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 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.
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.
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.
Rejoice, A Community Musical Celebration – Sunday, December 21, at 3 pm, St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 1200 E. Churchville Road, Bel Air. Tickets for adults 18 and over are $10 in advance; $15 at the door. Students 17 and under free. Rejoice! choral celebration – Maryland Center for the Arts
Merry Tuba Christmas
BEL AIR – SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2025 – TIME: 5 pm
LOCATION: Bel Air High School – Auditorium, 100 Heighe St., 21014
Event is FREE to attend.
INFORMATION FOR PERFORMERS:
REGISTRATION: 2:30 pm, same as performance.
REHEARSAL: 3:00 pm, same as registration.
PARKING: Free parking at high school.
NOTE: Dress in bright, festive, holiday colors and decorate your instrument. Please bring a folding, collapsible or standard music stand. A cloth for water discharge. Performer registration is $15.00.
CONDUCTOR: Sue Wilson
COORDINATORS: Cheryl Wald 443-876-4267 cheryl.wald90@gmail.com, James Laisure 443-742-8487
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 Society invites you, your children, and grandchildren to visit the Hays House for a special holiday treat. On Saturday, November 29 and Saturday, December 27 the museum will offer young and old alike the opportunity to explore holiday crafts, games, music of days gone by, photo opportunities, and possibly a visit with Santa. Fee $7.50.