Observations in Nature Exhibit at the Liriodendron
2023-11-29 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Liriodendron Mansion, 502 W. Gordon Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
These beautifully refreshing artworks in a variety of mediums are an exuberant celebration of nature created by husband and wife Martin and Vicki Ali. The exhibit will be on view each Wednesday, 1 to 5 pm, from November 1 through 29.
A special showing of the exhibit, where you can meet the artists, will take place on Sunday, November 12 from 2:30 to 5:00 pm. The works will also be on display – and available for purchase – during our Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 2 from 9 am to 4 pm.
Visit https://bit.ly/LirioGallery for additional details

Holiday Heart Tree Workshop
2023-11-29 15:00 - 18:00 | Harford Artists Gallery, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Sign up now at Harford Artists Association to sculpt a beautiful ceramic luminaire Christmas tree to brighten your holiday decor
or to give as a gift to someone special! No experience necessary. Complete fired pieces will be picked up on December 9.
Class taught by artists Heatherleigh Braun.

Cost is $40. All supplies included.
Ages 12 and up.
Sign up at www.artinharford.org

Christmas Train Garden
2023-12-01 17:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-03 15:00 - 20:00, 2023-12-08 17:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-09 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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Annual Tree Lighting
2023-12-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Rockfield Manor, 501 East Churchville Road, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Rockfield Manor, 501 E. Churchville Road. Kick off the holidays with Rockfield Manor’s Christmas tree lighting benefiting Harford County Toys for Tots. 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Admission free with new unwrapped toy. Call 410-638-4565 or visit www.rockfieldmanor.com.

Spirits of Christmas Past: Candlelight Christmas Tour
2023-12-01 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-12-02 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-12-08 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-12-09 19:00 - 20:30 | 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.

Winter Wonderland
2023-12-02 05:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-09 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.

Bel Air Farmers Market
2023-12-02 09:00 - 11:00 | Mary Risteau Parking Lot, 2 S Bond Street, Bel Air, 21014, United States
Join the Bel Air Winter Farmers’ Market on Saturday, December 2. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be present this Saturday.
Photos are encouraged!

Belle Aire Holiday Market
2023-12-02 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-12-09 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!

Holiday Open House
2023-12-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Liriodendron Mansion, 502 W. Gordon Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
The Liriodendron Mansion, 502 W. Gordon Street. Experience holiday magic at the historic Liriodendron Mansion’s Annual Holiday Open House. Fresh greenery arrangements, mantle and centerpieces for sale, arts and crafts vendors, live Christmas music and light refreshments. 10:00am – 4:00pm. $5.00 suggested donation. For information, visit www.liriodendron.com.

Holiday Open House & Sale
2023-12-02 10:00 - 18:00, 2023-12-03 10:00 - 18:00, 2023-12-09 10:00 - 18:00, 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.

33rd Annual Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting
2023-12-03 14:30 - 17:00 | Downtown Bel Air, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Downtown Bel Air. Concert on Main Street in front of the Courthouse begins at 2:30 p.m. Parade begins at 3:30 p.m. – down Main Street at Churchville Road to Lee Street and ending at Hickory Avenue. Community bonfire, singalong, and food trucks in Shamrock Park at 4:00 p.m. and the tree lighting at Town Hall at 4:45 p.m. Scheduled to appear: stilt walkers and acrobats, local high school marching bands, costumed characters and mascots, beauty queens, dancers, floats, musical groups and even some special equestrian guests, ending with the Living Christmas Tree and Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus! Event is weather permitting. In the case of bad weather, the event will be cancelled and not rescheduled. Call 410-838-0584 or visit www.christmasinbelair.com.

Holiday Paint Party
2023-12-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Harford Artists Gallery, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Holiday Paint Party with Instructor Heatherleigh Braun
School’s out early, and there’s no better way to spend the afternoon than at a fun Holiday Paint Party!
December 8 from 3-5 pm.
All Ages Welcome! All Supplies Included!
Cost is $30.
Register at ArtinHarford.org

Winter Wonderland Craft Fair
2023-12-09 12:00 - 21:00 | 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. Visit the Winter Wonderland craft fair featuring dozens of artisans who will have unique gift items for everyone on your list! 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Visit www.christmasinbelair.com.

Bel Air Farmers Market Holiday Village
2023-12-09 14:00 - 20:00 | Mary Risteau Parking Lot, 2 S Bond Street, Bel Air, 21014, United States
SAVE THE DATE for the FIRST EVER Bel Air Farmers’ Market HOLIDAY VILLAGE ��
DECEMBER 9, 2023
From 2 to 8pm
Stop by to shop local artisan products, crafts, and find special one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones! Also find local farmer and small business favorites such as meats, cheeses, jams, soaps, candles, florals and so much more!
While you’re there, enjoy our festive beer garden, adult cocktails, hot chocolate, cider, mulled wine and other special beverages. Pair your drink of choice with a fabulous selection of freshly prepared local foods, grilled oysters, pizza, warm kettle corn, nuts and more. And we couldn’t have a beer garden without traditional German cuisine by our beloved local Das Bierhalle.
Bring the kids for cookie decorating fun, and sign yourself up for special wreath making and craft cocktail classes. These offerings will have a registration and a small fee. More info to come.
Finally, enjoy the sounds of Kimmestree and other holiday music specials! We can’t wait to open up the Holiday Season with you!

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The Harford Choral Society Presents The Glory of the Season
2023-12-09 15:00 - 17:00 | St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 1200 E. Churchville Road, Bel Air, 21014, United States
Harford Choral Society presents The Glory of the Season
Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 3PM
The singers present a holiday concert that includes Lo, How a Rose, Pinkham’s Christmas Cantata featuring a brass ensemble and organ, Elgar’s Snow, Stroope’s Winter and Lauridsen’s Like Snow. In this 70th season, The Harford Choral Society will present favorite selections from Handel’s Messiah.
For tickets: http://harfordchoralsociety.org

Music at the Mansion: A Charlie Brown Christmas with Eric Byrd Trio
2023-12-09 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Liriodendron Mansion, 502 W. Gordon Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
December 9 (Saturday) – Eric Byrd Trio plays the music of A Charlie Brown Christmas – Jazz – Two Shows
4pm & 7 pm
https://liriodendron.com/product/the-eric-byrd-trio-a-charlie-brown-christmas-concert-december-9-2023-4pm-and-7pm/

Holiday Cards Exhibit at the Liriodendron Mansion
2023-12-10 11:00 - 15:00 | 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
