INDIAN HEAD, Md. — The Town of Indian Head will host the annual Indian Head Christmas Festival on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Village Green Park, bringing together families, volunteers, and visitors for an evening filled with holiday joy and hometown pride.
This year’s festival is presented by the Town of Indian Head, in partnership with Bridge Church and Voice of Indian Head, who are jointly leading planning and coordination efforts alongside local civic and business partners.
The celebration will feature a full lineup of festive activities, including:
- The Town Tree Lighting Ceremony, hosted by Mayor Brandon Paulin at 5:00pm
- Visits with Santa
- Carnival rides and children’s attractions
- Free hot chocolate, cider, and s’mores
- A live nativity scene
- Holiday craft vendors and artisan booths
- Around ten food trucks offering meals and treats for purchase
- The Indian Head Christmas Caroling Contest, where local caroling groups compete for numerous charitable prize donations, up to $1,000 to local charity each, begins at 4:30pm and includes a joint carol during the tree lighting
Community Partners and Sponsors Making It Possible
The Town acknowledges the generous support of this year’s sponsors and partners, whose contributions—financial, material, and volunteer—ensure the festival remains free and accessible to the public.
Major contributors include:
- Military Alliance Council
- U.S. Bomb Technicians Association (USBTA)
- Atlantic Kayak Company
- Bridge Church
- Voice of Indian Head (VOIH)
Numerous local businesses, churches, and community organizations are also participating in light displays and hosting free activities around the park.
A Community Festival for All
The Christmas Festival is designed to bring neighbors together in the spirit of the season, highlighting the strength and unity of the Indian Head community. Organizers from the Town, Bridge Church, and Voice of Indian Head emphasized the importance of collaboration, noting that the festival depends on the generosity and energy of volunteers, sponsors, and local partners.
The Town continues to welcome:
- Sponsors
- Holiday craft vendors
- Food trucks
- Volunteer teams
- Caroling groups (three or more) interested in joining the competition
Organizations wishing to participate or contribute are encouraged to reach out to the official event coordinators listed below.
Event Information
Indian Head Christmas Festival & Caroling Contest
Saturday, December 6, 2025
4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., tree lighting at 5:00 pm
Village Green Park, Indian Head, Maryland
Hosted by the Town of Indian Head in partnership with Bridge Church and Voice of Indian Head
Attendance is free and open to all. More information, as well as caroling registration can be found at https://voih.org.
Contact for Participation and Media Inquiries
For sponsorships, vendors, caroling teams, or volunteer opportunities:
Annie Brady, Town of Indian Head – annie@townofindianhead.org
Becky Chick, Bridge Church – becky@bridgeih.church
For additional community information or human-interest story angles:
Voice of Indian Head – info@voih.org
