The Belle Aire Holiday Market
2025-12-20 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Downtown Parking Lot – 121 South Main Street, Bel Air, MD, United States
The Belle Aire Holiday Market is an open-air, holiday-themed artisan market that is an extension of our Belle Aire Market series! The Belle Aire Holiday Market is held on the 4 Saturdays from after Thanksgiving to before Christmas at 121 S Main St in Downtown Bel Air from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Featured at the market are dozens of unique artisan vendors selling everything from home decor to jewelry and body care products and more! After you’ve shopped with us, make sure to check out the rest of downtown’s shops and restaurants – Shop Small this holiday season (and all year round!).
The Belle Aire Holiday Market is a rain or shine event. The only circumstances which will lead to cancellation are those that are severe and/or life threatening weather conditions that may jeopardize our vendors and patrons; a decision to cancel will be made as far in advance as possible. In that case we will post a message to this website and our Facebook and Instagram pages. Follow us on Instagram and like us on Facebook to keep updated on The Belle Aire Holiday Market and our other events.
The Belle Aire Holiday Market 2025 Dates
November 29, December 6, December 13, and December 20

The Belle Aire Holiday Market Musicians

November 29 TBD
December 6 TBD
December 13 TBD
December 20 TBD

Parking

Plenty of parking is available throughout Downtown Bel Air. All parking is free in Downtown Bel Air on weekends and after 5 p.m. on weekdays. Click here to see where you can park.

Kids Storytime at the Hays House Museum
2025-12-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Hays House Museum, 324 Kenmore Ave , Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Bring your young ones to the Hays House Museum to enjoy holiday crafts, games, and holiday treats. A local storyteller will share a special holiday selection with attendees, bringing the Christmas spirit to life.
Tickets are nonrefundable unless the Historical Society cancels the program. Tickets are limited. Fee $ 7.50.

Christmas Train Garden
2025-12-20 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 28 @ 5-9pm
November 29 @ 2-9pm
December 5 @ 5-9pm
December 6 @ 2-9pm
December 7 @ 3-9pm – Mt. Ararat Lodge will hold an official holiday lodge lighting at 6 pm. Following the lighting, Santa will be available in the lodge room, where children can sit with Santa and have pictures taken with him. Each child can also choose a FREE toy. This event is open to the public and free to attend. At the Christmas Train Garden, cookies, popcorn, & hot chocolate will be served.
December 12 @ 5-9pm
December 13 @ 2-9pm
December 19 @ 5-9pm
December 20 @ 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: Candlelight Tours
2025-12-20 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-12-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Main Street & Fulford Avenue, Main Street & Fulford Avuenue, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
The Society’s annual Candlelight Christmas Tour returns with docent Julie Brasch. Participants will enjoy Christmas stories of days gone by, caroling, delicious treats, and much more. Tours will begin on Friday, November 28, and run every Friday and Saturday until December 26.
Nighttime Walking Tours are weather-dependent. If the outdoor temperature at 6 pm is below 32°F, the event will be moved indoors to the Hays House Museum for a virtual tour and celebration.
Tickets are $20 and non-refundable unless the Historical Society cancels the tour. Tickets are limited and must be purchased online at least 24 hours before the tours at www.harfordhistory.org.
Tours start at the corner of Main and Fulford St., 221 S Main Street at M&T Bank.

Drop-In Workshop: Hand-Painted Holiday Gift Box
2025-12-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Harford Artists Gallery, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Hand Painted Holiday Gift Box for Holiday Gifting Drop-In Workshop led by artist Sue Ann Peters.
No pre-registration required. Limited to the first 20 participants. $10/person with all supplies included.

Drop-In Workshop: Oil Painting
2025-12-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Harford Artists Gallery, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Oil Painting Drop-In Workshop led by artist Sandy Pabst.
No pre-registration required. Limited to the first 18 participants. $10/person with all supplies included.

Rejoice! A Community Musical Celebration
2025-12-21 15:00 - 17:00 | St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 1200 E. Churchville Road, Bel Air, 21014, United States
Rejoice, A Community Musical Celebration – Sunday, December 21, at 3 pm, St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 1200 E. Churchville Road, Bel Air. Tickets for adults 18 and over are $10 in advance; $15 at the door. Students 17 and under free. Rejoice! choral celebration – Maryland Center for the Arts

Merry Tuba Christmas
2025-12-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Bel Air High School, 100 Heighe Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Merry Tuba Christmas
BEL AIR – SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2025 – TIME: 5 pm
LOCATION: Bel Air High School – Auditorium, 100 Heighe St., 21014
Event is FREE to attend.
INFORMATION FOR PERFORMERS:
REGISTRATION: 2:30 pm, same as performance.
REHEARSAL: 3:00 pm, same as registration.
PARKING: Free parking at high school.
NOTE: Dress in bright, festive, holiday colors and decorate your instrument. Please bring a folding, collapsible or standard music stand. A cloth for water discharge. Performer registration is $15.00.
CONDUCTOR: Sue Wilson
COORDINATORS: Cheryl Wald 443-876-4267 cheryl.wald90@gmail.com, James Laisure 443-742-8487 tubachristmasbamd@gmail.com

Historical Society of Harford County
2025-12-23 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-24 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-25 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-30 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-31 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-01 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-06 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-07 10:00 - 14:00 and 4 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

Holiday Experience at the Hays House Museum
2025-12-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Hays House Museum, 324 Kenmore Ave , Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
The Society invites you, your children, and grandchildren to visit the Hays House for a special holiday treat. On Saturday, November 29 and Saturday, December 27 the museum will offer young and old alike the opportunity to explore holiday crafts, games, music of days gone by, photo opportunities, and possibly a visit with Santa. Fee $7.50.

Drop-In Workshop: Mandala Dotted Glass or Mug
2025-12-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Harford Artists Gallery, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Mandala Dotted Glass or Mug Drop-In Workshop lead by artist Cindy Trostle – Mandala Dot Shop
No pre-registration required. Class is limited to the first 15 participants. Cost is $10/person with all supplies included.

Drop-In Workshop: Rock Painting
2025-12-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Harford Artists Gallery, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Rock Painting Drop-In Workshop led by artist Marian Pritt.
No pre-registration required. Limited to the first 18 participants. $10/person with all supplies included.

Fly Dance Fitness (January 7, 14, 21, 28)
2026-01-07 06:30 - 19:30, 2026-01-14 06:30 - 19:30 | Bel Air Armory, 37 North Main Street, Suite 104, Bel Air, MD 21014, USA, bel air, MD, 21014, United States
Fly Dance Fitness® is a downright booty-shakin’ dance fitness workout! Each class incorporates fun, funky, easy to follow repetitive choreographed moves. This format combines cardiovascular exercise, agility and memory retention. One new routine will be taught step by step in each class. No dance experience needed. Wear tennis shoes.
This registration includes 4-weeks of class (January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2026)–class is 6:30-7:30pm (doors open 6:10pm).
Purchase one ticket (listed under the January 7th date) and you will be registered for all 4 weeks. Must register online in advance. Sales will close once all spots have been claimed.
Taught by the ONLY Certified Fly Dance Instructor in Maryland, Tina is a wife, mom, Senior Associate of Finance/Owner of her family owned business. Tina’s passion for instructing group fitness began in 2011. Tina has always loved motivating her participants to challenge themselves, step out of their comfort zones, and just have FUN!! Tina has excelled her fitness training with running Spartan Races. She is currently certified in Fly Dance Fitness, Les Mills BodyPump, BodyJam, and Barre Intensity.

Harford's Harvest Winter Market
2026-01-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Mary Risteau Parking Lot, 2 S Bond Street, Bel Air, 21014, United States
BACK for the 2nd annual Winter Market in Bel Air.

SAVE THESE DATES
Jan 10 & 24
Feb 14 & 28
Mar 14 & 28

10am to 1pm

Morning Star Pow Wow
2026-01-10 10:00 - 18:30 | The John Carroll School, 703 East Churchville Road, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
All are welcome to celebrate American Indian Culture during our 24th Annual Benefit for St. Labré Indian School.
Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026Location: John Carroll SchoolGPS Address: 703 E. Churchville Road, Bel Air, Maryland 21014Time: Doors open at 10:00 a.m. (Grand Entry at 1:00 p.m.)Cost: Suggested donation for admission is $10 per adult and $5 per child.
All proceeds benefit St. Labré Indian School in Ashland, Montana.

Premium Workshop: Winter Snow Globe Acrylic Painting
2026-01-10 12:00 - 15:00 | Harford Artists Gallery, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Time & Location

January 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Bel Air, 37 N Main St Suite 104, Bel Air, MD 21014, USA

About the event

An intermediate level acrylic painting workshop, prior painting experience recommended. Ages 14+
Workshop attendees will learn the technique of painting in layers to create transparency, focus on painting values, and color harmony.
Limited to 10 participants. All supplies included! $50/person

Paranormal Night at the Historical Society
2026-01-17 19:00 - 2026-01-18 02:00 | Historical Society of Harford County, 143 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
January 17, 2026 @ 7:00 pm – January 18, 2026 @ 2:00 am
$60

Ever wanted to experience a real-life ghost hunt? Research so far confirms that spirits are roaming the Hays House. You are invited to join Above and Below Paranormal Investigation’s team of professional paranormal investigators on Saturday, January 17th, 2025, at 7pm. Be a part of the search.
Participants must be at least 18 years of age. The event will be limited to 24 guests. Light refreshments will be available. Participants may bring their own investigation devices, but they must be cleared by the Paranormal Investigation Leader. Please note that tickets are limited and will be sold on a first come first serve basis.
Note: Participants must bring identification to the event. No alcohol, drugs, weapons, spark or flame producing items or Quija Boards will be permitted.
