The 6th annual “Winter Lights, Cecil Nights” festival is from January 8 – March 19, 2026 in the Town of North East! This is a campaign to support our Main Street shops and restaurants (and chamber members) during the tough winter months. We’re lighting up the town, lifting community spirits, and creating compelling reasons for folks to come to North East, MD in winter. Come have winter-time fun with us!
North East Main Street Events:
– Jan 8–Mar 19 Thirsty Thursdays
– Jan 26–Feb 13 Snowman Contest – Public Voting (Winner Announced Feb 14 on Facebook)
– Jan 30 & Feb 7 Winter Lights Wagon Rides (FREE)
– Feb 14 Valentine’s Day Carriage Rides (Fully booked as of 1/19/2026)
– Feb 20 Bundle Up Line Dancing
– Feb 21 Live Music with Eli Lev at North Elk Coffee House (inside St. Mary Anne’s Episcopal Church)
– Feb 1-28 Sweethearts on Main
– Mar 6 Winter Bash & Glow Dance Party
Thank you Event Sponsors!
This event is part of the Winter Lights, Cecil Nights festival happening throughout Cecil County in January and February 2026. These WLCN events are made possible with a grant provided by the Upper Shore Regional Counsel and Cecil County Tourism. The North East specific events are made possible by the North East Chamber and Town of North East.
View ALL of the Cecil County the events here: https://www.cecilcountymd.gov/958/Winter-Lights-Cecil-Nights
