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.
The magic of The Nutcracker ballet will return to the stage once again. This production showcases the students and children from the community at they perform this incredible holiday classic. December 11 at 7 p.m., December 12 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and December 13 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 with assigned seating.
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!
Join Harford Artists Gallery for their annual Holiday Open House and find something for everyone on your list! In addition to their regular exhibit, the gallery will feature many smaller items ideal for gift giving at the holidays.
Harford Artists Gallery is located at Armory Marketplace, 37 N. Main Street, Suite 104, Bel Air.
Victorians LOVED Christmas!
December 13 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm at the Hays House Museum
Many of today’s favorite Christmas traditions were popularized in the 1800s during Queen Victoria’s reign. Visit the Hays House and enjoy the beautiful natural seasonal decorations. Learn which of the traditions date to Queen Victoria’s time. Make your own paper chain for your tree!!
This event is free to attend. Donations are always encouraged!
The magic of The Nutcracker ballet will return to the stage once again. This production showcases the students and children from the community at they perform this incredible holiday classic. December 11 at 7 p.m., December 12 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and December 13 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 with assigned seating.
Enjoy a beautiful selection of seasonal and holiday music for all ages. Many styles and popular music will be featured to get you in the spirit of the holidays! Admission is free, but reservations are required. Visit www.belaircommunityband.org.
The Eric Byrd Trio will return to the Liriodendron on Sunday, December 13 with their special holiday concert featuring music from the beloved TV special A Charlie Brown Christmas!
This spectacular DC-based jazz trio will get you into the holiday spirit with a live performance of Vince Guaraldi’s masterpiece score for the Christmas classic at 4 pm and 7 pm in the beautifully-decorated Liriodendron. The whole family will love this magical show!
Performances at 4 pm and 7 pm. Doors open at 3 pm for the 4 o’clock show, and at 6 pm for the 7 o’clock show.
Tickets for the 4 pm show may be purchased here.
Tickets for the 7 pm show may be purchased here.
Music at the Mansion is made possible in part by a grant from Maryland State Arts Council through Harford County Cultural Arts Board, and by a grant from Harford County.
