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.
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.
The John Carroll School’s College Preparatory Dance Program and Ballet Academy are thrilled to present “The Nutcracker” from December 12 to 14, 2025. Based on the timeless story ballet by Marius Petipa and featuring Tchaikovsky’s enchanting musical score, we invite you to embark on a journey to the magical Land of Sweets this holiday season. Immerse yourself in a breathtaking visual experience filled with exquisite costumes and mesmerizing choreography as we celebrate the spirit of the holidays together. This performance will please an audience of all ages.
IMPORTANT! TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
You will receive an email with your tickets after you purchase them. For fastest entry, please ensure that you “view and print” your tickets to bring with you to the event! You will either need to view and print your actual tickets to show the seat numbers, name, and date, or provide your receipt with the QR code for scanning upon entry.
The Nutcracker in Bel Air – Checkout
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.
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.
Harford Artists Gallery is located at Armory Marketplace, 37 N. Main Street, Suite 104, Bel Air.
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.
The John Carroll School’s College Preparatory Dance Program and Ballet Academy are thrilled to present “The Nutcracker” from December 12 to 14, 2025. Based on the timeless story ballet by Marius Petipa and featuring Tchaikovsky’s enchanting musical score, we invite you to embark on a journey to the magical Land of Sweets this holiday season. Immerse yourself in a breathtaking visual experience filled with exquisite costumes and mesmerizing choreography as we celebrate the spirit of the holidays together. This performance will please an audience of all ages.
IMPORTANT! TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
You will receive an email with your tickets after you purchase them. For fastest entry, please ensure that you “view and print” your tickets to bring with you to the event! You will either need to view and print your actual tickets to show the seat numbers, name, and date, or provide your receipt with the QR code for scanning upon entry.
The Nutcracker in Bel Air – Checkout
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.
The John Carroll School’s College Preparatory Dance Program and Ballet Academy are thrilled to present “The Nutcracker” from December 12 to 14, 2025. Based on the timeless story ballet by Marius Petipa and featuring Tchaikovsky’s enchanting musical score, we invite you to embark on a journey to the magical Land of Sweets this holiday season. Immerse yourself in a breathtaking visual experience filled with exquisite costumes and mesmerizing choreography as we celebrate the spirit of the holidays together. This performance will please an audience of all ages.
IMPORTANT! TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
You will receive an email with your tickets after you purchase them. For fastest entry, please ensure that you “view and print” your tickets to bring with you to the event! You will either need to view and print your actual tickets to show the seat numbers, name, and date, or provide your receipt with the QR code for scanning upon entry.
The Nutcracker in Bel Air – Checkout