Spirits of Christmas Past: Candlelight Christmas Tour
2023-12-09 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-12-15 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-12-16 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Historical Society of Harford County, 143 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Everyone is invited to join us for a unique Christmas adventure. This is your chance to learn about Christmas in days gone by while wandering through Bel Air’s Winter Wonderland. The Historical Society of Harford County, Inc. is pleased to announce its first annual Candlelight Christmas Tour led by docent, Julie Brasch. Participants will enjoy Christmas stories of days gone by, caroling, delicious treats, and much more. Tours will begin on Friday, November 24, and run every Friday and Saturday until December 16.
The one-and-a-half-hour tour will begin at the Historical Society, 143 N. Main Street in Bel Air at 7 p.m. and returns to the Society for some sweet treats. Along the way, participants will learn about the many holiday traditions that have developed over time and hear unique stories about local traditions. Free parking is available on the Society’s lot located behind the building.
Tour groups will be limited to 20 people and pre-registration is required. Tickets will not be available at the door. To order your tickets, go to the Society’s website, www.harfordhistory.org. The price for tickets is $20 for adults and $7 for children 12 and under.
This is also an opportunity to begin your Christmas shopping early. Order a gift-wrapped copy of In Their Own Words, Harford in the 20th Century ($28), when you order your tour tickets, and pick it up the night of your tour.

All proceeds go towards the ongoing work of the Historical Society.

Holiday Open House & Sale
2023-12-10 10:00 - 18:00 | Harford Artists Gallery, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Harford Artists Gallery, 37 N. Main Street, Suite 104. Enjoy holiday shopping for unique gift items and original artwork created by local artists. 10:00am -6:00pm. Call 410-420-9499 or visit www.artinharford.com.

Holiday Cards Exhibit at the Liriodendron Mansion
2023-12-10 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-13 13:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-20 01:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-27 13:00 - 17:00 | Liriodendron Mansion, 502 W. Gordon Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Visit the Liriodendron Mansion in December to see this seasonal exhibition of holiday cards by four unique artists who have been creating their annual cards for several decades. Get in the holiday spirit with this exhibit in the splendor of the beautifully-decorated Liriodendron Mansion! Opening on Sunday, December 10 from 11 am to 3 pm, the exhibit will be on view each Wednesday from 1 to 5 pm through the new year.
Exhibit is also on view during public-facing events, and may be visited by appointment by contacting us at 410-879-4424 or info@liriodendron.com
Due to the historic nature of our venue, stairs must be climbed to reach the 2nd floor galleries.

Paint Your Pet
2023-12-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Harford Artists Gallery, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Paint Your Pet with Amy Mitchell
Makes a great holiday gift!
December 10 1-4 pm
$55 with all supplies included.
Ages 12 +
Register at ArtinHarford.org

Bel Air Community Band Holiday Concert
2023-12-10 15:00 - 16:30 | Bel Air High School, 100 Heighe Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Seasonal and holiday music for all ages. Many styles and popular music will be featured. 3:00 pm. Admission is free. Visit www.belaircommunityband.org.
Saturday, December 10 from 3-4:30pm. FREE admission.

Rejoice! A Community Musical Celebration
2023-12-10 15:00 - 17:00 | St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 1200 E. Churchville Road, Bel Air, 21014, United States
For tickets: https://www.mdcenterforthearts.org/rejoice.html

Paint Pouring Ornaments Kids Art Class
2023-12-12 18:30 - 19:45 | Harford Artists Gallery, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
December 12, 2023 Paint Pouring Ornaments 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

Christmas Train Garden
2023-12-15 17:00, 2023-12-16 14:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-23 14:00 - 21:00 | Armory Marketplace, 37 N. Main Street, Suite 103, Bel Air, MD, 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, a circus and plenty of town and countryside scenes that are sure to delight people of every age! You can even participate in a scavenger hunt to find items located throughout the garden. Admission is free. The train garden will be open starting the Friday after Thanksgiving during the following hours:
November 25: 2:00 – 9:00pm
December 1: 5:00 – 9:00pm
December 2: 2:00 – 9:00pm
December 3: 3:00 – 8:00pm (parking and access is limited this day between 2-5pm due to the Bel Air Christmas Parade)
December 8: 5:00 – 9:00pm
December 9: 2:00 – 9:00pm
December 15: 5:00 – 9:00pm
December 16: 2:00 – 9:00pm
December 22: 5:00 – 9:00 pm
December 23: 2:00 – 9:00 pm
Special thanks to volunteer and town resident, Joe Bragg, and his team of volunteers for bringing this amazing display to life for our community.

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Teen Origami Holiday Stars Workshop
2023-12-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Harford Artists Gallery, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Teen Origami Holiday Stars Workshop with Heatherleigh Braun
December 15 6:30-8:30 pm
Ages 12-18
No experience necessary
$20 with all supplies included.
Register at ArtinHarford.orghttps://www.artinharford.org

Winter Wonderland
2023-12-16 05:00 - 21:00 | Armory Park, 37 North Main Street, 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 25, 2023 – January 6, 2024, downtown Bel Air will be lit with thousands of warm lights for the community to enjoy from 5:00 -11:00 pm each night. Immerse yourself in the glow of holiday lights while enjoying live musical performances, carolers, carriage rides and much more on Saturdays, November 25 – December 16! Plus you can check items off your gift-giving list with extended hours in many of our shops.

Belle Aire Holiday Market
2023-12-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Parking Lot – 121 South Main Street, Bel Air, MD, United States
The Belle Aire Holiday Market is an extension of The Belle Aire Market to extend your artisan vendor shopping into the holiday season! From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 121 S Main St in gorgeous Downtown Bel Air each Saturday between Nov. 25 and Dec. 16, enjoy all the market has to offer while shopping for those last-minute gifts!

Winter Bel Air Farmers Market
2023-12-16 09:00 - 23:00 | Mary Risteau Parking Lot, 2 S Bond Street, Bel Air, 21014, United States
Join the Winter Bel Air Farmers’ Market for the final time in the 2023 season!
Stop by at the Mary Risteau parking lot on December 16, 9 – 11 am and be sure to stock up on all your favorites from local farmers, businesses, artists, crafters adn more!

Bel Air Drama Company Breakfast with Santa
2023-12-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Bel Air High School, 100 Heighe Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast with Santa and his elves and support the Bel Air Drama Company.
Sunday, December 17 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Tickets are $5 online or $6 at the door (no cash)
https://search.seatyourself.biz/webstore/accounts/belairdrama/buy-tix
Ticket includes: pancake breakfast, hot cocoa, photos with Santa and his elves, holiday activites & live musical entertainment.

Snowman Stuffies Kids Art Class
2023-12-19 18:30 - 19:45 | Harford Artists Gallery, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
December 19, 2023 Snowman Stuffies 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

Christmas Train Garden
2023-12-22 17:00 - 21:00 | Armory Marketplace, 37 N. Main Street, Suite 103, Bel Air, MD, 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, a circus and plenty of town and countryside scenes that are sure to delight people of every age! You can even participate in a scavenger hunt to find items located throughout the garden. Admission is free. The train garden will be open starting the Friday after Thanksgiving during the following hours:
November 25: 2:00 – 9:00pm
December 1: 5:00 – 9:00pm
December 2: 2:00 – 9:00pm
December 3: 3:00 – 8:00pm (parking and access is limited this day between 2-5pm due to the Bel Air Christmas Parade)
December 8: 5:00 – 9:00pm
December 9: 2:00 – 9:00pm
December 15: 5:00 – 9:00pm
December 16: 2:00 – 9:00pm
December 22: 5:00 – 9:00 pm
December 23: 2:00 – 9:00 pm
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 Christmas Tour
2023-12-29 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-12-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Historical Society of Harford County, 143 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Response has been so incredible to this year’s Christmas tours that we have decided to extend them for one more weekend. Everyone is invited to join us for this unique holiday adventure. This is your chance to learn about Christmas and the New Years holidays in days gone by while wandering through Bel Air’s Winter Wonderland.
The Society is pleased to present the Spirits of Christmas Past Candlelight Tour led by docent, Julie Brasch. Participants will enjoy Christmas and New Years stories of days gone by, caroling, a small Christmas treat and much more. Tours will be held on Friday, December 29, and Saturday December 30.
The one-and-a-half-hour tour will begin at the Historical Society, 143 N. Main Street in Bel Air at 7 p.m. Along the way, participants will learn about the many holiday traditions that have developed over time and hear unique stories about local traditions. Free parking is available on the Society’s lot located behind the building. Tour groups will be limited to 20 people and pre-registration is required.
The price for tickets is $20 for adults and $7 for children 12 and under. Tickets will not be available at the door.

Historical Society of Harford County
2024-01-02 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-01-03 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-01-04 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-01-09 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-01-10 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

Genealogy Workshop
2024-01-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Historical Society of Harford County, 143 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
The Historical Society’s January Genealogy program will focus on Problem Solving Techniques. As anyone who ever tried to delve into their family history knows, there are always research challenges. Mary Schweers, a Society’s genealogist, will lead you through the mysteries of this research, including the brick walls and other issues. You will discover the ways to analyze the situation and determine best research methods to work around these frustrating problems. We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, January 10th at 7 pm.
