Winter Bel Air Farmers Market
2023-12-16 09:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Mary Risteau Parking Lot, 2 S Bond Street, Bel Air, 21014, United States
Join the Winter Bel Air Farmers’ Market for the final time in the 2023 season!
Stop by at the Mary Risteau parking lot on December 16, 9 – 11 am and be sure to stock up on all your favorites from local farmers, businesses, artists, crafters adn more!

Christmas Train Garden
2023-12-16 14:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-23 14:00 - 21:00 | Armory Marketplace, 37 N. Main Street, Suite 103, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Get into the Christmas spirit with a trip through the magical and unique train garden designed especially for Bel Air! The garden features a lighted Christmas train, ice skaters, a circus and plenty of town and countryside scenes that are sure to delight people of every age! You can even participate in a scavenger hunt to find items located throughout the garden. Admission is free. The train garden will be open starting the Friday after Thanksgiving during the following hours:

November 25: 2:00 – 9:00pm
December 1: 5:00 – 9:00pm
December 2: 2:00 – 9:00pm
December 3: 3:00 – 8:00pm (parking and access is limited this day between 2-5pm due to the Bel Air Christmas Parade)
December 8: 5:00 – 9:00pm
December 9: 2:00 – 9:00pm
December 15: 5:00 – 9:00pm
December 16: 2:00 – 9:00pm
December 22: 5:00 – 9:00 pm
December 23: 2:00 – 9:00 pm
Special thanks to volunteer and town resident, Joe Bragg, and his team of volunteers for bringing this amazing display to life for our community.

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Spirits of Christmas Past: Candlelight Christmas Tour
2023-12-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Historical Society of Harford County, 143 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Everyone is invited to join us for a unique Christmas adventure. This is your chance to learn about Christmas in days gone by while wandering through Bel Air’s Winter Wonderland. The Historical Society of Harford County, Inc. is pleased to announce its first annual Candlelight Christmas Tour led by docent, Julie Brasch. Participants will enjoy Christmas stories of days gone by, caroling, delicious treats, and much more. Tours will begin on Friday, November 24, and run every Friday and Saturday until December 16.
The one-and-a-half-hour tour will begin at the Historical Society, 143 N. Main Street in Bel Air at 7 p.m. and returns to the Society for some sweet treats. Along the way, participants will learn about the many holiday traditions that have developed over time and hear unique stories about local traditions. Free parking is available on the Society’s lot located behind the building.
Tour groups will be limited to 20 people and pre-registration is required. Tickets will not be available at the door. To order your tickets, go to the Society’s website, www.harfordhistory.org. The price for tickets is $20 for adults and $7 for children 12 and under.
This is also an opportunity to begin your Christmas shopping early. Order a gift-wrapped copy of In Their Own Words, Harford in the 20th Century ($28), when you order your tour tickets, and pick it up the night of your tour.

All proceeds go towards the ongoing work of the Historical Society.

Bel Air Drama Company Breakfast with Santa
2023-12-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Bel Air High School, 100 Heighe Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast with Santa and his elves and support the Bel Air Drama Company.
Sunday, December 17 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Tickets are $5 online or $6 at the door (no cash)
https://search.seatyourself.biz/webstore/accounts/belairdrama/buy-tix
Ticket includes: pancake breakfast, hot cocoa, photos with Santa and his elves, holiday activites & live musical entertainment.

Snowman Stuffies Kids Art Class
2023-12-19 18:30 - 19:45 | The Gallery of Harford Artists, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
December 19, 2023 Snowman Stuffies Kids Art Class 6:30-7:45pm
Harford Artists Gallery, 37 N. Main Street, Suite 104, Bel Air Armory Marketplace
Classes are $20 each per person/per class. Advance sign up is required to guarantee your spot. Limited Spots available. Recommended for ages 6 +, (parental/guardian assistance required if younger attending). All Supplies Included!
www.artinharford.org

Holiday Cards Exhibit at the Liriodendron Mansion
2023-12-20 01:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-27 13:00 - 17:00 | Liriodendron Mansion, 502 W. Gordon Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Visit the Liriodendron Mansion in December to see this seasonal exhibition of holiday cards by four unique artists who have been creating their annual cards for several decades. Get in the holiday spirit with this exhibit in the splendor of the beautifully-decorated Liriodendron Mansion! Opening on Sunday, December 10 from 11 am to 3 pm, the exhibit will be on view each Wednesday from 1 to 5 pm through the new year.
Exhibit is also on view during public-facing events, and may be visited by appointment by contacting us at 410-879-4424 or info@liriodendron.com
Due to the historic nature of our venue, stairs must be climbed to reach the 2nd floor galleries.

Christmas Train Garden
2023-12-22 17:00 - 21:00 | Armory Marketplace, 37 N. Main Street, Suite 103, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Get into the Christmas spirit with a trip through the magical and unique train garden designed especially for Bel Air! The garden features a lighted Christmas train, ice skaters, a circus and plenty of town and countryside scenes that are sure to delight people of every age! You can even participate in a scavenger hunt to find items located throughout the garden. Admission is free. The train garden will be open starting the Friday after Thanksgiving during the following hours:
November 25: 2:00 – 9:00pm
December 1: 5:00 – 9:00pm
December 2: 2:00 – 9:00pm
December 3: 3:00 – 8:00pm (parking and access is limited this day between 2-5pm due to the Bel Air Christmas Parade)
December 8: 5:00 – 9:00pm
December 9: 2:00 – 9:00pm
December 15: 5:00 – 9:00pm
December 16: 2:00 – 9:00pm
December 22: 5:00 – 9:00 pm
December 23: 2:00 – 9:00 pm
Special thanks to volunteer and town resident, Joe Bragg, and his team of volunteers for bringing this amazing display to life for our community.

Spirits of Christmas Past: Candlelight Christmas Tour
2023-12-29 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-12-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Historical Society of Harford County, 143 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Response has been so incredible to this year’s Christmas tours that we have decided to extend them for one more weekend. Everyone is invited to join us for this unique holiday adventure. This is your chance to learn about Christmas and the New Years holidays in days gone by while wandering through Bel Air’s Winter Wonderland.
The Society is pleased to present the Spirits of Christmas Past Candlelight Tour led by docent, Julie Brasch. Participants will enjoy Christmas and New Years stories of days gone by, caroling, a small Christmas treat and much more. Tours will be held on Friday, December 29, and Saturday December 30.
The one-and-a-half-hour tour will begin at the Historical Society, 143 N. Main Street in Bel Air at 7 p.m. Along the way, participants will learn about the many holiday traditions that have developed over time and hear unique stories about local traditions. Free parking is available on the Society’s lot located behind the building. Tour groups will be limited to 20 people and pre-registration is required.
The price for tickets is $20 for adults and $7 for children 12 and under. Tickets will not be available at the door.

Historical Society of Harford County
2024-01-02 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-01-03 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-01-04 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-01-09 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-01-10 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-01-11 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-01-16 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-01-17 10:00 - 14:00 and 5 more dates | Historical Society of Harford County, 143 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Historical Society of Harford County
143 N. Main Street
Tuesday – Thursday 9 am – 3 pm and the 4th Saturday of each month 10 am -2 pm. Closed holiday weekends.
Local historical exhibits, maps, plats, photographs, genealogy and 1800s newspapers. Lectures, programs and social events throughout the year. $5.00 fee for non-members to conduct research in the facility. Call 410.838.7691 or visit www.harfordhistory.org

Genealogy Workshop
2024-01-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Historical Society of Harford County, 143 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
The Historical Society’s January Genealogy program will focus on Problem Solving Techniques. As anyone who ever tried to delve into their family history knows, there are always research challenges. Mary Schweers, a Society’s genealogist, will lead you through the mysteries of this research, including the brick walls and other issues. You will discover the ways to analyze the situation and determine best research methods to work around these frustrating problems. We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, January 10th at 7 pm.

Morning Star Pow Wow at John Carroll School
2024-01-13 10:00 - 19:00 | The John Carroll School, 703 East Churchville Road, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Morning Star Pow Wow
John Carroll School, 703 E. Churchville Road
A traditional Native American Pow Wow that features Southern and Northern drum groups, dancers in regalia and vendors offering traditional crafts and food. Event raises funds for St. Labre Indian School that serves Cheyenne and Crow children in Montana.
Opens at 10 am, Grand Entry at 1 pm.
Admission: $5 for adults, $2 for children.
For more information, visit www.facebook.com/MorningStarPowWow

Watercolor Snowflakes Kids Art Class
2024-01-16 18:30 - 19:45 | The Gallery of Harford Artists, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
The Winter Edition of the Kids Art Classes for the new year are now open for registration at the Harford Artists’ Gallery!
Join HAA Artist/Instructor Jennifer Schaefer for a fun filled class every other Tuesday evening January – March from 6:30 – 7:45 pm as we create some Winter Seasonal Inspired works of Art!!
Classes are $20 each per person/per class. Advance sign up is required to guarantee your spot & non-refundable. Limited Spots available! Recommended for ages 6 +, (parental/guardian assistance required if younger attending). All Supplies Included!
Class Schedule:
Tuesday, January 9th – Watercolor Snowflakes*
Tuesday, January 23rd – Snowy Landscape Painting*
Tuesday, February 6th – Valentine’s Heart Quilling
Tuesday, February 20th – Northern Lights Pastels*
Tuesday, March 5th – Shamrock Rainbow Fiber Art*
Tuesday, March 19th – Painted Kindness Rocks*
** classes marked with * will contain paint and while we do offer art smocks, they do not cover everything, it is strongly advised to wear something you are okay with your child getting paint on.

Starving Artists Exhibit Opening Reception
2024-01-20 13:00 - 16:00 | The Gallery of Harford Artists, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
The Harford Artists Gallery features a wide selection of original artwork, ranging from oil, watercolor, photography, pottery, glasswork, gourds, jewelry, tiles, scarves and much more. All framed and unframed artwork will be priced at $200 or less during this special exhibit. The exhibit will run January 10 – March 3. An opening reception with a chance to meet some of the artists will be held on January 20 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served. Call 410-420-9499 or visit www.artinharford.org

Snowy Landscape Painting Kids Art Class
2024-01-23 18:30 - 19:45 | The Gallery of Harford Artists, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States

Dance Lessons - East Coast Swing 2 or Beginner East Coast Swing/Intro to Rumba
2024-01-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Bel Air Armory, 37 North Main Street, Suite 104, Bel Air, MD 21014, USA, bel air, MD, 21014, United States
Dance Lessons-WINTER 2024 (6 Week Session Jan/Feb)
Choose between East Coast Swing 2/or Beginner East Coast Swing/Intro to Rumba
Wednesdays, January 24-February 28, 2024
$80 per person for the 6-week session (one-hour class).
At the door sales are NOT available. Must register and pay through Eventbrite. Drop ins for lessons are NOT available.
Dance Lessons-WINTER 2024 (6 Week Session Jan/Feb) Tickets, Wed, Jan 24, 2024 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite
6-7pm East Coast Swing–Level 2
Dive deeper into technique and expand your east Coast swing moves.
7 -8pm Beginner East Coast Swing/Intro to Rumba
The East Coast Swing is a classic dance that is fun, and versatile. It is one of the most popular of all of the swing dances. There are many variations of Swing and this dance is sometimes called by other names including: Jive, Jitterbug, and Lindy Hop.
Rumba is sometimes known as the ‘Latin Waltz.’ Rumba is danced to music in 4/4 time and the count of the steps is slow-quick-quick.
About the Instructor, Kristen Renshaw
Kristen discovered her passion for ballroom dancing in 2005 after starting at SwingTime Ballroom. She has choreographed countless dances for wedding couples, introduced dozens of people to Ballroom Dancesport competitions, and developed a youth ballroom track for dance students and recreational dancers.
