Join the Historical Society of Harford County for a unique Christmas adventure. Learn about Harford County’s Christmas in days gone by at this year’s candlelight tour featuring downtown Bel Air in its holiday finery. The 1 1/2 hour walking tour begins at the Historical Society, 143 N. Main Street and then returns to the Society. Parking is available on the Historical Society parking lot. Group tours are limited to 20 people.
Registration required. Tickets will not be available at the door.
Tours are every Friday & Saturday November 24 – December 16. Tour times are 7-8:30 pm.
Enjoy Christmas stories of days gone by, caroling, cookies and more!
Tickets are $20 for adults and $7 for children.
For tickets visit: https://www.harfordhistory.org
This is also an opportunity to begin your Christmas shopping early. Order a gift-wrapped copy of In Their Own Words, Harford in the 20th Century for $28 at www.harfordhistory.org and pick it up the night of your tour.
Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast with Santa and his elves and support the Bel Air Drama Company.
Sunday, December 17 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Tickets are $5 online or $6 at the door (no cash)
https://search.seatyourself.biz/webstore/accounts/belairdrama/buy-tix
Ticket includes: pancake breakfast, hot cocoa, photos with Santa and his elves, holiday activites & live musical entertainment.
Visit the Liriodendron Mansion in December to see this seasonal exhibition of holiday cards by four unique artists who have been creating their annual cards for several decades. Get in the holiday spirit with this exhibit in the splendor of the beautifully-decorated Liriodendron Mansion! Opening on Sunday, December 10 from 11 am to 3 pm, the exhibit will be on view each Wednesday from 1 to 5 pm through the new year.
Exhibit is also on view during public-facing events, and may be visited by appointment by contacting us at 410-879-4424 or info@liriodendron.com
Due to the historic nature of our venue, stairs must be climbed to reach the 2nd floor galleries.
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, a circus 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 25 @ 2-9pm
December 1 @ 5-9pm
December 2 @ 2-9pm
December 3 @ 3-8pm
December 8 @ 5-9pm
December 9 @ 2-9pm
December 15 @ 5-9pm
December 16 @ 2-9pm
December 22 @ 5-9pm
December 23 @ 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.
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, a circus 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 25 @ 2-9pm
December 1 @ 5-9pm
December 2 @ 2-9pm
December 3 @ 3-8pm
December 8 @ 5-9pm
December 9 @ 2-9pm
December 15 @ 5-9pm
December 16 @ 2-9pm
December 22 @ 5-9pm
December 23 @ 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.
Visit the Liriodendron Mansion in December to see this seasonal exhibition of holiday cards by four unique artists who have been creating their annual cards for several decades. Get in the holiday spirit with this exhibit in the splendor of the beautifully-decorated Liriodendron Mansion! Opening on Sunday, December 10 from 11 am to 3 pm, the exhibit will be on view each Wednesday from 1 to 5 pm through the new year.
Exhibit is also on view during public-facing events, and may be visited by appointment by contacting us at 410-879-4424 or info@liriodendron.com
Due to the historic nature of our venue, stairs must be climbed to reach the 2nd floor galleries.
Get Your Christmas Tree From The Bel Air Lions
Each November through mid-December, the Lions sell Christmas trees at Heavenly Waters Park across Rt. 24 from the Harford Mall. This is the Club’s primary fundraiser for all Lions programs.
Over the past 25 years, the Lions have raised well over $850,000 that has gone back to the Bel Air and Central Maryland communities across all services that Lions provide.
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!
Lot Hours
- Sat 10/16 noon – 8 pm
- Sun 10/17 2 pm – 8 pm
- Mon – Thur 4 pm – 8 pm starting Mon 10/18 (Closed Thursday 10/28)
- Fridays 2 pm – 8 pm except for 10/29 which will be 12 pm – 8 pm
- Sat – Sun 9 am – 9 pm starting 10/23
Size & Pricing
- RED Tags: 4-5′ tree $45 (quantity 25)
- YELLOW Tags: 6-7′ tree $70 (quantity 100)
- WHITE Tags: 7-8′ tree $90 (quantity 855)
- BLUE Tags: 8-9′ tree $110 (quantity 20)
Other Items Available on the Lot:
- Tree stand: $10 (quantity 48)
- Watering Elves: $5 (quantity 48)
- Tree Bags: $3 (quantity 85)
- Wreath: price varies
- Wooden Christmas Tree: $20 (quantity 24)
- No fruit this year.
Credit Cards preferred but cash or check will always be accepted.
Lot Location
Intersection of Rt. 24 and Boulton Street in Bel Air, diagonally across the intersection from Best Buy.
Get a head start on the holiday season and join us as we sing the Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah. HCS members and other members of the community will sing under the direction of Ms. Locke. Bring your score, purchase a score, or share a score and join the Harford Choral Society in singing… or just come listen to this time-honored favorite.
Proceeds will benefit our partnered charity Guiding Eyes for the Blind.
Get Your Christmas Tree From The Bel Air Lions
Each November through mid-December, the Lions sell Christmas trees at Heavenly Waters Park across Rt. 24 from the Harford Mall. This is the Club’s primary fundraiser for all Lions programs.
Over the past 25 years, the Lions have raised well over $850,000 that has gone back to the Bel Air and Central Maryland communities across all services that Lions provide.
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!
Lot Hours
- Sat 10/16 noon – 8 pm
- Sun 10/17 2 pm – 8 pm
- Mon – Thur 4 pm – 8 pm starting Mon 10/18 (Closed Thursday 10/28)
- Fridays 2 pm – 8 pm except for 10/29 which will be 12 pm – 8 pm
- Sat – Sun 9 am – 9 pm starting 10/23
Size & Pricing
- RED Tags: 4-5′ tree $45 (quantity 25)
- YELLOW Tags: 6-7′ tree $70 (quantity 100)
- WHITE Tags: 7-8′ tree $90 (quantity 855)
- BLUE Tags: 8-9′ tree $110 (quantity 20)
Other Items Available on the Lot:
- Tree stand: $10 (quantity 48)
- Watering Elves: $5 (quantity 48)
- Tree Bags: $3 (quantity 85)
- Wreath: price varies
- Wooden Christmas Tree: $20 (quantity 24)
- No fruit this year.
Credit Cards preferred but cash or check will always be accepted.
Lot Location
Intersection of Rt. 24 and Boulton Street in Bel Air, diagonally across the intersection from Best Buy.
Get Your Christmas Tree From The Bel Air Lions
Each November through mid-December, the Lions sell Christmas trees at Heavenly Waters Park across Rt. 24 from the Harford Mall. This is the Club’s primary fundraiser for all Lions programs.
Over the past 25 years, the Lions have raised well over $850,000 that has gone back to the Bel Air and Central Maryland communities across all services that Lions provide.
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!
Lot Hours
- Sat 10/16 noon – 8 pm
- Sun 10/17 2 pm – 8 pm
- Mon – Thur 4 pm – 8 pm starting Mon 10/18 (Closed Thursday 10/28)
- Fridays 2 pm – 8 pm except for 10/29 which will be 12 pm – 8 pm
- Sat – Sun 9 am – 9 pm starting 10/23
Size & Pricing
- RED Tags: 4-5′ tree $45 (quantity 25)
- YELLOW Tags: 6-7′ tree $70 (quantity 100)
- WHITE Tags: 7-8′ tree $90 (quantity 855)
- BLUE Tags: 8-9′ tree $110 (quantity 20)
Other Items Available on the Lot:
- Tree stand: $10 (quantity 48)
- Watering Elves: $5 (quantity 48)
- Tree Bags: $3 (quantity 85)
- Wreath: price varies
- Wooden Christmas Tree: $20 (quantity 24)
- No fruit this year.
Credit Cards preferred but cash or check will always be accepted.
Lot Location
Intersection of Rt. 24 and Boulton Street in Bel Air, diagonally across the intersection from Best Buy.