In The Spotlight

Whether you are a visitor in your own backyard, or you’ve traveled far to get here, Bel Air welcomes you with a smile and plenty to see and do! Live music, workshops, festivals, shopping, dining, and public art are just a few of the reasons to relax and stay a while.

Festivals, Markets & Main Street Magic September 11-13

Bel Air’s reputation as the Heart of Harford will be on full display during a special arts getaway weekend! From September 11–13, downtown Bel Air will be filled with festivals, markets, a nostalgic book fair, and something new to discover around every corner of the A&E District.  Harford Plein Air…

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Summer Movie Night at Shamrock Park This August 21

Summer Movie Nights, presented by the Bel Air Downtown Alliance, wrap up for the season on Friday, August 21 with A Minecraft Movie! Bring your family and friends, lawn chairs, blankets, and favorite snacks for one last evening of summer movie fun at Shamrock Park. Pre-movie entertainment begins at 7:15 p.m., with the movie…

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Visit the Declaration 250 Art Exhibit at the Harford History Center

Take a walk along East Gordon Street in downtown Bel Air and discover the Declaration 250 public art exhibit, displayed on the fence beside the Harford History Center. Coordinated by the Historical Society of Harford County with support from the Maryland 250 Commission and Harford County Government, the project commemorates…

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Summer Concert Series Continues in July

The Town of Bel Air Summer Concert Series continues in July with some of the region’s best musical performers at the William A. Humbert Amphitheater in Shamrock Park. Pack up your blankets and chairs and mark your calendars for Free Range Blue on July 19 and CAISO Steel Band on July 26. Concerts begin…

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American Revolution Experience July 11 – 20

The Governor William Paca Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Battlefield Trust are pleased to present the award-winning American Revolution Experience at the History Center, Historical Society of Harford County from July 11 to 20, 2026. The innovative pop-up exhibition includes display panels and interactive digital kiosks…

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Sharing the Spirit at Hays House Museum on July 8

From Europe to the Caribbean, across the American continents, into the Pacific, and on to Eastern Asia, people will gather to read the Declaration of Independence together while celebrating the birth of our nation and the document that changed the world. The Hays House Museum is hosting an open invitation to all…

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Celebrate Independence Day and America 250 in Bel Air!

Celebrate America250 with a bang (literally!) at the annual Bel Air Independence Day celebration. From the flag raising, pancake breakfast, and family activities in the morning through the parade and fireworks in the evening, your America 250 rendition of the Fourth of July will be filled with fun events all day long. A dedicated…

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Town of Bel Air Summer Concert Series Returns June 7

June gets off to an exhilarating start with the Summer Concert Series at the William A. Humbert Amphitheater in Shamrock Park. On June 7, the Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra kicks of the series with a repertoire of America classics from Sousa and Duke Ellington to Journey and Elton John. And don’t forget to mark your…

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Join Family Fun Day on May 31 at The Gallery of Harford Artists

Bring the whole family out for an afternoon of creativity, fun, and community at Family Fun Day with The Gallery of Harford Artists at Armory Marketplace!  Join the fun on Sunday, May 31 from noon to 3 PM for a lively, art-filled event hosted by the Harford Artists Association. There’s…

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4th Annual Bel Air Town Derby on May 17

The 4th Annual Bel Air Town Derby returns on Sunday, May 17! After more than 50 years, the Derby made a triumphant return to the Town of Bel Air in 2023. This spring, it returns with 31 cars sponsored by local businesses and more fun than ever, including two Super Kids exhibition…

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