The New (old-time) Holiday Train Garden at the Fire Museum of Maryland

Watch antique O-Scale trains and a street car wind their way through the Baltimore neighborhood in front of a new wooded hillside. Join kids of all ages as they enjoy the rebuilt Holiday Train Garden at the Fire Museum of Maryland. The new Garden features a “burning” building, complete with fire engines and hoses crisscrossing the fire ground. Children get their picture taken free with Santa, 11 – 2 pm, in a 1890s fire chief’s sleigh on Opening Day, Saturday, Nov. 26th. In addition, families can stroll through two centuries of antique fire engines and a reconstructed 1871 fire house.

Dress up in turnout gear and climb on a 1938 Mack Fire Engine in the Discovery Room. The Garden is also open Saturdays in December (except Dec. 24th), and December 27 – 31, 10 - 4 pm. Come for a special appearance by the Sound Sensations Choir, who will perform on Dec. 11th, at 11:30 am. Museum closed on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24th.

The Fire Museum is located at 1301 York Rd., Lutherville, one block north of the Beltway, ample free parking, 410-321-7500, www.firemuseummd.org. It is open Saturdays through the end of December and offers guided 5 unique guided tours for all ages, birthday parties and antique fire engine rides. The Museum can be rented for special events and community meetings. For more information, write to [email protected], or call 410-321-7500.