# Essex Community Tree Lighting

> Event for families in the Baltimore–Columbia–Towson area (MD). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Sat, Dec 5 · 5:00 PM
- Where: Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River, 516 Eastern Boulevard, Essex, MD 21221
- Ages: All ages; gifts for kids
- Price: FREE EVENT
- Organizer: Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River
- Official page: https://essexmuseum.com/
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

The Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River hosts the Essex Community Tree Lighting outside its museum on Eastern Boulevard, which the society calls the most wonderful night of the year in Essex. The free evening has a DJ, gifts for kids, fire trucks to see, and photo opportunities with Santa, the Grinch and Cubey. The listing gives a 5 pm start; no end time is published.

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