Historical Society of Harford County
2024-12-17 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-12-18 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-12-19 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-12-24 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-12-25 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-12-26 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-12-31 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-01-01 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) and 6 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

Cookies with Santa at the Liriodendron
2024-12-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Liriodendron Mansion, 502 W. Gordon Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Bring your tiny tots to the historic Liriodendron for a delightful morning filled with joy and wonder. Children will meet the Big Guy himself, enjoy yummy treats, listen to a reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, and revel in the magic of the season!
Santa will be stopping here on Wednesday, December 11 and Wednesday, December 18 at 10 am.
$5 per child – accompanying adults admitted free. Seating is limited.
Cookies with Santa – Liriodendron

Holiday Cards II Exhibit at the Liriodendron
2024-12-18 13:00 - 17:00 | Liriodendron Mansion, 502 W. Gordon Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Visit us for this seasonal exhibition of holiday cards by 10 unique artists who have created their annual cards for decades!
Exhibit features original designs by Elizabeth Burin, Jen Santos, Andrew Case, Susie Stepheson, Estelle Cuddy, Allan Sutley, Alan Cohen, Sarah Wilde, Barry Drew, and Eloise Wilson
The exhibit can be seen on Wednesdays – December 11 & 18, and January 8 – from 1 to 5, and on Sunday, January 12 from 11 to 3. It will also be on view during public-facing events in December, and may be seen by appointment.
To learn more, or to schedule a private viewing, contact us at 410-879-4424 or info@liriodendron.com.

Spirits of Christmas Past: Christmas Candlelight Tour
2024-12-20 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-12-21 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-12-27 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-12-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Main Street & Fulford Avenue, Main Street & Fulford Avuenue, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Main St. & Fulford Ave., Bel Air MD 21014
Join us for a unique Christmas adventure. Learn about Christmas in days gone by while wandering through Bel Air’s Winter Wonderland with docent Julie Brasch at the Society’s second annual Candlelight Christmas Tour.
Tours begin on Friday, November 29, and run every Friday and Saturday until December 30. The Christmas Candlelight Tour will meander along Main Street with our tour guide sharing the stories of the many holiday traditions that have developed over time and some unique stories about local traditions
Participants will meet for the one-and-a-half-hour tour at Main Street and Fulford Avenue in Bel Air at 6 pm. Free parking is available at the Hays House Museum parking lot at 324 Kenmore Avenue.
Come a bit early, and visit the Hays House Museum, where we will welcome guests between 4:30 and 5:30 pm. Enjoy the chance to view the beautiful holiday decorations provided by the Evergreen Garden Club and the Society’s African American Experience exhibit. While there, enjoy a cup of hot cocoa or cider.
Tour groups are limited to 20 people, and pre-registration is required. Tickets will not be available on-site. Tours are weather- dependent. Tour directors will make any decision to cancel a tour due to weather conditions two hours prior to the event.
Register now: $20 for adults and $7 for children 12 and under.
https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E358615&id=25

Bel Air Farmers Winter Market
2024-12-21 09:00 - 11:00 | 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

Breakfast with Santa - Bel Air Drama Company
2024-12-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Bel Air High School, 100 Heighe Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Join Bel Air Drama Company at the Bel Air High School cafeteria and enjoy pancakes, hot cocoa, live music, holiday activities and pictures with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the elves! Easily bird tickets are $6 a person! Tickets are $8/person at the door.
Bel Air High School Drama

Snowflake Stemless Wine Glass Workshop
2024-12-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Harford Artists Gallery, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Snowflake Stemless Wine Glass Workshop
Beginner Friendly Class!

Sat, Dec 21 from 1-3 pm
Cost is $45/person.

Participants will receive guided instruction to create a dot painted snowflake on a stemless wine glass.
For tickets, visit https://www.artinharford.org/event-details-registration/snow-flake-stemless-wine-glass

Cozy Ornaments Drop-In Workshop
2024-12-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Harford Artists Gallery, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Cozy Ornaments Drop-In Workshop led by artist Cassaundra Parrish. Class is limited to 12 participants.
No registration required. Cost is $10 with all supplies included.
Harford Artists Gallery is located at Armory Marketplace, 37 N. Main Street, Suite 104, Bel Air.
https://www.artinharford.org

Menorah in the Park - Harford Chabad
2024-12-25 17:30 - 18:30 | Shamrock Park, Hickory Avenue and Lee Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Join us on Wednesday, Dec 25th at 5:30 PM
and celebrate the first night of the festival of Chanukah with an open air get together and a public display of light and warmth, as we light the Chanukah menorah at Shamrock Park (Lee Way & Hickory Avenues in Bel Air, 21014) together with the community.
https://www.harfordchabad.org/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/5282077/jewish/Chanukah-Events-RSVP.htm

Holiday Cards II Exhibit at the Liriodendron
2025-01-08 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-12 11:00 - 15:00 | Liriodendron Mansion, 502 W. Gordon Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Visit us for this seasonal exhibition of holiday cards by 10 unique artists who have created their annual cards for decades!
Exhibit features original designs by Elizabeth Burin, Jen Santos, Andrew Case, Susie Stepheson, Estelle Cuddy, Allan Sutley, Alan Cohen, Sarah Wilde, Barry Drew, and Eloise Wilson
The exhibit can be seen on Wednesdays – December 11 & 18, and January 8 – from 1 to 5, and on Sunday, January 12 from 11 to 3. It will also be on view during public-facing events in December, and may be seen by appointment.
To learn more, or to schedule a private viewing, contact us at 410-879-4424 or info@liriodendron.com.

Exhibit: Holiday Cards II – Liriodendron

Harford's Harvest Winter Market
2025-01-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Mary Risteau Parking Lot, 2 S Bond Street, Bel Air, 21014, United States
Visit the all-new Harford’s Harvest Winter Market in Bel Air! Every other Saturday in Jan, Feb, and Mar 2025. Many of the same farmers and vendors you enjoy at the Bel Air Farmers’ Market PLUS more.

Morning Star Pow Wow
2025-01-11 10:00 - 19:00 | The John Carroll School, 703 East Churchville Road, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
The John Carroll School, 703 E. Churchville Road.
A traditional Native American Pow Wow that features inter-tribal dancing, Gourd Dancing, and traditional arts, crafts, and food. Many tribes are represented, including the Cheyenne, Lakota, Kiowa, Nanticoke, Lenape and Haudenosaunee (Iriquois). Raises funds for St. Labre Indian School in Montana. 10 am; Grand Entry 1 pm. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children and students. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/MorningStarPowWow.

Icy Winters on the Chesapeake
2025-01-14 12:30 - 13:30 | Virtual, Bel Air, MD, United States
Historical Society of Harford County, 143 N. Main Street.
James Foster, the author of “Icy Winters on the Chesapeake” will share the story of the challenges of past winters on the Chesapeake, the fearsome storms, ice cutting expeditions and more. 12:30 pm. Virtual presentation. Call 410-838-7691 or visit www.harfordhistory.org.
Icy Winters on the Chesapeake – a Virtual Presentation by Author James Foster – The Historical Society of Harford County
