Dec
16
Tue
John Carroll Christmas Concert @ The John Carroll School
Dec 16 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

The John Carroll School, 703 E. Churchville Road

A festive Christmas concert featuring all John Carroll Music Department ensembles: Concert Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Bella Voce (a capella choir), Patriettes (treble a capella choir), Jazz Band and Rock Band. 6:30 pm. Admission is FREE. Visit https://www.johncarroll.org/patiot-experience/arts/music.

Dec
17
Wed
Cookies with Santa at the Liriodendron @ The Liriodendron Mansion
Dec 17 @ 10:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Bring your tiny tots to the historic Liriodendron for a delightful morning filled with joy and wonder. Children will meet the Big Guy himself, share their holiday wishes, enjoy yummy treats courtesy of Flavor Cupcakery, listen to a reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, and revel in the magic of the season!
Santa will be here on Wednesday December 10 and Wednesday December 17 at 10 am.
Recommended for children under 5. Seating is limited.

 

 

 

Dec
19
Fri
Christmas Train Garden @ Mt. Ararat Lodge #44
Dec 19 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 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 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.

Spirits of Christmas Past: Candlelight Christmas Tour
Dec 19 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

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. 

Tours start at the corner of Main and Fulford St., 221 S Main Street at M&T Bank.

 

Dec
20
Sat
Belle Aire Holiday Market @ Downtown Bel Air
Dec 20 @ 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 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.

 

Kids Storytime at the Hays House Museum @ Hays House Museum
Dec 20 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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.

Christmas Train Garden @ Mt. Ararat Lodge #44
Dec 20 @ 2:00 pm – 9:00 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 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.

Spirits of Christmas Past: Candlelight Christmas Tour
Dec 20 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

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. 

Tours start at the corner of Main and Fulford St., 221 S Main Street at M&T Bank.

 

Dec
21
Sun
Hand Painted Gift Box Drop-In Workshop @ Harford Artists Gallery
Dec 21 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Hand Painted Holiday Gift Box for Holiday Gifting Drop-In Workshop led by artist Sue Ann Peters.

No pre-registration required. Limited to the first 20 participants. $10/person with all supplies included.

 

Oil Painting Drop-In Workshop @ Harford Artists Gallery
Dec 21 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Oil Painting Drop-In Workshop led by artist Sandy Pabst.

No pre-registration required. Limited to the first 18 participants. $10/person with all supplies included.