Wooly Pine Sunflower Workshop
2022-02-02 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | The Gallery of Harford Artists, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Join Harford Artists Association for their workshop to make wooly pine sunflowers!

A NEW NOISE CONCERT
2022-01-20 17:00 - 19:00, 2022-01-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Bel Air Reckord Armory, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
CANCELLED A New Noise is a community-sourced project with the goal of showcasing local, alternative musicians who play original music. Their first two events feature eight different bands of various genres to play at the Armory in downtown Bel Air on Thursdays, January 13th and 20th, 2022 at 5pm. The admission fee is $10.
January 13th will feature Act 109, Vendetta, Redacted, and Heartbent. January 20th will feature Mellon Farmers, Shangri-la, Blank Slate, and Astral Castle.
The organizers of A New Noise support local alternative music similarly to how orchestras and choirs have enjoyed tremendous support from the community. The event is alcohol-free and Fuzzy Burger Food Truck will be on site.
Tickets available at the door for $10 (cash or credit accepted).

Please visit www.belairarmory.org for updates. All questions can be directed to anewnoisebelair@gmail.com

STARVING ARTISTS EXHIBIT RECEPTION
2022-01-15 13:00 - 16:00 | The Gallery of Harford Artists, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
The gallery features a wide selection of original artwork ranging from oil, watercolor, photography, pottery, glasswork, gourds, jewelry, tiles and scarves to name just a few. All framed & unframed artwork priced at $199 or less. Gallery hours Wednesday-Friday, 10 am – 6 pm. Saturday and Sunday 10 am – 4 pm and an exhibit opening reception will be held on January 15th from 1-4pm. Free admission. Call 410-420-9499 or visit www.artinharford.org

GENEALOGY WORKSHOP
2022-01-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual, Bel Air, MD, United States
Monthly topics vary and can be found on the Historical Society’s website on the events page. Registration is required for this virtual presentation on genealogy. Call 410-838-7691 or visit www.HarfordHistory.org.

BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES
2022-01-11 12:30 - 13:30 | Virtual, Bel Air, MD, United States
BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES – HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR TEXTILES
Virtual presentation by guest speaker Elizabeth Lehmann. Registration required. Call 410-838-7691 or visit
www.HarfordHistory.org.

New Year's Eve in Bel Air
2021-12-31 21:00 - 2022-01-01 01:00 | Bel Air Reckord Armory, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
CANCELLED – Ring in the New Year at the Historic Armory in Bel Air. Enjoy New Year’s Eve in Downtown Bel Air like never before. The Melting Pot Big Band will provide an evening of lively jazz music. Beverages and heavy hors d’oeurves are being chosen and prepared specifically for this event by Chef Bryan Boessel of One Eleven Main. Doors open at 8:30pm. Tickets are $200 per person. Designated driver tickets are available for $100 per person. This event is black-tie preferred.
*Any funds raised will be used to support Winter Wonderland 2022 events.

TAKE A CHANCE ON ART LOTTERY
2021-12-21 16:00 - 19:00 | Bel Air Reckord Armory, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
The Bel Air Armory will be filled with pieces of original artwork by members of the Harford Artists Association! Ticket holders receive a number when they arrive and as numbers are drawn, each ticket holder selects their artwork. Be sure to pick plenty of favorites because you never know when your number will be drawn. All ticket holders take home a piece of original artwork. Evening includes lite fare, cash bar, music and lottery drawing. Art lottery begins at 5 pm. Tickets $100/couple. Call 410-420-9499 or visit www.artinharford.org.

BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES
2021-12-21 12:30 - 13:30 | Virtual, Bel Air, MD, United States
BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES – RESTORATION OF THE MARTHA LEWIS
Virtual presentation by guest speaker Karl Fockler. 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm. Admission is free but must register. Call 410-838-7691 or visit www.HarfordHistory.org.

LYNN FERRIS WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP
2021-12-21 08:00 - 17:00 | MD
In her signature workshop “Capturing the Light”, Lynn Ferris will show students how to use light and shadow to design stronger compositions and
bring drama to a variety of subject matter. Lynn travels the country teaching her watercolor workshops to sold out groups. $285 for HAA members,
$325 for non-members. For tickets and more information, call 410-420-9499 or visit www.artinharford.org.

Winter Wonderland Market
2021-12-19 12:00 - 16:00, 2021-12-18 14:00 - 20:00 | Bel Air Reckord Armory, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
This two-day Winter Wonderland Market will include hand-crafted items from local vendors perfect to help you check items off your gift-giving list.

The Nutcracker by John Carroll Ballet Academy
2021-12-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2021-12-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2021-12-17 19:00 - 21:00 | The John Carroll School, 703 East Churchville Road, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
You will be in the holiday spirit once you come and experience this gorgeous production showcasing the John Carroll Ballet Company student dancers which is sure to put a smile on your face. Follow Clara through this classic tale and enjoy beautiful costumes and choreography that will please an audience of all ages. Seating is not assigned. Tickets are non-refundable.

Drive-In Movies
2021-12-18 18:45 - 20:45, 2021-12-11 18:45 - 20:45 | Mary Risteau Parking Lot, 2 S Bond Street, Bel Air, 21014, United States
The Bel Air Downtown Alliance is excited to offer 2 Drive-In Movie Nights in December 2021! This is a great opportunity to hop in the car and head out to downtown Bel Air with family & friends. December 11th will feature The Santa Clause and December 18th will feature A Christmas Story. The parking lot will open at 6:00pm and the movie will begin at 6:45. Advance tickets are required.

WINTER WONDERLAND
2021-12-18 17:00 - 23:00, 2021-12-11 17:00 - 23:00 | Arts & Entertainment District, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
This holiday season, visit downtown Bel Air and enjoy its festive Winter Wonderland! Take in beautiful light displays on Main Street, visit with our strolling Santa, plus enjoy horse drawn carriage rides, hot chocolate and live music.
Downtown will be shining bright with special light displays at the Frederick Ward Armory Park, Harford County Courthouse and Harford County Sheriff’s Department. Lights will be on every evening from 5-10pm starting November 27, 2021 and through January 1, 2022. Extended store hours and special events will occur each Saturday, November 27th – December 18th.
Horse drawn carriage rides will be available each Saturday, November 27 – December 18 from the front of the Bel Air Armory. In person reservations are required, space is limited and rides are available on a first come-first served basis. Enjoy shopping in our downtown stores or grab dinner with your family while you wait!
Sponsored through a partnership between the Town of Bel Air and the Greater Bel Air Community Foundation.

Christmas Train Garden
2021-12-18 14:00 - 20:00, 2021-12-11 14:00 - 20:00, 2021-12-05 15:00 - 20:00 | 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 ferris wheel, 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 Saturdays November 27, December 4, 11 and 18 from 2pm – 8pm and Sunday, December 5th from 3pm – 8pm (parking and access is limited this day between 3-5pm due to the Bel Air Christmas Parade).
Special thanks to volunteer and town resident, Joe Bragg, and his team of volunteers for bringing this amazing display to life for our community.

The Nutcracker by Ballet Chesapeake
2021-12-17 13:15 - 14:15, 2021-12-17 11:15 - 12:15, 2021-12-17 09:15 - 10:15 | Bel Air Reckord Armory, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Ballet Chesapeake has developed a Nutcracker Outreach Program for preschool children held at the Bel Air Armory in December.
Children ages 2 through 6 years old are invited from area child care facilities, preschool programs, Kindergarten programs, and the general public to attend an age appropriate performance that introduces children to the magic of live theater.
This show includes excerpts from the Nutcracker ballet which are performed as a narrator explains the story of Clara and her magical toy. After the performance, costumed dancers meet the children and lead them in a group dance class.
For attending schools: Should the number of children or adults attending change, please call Ballet Chesapeake (410-877-0777) as soon as possible to update our records and ensure correct spaces reserved and amounts charged. Any additional children or parents without a prior reserved space at the performance will be turned away. Transportation will be the responsibility of the students’ school. No refunds or exchanges.

Rejoice! A Community Choral Celebration
2021-12-12 15:00 - 17:00 | St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 1200 E. Churchville Road, Bel Air, 21014, United States
Rejoice! A Community Choral Celebration will be presented by the Maryland Center for the Arts with songs of the season from your favorite choruses, including ​the Deer Creek Chorale Chamber Choir and the Upper Chesapeake Chorus of Sweet Adelines International. Join in the fun with an audience sing-along! Tickets $5/person or $10/group of 2-6 people of any age.
​A freewill offering will be taken up to benefit performing choruses, who were adversely affected by Covid restrictions in 2020 and 2021.
CDC Covid protocols in effect on Dec. 12 will be observed for singers and audience.

Harford Artists Holiday Open House
2021-12-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2021-12-11 10:00 - 16:00 | The Gallery of Harford Artists, Armory Marketplace, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Join Harford Artists Gallery for their annual Holiday Open House and find something for everyone on your list! In addition to their regular exhibit, the gallery will feature many smaller items ideal for gift giving at the holidays. While there, enjoy cookies and cider and meet some of our local artists!

Holly & the Ivy
2021-12-11 15:00 - 16:00 | St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 1200 E. Churchville Road, Bel Air, 21014, United States
Join us as The Harford Choral Society sings classical choral music under the direction of Kathryn Locke. The chorus will perform another season of sumptuous choral music in the resonant and beautiful sanctuary of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Bel Air. For ticket purchases and pricing, please visit our website at: www.harfordchoralsociety.org

CHRISTMAS PARADE & TREE LIGHTING
2021-12-05 15:30 - 17:00 | Arts & Entertainment District, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air, MD, 21014, United States
Explore the Magic of Christmas in Bel Air! The 31st annual Bel Air Christmas Parade begins at 3:30 pm on Sunday, December 5, 2021– down Main Street at Churchville Road to Lee Street and ending at Hickory Avenue. Prior to the parade, there will be a concert on Main Street in front of the Courthouse beginning at 2:30 pm. Community bonfire and singalong in Shamrock Park with free cookies and hot chocolate at 4:15 pm and the Tree Lighting at Town Hall at approximately 4:45. 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 Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus! Event is weather permitting. In the case of bad weather, the event will be cancelled and not rescheduled.
Visit www.ChristmasinBelAir.com for tons of info on holiday events in Bel Air!
