Join us for the Annual Authors & Artists Holiday Gift Sale, returning on Saturday, November 7, 2026, the first Saturday in November, for a day that’s quickly becoming a favorite holiday tradition.
After an outstanding 2025 with excellent attendance, exciting new vendors, and the return of beloved favorites, this year’s event promises even more to explore. The Authors & Artists Holiday Gift Sale takes place from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Bel Air Armory on Main Street and is free to attend.
This festive event features 40+ local vendors, including award-winning authors, nationally recognized artists, and fresh new creative voices. Shop an impressive mix of original art, handcrafted jewelry, leather goods, pottery, woodwork, photography, ornaments, and distinctive gifts that make holiday shopping feel personal again.
Meet local authors across a wide range of genres and pick up signed books.
Discover original artwork and handmade pieces you won’t find anywhere else.
Support small businesses while enjoying a lively, welcoming community atmosphere.
November 20 – December 4
Advent Wreaths: Place your order by Monday, November 20, 2026, for pickup at the Harford History Center on November 24 between 11 AM and 2 PM.
Centerpieces and Christmas Trees (table size): Order by Friday, December 4, 2026, for pickup on Tuesday December 8, Wednesday December 9, or Thursday December 10 between 11 AM and 2 PM at the Harford History Center
Submit orders via our website. Orders will open in October.
advent wreaths $45
single candle centerpieces $20
double candle centerpieces $30
boxwood christmas trees $40
The Holiday Season: Celebrating (or Not!) in Colonial America
November 22 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
We would not recognize Colonial America’s holiday season. Puritans in New England banned Christmas festivities, focusing on religious observance. Elsewhere, Christmas was a bit more festive; there were dances, community feasts, and caroling. Gifts were uncommon. Some people exchanged food or homemade goods, but residents in the 13 colonies disagreed fiercely on how to celebrate Christmas if at all.
Registration required. Members free; non-members $5
A Bel Air Holiday Tradition
For generations, families throughout Harford County have kicked off the Christmas season with a visit to the Bel Air Lions Club Christmas Tree Lot — our biggest fundraiser of the year! Every tree purchased helps fund the Lions Club’s programs right here in our community, supporting vision care, youth initiatives, local nonprofits, and much more.
Each year, we sell approximately 1,000 premium-quality trees, helping families bring the scent and spirit of the holidays home while supporting a great cause.
A Big Thank You!
A big thank you to the high school students, the Bel Air Explorers, the scouts and other volunteers for coming out to help unload the trucks bring the Christmas Trees to Bel Air!
A Bel Air Holiday Tradition
For generations, families throughout Harford County have kicked off the Christmas season with a visit to the Bel Air Lions Club Christmas Tree Lot — our biggest fundraiser of the year! Every tree purchased helps fund the Lions Club’s programs right here in our community, supporting vision care, youth initiatives, local nonprofits, and much more.
Each year, we sell approximately 1,000 premium-quality trees, helping families bring the scent and spirit of the holidays home while supporting a great cause.
A Big Thank You!
A big thank you to the high school students, the Bel Air Explorers, the scouts and other volunteers for coming out to help unload the trucks bring the Christmas Trees to Bel Air!
A Bel Air Holiday Tradition
For generations, families throughout Harford County have kicked off the Christmas season with a visit to the Bel Air Lions Club Christmas Tree Lot — our biggest fundraiser of the year! Every tree purchased helps fund the Lions Club’s programs right here in our community, supporting vision care, youth initiatives, local nonprofits, and much more.
Each year, we sell approximately 1,000 premium-quality trees, helping families bring the scent and spirit of the holidays home while supporting a great cause.
A Big Thank You!
A big thank you to the high school students, the Bel Air Explorers, the scouts and other volunteers for coming out to help unload the trucks bring the Christmas Trees to Bel Air!
A Bel Air Holiday Tradition
For generations, families throughout Harford County have kicked off the Christmas season with a visit to the Bel Air Lions Club Christmas Tree Lot — our biggest fundraiser of the year! Every tree purchased helps fund the Lions Club’s programs right here in our community, supporting vision care, youth initiatives, local nonprofits, and much more.
Each year, we sell approximately 1,000 premium-quality trees, helping families bring the scent and spirit of the holidays home while supporting a great cause.
A Big Thank You!
A big thank you to the high school students, the Bel Air Explorers, the scouts and other volunteers for coming out to help unload the trucks bring the Christmas Trees to 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 27 @ 5-8 p.m.
November 28 @ 2-8 p.m.
December 4 @ 5-8 p.m.
December 5 @ 2-8 p.m.
December 6 @ 1-7 p.m. – Special Sunday hours on the day of the Bel Air Christmas Parade!
December 11 @ 5-8 p.m.
December 12 @ 2-8 p.m.
December 18 @ 5-8 p.m.
December 19 @ 2-8 p.m.
Special thanks to volunteer and town resident, Joe Bragg, and his team of volunteers for bringing this amazing display to life for our community.
Spirit of Christmas Merrymaking
November 27 – December 19
The Historical Society’s annual Christmas Merrymaking event continues! Participants will enjoy Christmas stories of days gone by, and much more! Dates begin Friday, November 27 and run every Friday and Saturday until December 19. Merrymaking begins at 7:00 PM and lasts until 8:45 PM. Tickets are limited. Participants meet at the Hays House museum at 324 Kenmore Avenue in downtown Bel Air and explore the stories of Christmas past.
Tickets are non-refundable unless canceled by the Historical Society.
Registration $20 per person.