Bel Air Arts & Entertainment District

Historical Society of Harford County
2025-07-31 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-05 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-06 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-07 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-12 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-13 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-14 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-19 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) and 1 more date | 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

Trials & Triumphs: A History of the African American Experience in Harford County
2025-07-31 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-01 11:00 - 15:00 | Historical Society of Harford County, 143 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Trials & Triumphs:A History of the African American Experience in Harford County is a travelling exhibition offering a rich tapestry of African American voices and experiences —both painful and proud–woven into the fabric of our collective Harford Heritage.​
Visit the exhibit that spans centuries at one of its six stops as it travels around Harford County to explore documents, textiles, and objects, many of them donated by members of the community just for this exhibit.
Read a letter by enslaved Annie Davis written to President Lincoln, march with Sgt. Alfred B. Hilton across a field of battle, ride with Sonny Thornton in a daring horse race, and sing along with Nella Dodds to a classic pop hit.
Exhibit at the Historical Society of Harford County from July 7 to August 1. On view Mondays – Saturdays 11 am to 3 pm with daily exhibit tours at 12:30 pm.
For more information, visit Home | Trials & Triumphs

First Fridays
2025-08-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Parking Lot – 121 South Main Street, Bel Air, MD, United States
Come visit the “Heart of Harford” on the First Friday* of the month for Harford County’s best block party! Enjoy local live music, food trucks, artisan vendors, a beer and wine garden, activities for kids, and more! And while you’re here, be sure to shop at one of our many boutiques, explore the Bel Air Public Art Walk, or take a walk on the Ma & Pa Trail. First Friday ends at 8 p.m., but the fun doesn’t stop there; keep the party going at one of our pubs, restaurants or breweries.
2025 First Fridays
May 2, June 6, June 27* (Fourth Friday to replace July’s First Friday), August 1, September 5, October 3, and November 7
*Please note that due to Independence Day celebrations, July 2025’s First Friday (July 4) has been rescheduled to be a special June Fourth Friday and will be held June 27, 2025.

Plenty of parking is available throughout Downtown Bel Air at metered spaces and the Bel Air Parking Garage. All parking is free in Downtown Bel Air on weekends and after 5 pm on weekdays. Visitors may also use ParkMobile for shopping done before 5 pm.
Visit local retailers to take advantage of specials and discounts held at different stores, and eat at one of the many fabulous restaurants in Downtown Bel Air!
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Drop-In Workshop: Tree Ring Watercolor Painting
2025-08-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Harford Artists Gallery, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Drop-in Workshop: Tree Ring Watercolor Painting led by artist Angela Watts
August 3 from 2 to 4 pm
No registration required. Limited to first 12 participants.
$10/person including all supplies. Everyone is welcome.

Town of Bel Air Summer Concert Series
2025-08-03 19:00 - 20:15, 2025-08-10 19:00 - 20:15, 2025-08-17 19:00 - 20:15 | William A. Humbert Amphitheater at Shamrock Park, Hickory & Lee Streets, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
All performances are free of charge, so bring a blanket or chair, your friends and family, and your favorite snacks for a beautiful evening of entertainment at the Bel Air Summer Concert Series.
Please call 410.803.9784 for weather related changes 2 hours before the concert start time.
For more information and the full concert schedule, please visit
https://www.belairmd.org/548/Summer-Concerts

Concerts are sponsored by the Town of Bel Air through the Bel Air Recreation Committee.

Music in the Park - Presented by the Bel Air Recreation Committee
2025-08-06 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-08-13 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-08-20 18:00 - 19:30 | William A. Humbert Amphitheater at Shamrock Park, Hickory & Lee Streets, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Join the Bel Air Recreation Committee for their Music in the Park series at the William A. Humbert Amphitheatre at Shamrock Park.
Admission is FREE. Food trucks will be on site. Wednesdays, July 2 – August 27. 6-7:30 pm.
For list of entertainers, see the flyer below. For weather-related updates, please call the Bel Air Recreation Committee at 443-987-7644.

Fly Dance Fitness® 4-Weeks of Class (August 6, 13, 20, 27 2025)
2025-08-06 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-08-13 18:30 - 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 (August 6, 13, 20, 27 2025)–class is 6:30-7:30pm (doors open 6:10pm). Purchase one ticket (listed under the August 6th date) and you will be registered for all 4 weeks. The 4-week August pass is $40 and is a great deal at just about $10 per class! Must register online in advance of 8/6 at 2PM, when sales will close, or once sold out.
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.

The Belle Aire Market
2025-08-10 09:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Parking Lot – 121 South Main Street, Bel Air, MD, United States
Held May through October, The Belle Aire Market is a seasonal open-air market featuring finely crafted artisan items and antiques. With the original spelling of our dear town, The Belle Aire Market will evoke feelings of a Parisian bazaar right here in Downtown Bel Air.
Some of the treasures you will find will include antique and vintage housewares, furniture, industrial materials, linens, clothing, jewelry, and home décor; handmade artwork, jewelry, clothing, outerwear, stationary, bath products, decorations, candles, lawn art, baby clothes; and much more.
The Belle Aire Market 2025 Dates
May 11, June 8, July 13, August 10, September 14, and October 19*
*Please note that the October Belle Aire Market has been rescheduled to the third Sunday of the month (10/19) due to the MD State BBQ Bash, being held the previous weekend in Downtown Bel Air!

Liriodendron Exhibit - SUMMER MOOD: Plein Air Paintings by Pam Betts and Holly Buehler
2025-08-10 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-13 13:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-20 13:00 - 18:00 | Liriodendron Mansion, 502 W. Gordon Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Visit the Liriodendron’s galleries between August 10 and September 24 to immerse yourself in that summer feeling through the plein air paintings of two award-winning DC-based artists!
Pamela Betts is both an artist and art conservator whose study of the methods and materials used by centuries of painters have influenced her own work. Educated at Moravian College (BA in Fine Art) and Winterthur Museum/University of Delaware (Master of Science in Art Conservation), Pamela has focused on figure drawing from life and more recently returned to landscape painting with oils, exploring her natural surroundings. She has competed in plein air competitions in Maryland and Virginia, and exhibited her works in galleries in the DC metro area and West Virginia.
Holly Buehler’s lifelong passion for the arts has led her from the suburbs of Detroit, to earning a BFA from Eastern Michigan University, to a career in digital art in the high-tech video and TV industries. She has since returned to the medium that speaks most to her – paints. Her love of nature and travels around the world have inspired her art. She has participated in art shows and plein air events in Maryland and California, and teaches at the Yellow Barn Studio in Glen Echo, MD.
Opening on Sunday, August 10 from 11 am to 3 pm, the exhibit will be on view Wednesdays from 1 to 6 pm through September 24, and on Sunday, September 14 from 11 am to 3 pm.
Private viewings may also be scheduled by contacting 410-879-4424 or info@liriodendron.com.

Drop-In Workshop: Dotted Zipper Pouches
2025-08-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Harford Artists Gallery, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Drop-in Workshop: Dotted Zipper Pouches led by artist Cindy Trostle of Mandala Dot Shop.
August 10 from 2 to 4 pm
No registration required. Limited to first 12 participants.
$10/person including all supplies. Everyone is welcome.

Music at the Mansion: DuPont Brass
2025-08-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Liriodendron Mansion, 502 W. Gordon Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Supergroup DuPont Brass returns to the Liriodendron on Sunday, August 10, 2025 from 5 to 7 pm!
This unique, soulful 10-piece ensemble hailing from the vibrant DC, Maryland, and Virginia area has performed on prestigious stages around the country, including at the Liriodendron in 2022. Their captivating blend of genres, which they aptly term “Eclectic Soul,” seamlessly weaves together jazz, hip-hop, and R&B influences, leaving audiences spellbound. Embodying the spirit of unfiltered soul, DuPont Brass channels the groove of The Roots, the energy of Earth, Wind & Fire, and the emotive essence of your favorite R&B and Hip-Hop icons. Their live shows are an immersive experience, transcending musical boundaries and igniting a passion for their artistry.
DuPont Brass is sure to appeal to every kind of audience! Get your tickets early – this show will sell out fast!
The concert will be held outdoors. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from Village Bistro food truck and Independent Brewing Co.
Grounds open at 4:00. Concert begins at 5 pm. Tickets are $20 for adults. Kids 12 and under admitted free, but must be accompanied by an adult.
TICKETS
Visit https://liriodendron.com/product/dupont-brass-concert-8-10-25/ for reservations. For additional information on our Music at the Mansion concert series, https://bit.ly/MusicAtTheMansion
Music at the Mansion is made possible in part by a grant from Maryland State Arts Council through Harford County Cultural Arts Board. Music at the Mansion Summer Series sponsored by Independent Brewing Co.

Summer Movie Night
2025-08-15 19:15 - 21:30 | Shamrock Park, Hickory Avenue and Lee Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
The Bel Air Downtown Alliance’s Summer Movies Nights are a great time and place to bring the whole family for a fun movie night at Shamrock Park with spare time to visit a restaurant and our stores in Downtown Bel Air! Our movies are free and family-friendly!

2025 movies

Summer Movie Nights will return for an incredible 2025 season! Join us on the third Friday June through August in Shamrock Park for the movies listed below.
6/20: Wish sponsored by The Learning Experience and M&T Bank
7/18: Toy Story sponsored by The Learning Experience and Lifetime Dental Care
8/15: Inside Out 2 sponsored by Lifetime Dental Care and M&T Bank

Summer Movie Nights General Schedule
7:15 p.m.: Pre-show entertainment at the Band Shell
8 p.m.: Movie starts at the Band Shell

Premium Workshop: Celestial Harmony Moon and Sun Windchime
2025-08-16 12:00 - 15:00 | Harford Artists Gallery, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Celestial Harmony Moon And Sun Windchime

Saturday Premium Workshop! Create this celestial harmony with the moon and sun, wind chime!
Time & Location

Aug 16, 2025, 12 -3 PM
Bel Air, 37 N Main St Suite 104, Bel Air, MD 21014,

Participants will be Introduced to the use of stained-glass materials and tools, necessary safety equipment, glass cutting techniques, glass grinding, copper foiling, soldering skills, patina application, and polishing. Come create celestial harmony with this moon and sun, wind chime!

Limited to 10 participants. Ages 16+. All supplies included in workshop fee of $65. Registration required.

Drop-In Workshop: Furry Friends Collage
2025-08-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Harford Artists Gallery, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Drop-in Workshop: Furry Friends Collage led by artist Kim Bender
August 17 from 2 to 4 pm
No registration required. Limited to first 12 participants.
$10/person including all supplies. Everyone is welcome.
