WINTER WONDERLAND
2022-12-17 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Downtown Bel Air, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Come shop, dine and play in Downtown Bel Air. Winter Wonderland will feature over 100,000 lights illuminating the Main Street area. Enjoy our shops and restaurants while soaking up some holiday spirit! Every Saturday between Thanksgiving and Christmas, no activities on Christmas Eve. Visit www.christmasinbelair for details.

Drive In Movies
2022-12-17 18:00 - 20:30 | Mary Risteau Parking Lot, 2 S Bond Street, Bel Air, 21014, United States
The Bel Air Downtown Alliance is excited to offer a Drive-In Movie Night in December 2022! This is a great opportunity to hop in the car and head out to downtown Bel Air with family & friends. The featured movie will be Jack Frist starring Michael Keaton and Kelly Preston (1998). The parking lot will open at 6:00pm and the movie will begin at 6:45. Advance tickets are required.

The Nutcracker by the John Carroll Ballet Academy
2022-12-17 19:00 - 20:30 | The John Carroll School, 703 East Churchville Road, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Join The John Carroll School this holiday season for The Nutcracker! Presented to you by the College Preparatory Dance Program and The John Carroll School Ballet Academy, this production will delight an audience of all ages. First-rate costuming and choreography set to the beautiful classical score will get you in the holiday spirit. Show length approx. 1.5 hours (including intermission). Be sure to visit our Nutcracker boutique and also take a photo with one of our cast members! Email Program Director, Laura Ward-Moran at lwardmoran@johncarroll.org with any questions.
You will be in the holiday spirit once you come and experience this gorgeous production showcasing the John Carroll Ballet Academy student dancers which is sure to put a smile on your face. Seating is not assigned. Tickets are non-refundable.
Showtimes:
December 16th: 7:00pm
December 17th: 1:00pm
December 17th 7:00pm

Tuba Christmas
2022-12-18 17:00 - 18:30 | Bel Air High School, 100 Heighe Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18 – TIME: 5:00 pm
Bel Air High School Auditorium, 100 Heighe St., Bel Air, MD 21014
Bring your tubas, euphoniums and baritone horns and join in the event.
Registration 2:30 pm | Rehearsal 3:00 pm | Performance 5 pm
Registration fee $10. Performance admission FREE.
For info call 443-876-4267 or 443-742-8487
PARKING: Free parking at high school.
NOTE TO PERFORMERS: Dress in bright, festive, holiday colors and decorate your instrument. Please bring a folding, collapsible or standard music stand. A cloth for water discharge. Participant registration is $10.00.
CONDUCTOR: Sue Wilson
COORDINATORS: Cheryl Wald 443-876-4267 cheryl.wald90@gmail.com, James Laisure 443-742-8487

Brown Bag Lunch Series
2023-01-10 12:30 - 13:30 | Virtual, Bel Air, MD, United States
BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES – FOREVER THE LAND: THE LIVES AND WORK OF RUSSELL & KATE LORD, VIRTUAL PRESENTATION
In the years following WWII, Russel & Kate Lord moved to Bel Air. Their work in D.C. during the war exposed them to the devastation of agriculture and the environment and led to a passion to protect the land. Together they published one of the first environmental magazines in the nation, impacting the environmental movement then and now. Learn about this dynamic couple and their long-term influence on the environmental movement. 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm. Admission is free but must register. Call 410-838-7691 or visit www.HarfordHistory.org.

GENEALOGY WORKSHOP
2023-01-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Historical Society of Harford County, 143 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
The 2023 Genealogy Workshop series will return with an in-person program hosted by the genealogist, Chris Smithson at the Historical Society Headquarters. Mr. Smithson will present a class on “Finding your Ancestors on the Tax Rolls”.
There are many vehicles to help locate those hard-to-find ancestors, but they are often perplexing, especially when they involve government documents. Mr. Smithson will help unlock some of those mysteries in your search.
The cost is $15 per person for registration.

Morning Star Pow-Wow
2023-01-14 10:00 - 16:00 | The John Carroll School, 703 East Churchville Road, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
A traditional Native American Pow Wow that features Southern and Northern drum groups, dancers in regalia, and vendors offering traditional crafts & food. Rases funds for St. Labre Indian School that serves Cheyenne and Crow children in Montana. 10:00 am, Grand Entry 1:00 pm. Admission $5 adults, $2 children. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/MorningStarPowWow/.

Dance Lessons - Swing / Foxtrot
2023-01-19 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-01-26 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-02-09 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-02-16 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-02-23 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-03-02 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-03-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Bel Air Reckord Armory, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Choose between Beginner Swing/Foxtrot or Beginner Cha Cha/Rumba! 8-week session January 19 & 26, February 9-March 16 (no class Feb 2). $95 per person/session. See the Armory website for more information.

Dance Lessons - Cha Cha / Rumba
2023-01-19 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-01-26 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-09 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-16 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-23 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-03-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-03-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Bel Air Reckord Armory, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States

Starving Artists Exhibit Opening Reception
2023-01-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Harford Artists Gallery, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Harford Artists Gallery features a wide selection of original artwork ranging from oil, watercolor, photography, pottery, glasswork, gourds, jewelry, tiles and scarves, to name just a few. All framed and unframed artwork priced at $199 or less during this annual exhibit. Reception with an opportunity to meet local artists and enjoy live music will be held January 21 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Exhibit is open January 11th – March 5th. Gallery hours Wednesday – Friday, 10 am – 6 pm, Saturday – Sunday 10 am – 4 pm. Call 410-420-9499 or visit www.artinharford.org.

Brown Bag Lunch Series
2023-02-14 12:30 - 13:30 | Virtual, Bel Air, MD, United States
BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES – HISTORY OF HAVRE DE GRACE COLORED HIGH SCHOOL, VIRTUAL PRESENTATION
In a special presentation for Black History Month, Patricia Cole will share the story of Havre de Grace’s first public high school for African American students. This is the story of not just a building, but also of the people whose lives and legacies are so important to County history. 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm. Admission is free but must register. Call 410-838-7691 or visit www.HarfordHistory.org.

FAMILY FUN AT THE ARMORY
2023-02-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Bel Air Reckord Armory, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Join professional knucklehead Gregory May as he builds his own wacky circus show. Over a dozen audience volunteers join him on stage as he juggles, walks on a rolling globe, spins plates and cowboy ropes, and messes up magic tricks with tons of fun and lots of laughs! It’s a wild circus ride for the whole family! Sponsored by the Arts & Entertainment District with a grant through the Maryland State Arts Council. 11 am – 12 pm. Admission is free but advanced reservations required. Visit www.belairarmory.org.

The Story of the Ma & Pa Railroad
2023-02-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Historical Society of Harford County, 143 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Area residents have long been enamored by the unique rail line that snaked its way through Harford County’s farms and fields delivering products between Pennsylvania and Baltimore. Walt Holloway is the Historical Society’s resident expert on the railroad and will share his numerous photos and stories of this legendary part of County history. Call 410-838-7691 or visit www.HarfordHistory.org.

Family Fun at the Armory
2023-02-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Bel Air Reckord Armory, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Interactive singing, dancing and puppetry with ventriloquism with Pam the Kindersinger. Sponsored by the Arts & Entertainment District with a grant through the Maryland State Arts Council. 11 am – 12 pm. Admission is free but advanced reservations required. Visit www.belairarmory.org.

Chocolate Brew & Wine Tour
2023-03-04 12:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Bel Air, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
A tour of Downtown Bel Air pubs and restaurants. This event is for every beer and wine enthusiast and chocolate lover who wishes to support our local small business owners. Begin the tour by picking up a bag full of assorted fine chocolates and sweets. Then follow along the Tour Brochure, enjoying beverages and dining options throughout Main & Bond Streets. 12 pm – 7 pm. For ticket information, visit www.downtownbelair.com.

Take a Chance on Art
2023-03-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Bel Air Reckord Armory, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Join Harford Artists Association for this highly anticipated annual event! All ticket holders take home a piece of original artwork. Evening includes lite fare, cash bar, live music and an art lottery drawing. 6pm – 9 pm, auction lottery begins at 5 pm. Tickets $125/couple. Call 410-420-9499 or visit www.artinharford.org.

Brown Bag Lunch Series
2023-03-14 12:30 - 13:30 | Virtual, Bel Air, MD, United States
BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES – 250 YEARS OF HARFORD’S HISTORY
March 2023 will kick off a year-long celebration of Harford’s 250th Anniversary. For the past year, the Historical Society has focused on developing ways to share the county’s heritage, create partnerships to highlight its past, establish events that bring this history to life and generate enthusiasm as we move forward. Members of the planning committee will share plans for the coming year. 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm. Admission is free but must register. Call 410-838-7691 or visit www.HarfordHistory.org. Virtual presentation by the Harford 250 Steering Committee.

Genealogy Workshop
2023-03-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Historical Society of Harford County, 143 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Learn more about your history and the resources available to trace your family’s roots. 7 pm – 9 pm. Call 410-838-7691 or visit www.HarfordHistory.org.
