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.
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.
Join Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra for Our Jazzy Holiday Spirit!
Location: Bel Air High School
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Sheldon Bair – Conductor
- Jesse Ayers – Fanfare and Carol
- Peter Tchaikovsky/Duke Ellington, arr. Tyzik – Nutcracker Suite
- Sheldon Bair – Christmas Sing Along
- Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov – Polonaise from “Christmas Eve Suite”
- Percy Grainger – Sussex Mummers Carol
- arr. Brian Folus – A Taste of Chanukah
- Felix Bernard, arr. Custer – Winter Wonderland
- arr. Sheldon Bair – The Twelve Days of Christmas
Bring out your creativity while learning color mixing, composition, and perspective in a fun, relaxing class taught by Alexandra Kopp.
December 3, 2023 from 1-3pm. $45 with all supplies included.
Harford Artists Gallery located at 37 N. Main Street.
Register in advance at http://www.artinharford.org
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
Special thanks to volunteer and town resident, Joe Bragg, and his team of volunteers for bringing this amazing display to life for our community.
Holiday Green Sale: Advent Wreaths, Holiday Centerpieces & Trees for Sale
The Historical Society of Harford County, Inc. will offer a choice of creative arrangements for your holiday pleasure this year. Options range from beautifully designed Advent Wreaths, Christmas trees, and one or two candle centerpieces. All will include fresh evergreens, boxwood, berries, and ribbons to grace your holiday celebration. The sale includes:
- Advent Wreaths $45 – Place your order by Saturday, November 25, 2023, for pick up at the Historical Society on Wednesday, November 29 between 11 AM and 2 PM
- Centerpieces and Christmas Trees – Place your orders by Monday, December 4, 2023. Pick up will be Wednesday, December 6, and Thursday, December 7 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Historical Society, 143 N. Main St., Bel Air MD
- Single Candle Centerpieces $20
- Two Candle Centerpieces $30
- Christmas Tree $40
To place an order, visit our webpage www.harfordhistory.org. All proceeds go towards the ongoing work of the Historical Society.
Ballet Chesapeake will perform an abridged version of their complete professional staging of The Nutcracker ballet with intricate costumes and sets along with Tchaikovsky’s timeless score.
This version is child-friendly and includes live narration of the Nutcracker story to accompany dancers.
This special program serves to expose the very young to the wonder and enchantment of a ballet performance while teaching basic theater etiquette and table manners.
Following the performance, the children are led to a decorated tea party area for a formal tea of punch and snacks.
The dancers – still in costume – serve the tea while the Nutcracker interacts with the children.
Each child will have the chance for a photo with their favorite character and will leave with memories to last a lifetime!
Tickets are available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nutcracker-sweets-tickets-687166813437
Performance times are 9:30 am, 11:30 am and 1:30 pm.
Holiday Green Sale: Advent Wreaths, Holiday Centerpieces & Trees for Sale
The Historical Society of Harford County, Inc. will offer a choice of creative arrangements for your holiday pleasure this year. Options range from beautifully designed Advent Wreaths, Christmas trees, and one or two candle centerpieces. All will include fresh evergreens, boxwood, berries, and ribbons to grace your holiday celebration. The sale includes:
- Advent Wreaths $45 – Place your order by Saturday, November 25, 2023, for pick up at the Historical Society on Wednesday, November 29 between 11 AM and 2 PM
- Centerpieces and Christmas Trees – Place your orders by Monday, December 4, 2023. Pick up will be Wednesday, December 6, and Thursday, December 7 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Historical Society, 143 N. Main St., Bel Air MD
- Single Candle Centerpieces $20
- Two Candle Centerpieces $30
- Christmas Tree $40
To place an order, visit our webpage www.harfordhistory.org. All proceeds go towards the ongoing work of the Historical Society.
Holiday Paint Party with Instructor Heatherleigh Braun
School’s out early, and there’s no better way to spend the afternoon than at a fun Holiday Paint Party!
December 8 from 3-5 pm.
All Ages Welcome! All Supplies Included!
Cost is $30.
Register at ArtinHarford.org
