets are $100 and include the full Sip & Style program, wine tastings, small plates, prize giveaways, and an evening of conversation and camaraderie designed to spark confidence and creativity. With limited seating, early registration is strongly encouraged. you can purchase tickets at oxfordcc.org.

Black History Month Celebration of Emancipation
2026-02-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Road, OXFORD, MD, 21654
Join the Talbot Historical Society in partnership with the Oxford Community Center for continued conversation as the descendants of Nathaniel , “Uncle Nace” Hopkins, and actor Darius Wallace present ‘A Living History of Nathaniel Hopkins’. This is a moving portrayal of a man who ‘transformed bondage into freedom’s legacy’. FREE, RSVP online at oxfordcc.org. All are welcome.

Local Author Series, in partnership with the Oxford Library, Book Signing and Sales
2026-03-05 17:30 - 18:30 | Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Road, OXFORD, MD, 21654
Local Author Jonathan Lillard discusses his new book ‘All Roads Lead to Hasting on Hudson’. Lillard will discuss how The Chesapeake Bay is connected to the Hudson River by a shared history of pollution. Come and hear how Hudson on Hastings is guiding the way for clean-up efforts – and be inspired! Cash bar and nibbles. Cash bar and nibbles. FREE, RSVP online at oxfordcc.org. All are welcome.

Community Breakfast at Oxford Firehouse
2026-03-08 08:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-12 08:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-10 08:00 - 11:00 | Oxford Fire House, 300 Oxford Rd., Oxford, MD, 21654, United States

OCC Classic Cinema Club – Bringing Up Baby
2026-03-11 15:00 - 16:30 | Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Road, OXFORD, MD, 21654
OCC Classic Cinema Club: All Films start at 3:00PM, Intro by Committee Chairs with Group discussion after each film. Popcorn and Waters provided, but BYO snacks is welcomed – Free, but please RSVP
Wednesday, March 11, 2026:
Bringing Up Baby, 1938 film directed by Howard Hawks with Katherine Hepburn and Cary Grant.

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner
2026-03-13 17:30 - 21:00 | Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Road, OXFORD, MD, 21654
Head to the Oxford Community Center to celebrate a traditional St. Patrick’s Day dinner complete with music from ‘The Paddy O’ Band.’
Limited tickets are $25 per person, with advanced purchase. Please sign up online at oxfordcc.org.

Rummage Sale at the Oxford Firehouse
2026-03-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Oxford Fire House, 300 Oxford Rd., Oxford, MD, 21654, United States
The Oxford Fire Co. Auxiliary is hosting a community rummage sale filled with great finds and even greater purpose.
Join us on Saturday, March 14, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Oxford Firehouse, 300 Oxford Rd. Browse a wide selection of household items, décor, clothing, and more. All proceeds support the Oxford Volunteer Fire Company, a 501(c)(4) nonprofit serving the Oxford community.
Planning to donate? Items will be accepted on Friday, March 13, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Please note that furniture, gym equipment, electronics, computers, books, and tapes cannot be accepted.
Bring your own bag and cash. Card payments are accepted with a $20 minimum.
Come shop, donate, and support your local fire company.

OCC Creates – Paint Nite
2026-03-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Road, OXFORD, MD, 21654
Join us for OCC Creates – a 3 part engaging famil- friendly series in anticipation of Fine Arts 2026!
March 19th at 5:30pm at OCC
We will be joined by paintnite.com for a fun evening of painting!
Cost to attend is $65 All supplies included along with wine and cheese nibbles.

Oxford Plunge for OVFD
2026-03-21 11:00 - 2026-03-26 12:30 | Tred Avon Yacht Club, 102 Strand, Oxford, MD, 21654
Take the Oxford Plunge
Hundreds of brave — and slightly chilly — souls are expected to gather at the Tred Avon Yacht Club on Saturday, March 21, 2026, for the fourth annual Oxford Plunge into the Tred Avon River, a mid-winter tradition that proves this small town has a very big heart.
Participants of all ages will dash, dip, or dive into the icy waters in support of the Oxford Volunteer Fire Department and EMS (OVFD), which relies on donations to help fund life-saving equipment, training, and emergency services.
Spectators are encouraged to line the waterfront, cheer on their favorite plungers, and enjoy the festive atmosphere complete with drinks, Doc’s Sunset Grille’s crab soup, and plenty of photo-worthy moments.
Organizers hope this year’s Plunge will set a new record for both turnout and donations, with friends, families, local businesses, and community groups forming teams, donning costumes, and collecting pledges in the weeks leading up to the Plunge.
All tax-deductible contributions from the event directly support OVFD, helping to ensure that Oxford’s all-volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel have the resources they need to respond quickly and safely when neighbors call for help.
Whether you’re taking the plunge or staying bundled up on shore, the event offers a fun, spirited way to support the everyday heroes who protect Oxford and surrounding towns, people, and waterways.
To register or donate visit https://runsignup.com/TicketEvent/OxfordPlunge.

Local Author – David Henry Breimhurst
2026-03-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Road, OXFORD, MD, 21654
March 26, 2026, 5:30-6:30pm – Local Author Series, in partnership with the Oxford Library, Book Signing and Sales
Local Author David Henry Breimhurst discusses his book ‘Dead-Line’, a spellbinding tale of a TV newscaster who inadvertently slides into the lethal intersection of organized
crime, political corruption, big law and media manipulation. Breimhurst is an Emmy-winning investigative reporter and former TV news anchor on 6ABC in Philadelphia.
Cash bar and nibbles. FREE, RSVP All are welcome.

Jazz on the Stage with Stella Cole
2026-04-03 19:30 - 21:00 | Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Road, OXFORD, MD, 21654
Stella Cole – It’s Magic
Friday, April 3rd 7:30PM
General Admission: $65
VIP Experience: $150

Magic, yes! Join Stella Cole for a magical tour of the classics! An intimate evening of jazz live on the Stage @ OCC featuring Stella Cole, whose soulful voice and masterful phrasing bring classic and modern jazz to life. Expect elegance, energy, and music that lingers long after the final note.

More about Stella Cole: https://www.stellacole.net/

Plein Air Art Group at the Sandaway
2026-04-06 - 2026-04-10 | Sandaway Suites & Beach, 103 W. Strand Road, Oxford, Md, 21654
Join a community of local and visiting artists for the Sandaway Suites and Beach spring paint-out sessions.
It’s the perfect time to capture the awakening Eastern Shore landscape. (Booking 4-Night Min Stay April 6 – 10)
Text Ben at 410-829-4204 (to find out about our special Spring Artist Discount)

Tred Avon Players present Don't Dress For Dinner
2026-04-16 - 2026-04-26 | Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Road, OXFORD, MD, 21654
By Marc Camoletti, adapted by Robin Hawdon
Directed by Angel Perez
Comedy
Classic French farce that ran in Paris for two years, in London for six years and on Broadway in 2012. Bernard is planning a romantic weekend with his mistress Suzanne at his French farmhouse, expecting his wife Jacqueline to be away. He has hired a cook to prepare dinner and invited his friend Robert to provide an alibi. What could possibly go wrong? Suppose Robert arrives not understanding why he has been invited. Suppose Robert and Jacqueline are secret lovers and Jacqueline decides to stay home. Suppose the cook and Suzanne have to change places. And suppose everyone’s alibi gets confused with everyone else’s.

Showtimes: Thursday-Saturday 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm

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Oxford Day
2026-04-25 07:00 - 17:00 | Town of Oxford, Oxford, MD, 21654
fwerry rMark your calendar and plan to join us for Oxford Day, April 25, 2026.
We are already busy designing an amazing day for you and your family to enjoy. All the events is FREE and all are welcome. You may purchase food, drinks, and shop with our many merchants.
For a taste of the day, please take a look tour 2025 Event Schedule. Many of our activities and offerings are treasured traditions that happen every year, including our parade, our Flower Sale, Family Hour of fun activities for children of all ages, our Blessing of the Animals, Dog Walk and Dog Show, Library Book Sale, Opening Day of the Oxford Museum, and free walk-on Ferry Rides on the Oxford-Bellevue Ferry.
Check back closer to April for our 2026 Schedule and information.

Linger for Lunchat OCC during Oxford Da
2026-04-25 11:00 - 15:00 | Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Road, OXFORD, MD, 21654
Enjoy Oxford Day and Plan to ‘Linger for Lunch’ at the OCC with Eternal Life Ministries Grilln’ Crab Cakes and Singing on the Patio with OCC’s Jam Band from noon and beyond. FREE entertainment, crab cakes will be for sale.

OCC Annual Open House
2026-04-30 17:00 - 19:00 | Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Road, OXFORD, MD, 21654
Join us for the Oxford Community Center’s 2026 Annual Open. Come learn more about what the OCC has to offer and hear all the excitement brewing at the OCC. We thank departing board members and welcome our new ones too. Nibbles and refreshments available. FREE. Please RSVP online so we can plan accordingly. It’s a fun, social evening for making new friends!
