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Belle Aire Holiday Market
Dec 5 @ 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 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 this website and our Facebook and Instagram pages.

The Belle Aire Holiday Market 2026 Dates

November 28
December 5
December 12
December 19

Liriodendron Holiday Open House @ Liriodendron Mansion
Dec 5 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Visit the Liriodendron Mansion from 9 am to 4 pm on Saturday, December 5, 2026 for a beloved holiday tradition! Fresh greenery arrangements for sale, arts and crafts, vendors, live Christmas music and light refreshments. $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.

 

Winter Bel Air Farmers’ Market @ Mary Risteau Courthouse Parking Lot
Dec 5 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

The Bel Air Farmers’ Winter Market runs from November 28 through December 19, 2026, from 9 am to noon.

https://www.belairfarmersmarketmd.com/

Christmas Tree Sale – Bel Air Lions Club @ Heavenly Waters Park
Dec 5 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

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!


Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra – “Favorites for Our Special Season” (Shortened Family Concert) @ Bel Air High School
Dec 5 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

The SSO’s 50th Season holiday concert features one of our most-requested pieces: Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite in Duke Ellington’s jazzed-up arrangement! Brian Folus conducts his enjoyable “Taste of Chanukah” and there will be audience participation in Maestro Bair’s “Twelve Days of Christmas” and a new sing-along, plus the usual SSO hijinks!

11 am: shortened family concert
doors open at 10:15 am
Emceed by Whitney McConkey and her daughter Lucy

7 pm: evening concert
doors open at 6 pm

Both concerts will feature lots of bustling activity in the lobby: Concessions from Coffee Coffee
Tables with local artists, authors, and artisans
This is a great way to shop local/shop small for holiday gifts and meet creative folks in our local community! (Items are for all budgets from $5 to $100.)

🎟️ Tickets:
Presale for SSO 50 Members through Friday, October 23 at 10 am
General sale begins Friday, October 23
Visit website for tickets!

Bel Air Christkindl Markt @ Mary Risteau Parking Lot
Dec 5 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

2 South Bond Street.

Enjoy local shopping, festive bites, seasonal drinks and time spent with your favorite artisans, neighbors, friends and family. Celebrate the season in the heart of Bel Air and soak up the holiday magic. Noon to 6 pm.

 

Winter Wonderland Train Garden @ Main Street Tower (back room entry in Burns Alley)
Dec 5 @ 2:00 pm – 8:00 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 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.

Harford Choral Society 2026 Winter Concert @ St. Matthew Lutheran Church
Dec 5 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Ring in the season with a vibrant holiday concert featuring Johann Fasch’s rarely-performed Magnificat, paired with his energetic Trumpet Concerto. Haydn’s jubilant Te Deum, Lauridsen’s much-beloved O Magnum Mysterium, Debussy’s Yver, and two more French carols enrich the program’s seasonal spirit. Before and after the performance, browse our festive silent auction for unique gifts that brighten the holidays and support our work throughout the year.
Winter Wonderland Craft Fair at the Bel Air Armory @ Bel Air Armory
Dec 5 @ 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Winter Wonderland Craft Fair at the Bel Air Armory @ Bel Air Armory | Bel Air | Maryland | United States

Bel Air Armory, 37 N. Main Street.

Visit the Winter Wonderland Craft Fair featuring dozens of artisans who will have unique gift items for everyone on your list. 3 to 8 pm.

 

 

Winter Wonderland @ Downtown Bel Air
Dec 5 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
MARK YOUR CALENDARS TO EXPERIENCE 3 SATURDAYS OF HOLIDAY WONDER IN DOWNTOWN BEL AIR
2026 Winter Wonderland Festivities LINE UP
(All are Welcome, Everything is FREE)
November 28: Opening Night
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2:00-8:00 PM 🚂
Winter Wonderland Train Garden*
The Tower (lower room), 29 S Main St. (enter from Burns Alley)
5:00-8:00 PM 🚂
• Train Rides at the park next to 138 N. Bond St.
• Santa at Office & Main St.
• Chesapeake Cancer Alliance Wreath Sale at Armory Park
• Dough Slingers at Office St.
5:30-8:00 PM 🐴
• Carriage Rides (reserve your ride in front of The Armory starting at 4pm) First-come, first-served.
6:00-8:00 PM🎶👸
• Music at The Armory — Green Room Project: Tony Leftridge
• Music at the Mural/Tower — Trish & Andy Duo
• Snow Princesses at Armory Market Place
December 5: Grande Evening
(Main St. will be closed from Churchville to Gordon St.)
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12:00-6:00 PM 🎁
• Christkindl Holiday Markt at 2 S. Bond St.
2:00-8:00 PM 🎁🚂
• Winter Wonderland Artisan Festival in the Armory
• Winter Wonderland Train Garden*
The Tower (lower room), 29 S Main St. (enter from Burns Alley)
5:00-5:30 PM 🎵
• Music at The Armory – C. Milton Wright HS Acapella Group
5:00-8:00 PM 🐴🚂🎅🌭🍕
• Carriage Rides �(reserve your ride in front of The Armory starting at 4pm) First-come, first-served.
• Train Rides at the park next to 138 N. Bond St.
• Santa at Office & Main St.
• Magerk’s Food Truck at Armory Place
• Dough Slingers at Office St.
6:00-8:00 PM 🎶👸
• Music at The Armory — Sean B.
• Music at the Mural/Tower — Tom Fogarty
• Snow Princesses at Armory Market Place
December 12: More Festivities
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2:00-8:00 PM 🚂
Winter Wonderland Train Garden*
The Tower (lower room), 29 S Main St. (enter from Burns Alley)
5:00-8:00 PM
• Train Rides at the park next to 138 N. Bond St.
• Santa at Office & Main St.
• Dough Slingers at Office St.
5:30-8:00 PM
• Carriage Rides (reserve your ride in front of The Armory starting at 4pm) First-come, first-served.
6:00-8:00 PM
• Music at The Armory — TBA
• Music at the Mural/Tower — Edward Neenan
• Snow Princesses at Armory Market Place
*Additional Train Garden Dates/Times
Fridays: Nov 27, Dec 4, Dec 11, Dec 18 – 5:00-8:00 PM
Saturday: Dec 19 – 2:00-8:00 PM
Sunday (Parade Day): Dec 6 –1:00-7:00 PM