Historical Society of Harford County
2026-01-14 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-15 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-20 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-21 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-22 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-27 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-28 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-29 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) and 3 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

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.

Drop-In Workshop: Watercolor Bookmarks
2026-01-18 14:00 - 16:00 | The Gallery of Harford Artists, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Drop-In Workshop: Watercolor Bookmarks led by artist Lori Ryan.
Cost is $15/person with all supplies included. Limited to first 18 participants.
January 18, 2-4 pm

Fly Dance Fitness (January 7, 14, 21, 28)
2026-01-21 06:30 - 19:30, 2026-01-28 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.

The Christmas Cards of Mary Harris Hall & Prints & Postcards from Provence
2026-01-22 13:00 - 17:00 | Liriodendron Mansion, 502 W. Gordon Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Visit the galleries at the Liriodendron from December 7 through January 28 to see the joyful works of these two distinct artists!
The exhibit features linoleum blocks and prints by Mary Harris Hall (1904 – 2001) on loan from the Harford County Historical Society, and watercolor postcards from Provence by Baltimore-based artist Joan Elisabeth Reid.
Opening on Sunday, December 7 from 11 am to 3 pm, the exhibit will be on view most Wednesdays through January 28.

Harford's Harvest Winter Market
2026-01-24 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

Premium Workshop: Stained-Glass Polar Bear
2026-01-24 12:00 - 15:30 | The Gallery of Harford Artists, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Time & Location

Jan 24, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Bel Air, 37 N Main St Suite 104, Bel Air, MD 21014, USA

About the event

A beginner friendly stained-glass workshop.
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. Explore your artistic abilities and let your creativity shine through glass!

Limit to 10 participants. All supplies included in workshop fee!

CANCELED - Drop-In Workshop: Dot Painted Bookmark
2026-01-25 14:00 - 16:00 | The Gallery of Harford Artists, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Drop-In Workshop: Dot Painted Bookmark
January 25, 2-4 pm
Cost is $15/person with all supplies included. Class is limited to first 18 participants.

The Christmas Cards of Mary Harris Hall & Postcards from Provence
2026-01-28 13:00 - 17:00 | Liriodendron Mansion, 502 W. Gordon Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States

Bel Air Lions Club & Bel Air Police Explorers Bingo
2026-01-30 07:00 - 21:30 | Bel Air Armory, 37 North Main Street, Suite 104, Bel Air, MD 21014, USA, bel air, MD, 21014, United States
Police Explorer’s Bingo Night!
Join us on January 30th for a fun night of prizes, laughs, and community support! Doors open at 6 PM at the Bel Air Armory.
Tickets are just $20 — grab yours at belairlions.org and come support the Bel Air Police Explorers!

Drop-In Workshop: Penguin Friends Acrylic Painting
2026-02-01 14:00 - 16:00 | The Gallery of Harford Artists, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Penguin Friends Acrylic Painting Drop-In Workshop led by artist Marisa Canino. February 1 from 2 to 4 pm.
No pre-registration required. Limited to the first 18 participants. Please wear clothing you can get paint on!
Cost is $15/person with all supplies included.

Winter Dance Lessons - West Coast Swing, Salsa, Bachata (February 2-March 16)
2026-02-02 06:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-09 06:00 - 20:00 | Bel Air Armory, 37 North Main Street, Suite 104, Bel Air, MD 21014, USA, bel air, MD, 21014, United States
Overview

Join us for a 6-week session of your choice Mondays, Jan 26-March 9 (no class 2/16)

At the door sales are NOT available. Must register and pay through Eventbrite. Drop ins for lessons are NOT available. Partner not required.
Mondays, February 2-March 16, 2026 (no class 2/16)
6-7pm Intro to West Coast Swing
West Coast Swing is a form of swing dancing that is danced in a slot to moderate tempo blues, R&B, and in recent times, contemporary music.
Mondays, February 2-March 16, 2026 (no class 2/16)
7-8pm Intro to Latin Salsa/ Bachata
This class will introduce basic latin movement and beginner steps to Salsa and Bachata.
About the Instructor, Kristen Renshaw
Kristen discovered her passion for ballroom dancing in 2005 after starting at SwingTime Ballroom. She has choreographed countless dances for wedding couples, introduced dozens of people to Ballroom Dancesport competitions, and developed a youth ballroom track for dance students and recreational dancers.
FAQ
Do I need a partner? No, you do not need a partner to learn the dance. However, when waiting for a practice partner or instructor, please be patient and continue to practice your part.
All event updates/communication will be made by email to the email provided upon registration.
Refunds will not be given for missed sessions; prorated option not available.
Sponsored in part by the Bel Air Arts and Entertainment District through a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council.
Release of Liability
By making a purchase, this Release of Liability is hereby agreed to by all Participant/Registrants herein referred to as Releaser, to the Town of Bel Air, Maryland, herein referred to as Releasee.
Releaser shall indemnify and hold harmless the Releasee and its officials, employees and agents from and against any and all liabilities, judgments, settlements, losses, costs or charges (including attorneys fees) incurred by the Town of Bel Air and/or any of its officials, employees or agents as a result of any claims, demands, damages, debts, costs, loss of services, expenses, compensation and causes of action of whatever kind or nature, either in law or in equity, arising from or by reason or action, or suit relating to any bodily injury (including death), or loss of property arising out of, related to, or associated with the following events: Ballroom Dance Instruction/Community Dance at the Bel Air Armory.
The Releaser shall indemnify and defend Releasee against, and hold Releasee harmless from any and all claims, actions, damages, liability or expense, including reasonable attorney fees, in connection with any and all injuries to or deaths of persons, or damage to property, suffered by Releasee or its officials, employees or invitees, or any other person or entity, arising out of participation in the aforementioned events, facilities, and/or arising out of the exercise of use, passive or active, on Town property.
Releaser, its agents, employee or invitees, indemnifies the Releasee for damage or injury caused by any negligent act or omission of Releaser, its agents, employees or invitees, except caused by any negligent act or omission of Releasee, its officials, employees or invitees.
Releaser further states that he/she has carefully read the foregoing release and knows the contents thereof and agrees to this release as his/her own free act.

Fly Dance Fitness 4-Week Session (February 4, 11, 18, 26)
2026-02-04 18:30 - 19:30 | Bel Air Armory, 37 North Main Street, Suite 104, Bel Air, MD 21014, USA, bel air, MD, 21014, United States
Only $40 for the 4-week FEBRUARY session! Fly Dance Fitness® is a down right 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 (February 4, 11, 18, 25, 2026)–class is 6:30-7:30pm (doors open 6:10pm).
Purchase one ticket (listed under the February 4th 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.

Family Fun at the Bel Air Armory
2026-02-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Bel Air Armory, 37 North Main Street, Suite 104, Bel Air, MD 21014, USA, bel air, MD, 21014, United States
Free, but advance reservation is required for all guests for each date/show you wish to attend. Ticket Sales will open Dec. 30th.
Feb 7—Instrument “Petting Zoo” with the SSOMembers of the Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra will introduce musical instruments and music-related games and activities to children and their parents to inspire interest in the world of music. Guests will be able to speak with musicians and see instruments like violins, oboes, trumpets, flutes, and more – and in some cases touch, hold, or try them! The musicians will also demonstrate how the instruments sound and how lovely music can be when instruments are played together.
Feb 21—Circus ScienceJoin professional knucklehead and silly scientist Gregory May on a tour of the scientific principles behind his circus skills. As a former Ringling Brothers Circus performer and Port Discovery Children’s Museum educator, Gregory uses juggling, rolling globe walking, lasso spinning, and other amazing tricks to explore Newton’s Laws, Gyroscopic Motion, and Center of Gravity.
Feb 28–Jazz for People Who Are Shorter Than Me!Seth Kibel and his fellow musicians will demonstrate what makes jazz musicians tick — improvisation, self-expression, and a whole lotta fun! Familiar melodies will be “jazzed” up with saxophone, flute, clarinet, piano, and more, including selections from Seth’s award-winning childrens’ album “Jazz For People Who Are Shorter Than Me.” Attendees will learn to scat sing, carry a beat, improvise their own melodies, and more! It’ll be so much fun, no one will even realize they’re learning.

400 Years of History: Joppa Exhibit Grand Opening
2026-02-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Historical Society of Harford County, 143 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
400 Years of History: Joppa Exhibit Grand Opening

February 7 @ 1:00 pm
Free

The Historical Society is excited to announce the opening of a unique exhibit at the Society’s museum, celebrating 400 years of life in Joppa. The land now known as Joppa provided an ideal location for Native Americans to hunt, fish, and cultivate crops. These same qualities brought colonists to the area. In 1661, John Taylor received a 300-acre land grant from King Charles II. This land later became the town of Joppa. Tradition holds that the name derives from the biblical Jaffa, meaning “beautiful.”
Over time, Joppa served as the county seat of Baltimore, a major shipyard, a horse racing mecca, the home of British spies during the American Revolution, farms worked by Prisoners of War during World War II, the present-day residential community of Joppatowne, and so much more.
Join us to view artifacts tracing Joppa’s history and learn about the incredible stories behind this beautiful waterfront community and its role in county history.
This is a free event. Donations are appreciated. Parking is available at the rear of the building off Gordon Street.

World Peace Leaders: Photographs by Rick Carter
2026-02-08 11:00 - 15:00 | Liriodendron Mansion, 502 W. Gordon Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Visit the galleries at the Liriodendron from February 8 through March 31 to see the World Peace Leaders exhibit by photographer Rick Carter. The exhibit presents a powerful photographic record of global figures who have shaped movements for peace, justice, and human dignity. Through intimate and iconic portraits taken in partnership with the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, Carter captures the moral force and human presence behind decades of peace leadership of such luminaries as Bishop Desmond Tutu, His Holiness The Dalai Lama, Jane Goodall, Harry Bellafonte, and Queen Noor of Jordan.
The exhibit opens on Sunday, February 8 from 11 am to 3 pm, with the artist giving a special talk at 1 pm. The photographs will be on view Wednesdays from 1 to 5 pm through March 31, and on Sunday, March 8 from 11 am to 3 pm. Private viewings may also be scheduled by contacting us at 410-879-4424 or info@liriodendron.com.
Please note that, due to the historic nature of the Liriodendron, the 2nd floor galleries require climbing stairs.
About the Artist
Rick was born in Washington D.C. in 1949, and his family moved here to Bel Air in 1960. He attended Bel Air schools, and graduated from Bel Air High school in 1967. He was drafted into the military in 1969, yet he signed up for an additional year to receive extended training with the Army’s Special Forces (Green Berets). His tour of duty in Vietnam was 1971-’72. Returning home, Rick attended Harford Community College, playing on the Owls football team for two years, while also photographing the various sports teams. This helped to encourage him in the interest in the art of photography, which began when he enjoyed photographing his family gatherings. He attests to being the shy one in his family, and found it more fun to catch everyone else in their antics than to participate. This later developed into intentionally looking for emotion and personality traits in portrait photography.
In 1980 Rick moved to Santa Barbara, CA where he received additional instruction in photography, and began his work as a professional photographer for over forty years. He captured the richness of the city, of its ocean, landscapes, residents, tourists and celebrities that swarm to Southern California for its beauty and charm. A number of his works appeared in the local newspapers and magazines, and have garnered top prizes in judging exhibitions. Rick’s decision to return to his roots, was to be nearer his family, and to celebrate life where his love of photography first began.
“Within this exhibit, I’ve had the opportunity to meet and photograph some extraordinary people. As you walk through and stop and read their biographies you’ll be moved, as I’ve been, at their dedication to making this a better world, free of nuclear weapons. It’s with special gratitude I wish to thank the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to help document their ambitious goal to abolish nuclear weapons.”

Valentines Storytime at the Hays House
2026-02-08 13:30 - 15:00 | Hays House Museum, 324 Kenmore Ave , Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Valentines Storytime at the Hays House Museum

Sunday, February 8, 2026
This a great time for families to celebrate Valentines Day. Stories, crafts and hot chocolate will give parents and children to slow down and be together.

The Historical Society of Harford County hosts a Valentines Storytime Sunday February 8th from 1:30-3 pm. It will be held at the Hays House Museum 324 Kenmore Ave Bel Air MD. Stories,crafts and hot chocolate. $7.50/ person. Please visit our website at harfordhistory.org to register. This is part of the America250 celebration.

Drop-In Workshop: Paint Your Pet
2026-02-08 14:00 - 16:00 | The Gallery of Harford Artists, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Drop-In Workshop: Paint Your Pet led by artist Sue Ann Peters.
February 8 from 2 to 4 pm
No pre-registration required. $15/person with all supplies included. Limited to 18 participants.
