Bel Air Arts & Entertainment District

Holiday Greens Sale at Historical Society of Harford County
2024-12-10 11:00 - 14:00, 2024-12-11 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Historical Society of Harford County, 143 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Holiday Green Sale: Advent Wreaths, Holiday Centerpieces & Trees for Sale
The Historical Society of Harford County, Inc. will offer a choice of creative arrangements for your holiday pleasure this year. Options range from beautifully designed Advent Wreaths, Christmas trees, and one or two candle centerpieces. All will include fresh evergreens, boxwood, berries, and ribbons to grace your holiday celebration. The sale includes:

Advent Wreaths $45 – Place your order by Friday, November 22, 2024, for pick up at the Historical Society on Tuesday, November 26 between 11 AM and 2 PM
Centerpieces and Christmas Trees – Place your orders by Monday, December 6, 2024. Pick up will be Wednesday, December 10, and Thursday, December 11 between 11 AM and 2 PM at the Historical Society, 143 N. Main St., Bel Air MD
Single Candle Centerpieces $20
Two Candle Centerpieces $30
Christmas Tree $40
Hurricane Globe and Brass Candlesticks with Greenery $45

To place an order, visit www.harfordhistory.org. All proceeds go towards the ongoing work of the Historical Society.

Historical Society of Harford County
2024-12-11 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-12-12 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-12-17 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-12-18 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-12-19 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

Christmas Train Garden
2024-12-13 17:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-14 14:00 - 21:00 | Mt. Ararat Lodge #44, 136 E. Gordon Street, Bel Air, 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, and plenty of town and countryside scenes that are sure to delight people of every age! Admission is free. The train garden will be open starting the Friday after Thanksgiving during the following hours:
November 29 @ 5-9pm
November 30 @ 2-9pm
December 6 @ 5-9pm
December 7 @ 2-9pm
December 8 @ 4-9pm
December 13 @ 5-9pm
December 14 @ 2-9pm
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: Christmas Candlelight Tour
2024-12-13 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-12-14 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-12-20 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-12-21 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

Fall Teen Art Nights - Natural Critters
2024-12-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Harford Artists Gallery, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Join this workshop for teens at Harford Artists Gallery and create natural ornaments using materials such as pine cones, acorns, flowers and seed pods to give each critter its own unique personality and expression. Cost is $20 with all supplies included.
December 13, 6-8 pm.
Lead by artist Heatherleigh Braun.
For more information and to reserve a spot call 410-420-9499.

The Nutcracker by John Carroll Ballet Academy
2024-12-13 19:00 - 20:30 | The John Carroll School, 703 East Churchville Road, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Join us for an evening of holiday magic on Friday, December 13th at 7pm at the John Carroll School. We are excited to present The Nutcracker! Dazzling dancers in stunning costumes will perform this timeless classic that is sure to please an audience of all ages. You won’t want to miss it! Seating is not assigned. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to each show. Tickets are non-refundable. The show will last approximately 1.5 hours with a 15-minute intermission. Tickets are $20/each.
For tickets: https://www.johncarroll.org/patriot-experience/arts/dance?fbclid=IwY2xjawFpBexleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHXqTlRGCnt2wAmy9zdSRXF2vKF4HvSn7xemFBb4Sz8BOuRbz892r-6haFg_aem_zKXqEMJ5xXpma5pGqaFacg

Bel Air Farmers Winter Market
2024-12-14 09:00 - 11:00, 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

Winter Wonderland in Bel Air
2024-12-14 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Bel Air, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Enjoy the spirit of the holiday season along Main Street with light displays, including the Bel Air Armory, Harford County Courthouse and Bel Air Town Hall. From November 30, 2024 – January 6, 2024, downtown Bel Air will be lit with thousands of warm lights for the community to enjoy from 5-11 pm each night. Immerse yourself in the glow of holiday lights while enjoying live musical performances, carolers and much more (select Saturdays) from 5-9 pm! Plus you can check items off your gift giving list with extended hours in many of our shops.

The Nutcracker by the John Carroll Ballet Academy
2024-12-14 19:00 - 20:30 | The John Carroll School, 703 East Churchville Road, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States

The Nutcracker by the John Carroll Ballet Academy
2024-12-15 14:00 - 15:30 | The John Carroll School, 703 East Churchville Road, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Join us for an afternoon of holiday magic on Saturday, December 14th at 2pm at the John Carroll School. We are excited to present The Nutcracker! Dazzling dancers in stunning costumes will perform this timeless classic that is sure to please an audience of all ages. You won’t want to miss it! Seating is not assigned. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to each show. Tickets are non-refundable. The show will last approximately 1.5 hours with a 15-minute intermission. Tickets are $20/each.
Tickets: https://www.johncarroll.org/patriot-experience/arts/dance?fbclid=IwY2xjawFpBexleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHXqTlRGCnt2wAmy9zdSRXF2vKF4HvSn7xemFBb4Sz8BOuRbz892r-6haFg_aem_zKXqEMJ5xXpma5pGqaFacg

Snowman Acrylic Painting Drop-In Workshop
2024-12-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Harford Artists Gallery, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Snowman Acrylic Painting Drop-In Workshop led by artist Sue Ann Peters. 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

Bel Air Community Band Winter Concert
2024-12-15 15:00 - 16:30 | Bel Air High School, 100 Heighe Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
njoy a beautiful selection of seasonal and holiday music for all ages. Many styles and popular music will be featured to get you in the spirit of the holidays! Admission is free. Visit www.belaircommunityband.org.

Rejoice! A Community Musical Celebration
2024-12-15 15:00 - 17:00 | St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 1200 E. Churchville Road, Bel Air, 21014, United States
Join the Bel Air Community Chorus, the Deer Creek Chorale Chamber and Youth Choirs, the Upper Chesapeake Chorus of Sweet Adelines, Intl., and string students of the Linda Leanza Studio in a celebration of this season of thankfulness and joy on Sunday, December 15, at 3 pm, St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 1200 E. Churchville Road, Bel Air. This family- and senior-friendly event is presented by the Maryland Center for the Arts for the fourth year and will also be live-streamed on a link provided on the mdcfa.org website on the day of the concert. Tickets for adults 18 and over are $10 in advance; $15 at the door. Students 17 and under free. https://www.mdcenterforthearts.org/rejoice.html

The Eric Byrd Trio Plays A Charlie Brown Christmas
2024-12-15 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Liriodendron Mansion, 502 W. Gordon Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
The Eric Byrd Trio will return to the Liriodendron on Saturday, December 15, for a special holiday concert featuring music from the beloved Charlie Brown Christmas!
The Washington, DC-based Eric Byrd Trio will share live performances of Vince Guaraldi’s masterpiece score for the Christmas classic at 4 pm in the beautifully-decorated Liriodendron Mansion.
Join us for a some holiday cheer with these amazing and accomplished musicians!
Shows are at 4 pm and 7 pm.
Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under.
Visit https://liriodendron.com/music-at-the-mansion/ for tickets.

A Magical Motown Christmas
2024-12-15 17:00 - 20:00 | Bel Air Armory, 37 North Main Street, Suite 104, Bel Air, MD 21014, USA, bel air, MD, 21014, United States
“A Magical Motown Christmas” debuts at the Bel Air Armory on December 15 – just in time to get you into the holiday spirit! They’ve taken the concept of a Motown concert to a whole new level. The Voices Of Classic Soul are back by popular demand with an all-star line-up of vocalists and musicians assembled from the ranks of the Temptations, the Drifters, The Four Tops and more to bring you all the holiday hits!

Get your tickets today at the link below:
https://tinyurl.com/3hut2k35

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.

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
