Bel Air Farmers Market
2023-10-07 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Bel Air Farmers’ Market, 2 South Bond St., Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Saturday, October 7, 2023
8:00 AM 12:00 PM

Bel Air Farmers’ Market 2 South Bond Street Bel Air, MD, 21014

BEER: ALECRAFT BREWERY
WINE: BOORDY VINEYARD
LIVE MUSIC FROM KIMISSTREE FROM 9-11AM
FACE PAINTING AND BALLOON CREATIONS FROM LUCKY

The Belle Aire Market
2023-10-08 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Parking Lot – 121 South Main Street, Bel Air, MD, United States
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. 9 am – 2 pm. Visit www.downtownbelair.com

Roots of the Blues: A Lifelong Learning Event
2023-10-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Bel Air Armory, 37 North Main Street, Suite 104, Bel Air, MD 21014, USA, bel air, MD, 21014, United States
Each session is from 10am-11:30am at the Bel Air Armory (37 N. Main Street). Free admission, but advance reservation is required.
Roots of the Blues: A Lifelong Learning Series Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
Explore the origins of the blues in post-Reconstruction times and discuss musicians such as W.C. Handy, Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, Robert Johnson, and others. Trace the history of the northward migration to Chicago, culminating in the music Muddy Waters (1950s). Recordings, video excerpts, and live performances from the instructor will keep these presentations as lively and interesting as the music itself. Seth Kibel is one of the Mid-Atlantic’s premier woodwind specialists, working with some of the best bands in klezmer, jazz, swing, and more. Wowing audiences on clarinet, saxophone, and flute, Seth has made a name for himself in the Washington/Baltimore region, and beyond. When he’s not performing, Seth frequently lectures on a variety of topics in music history for numerous institutions, including the Osher Lifelong Learning programs at Johns Hopkins and Towson Universities. www.sethkibel.com
1) Session 1 — The Origins of the Blues (Tuesday, October 10, 2023)
We’ll discuss the origins of this music in the American slave south and its evolution in the decades after Reconstruction, culminating in the music of W.C. Handy, the self-proclaimed “Father of the Blues.”

In Support of Women - Joan Hodous Virtual Presentation
2023-10-10 12:30 - 13:30 | Virtual, Bel Air, MD, United States
Virtual presentation by guest speaker Joan Hodous, author, activist, and founder of the Harford County Commission for Women will be our guest at a virtual presentation on Tuesday October 10 @ 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. FREE but registration is required.
We forget how much has changed since the seventies in the county and the country. This is your chance to relive, or possibly learn for the first time, the challenges, successes, and failures of the women’s movement in Harford County. Ms. Hodous stepped forward to lead the state-mandated Commission, accepting incredible challenges that few of us would recognize today. Remember this was a time when women needed their father or husband to approve their applications for a bank account and a credit card. Assistance programs for women were essentially non-existent. Employment opportunities were specifically divided into male or female in newspaper advertisements. Joan attacked these issues with determination and humor, resulting in major changes in the county, changes we can all be grateful for today.

Fall Dance Lessons (6-Week Session October 11-November 15, 2023)
2023-10-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Bel Air Armory, 37 North Main Street, Suite 104, Bel Air, MD 21014, USA, bel air, MD, 21014, United States
At the door sales are NOT available. Must register and pay through Eventbrite. Drop ins for lessons are NOT available.
6-week session –Wednesdays, October 11-November 15, 2023.
$80 per person/one hour session. If you wish to take both sessions from 6-7 and 7-8pm, you must register separately for both.
Dance Lessons-FALL 2023 (6 Week Session Oct/Nov) Tickets, Wed, Oct 11, 2023 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite
6-7pm Beginner East Coast Swing/Salsa:
East Coast Swing (4 weeks of East Coast Swing)
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.
Salsa (2 weeks Introduction to Salsa)
Salsa is a Latin dance, associated with the music genre of the same name, which was first popularized in the United States in the 1960s in New York City. This fun and energetic dance is the most popular of all the Latin dances because it is easy to learn and is great for all ages. Basic step and turns for the leader and follower.
7-8pm Beginner West Coast Swing
West Coast Swing is a partner dance with roots in the Lindy Hop. It is characterized by an elastic look that results from its extension-compression technique of partner connection and is danced primarily in a slotted area on the dance floor. We will learn basic steps, side passes, and whips.

Fall Book Sale
2023-10-12 12:00 - 19:30 | Bel Air Library, 100
Bel Air Library, 100 E. Pennsylvania Avenue. Paperback, hardback and children’s books. Members only night. Sponsored by Friends of the Bel Air Library. 12pm -7:30pm. Call 410-638-3151 or visit www.hcplonline.org.

Fall Book Sale
2023-10-13 10:00 - 16:30, 2023-10-14 10:00 - 16:30 | Bel Air Library, 100
Bel Air Library, 100 E. Pennsylvania Avenue. Paperback, hardback and children’s books. Sponsored by Friends of the Bel Air Library. 10am – 4:30pm. Call 410-638-3151 or visit www.hcplonline.org.

Maryland State BBQ Bash
2023-10-13 16:00 - 22:00, 2023-10-14 12:00 - 22:00
Bond and Thomas Streets. The BBQ Bash features top quality BBQ, live music, sponsor displays, crafters, merchant vendors, children’s entertainment as well as Harford County’s biggest and best beer and wine garden. Free admission. Friday 4pm -10pm and Saturday 12 noon – 10pm. Visit www.downtownbelair.com.

Bel Air Farmers Market
2023-10-14 08:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Parking Lot – 121 South Main Street, Bel Air, MD, United States
Saturday, October 14, 2023
8:00 AM 12:00 PM

Bel Air Farmers’ Market 121 South Main Street Bel Air, MD, 21014

We will be relocating to the parking lot at 121 Main Street for this day.
BEER: SLATE FARM BREWERY
WINE: FIORE VINEYARD
LIVE MUSIC FROM JULES RISER FROM 9-11AM

National Chess Day Tournament
2023-10-14 08:00 - 18:00, 2023-10-15 08:00 - 18:00 | 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. 8am – 6pm. For more information, visit www.belairarmory.org.

Genealogy Workshop - Back to Basics Genealogy
2023-10-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Historical Society of Harford County, 143 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
October 14 10am-3pm
Cost is $5 for Historical Society of Harford Co. members & $15 for nonmembers.
Historical Society of Harford Co. located at 143 N. Main Street.
Each year for Family History Month, the Society offers a one-day Genealogy Workshop with guest speakers and the opportunity to research the voluminous genealogical materials in the Society’s archives. The 2023 Workshop theme for this year is Back to Basics Genealogy and will be led by genealogist, Mary Schweers.
Attendees will learn about the incredible resources available on the internet, including free sites at the National Archives, State Archives, Historical Societies, and libraries. The morning program will run from 10 am to 12 pm, and provide classes on research resources and more. There will be a break for lunch. The program will resume at 1 p.m. with class time as well as some time allotted for participants to practice what they have learned, and research the Society’s collections. To make the day even more enticing, there will be a book sale and door prizes.
Participants should bring a laptop or pad-type device for accessing the internet. The cost is $5 for members and $15 for non-members.
Whether you are beginning your Genealogy search or brushing up on research tactics, this session will be a great help in your efforts providing information on methodology, resources, and other tricks of the trade.

Harford Plein Air Festival Gallery Open House Sunday
2023-10-15 13:00 - 16:00 | Armory Marketplace, 37 N. Main Street, Suite 103, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Don’t miss your chance to see the stunning artwork created during the Harford Plein Air Festival at Open House Sunday from 1-4pm at Suite 103 in Armory Marketplace at 37 N. Main Street, Suite 103, Bel Air, MD.

Roots of the Blues: A Lifelong Learning Series
2023-10-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Bel Air Armory, 37 North Main Street, Suite 104, Bel Air, MD 21014, USA, bel air, MD, 21014, United States
Each session is from 10am-11:30am at the Bel Air Armory (37 N. Main Street). Free admission, but advance reservation is required.
Roots of the Blues: A Lifelong Learning Series Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
Explore the origins of the blues in post-Reconstruction times and discuss musicians such as W.C. Handy, Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, Robert Johnson, and others. Trace the history of the northward migration to Chicago, culminating in the music Muddy Waters (1950s). Recordings, video excerpts, and live performances from the instructor will keep these presentations as lively and interesting as the music itself. Seth Kibel is one of the Mid-Atlantic’s premier woodwind specialists, working with some of the best bands in klezmer, jazz, swing, and more. Wowing audiences on clarinet, saxophone, and flute, Seth has made a name for himself in the Washington/Baltimore region, and beyond. When he’s not performing, Seth frequently lectures on a variety of topics in music history for numerous institutions, including the Osher Lifelong Learning programs at Johns Hopkins and Towson Universities. www.sethkibel.com.
2) Session 2 — The Blues Belters of the 1920s (Tuesday, October 17, 2023)
When blues entered the mainstream in the 1920’s and took America by storm, it was through a cadre of female blues singers — Mamie Smith, Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, Albert Hunter, and Ethel Waters. We’ll examine the lives, careers, and music of these amazing women.
This series is supported in part by the Bel Air Arts & Entertainment District and the Maryland State Arts Council.

Rock Painting Workshop
2023-10-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Harford Artists Gallery, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Spend a fun evening painting beautiful creations on rocks provided by instructor Marian Pritt.
Harford Artists Gallery, 37 N. Main Street, Bel Air, MD
410-420-9499

Harford Artists Ghouls Night Out Halloween Bash
2023-10-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Bel Air Armory, 37 North Main Street, Suite 104, Bel Air, MD 21014, USA, bel air, MD, 21014, United States
Join Us……if you Dare!
The Harford Artists’ Association is throwing their 2nd Annual Halloween Bash and this year’s theme is GHOULS NIGHT OUT!
What can you expect at this year’s Halloween Bash? Walk through our scary tableau and stop at our selfie stations along the way for some great photo ops!! Dance the night away to our musical entertainment provided by Digital Grooves! Eat some delicious food provided by Mission BBQ and tasty treats from Bel Air’s own Cozy Cookies! Come in costume to be entered into our Costume Contest! Bid on some extraordinary artwork provided by HAA Artists specifically created for the event!!
All proceeds will benefit our community outreach program which provides art classes/programs to Bel Air and surrounding Harford County areas!

Bel Air Farmers Market
2023-10-21 08:00 - 12:00 | Bel Air Farmers’ Market, 2 South Bond St., Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Saturday, October 21, 2023
8:00 AM 12:00 PM

Bel Air Farmers’ Market 2 South Bond Street Bel Air, MD, 21014

BEER: DOUBLE GROOVE BREWING
WINE: HARFORD VINEYARD
LIVE MUSIC FROM TOM FOGARTY FROM 9-11AM
FACE PAINTING AND BALLOON CREATIONS BY LUCKY

The Lincolns, The Booths & The Spirits & The Forgotten Women of the Lincoln Assasination
2023-10-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Historical Society of Harford County, 143 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
We’re very excited to announce that the Junius B. Booth Society (JBBS) and the Historical Society of Harford County, Inc. (HSHC) are holding an intriguing, one-of-a kind fundraising event, featuring author/historian Terry Alford and author/historian Kathryn Canavan on Saturday, October 21 at the Historical Society of Harford County, 143 N. Main Street, Bel Air, MD. This is a fundraiser and the proceeds will be split between JBBS and HSHC. All proceeds to JBBS will be used for the Tudor Hall Museum. Seating is limited to 95 people, so reserve your seats now. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Following the closing remarks, the first floor of Tudor Hall, the childhood home of John Wilkes Booth, will be open to attendees till 5:30 PM.

Bel Air Haunts & History Tour
2023-10-21 17:30 - 20:00, 2023-10-22 17:30 - 20:00, 2023-10-27 17:30 - 20:00 | Armory Park, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
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.

Paint Your Pet with Amy Mitchell
2023-10-22 13:00 - 15:30 | Harford Artists Gallery, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Paint Your Pet! With HAA Artist/Instructor Amy Mitchell
Sunday, October 22nd from 1 pm – 3:30 pm
Let Amy draw your pet before we paint with acrylics. Send a photo to her before Oct. 14th at Amy.Mitchell726@gmail .com
All Supplies Included!
$60

Bel Air Town Derby
2023-10-22 13:00 - 17:00 | Main Street, between Office Street & Lee Way, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Derby car racing, which has not been seen in downtown Bel Air since the 1960s, returns to Main Street on Sunday, October 22. The event, which will feature 10 young racers, is put on by the Bel Air Lions, the Town of Bel Air and the Bel Air Downtown Alliance. This is a free event.

Roots of the Blues: A Lifelong Learning Series
2023-10-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Bel Air Armory, 37 North Main Street, Suite 104, Bel Air, MD 21014, USA, bel air, MD, 21014, United States
Each session is from 10am-11:30am at the Bel Air Armory (37 N. Main Street). Free admission, but advance reservation is required.
Roots of the Blues: A Lifelong Learning Series Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
Explore the origins of the blues in post-Reconstruction times and discuss musicians such as W.C. Handy, Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, Robert Johnson, and others. Trace the history of the northward migration to Chicago, culminating in the music Muddy Waters (1950s). Recordings, video excerpts, and live performances from the instructor will keep these presentations as lively and interesting as the music itself. Seth Kibel is one of the Mid-Atlantic’s premier woodwind specialists, working with some of the best bands in klezmer, jazz, swing, and more. Wowing audiences on clarinet, saxophone, and flute, Seth has made a name for himself in the Washington/Baltimore region, and beyond. When he’s not performing, Seth frequently lectures on a variety of topics in music history for numerous institutions, including the Osher Lifelong Learning programs at Johns Hopkins and Towson Universities. www.sethkibel.com.
3) Session 3 — Robert Johnson and Muddy Waters (Tuesday, October 24, 2023)
Through life and music of the legendary Robert Johnson, we’ll be able to examine the history and evolution of the Mississippi Delta blues, culminating in the life and music of Muddy Waters, who took the Delta Blues north to Chicago, plugged it in, and changed music history in the process.
This series is supported in part by the Bel Air Arts & Entertainment District and the Maryland State Arts Council.

Spooky Canvas Painting Kids Art Class
2023-10-24 18:30 - 19:45 | Harford Artists Gallery, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
October 24, 2023 Spooky Canvas Painting 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

Bel Air Farmers Market
2023-10-28 08:00 - 12:00 | Bel Air Farmers’ Market, 2 South Bond St., Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Saturday, October 28, 2023
8:00 AM 12:00 PM

Bel Air Farmers’ Market 2 South Bond Street Bel Air, MD, 21014

BEER: INDEPENDENT BREWERY
WINE: DEJON VINEYARD
LIVE MUSIC: SEAN O’BRIEN FROM 9-11AM
