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The Tradition Continues
10th Annual | Christmas Tree Lighting
Sunday, December 6, 2026
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM · Doors 6:30 PM
Wedding Dome
About this event
Come Home for the Holidays at Rod ’N’ Reel Resort!
Sunday, December 6, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Tree Lighting at 7:00 PM | Wedding Dome at Rod ’N’ Reel Resort
There's something magical about Christmas on the Chesapeake Bay!
Join us as we celebrate a decade of holiday tradition at the 10th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Rod ’N’ Reel Resort and experience over 30,000 lights with our resort decor joyfully lit for all to see!
Gather your family, friends, and neighbors for a festive evening filled with holiday cheer, twinkling lights, and the magic of the season. Enjoy holiday music, warm hot chocolate, freshly popped popcorn, festive treats, and a special visit from Santa Claus himself!
The magic begins at 7:00 PM as we officially light our Christmas tree and illuminate the resort for the holiday season! Our tree has a unique musical and lighting showcase performance for all to enjoy! After our tree lighting ceremony, our stunning 26-foot tree will perform daily at 6pm, 7pm, 8pm and 9pm throughout the season!
Whether this is your family's first tree lighting or a tradition you've shared with us for years, we invite you to make new memories and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year along the Chesapeake Bay.
Event Highlights:
- Doors & Activities Open at 6:30pm
- Christmas Tree Lighting at 7:00 PM
- A Special Visit from Santa Claus
- Festive Holiday Music with a DJ
- Hot Chocolate Bar*
- Freshly Popped Popcorn & Holiday Treats*
- A Beautifully Decorated Waterfront Resort
- Holiday Fun for the Whole Family*
- Come for the lights. Stay for the magic.
For 80 years, Rod ’N’ Reel Resort has been a place where families and communities come together. This Christmas, we're continuing that tradition with a celebration that brings the spirit of the season to life.
We can't wait to celebrate with you!
Rod ’N’ Reel Resort | Waterfront Wedding Dome
4160 Mears Avenue | Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
Event begins at 6:30 PM. Official tree lighting takes place at 7:00 PM. Event concludes at 7:30PM.
Registration is not required and walk-ins are welcome. Registration helps us plan supplies!
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Free to attend, some activities and refreshments may be a cost designated with an asterix.
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9 - 12 Child | General Admission
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