Christmas Village in Baltimore is ready to transform West Shore Park (501 Light Street) into a traditional indoor and outdoor German Christmas Market. For the new holiday season, this annual Baltimore tradition will open one week early with a brand-new preview weekend on Saturday, November 17 and Sunday, November 18, 2018. On Saturday, Christmas Village Preview Weekend will feature an illumination ceremony of the official Inner Harbor Christmas Tree next to the PANDORA Ice Rink provided by Christmas Village. The ceremony will start at 4:15pm and include special guests to open the Baltimore Holiday Season of 2018. On Sunday, Christmas Village debuts a new Holiday tradition for the whole family with a special Brunch with Gingy the Gingerbread Man! This brunch will take place inside the Christmas Village tent, where kids will be invited to dine with our mascot. Follow the smell of gingerbread and freshly charcoal-grilled brats to the authentic wooden huts and to the grand heated tent which features a full menu of European food, sweets, and drinks. For shopping, bring your gift lists and visit more than 50 local and international merchants offering high-quality crafted gifts. Christmas Village in Baltimore is free during preview weekend. Spread holiday cheer by following @bmorechristmas on Twitter and Instagram, liking Christmas Village in Baltimore on Facebook, and visiting http://www.baltimore-christmas.com.