In The Spotlight

Whether you are a visitor in your own backyard, or you’ve traveled far to get here, Bel Air welcomes you with a smile and plenty to see and do! Live music, workshops, festivals, shopping, dining, and public art are just a few of the reasons to relax and stay a while.

Celebrate Bel Air’s 150th Anniversary This April!

If you’ve seen the black and yellow banners gracing Town Hall, Rockfield Manor and the lamp posts lining Main Street, you know the celebration of Bel Air’s 150th anniversary officially began in January. But the festivities are about to heat up this April with several events commemorating the sesquicentennial of Bel Air’s incorporation as…

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Votes for Women: Taking Our Place in Politics

Votes for Women was inspired by the campaign for women’s suffrage in the United States, the 100th anniversary of the final pushes in the Senate for the 19th Amendment, and the ratification nationally of women’s right to vote. Alliances formed for and against women’s suffrage revealed important divisions in American…

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Celebrating Tomorrow – Make Harford History Now

Join us as we conclude our celebration of Harford County’s first 250 years and prepare for the next 250. This special event will be held in the “Heart of Harford” at Bel Air’s Reckord Armory and feature a youth musical performance, the unveiling of the Harford 250 Mosaic Rooted in History…

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Take a Chance on Art

Mark your calendars and get your tickets now for a wonderful night out with Harford Artists Association. The 2024 Take A Chance On Art annual event will be held on Saturday, March 16. Enjoy a sumptuous night at the Bel Air Armory with delicious food, wine, music and participate in…

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Chocolate, Brew & Wine Tour

A tour of downtown Bel Air pubs and restaurants. This event is for every beer and wine enthusiast and chocolate lover who wishes to support our local small business owners. A ticket to this event includes a drink at each pub, sweet treats along the way and tons of exclusive…

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Jeffrey Conover’s Miniature Town of Yelverton

Experience the magical, miniature Maine coastal town of Yelverton! Except for one structure, this fictional town is completely built from scratch to N scale [1/16″ = 1′]. Some buildings are based on existing structures, but many are designed purely from imagination. Don’t miss this exhibition that was 3 1/2 years…

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Family Fun Series at the Bel Air Armory

Family Fun at the Armory kicks off a new season of great entertainment on February 17 with Pam the Kindersinger. Brrr! Pam the Kindersinger and Rascal are going to have a chilly good time with you! A trip to Mexico should warm you up, and silly Rascal will sing a…

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Winter Dance Lessons at the Bel Air Armory

If you made a resolution to get fit in 2024, there’s no more enjoyable way to do it than to get out on the dance floor! Sign up now for a six-week session of Winter Dance Lessons from January 24 – February 28 at the Bel Air Armory. Dancers may choose…

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Spirits of Christmas Past: Candlelight Christmas Tour

Response has been so incredible to this year’s Christmas tours that the Historical Society of Harford County has decided to extend them for one more weekend. Everyone is invited to join this unique holiday adventure. This is your chance to learn about Christmas and the New Years holidays in days…

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Holiday Cards Exhibit at the Liriodendron Mansion

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…

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