This holiday season, visit downtown Bel Air and enjoy its festive Winter Wonderland! Take in beautiful light displays on Main Street, visit with Santa, plus enjoy horse drawn carriage rides, funnel cakes, hot chocolate and live music.
Downtown will be shining bright with special light displays at the Frederick Ward Armory Park, the Harford County Sheriff’s building and at the Harford County Courthouse. Lights will be on every evening from 5-11pm starting November 27, 2021 and through January 2, 2022. Extended store hours and special events will occur each Saturday November 27th – December 18th.
Horse drawn carriage rides will be available each Saturday, November 27 – December 18 from the front of the Bel Air Armory. In person reservations are required, space is limited and rides are available on a first come-first served basis. Enjoy shopping in our downtown stores or grab dinner with your family while you wait!
See the list of other special attractions with their dates and times under the Winter Wonderland tab on this website!
Sponsored through a partnership between the Town of Bel Air and the Greater Bel Air Community Foundation.
The Bel Air Downtown Alliance is excited to offer 2 Drive-In Movie Nights in December 2021! This is a great opportunity to hop in the car and head out to downtown Bel Air with family & friends. December 11th will feature The Santa Clause and December 18th will feature A Christmas Story. The parking lot will open at 6:00pm and the movie will begin at 6:45. Advance tickets are required.
You will be in the holiday spirit once you come and experience this gorgeous production showcasing the John Carroll Ballet Academy student dancers which is sure to put a smile on your face. Follow Clara through this classic tale and enjoy beautiful costumes and choreography that will please an audience of all ages. Seating is not assigned. Tickets are non-refundable.
CANCELLED – Ring in the New Year with us at the Historic Armory in Bel Air. Enjoy New Year’s Eve in Downtown Bel Air like never before. The Melting Pot Big Band will provide an evening of lively jazz music. Beverages and heavy hors d’oeurves are being chosen and prepared specifically for this event by Chef Bryan Boessel of One Eleven Main. Doors open at 8:30pm. This event is black-tie preferred.
*Any funds raised will be used to support Winter Wonderland 2022 events.