First Fridays
2024-10-04 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Downtown Parking Lot – 121 South Main Street, Bel Air, MD, United States
Join the Bel Air Downtown Alliance for Harford County’s best block party! Live local music, beer and wine, food vendors and more!
For a list of scheduled bands, visit www.downtownbelair.com

Beginner-Friendly Pop Pumpkin Workshop
2024-10-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Harford Artists Gallery, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Create a fun and funky pumpkin to add pop to your holiday season. Celebrate fall by creating a unique ceramic pumpkin during this one-day workshop. Heather Braun from Conversation Art Studio will provide instruction and guidance on how to work with your clay, sculpt your pumpkin, glaze and share information Yayoi Kusama, the artist who is the inspiration for pumpkin design.
Cost is $42/person. All materials provided. Completely funky pumpkin will be fired and ready for pickup the following week.
October 4 from 1 to 3 pm at Harford Artists Gallery.

LASOS Bingo
2024-10-05 18:30 - 21:30 | Bel Air Armory, 37 North Main Street, Suite 104, Bel Air, MD 21014, USA, bel air, MD, 21014, United States
Bel Air Armory, 37 N. Main Street
Fantastic prizes, food and laughs! Come out and support LASOS and raise funds to support their literacy programs.
6:30 – 9:30 pm
Call 410-836-0333 or visit www.lasos.org

Pleasing Oil Pastels Drop-In Workshop
2024-10-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Harford Artists Gallery, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Drop in at Harford Artists Gallery for the Pleasing Oil Pastels workshop led by artist Kerry Koenig.
Sunday, October 6 from 2 -4 pm.
$10 per person with all supplies included.
No registration required. Limited to 12 participants.

Fall Dance Lessons at the Bel Air Armory - Session 1
2024-10-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-14 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: Session 1 (Sept 16-Oct 21)–Tango/Triple Time East Coast Swing

At the door sales are NOT available. Must register and pay through Eventbrite by 9/16/2024 for the 6-week session of your choice. Drop ins for lessons are NOT available. Partner not required.
September 16 – Oct 21
6-7pm Intro to American Tango
American Style Tango features sharp movements, head snaps, and a cat-like and stealthy foot action. This class will cover basic tango movement, position and steps.
September 16 – Oct 21
7-8pm Beginner Triple Time East Coast Swing
East coast swing is a fun and energetic dance typically danced to slower tempo swing music.
*Please note, we are also offering Session 2 -Oct 28-Dec 2 (6pm Intro to West Coast Swing; 7pm Intro to Latin Salsa/Bachata; must register under the separate Eventbrite link). Go to our Town Calendar (www.belairmd.org) under Oct 28 for the link.

Historical Society of Harford County
2024-10-08 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-10-09 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-10-10 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-10-15 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-10-16 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-10-17 10:00 - 14:00 | 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

Fall Book Sale
2024-10-11 10:00 - 16:30, 2024-10-12 10:00 - 16:30 | Bel Air Library, 100
Bel Air Library, 100 E. Pennsylvania Avenue
Paperback, hardback and children’s books. Sponsored by the Friends of the Bel Air Library.
10am – 4:30pm
Call 410-638-3151 or visit www.hcplonline.org

Maryland State BBQ Bash
2024-10-11 16:00 - 22:00 | Mary Risteau Parking Lot, 2 S Bond Street, Bel Air, 21014, United States
Harford County MD’s most anticipated event of the year is the MD State BBQ Bash. Named as one of Harford County’s best events, the MD State BBQ Bash is a barbecue themed street festival featuring the Maryland State BBQ Championship, with more than 25 competition teams from the Mid-Atlantic area and beyond competing for cash prizes and the chance to compete in the annual Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue in Lynchburg, TN and The American Royal in Kansas City, MO.
In addition, 40 amateur teams will compete in the MD State BBQ Bash Tailgate Challenge to see who has the best ribs and chicken while competing for cash, prizes, and bragging rights. For more than 20 years, the MD State BBQ Bash has grown to be one of the largest, most fun, and most anticipated events of the year in Downtown Bel Air. Great food, great music, great people, the Maryland State Barbecue Championship, and the MD State BBQ Bash Tailgate Challenge have combined to create a tradition that we hope you will want to be a part of this year and in the years ahead.

The MD State BBQ Bash is being brought to you by the Bel Air Downtown Alliance, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, Main Street Maryland organization dedicated to creating a vibrant business community and visitor friendly destination in Downtown Bel Air, MD. This event is the largest fundraising effort for the Bel Air Downtown Alliance and 100% of the proceeds benefits the mission and is reinvested locally.
Admission is FREE!

Fall Teen Art Nights - Mystic Dragons
2024-10-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Harford Artists Gallery, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Join this workshop for teens and create a mystical dragon eye to set forth the bewitching fall season at Harford Artists Gallery. Cost is $20 with all supplies included.
October 11, 6-8 pm.
Lead by artist Heatherleigh Braun.
For more information and to reserve a spot call 410-420-9499.

National Chess Day Tournament
2024-10-12 07:30 - 18:00, 2024-10-12 08:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-13 09:00 - 15:30 | Bel Air Armory, 37 North Main Street, Suite 104, Bel Air, MD 21014, USA, bel air, MD, 21014, United States
Bel Air Armory, 37 N. Main Street
This is for players of all levels!
Events for US Chess members, casual players and a “Learn to Play Chess” class.
US Chess membership for top finisher in the Casual Player Tournament on October 12. Entry fee is $5.
US Chess Rated Tournament on October 12-13 in 5-Round Swiss System. $950 in prizes! Entry fee: $40 before October 4. $45 before October 11, $50 for onsite registration.
Onsite registration opens on Saturday October 12 at 7:30 am.
For more information or to register online, visit https://www.emmortonrec.com

Bel Air Farmers Market - Das Bierhalle Lot
2024-10-12 08:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Parking Lot – 121 South Main Street, Bel Air, MD, United States
Due to the MD State BBQ Bash, this Saturday’s Farmers’ Market will be held at the the Das Bierhalle lot at 121 S. Main Street.

The Bel Air Farmer’s Market is a producer-only market where everything sold is grown, raised, or made by over 60 local vendors from the Bel Air, Maryland area.
The Market offers a diverse range of products including seasonal fresh produce, non-gmo meats, eggs, dairy products, baked goods, breads, pet treats, jarred foods, flowers, honey products, mushrooms, herbs, olive oil, various sundries as well as locally crafted beers, wines, spirits and SO much more.
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The 2024 Market Schedule
MARKET SEASON is OPEN every Saturday from April 13 to November 23, 2024, 8am to 12pm
Winter Market is OPEN every Saturday from November 23 to December 21, 2024, 9am to 11am

Maryland State BBQ Bash
2024-10-12 12:00 - 22:00 | Mary Risteau Parking Lot, 2 S Bond Street, Bel Air, 21014, United States
Harford County MD’s most anticipated event of the year is the MD State BBQ Bash. Named as one of Harford County’s best events, the MD State BBQ Bash is a barbecue themed street festival featuring the Maryland State BBQ Championship, with more than 25 competition teams from the Mid-Atlantic area and beyond competing for cash prizes and the chance to compete in the annual Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue in Lynchburg, TN and The American Royal in Kansas City, MO.

In addition, 40 amateur teams will compete in the MD State BBQ Bash Tailgate Challenge to see who has the best ribs and chicken while competing for cash, prizes, and bragging rights. For more than 15 years, the MD State BBQ Bash has grown to be one of the largest, most fun, and most anticipated events of the year in Downtown Bel Air. Great food, great music, great people, the Maryland State Barbecue Championship, and the MD State BBQ Bash Tailgate Challenge have combined to create a tradition that we hope you will want to be a part of this year and in the years ahead.

The MD State BBQ Bash is being brought to you by the Bel Air Downtown Alliance, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, Main Street Maryland organization dedicated to creating a vibrant business community and visitor friendly destination in Downtown Bel Air, MD. This event is the largest fundraising effort for the Bel Air Downtown Alliance and 100% of the proceeds benefits the mission and is reinvested locally. Admission is FREE!

Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra "Awaken"
2024-10-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Bel Air High School, 100 Heighe Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
48th Season in 2024-2025: Awaken to the SSO’s 48th Season!
The SSO’s 48th season opening concert is mostly about waking up in one way or another. Bach’s very famous “Sleepers Awake” cantata is a fitting introduction to the concert, while the first of Haydn’s London Symphonies includes a loud flatulent in the third movement! The waltz from Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet, “Sleeping Beauty” is also a proper addition, as is the fabulous orchestral suite from John Williams’ “The Force Awakens”. The same composer’s lovely theme from “Angela’s Ashes” is situated between the Tchaikovsky waltz and Star Wars!
Johann Sebastian Bach, arranged by Eugene Ormandy – “Sleepers Awake” (Chorale Prelude)
Franz Josef Haydn – Symphony No. 94 “Surprise”
Pater Tchaikovsky – Waltz from Sleeping Beauty
John Williams – Theme from Angela’s Ashes
John Williams – Suite from Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Star Wars Episode VII)
March of the Resistance
Rey’s Theme
Scherzo for X-Wings
The Jedi Steps and Finale
The lobby opens at 6:45 pm for patrons to enjoy concessions from Coffee Coffee and local artist and author vendors.
A pre-concert discussion will be held at 7 pm.

Workshop Blitz Day
2024-10-13 11:00 - 15:00 | Harford Artists Gallery, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Join Harford Artists Gallery for a Workshop Blitz Day on October 13, 11 am – 3 pm.
FREE event.
Four project stations, live art and more!
For more info, visit www.artinharford.org

Harmony of Opposites Exhibit at the Liriodendron
2024-10-13 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-16 13:00 - 17:00 | Liriodendron Mansion, 502 W. Gordon Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
The Liriodendron is proud to host an exhibit featuring the works of Baltimore-based painter Minas Konsolas from October 13 through December 8.
Born in Greece, Minas Konsolas has lived in Baltimore since 1976, where he graduated from the Maryland Institute College of Art. He is the former owner of Minas Gallery, and now works out of his studio in Charles Village.
Konsolas is known for employing a variety of artistic styles and techniques, which allows his work to continually evolve. His constant focus is how light interacts with color and form. His original artwork and reproductions are widely collected, and has appeared in numerous literary journals and on two public murals in Baltimore City.
Visit https://minaskonsolas.com/ to learn more about this amazing artist and his stunning work!
The exhibit opens on Sunday, October 13 from 11 am to 3 pm, where you can meet the artist. His paintings will be on view every Wednesday through December 4 from 1 to 5 pm, on Sunday, November 10 from 10 to 2, and on Sunday, December 8 from 11 to 3. The paintings will also be on view during our Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 7.
To learn more, or to schedule a private viewing, contact us at 410-879-4424 or info@liriodendron.com.

The Liriodendron mansion’s 2nd floor houses exhibit space featuring artwork, educational exhibits, and archival collections.

Exhibits are open to the public for viewing during the mansion’s Open House hours:

Wednesdays from 1 to 6 pm and Second Sundays from 11 am to 3 pm.

Exhibits are also available for viewing during public-facing events or by appointment.

For additional information, or to learn about becoming involved as a volunteer docent, please call 410-879-4424 or email us at info@liriodendron.com

Fall Book Sale
2024-10-15 10:00 - 18:00 | Bel Air Library, 100
Bel Air Library, 100 E. Pennsylvania Avenue
Paperback, hardback and children’s books. $5 a Bag Day. Sponsored by the Friends of the Bel Air Library.
10am – 6pm
Call 410-638-3151 or visit www.hcplonline.org

Bel Air Farmers Market
2024-10-19 08:00 - 12:00 | Mary Risteau Parking Lot, 2 S Bond Street, Bel Air, 21014, United States
The Bel Air Farmer’s Market is a producer-only market where everything sold is grown, raised, or made by over 60 local vendors from the Bel Air, Maryland area.
The Market offers a diverse range of products including seasonal fresh produce, non-gmo meats, eggs, dairy products, baked goods, breads, pet treats, jarred foods, flowers, honey products, mushrooms, herbs, olive oil, various sundries as well as locally crafted beers, wines, spirits and SO much more.
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The 2024 Market Schedule
MARKET SEASON is OPEN every Saturday from April 13 to November 23, 2024, 8am to 12pm
Winter Market is OPEN every Saturday from November 23 to December 21, 2024, 9am to 11am

Bel Air Haunts and History Tour
2024-10-19 17:30 - 20:00 | Armory Park, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Armory Park, 37 N. Main Street
Journey back in time to enjoy the tales of Bel Air’s most curious and mysterious history. Walk the streets lit by lanterns and visit some of the town’s most legendary and haunted sites.
Call 410-836-0333 or visit www.lasos.org
HauntS &History Tour

Belle Aire Market
2024-10-20 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Parking Lot – 121 South Main Street, Bel Air, MD, United States
Das Bierhalle parking lot, 121 S. Main Street.
The Belle Aire Market is a seasonal open air market featuring antiques and finely crafted artisan items. With the original spelling of our historic town, the Belle Aire Market will evoke feelings of a Parisian bazaar right here in downtown Bel Air.
Visit www.downtownbelair.com
