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Belle Aire Holiday Market @ Downtown Bel Air
Dec 6 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

The Belle Aire Holiday Market is an open-air, holiday-themed artisan market that is an extension of our Belle Aire Market series! The Belle Aire Holiday Market is held on the 4 Saturdays from after Thanksgiving to before Christmas at 121 S Main St in Downtown Bel Air from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Featured at the market are dozens of unique artisan vendors selling everything from home decor to jewelry and body care products and more! After you’ve shopped with us, make sure to check out the rest of downtown’s shops and restaurants – Shop Small this holiday season (and all year round!).

The Belle Aire Holiday Market is a rain or shine event. The only circumstances which will lead to cancellation are those that are severe and/or life threatening weather conditions that may jeopardize our vendors and patrons; a decision to cancel will be made as far in advance as possible. In that case, the Bel Air Downtown Alliance will post a message to their website and Facebook and Instagram pages.

 

Liriodendron Holiday Open House @ Liriodendron Mansion
Dec 6 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Visit the Liriodendron Mansion from 9 am to 4 pm on Saturday, December 6, 2025 for a beloved holiday tradition!

Tour our beautifully decorated historic mansion and enjoy holiday favorites including:

    • Art and craft vendors selling one-of-a-kind gifts and decorations
    • Greenery and arrangements for purchase
    • Live music throughout the day
    • Activities for kids
    • Visits with Santa
    • A holiday raffle basked filled with lots of goodies (link to purchase entries coming soon)

And more!

$5 suggested donation per adult to benefit the non-profit Liriodendron Foundation

Please note: Due to the historic nature of our venue, our 2nd floor has limited accessibility.

 

Holiday Snow Globe Acrylic Painting Premium Workshop @ Harford Artists Gallery
Dec 6 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Time & Location

Dec 06, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Bel Air, 37 N Main St Suite 104, Bel Air, MD 21014, USA

About the event

An intermediate level acrylic painting workshop, prior painting experience recommended. Ages 14+

Workshop attendees will learn the technique of painting in layers to create transparency, focus on painting values, and color harmony.

Limited to 10 participants. All supplies included! $50/person

Kids Storytime at the Hays House Museum @ Hays House Museum
Dec 6 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Bring your young ones to the Hays House Museum to enjoy holiday crafts, games, and holiday treats. A local storyteller will share a special holiday selection with attendees, bringing the Christmas spirit to life.

Tickets are nonrefundable unless the Historical Society cancels the program. Tickets are limited. Fee $ 7.50.

Bel Air Christkindl Markt @ Mary Risteau Parking Lot
Dec 6 @ 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm

The Bel Air Christkindl Markt

Join us for the Second Annual Bel Air Christkindl Markt. This year we are located in the heart of downtown Bel Air, MD. Where all the magic will be happening during Winter Wonderland. Come out for a huge variety of over 65 local artists and small businesses offering many must-have gifts, food and drink, carolers, and much more, including a few surprises!

Please follow us on Social Media:

Instagram: @belairchristkindlmarkt
Facebook: Bel Air Christkindl Markt

 

Christmas Train Garden @ Mt. Ararat Lodge #44
Dec 6 @ 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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, and plenty of town and countryside scenes that are sure to delight people of every age!  Admission is free. The train garden will be open starting the Friday after Thanksgiving during the following hours:

November 28 @ 5-9pm

November 29 @ 2-9pm

December 5 @ 5-9pm

December 6 @ 2-9pm

December 7 @ 3-9pm – Mt. Ararat Lodge will hold an official holiday lodge lighting at 6 pm. Following the lighting, Santa will be available in the lodge room, where children can sit with Santa and have pictures taken with him. Each child can also choose a FREE toy. This event is open to the public and free to attend. At the Christmas Train Garden, cookies, popcorn, & hot chocolate will be served.

December 12 @ 5-9pm

December 13 @ 2-9pm

December 19 @ 5-9pm

December 20 @ 2-9pm

Special thanks to volunteer and town resident, Joe Bragg, and his team of volunteers for bringing this amazing display to life for our community.

Winter Wonderland Market @ Bel Air Armory
Dec 6 @ 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Visit our Winter Wonderland Market featuring dozens of artisans who will have unique gift items for everyone on your list! 2-7 pm at the Bel Air Armory, 37 N. Main Street, Bel Air, MD.  FREE admission.

 

Winter Wonderland @ Downtown Bel Air
Dec 6 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
We are so excited to bring another year of spectacular holiday lights, live entertainment, horse and carriage rides, train gardens, strolling princesses, Santa visits, artisan festival markets, and so much more to our beloved downtown Bel Air.
Join us November 29 from 5-8pm for opening night and lighting celebration. Come downtown for dinner, shopping, and strolling along Main Street.
Come for the full immersion on December 6, when all of Main Street will be closed to traffic and strolling hand in hand is truly a delight. This is also a very special night for holiday shopping at our Winter Wonderland Artisan Festival at The Armory and at our partner event, Bel Air Christkindl Markt at 2 S. Bond Street. Both from 2-7pm.
Visit us again on December 13 from 5-8pm for more fun and downtown entertainment.
LIGHTS are on display from Nov 29, 2025, to Jan 3, 2026.
Horse and carriage rides are free on a first come-first served basis. Reservations start at 4pm in front of The Armory. You must reserve in person. Donations are welcomed and ALL proceeds go to the care of the horses.
WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU ALL AT THIS SPECTACULAR SEASONAL EVENT. FREE TO ALL. OPEN TO ALL.

 

 

 

Holiday Open House at the Bel Air Library @ Bel Air Library
Dec 6 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Experience the town of Bel Air’s Winter Wonderland activities and celebrate the holiday season with the library! We will have crafts, refreshments, and music, as well as special items to check out through our Traveling Library van. Supported by the Bel Air Friends of HCPL.

 

Spirits of Christmas Past: Candlelight Christmas Tour @ Historical Society of Harford County
Dec 6 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

The Society’s annual Candlelight Christmas Tour returns with docent Julie Brasch. Participants will enjoy Christmas stories of days gone by, caroling, delicious treats, and much more. Tours will begin on Friday, November 28, and run every Friday and Saturday until December 26.

Nighttime Walking Tours are weather-dependent. If the outdoor temperature at 6 pm is below 32°F, the event will be moved indoors to the Hays House Museum for a virtual tour and celebration.

Tickets are $20 and non-refundable unless the Historical Society cancels the tour. Tickets are limited and must be purchased online at least 24 hours before the tours at www.harfordhistory.org.