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Kringle Kaboose

Stop by and enjoy the reading of the new classic, "Polar Express." Receive your very own kringle bell.

City Hall Closed for Annual Employee Luncheon

City Hall will be closed to the public on December 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the annual employee awards luncheon. The City Gymnasium will also be closed on December 8 from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. During this time, residents can submit requests for service online at www.cityofbowie.org/servicerequest.

Holiday Shopping at Belair Mansion - Weekends (Fri- Sun)

On Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, from November 25 through December 23, the Belair Mansion Museum shop will showcase lovely and fun holiday gifts including teapots, travel mugs, holiday ornaments, local history books, and much more! Find these one-of-a-kind gifts and adorable stocking stuffers at the Belair Mansion.

Magic Elf Hunt at Belair Mansion

Calling all Elf Hunters! The elves are missing from the North Pole and Santa believes they are hiding at Belair Mansion...again! Come to Belair Mansion and prove your skills and earn an official elf-hunting badge. Help return those naughty elves to the North Pole in time for Christmas. Free. No reservations are required.

Saturday Fun with Santa at the Gym

Santa Claus is taking time out of his busy schedule to pay a visit to the Bowie Gymnasium and have some fun!

Magic Elf Hunt at Belair Mansion

Calling all Elf Hunters! The elves are missing from the North Pole and Santa believes they are hiding at Belair Mansion...again! Come to Belair Mansion and prove your skills and earn an official elf-hunting badge. Help return those naughty elves to the North Pole in time for Christmas. Free. No reservations are required.

Holiday Jingle Skate with Santa

Come see Santa and enjoy free admission to the Ice Arena at Jingle Skate when you bring a donation for our Toys for Tots drive or for our Paws and Claws drive.

Shop With A Cop

The Bowie Police Department will hold its annual pre-Christmas event, "Shop with a Cop." One hundred children from the City of Bowie will be paired with an officer for a special day of music, food, and shopping.

Magic Elf Hunt at Belair Mansion

Calling all Elf Hunters! The elves are missing from the North Pole and Santa believes they are hiding at Belair Mansion...again! Come to Belair Mansion and prove your skills and earn an official elf-hunting badge. Help return those naughty elves to the North Pole in time for Christmas. Free. No reservations are required.

Senior Program: Pets on Wheels

Monarch Waystation Cleanup at the Senior Center - CANCELED

Join the Green Team Natural Resources subgroup in maintaining their pollinator garden at the Senior Center. By the end of the cleanup, volunteers will have experience on how to properly close down their gardens for the winter season.

Letters to Santa!

This is the final day to drop off or write a letter to Santa at City Hall and post it in the North Pole mailbox.

Holiday Shopping at Belair Mansion - Weekends (Fri- Sun)

On Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, from November 25 through December 23, the Belair Mansion Museum shop will showcase lovely and fun holiday gifts including teapots, travel mugs, holiday ornaments, local history books, and much more! Find these one-of-a-kind gifts and adorable stocking stuffers at the Belair Mansion.

Magic Elf Hunt at Belair Mansion

Calling all Elf Hunters! The elves are missing from the North Pole and Santa believes they are hiding at Belair Mansion...again! Come to Belair Mansion and prove your skills and earn an official elf-hunting badge. Help return those naughty elves to the North Pole in time for Christmas. Free. No reservations are required.

Senior Program: Holiday Party

Monarch Waystation Cleanup at Centennial Park

Join the Green Team Natural Resources subgroup in maintaining their pollinator garden at Centennial Park. By the end of the cleanup, volunteers will have experience on how to properly close down their gardens for the winter season.

Magic Elf Hunt at Belair Mansion

Calling all Elf Hunters! The elves are missing from the North Pole and Santa believes they are hiding at Belair Mansion...again! Come to Belair Mansion and prove your skills and earn an official elf-hunting badge. Help return those naughty elves to the North Pole in time for Christmas. Free. No reservations are required.

Bowie Ice Arena's Holiday Paws & Claws Drive Ends Today

Let's not forget our furry friends this holiday season! Help support the local animal shelter by donating to the Ice Arena’s first Holiday Paws & Claws Drive. They’ll be collecting unopened dog or cat food and cat litter, dog or cat toys, and clean blankets. When you donate, stop by the rink office to pick up your coupon for free admission to any public skating session as our way of saying thanks.

Post a Letter to Santa at the Welcome Center

This is the final day to drop off or write a letter to Santa at the Old Town Bowie Welcome and post it in the North Pole mailbox.

Reindeer Games at Belair Stable

We all know about Rudolph and his friends, but did you know that Santa trains a new group of reindeer each year? Drop by the Belair Stable and learn what it takes to be a modern North Pole reindeer and play reindeer games. Free. No reservations are needed.

Holiday Shopping at Belair Mansion - Weekends (Fri- Sun)

On Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, from November 25 through December 23, the Belair Mansion Museum shop will showcase lovely and fun holiday gifts including teapots, travel mugs, holiday ornaments, local history books, and much more! Find these one-of-a-kind gifts and adorable stocking stuffers at the Belair Mansion.

Holiday Movie- "The Polar Express"

Join your family and friends at the Bowie Playhouse for this FREE showing of the movie "The Polar Express".

Holiday Movie "Elf"

Join your family and friends at the Bowie Playhouse for this FREE showing of the movie "Elf".

Christmas Day - City Holiday

City offices all public facilities are closed on Monday, December 25. There is no trash or recycling service on this date; service will resume on the next regularly scheduled day.

Fairy Tale Fun At Belair Mansion

Make new friends while you enjoy great stories and making a fun craft. Snack included. Recommended for ages 3 - 8 years of age. Free. No registration is required.

Holiday Movie- "It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie"

Join your family and friends at the Bowie Playhouse for this FREE showing of the movie "It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie".

Senior Program: Welcome 2024 - "Noon" Year's Party

Community Outreach Committee Meeting

The Community Outreach Committee promotes community welfare matters relating to the needs and resources of the community. The Committee meets on the second Tuesday of the month. These meetings are open to the public.

Virtual Stakeholders Meeting - Premier A-2 Bowie Consolidated Storage

Economic Development Committee Meeting - CANCELLED

Information Technology Committee Meeting

The Information Technology (IT) Committee advises the City Council on matters related to the use and operation of cable television, internet, and other Information technology related services in the city.

Arts Committee Meeting

Diversity Committee Meeting

The Diversity Committee: Fosters a climate of mutual respect among different peoples in Bowie. Works toward a City workforce that better reflects the diversity of the City of Bowie, and provides equal opportunities and access for people of all backgrounds in the areas of hiring, retention, development and promotion Improves communications, between the diverse groups and communities in Bowie and the City government and leaders, offers broader input to City and community issues and encourages discussion of differing viewpoints to promote an understanding in a multicultural environment. Plans events to celebrate Bowie’s diversity. Investigates and addresses diversity issues that might arise.

Public Safety Committee Virtual Meeting

The mission of the Public Safety Committee is to identify and examine Bowie's public safety issues, which include but are not limited to Emergency Preparedness, Fire/EMS, and Police Services. The Committee generally meets monthly on the fourth Wednesday of the month. Meetings are open to the public. NOTICE: PSC meetings are held virtually via Microsoft Teams. Use the link provided to participate.