Calendar of Events
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NOTICE: WITH THE EVER CHANGING GOVERNMENT RECOMMENDATIONS IN KEEPING OUR COMMUNITY SAFE WHILE MANAGING COVID-19, MANY EVENTS HAVE BEEN POSTPONED OR CANCELED. PLEASE CONTACT THE SPECIFIC EVENT MANAGER FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND DEVELOPMENTS.

Each season brings more opportunities to Keep it Local as community groups and businesses host events and activities that entertain and inspire. From arts performances and concerts, to community fund-raising, to charity runs and unique sales events, you’ll find it all in our Calendar of Events – Harford County’s most comprehensive calendar.

Our updated events calendar includes further details of events listed in the magazine as well as events submitted after the current issue went to press. We update daily, so come back often!

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July, 2020

Jul 06 - Jul 10 Extended Summer Nature Storybook Art

Eden Mill Nature Center, 1617 Eden Mill Road, Pylesville. 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM Nature Storybook Art allows children to explore art activities with materials readily available in most homes and schools. The wide variety of activities require no prior expertise. Each activity builds awareness about books, illustrators, and their art techniques, including drawing, painting, collage, and crafting/constructing. Pre-registration IS required. $104/member or $124/non-member. • edenmillnaturecenter@gmail.com • http://www.edenmill.org.

Jul 09 - Sep 08 Rock Spring Swim Club Membership

Rock Spring Swim Club, 454 Red Pump Road, Bel Air. Become a member of the best kept secret in Harford County–Rock Spring Swim Club! We are a small family-oriented pool located in Bel Air, offering a variety of activities for all ages along with swimming in a great pool! Be a part of the 2020 Summer of Fun in the Sun at Rock Spring Swim Club! See our website for more information and contact Tina Folmer at rsscmembership@gmail.com to start the membership process. Pam Geraghty, President 410.652.5607 • Tina Folmer, VP Membership 410.340.3932 • Pam Geraghty rockspringpresident@gmail.com • Tina Folmer rsscmembership@gmail.com • http://rockspringswim.com.

Jul 09 - Jul 30 Camp I Can

The John Archer School, 100 Thomas Run Road, Bel Air. 08:45 AM - 02:30 PM Therapeutic Recreation Camp I Can. Enjoy a wide variety of activities aimed to stimulate physical and emotional development. Lunch is provided daily for all; transportation provided for Harford County residents only. No camp July 2 and half day on July 30. Ages 4-21. Online registration required by May 1. Registration is first-come, first-serve. No mail-in applications accepted. Go ahead and sign up today, refunds will be issued if the camps must be canceled. $475 per camper. 410.638.4899 • http://www.harfordcountymd.gov/parksrecregistration.

Jul 09 - Aug 30 Vistas and Vacations Art Show

Harford Artists Gallery at Armory Marketplace, 37 N. Main Street, Bel Air. 11:00 AM - 06:00 PM Artists interpret the theme of vistas and vacations in two and three dimensional work. Reception will be held July 11th from 1-4pm. Gallery hours Wednesday – Sunday, 11am-6pm. Call 410.420.9499 or visit website. • http://www.artinharford.org.

Jul 10 2nd Friday's Live Music Series at Harford Vineyard

Harford Vineyard & Winery, 1311 West Jarrettsville Road, Forest Hill. 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM 2nd Fridays have been a popular outdoor event for several years, drawing crowds in the hundreds for a relaxing picnic-like event that features live music artists and their extensive wine list. Most visitors bring their lawn chairs, blankets and even outdoor games like corn hole. No outside alcohol is allowed. Live music 6-9pm. $10 cover. Live Music by The Gigs; 410 Empanadas, LLC Food Truck. Purchase tickets at website. • http://www.harfordvineyard.com.

Jul 10 Drive In Summer Movie Night

Downtown Bel Air, 121 S. Main, Bel Air. 07:15 PM - 10:00 PM Drive in movie series taking place at 121 S. Main. Tickets will be sold via EventBrite. • http://www.downtownbelair.com.

Jul 10 Friday Concerts in the Park

Tydings Park, Commerce and South Washington Street, Havre de Grace. 07:30 PM Live concerts every Friday night in June and July at Tydings Park. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a FREE concert on the waterfront in beautiful Havre de Grace. No rain location. • http://www.explorehavredegrace.com.

Jul 11 Bel Air Farmers' Market

Mary Risteau Courthouse Parking Lot, Thomas and Bond Streets, Bel Air. 07:00 AM - 11:00 AM Open Saturdays 7am – 11am, mid-April through November and 9am–11 am in December. The market sells fresh, local produce and fruit in season, locally raised beef, chicken, pork, milk, eggs, cheese, flowers and shrubs. Includes organic and specialty vendors. Sponsored by the Town of Bel Air, Bel Air Farmers Market, Inc., and Harford County Office of Community and Economic Development. For current market information, visit website. • http://www.belairfarmersmarket.com.

Jul 11 Havre de Grace Farmers Market

Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park, Intersection of Congress and Saint John Street, Havre de Grace. 08:30 AM - 12:00 PM Farmers Market showcasing local farmers, food producers, and artists. Every Saturday through the week prior to Thanksgiving. Pre-orders are suggested. Please consult the directory and contact the vendor to arrange for grab-and-go service at the Market. • http://www.havredegracefarmersmarket.com/vendor-schedule-map.

Jul 11 Christmas in July – Arts, Crafts and Vendor Show

American Legion Post 47, 501 St. John Street, Havre de Grace. 09:00 AM Annual event brought to you by The American Legion Auxillary Unit 47. Over 100 artisans, crafters & direct vendors. Spaces are inside the main hall, library, entrance hallway, front porch, driveway, backyard and pavilion. The menu includes Pit Beef/Ham & Turkey, 50-50 raffle. Something for everyone! • http://www.explorehavredegrace.com.

Jul 11 Sunrise/Sunset Canoe Trips

Eden Mill Nature Center, 1617 Eden Mill Road, Pylesville. 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM Reservations now being taken for Eden Mill Nature Center’s Sunrise/Sunset Canoe Trips! Ages 6 and up. All equipment is provided. Pre-registration IS required. $10/member; $12/non-member. • edenmillnaturecenter@gmail.com • http://www.edenmill.org.

Jul 11 Shark Week Kickoff Party

The Ward Y in Abingdon, 101 Walter Ward Boulevard, Abingdon. 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM Come create a shark craft, make some shark inspired recipes, and play shark themed games with us while we learn about sharks! 410.679.9622 • https://ymaryland.org/locations/wardy.

Jul 12 Catch a Pig 5K

Ma & Pa Trail, Williams Street Entrance, Bel Air. 08:00 AM - 10:30 AM The race is an out-and-back along the MA & PA Trail. 1K Bacon Stroll walkers are invited to join in the fun! Proceeds go to the Boys & Girls Clubs. The kicker: This is a chase! We’ll have young runners dressed in pink pig shirts (a.k.a. “the piglets”). They will have a few minutes head start on the pack. Those who pass at least one of the piglets before crossing the finish line get their name into a special drawing for prizes. But look out! There are also a few Big, Bad Wolves who will get a late jump on you. If they all pass you, you’ll lose the opportunity for the special drawing. $20-$35. • https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/BelAir/CatchaPig5K?remMeAttempt=.

Jul 12 From Bustles to Ballots Behind the Scenes: Creating the Clothing Exhibit

Historical Society of Harford County, 143 N. Main Street, Bel Air. 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM A talk by the volunteers who created the historic exhibit. 1:30pm. Open 9 am–Noon. $5 adults; $3 seniors and students, under 4 FREE. Call 410.838.7691 or visit website. • http://www.HarfordHistory.org.

Jul 12 The Belle Aire Market

Downtown Bel Air, Main Street, Bel Air. 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM The Belle Aire Market is a seasonal open-air market featuring antiques and finely crafted artisan items. With the original spelling of our dear town, the Belle Aire Market will evoke feelings of a Parisian bazaar right here in Downtown Bel Air. • https://downtownbelair.com/belle-aire-market/.

Jul 12 Historic Hays House

Historic Hays House, 324 Kenmore Avenue, Bel Air. 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM Open 2nd and 4th Sundays, March through mid-December, or by appointment. A collection of furniture, artwork, china, artifacts and other items of domestic life are exhibited. Built in 1788, the house reflects the prosperous lifestyle of the influential merchant and landowner after whom it is named. Sponsored by the Historical Society of Harford County, Inc. Call 410.838.7691 or visit www.HarfordHistory.org.

Jul 13 - Aug 30 Bel Air Dance Academy Summer Dance

Bel Air Dance Academy, 102 N. Main Street, Bel Air. Bel Air Dance Academy’s Summer Dance Registration is now open for all age groups. *While we are hoping to return to our in-studio classes by that time, our instructors are prepared to continue with online instruction. • http://www.belairdance.com.

Jul 13 - Jul 17 Wee Wonders 4-5

Eden Mill Nature Center, 1617 Eden Mill Road, Pylesville. 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM July 13, 15, and 17, from 9:30-11:30am for ages 4-5 with an adult. A multi-day program for your wee one. Bring your preschooler to discover the wonder of nature! Each day we will enjoy nature games and activities, a story, craft, and a hike exploring the landscape. Pre-registration IS required. $47/member; 42/member sibling; $62/non-member. • edenmillnaturecenter@gmail.com • http://www.edenmill.org.

Jul 13 Genealogy Workshop: Finding Your Roots: Who Do You Think You Are?

Historical Society of Harford County, 143 N. Main Street, Bel Air. 07:00 PM Nancy Kroupa will lead a parent and child adventure designed for middle schoolers (must be accompanied by an adult). The program is based on the TV show Finding Your Roots and will introduce participants to the amazing world of genealogy and the science behind it. Space is limited. For more information, call 410.838.7691 or visit website. www.harfordhistory.org. • http://www.harfordhistory.org.

Jul 14 Bastille Day

City of Havre de Grace, 450 Pennington Avenue, Havre de Grace. A celebration of the Independence Day of France where Havre de Grace has a sister city of Le Havre. Assorted activities. • http://www.explorehavredegrace.com.

Jul 14 - Jul 16 Wee Wonders 2-3

Eden Mill Nature Center, 1617 Eden Mill Road, Pylesville. 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM July 14 &16, from 9:30-11:30am for ages 2-3 with an adult. A multi-day program for your wee one. Bring your preschooler to discover the wonder of nature! Each day we will enjoy nature games and activities, a story, craft, and a hike exploring the landscape. Pre-registration IS required. $32/member; $27/member sibling; $47/non-member. • edenmillnaturecenter@gmail.com • http://www.edenmill.org.

Jul 15 2020 GBC Golf Classic

Greystone Golf Course, 2115 White Hall Road, White Hall. 07:30 AM - 02:30 PM Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for its 2020 Golf Classic at Greystone Golf Course. Amenities include continental breakfast; greens fees, cart rental and range balls; beverages and snacks on course; and awards luncheon. Cost: $225 individual golfer; $800 foursome. For event and sponsorship information, contact Lisa Byrd, Director of Events and Business Development, at 410.727.2820 ext. 40. • zoea@gbc.org • https://gbc.org/events/2020-gbc-golf-classic/.

Jul 15 Mix and Mingle Networking

Harford County Chamber of Commerce, 108 S. Bond Street, Bel Air. 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM 3rd Wednesday of each month. Networking opportunity for members and guests of the Harford County Chamber of Commerce. Prospective Chamber members/non-members may only attend one Mix and Mingle. Come prepared with business cards and a great 30 second promotion of your business. Register online at website. • http://www.harfordchamber.org.

Jul 15 [Webinar] GBC Newsmaker Speaker Series: The State of Hospitality & Tourism

09:00 AM - 10:00 AM Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for this update on the current status of the hospitality and tourism industry. The hospitality and tourism industry is one of the top economic engines in our region and has disproportionately been impacted by COVID-19. The panelists will discuss the challenges experienced due to the coronavirus pandemic, re-opening of venues, and what steps need to be taken to return Baltimore to its position as a top tourist destination and to provide recovery assistance to attractions, restaurants, and hotels. Event details: When: Wednesday, July 15, 2020; 9am (Registration closes at noon, Tuesday, July 14); Where: Virtual Webinar via Zoom; Cost: GBC members: $25, Non-members: $40. 410.727.2820 • https://gbc.org/events/gbc-newsmaker-speaker-series-the-state-of-hospitality-tourism-in-the-covid-19-era/.

Jul 16 Sunrise/Sunset Canoe Trips

Eden Mill Nature Center, 1617 Eden Mill Road, Pylesville. 05:45 PM - 08:15 PM Reservations now being taken for Eden Mill Nature Center’s Sunrise/Sunset Canoe Trips! Ages 6 and up. All equipment is provided. Pre-registration IS required. $10/member; $12/non-member. • edenmillnaturecenter@gmail.com • http://www.edenmill.org.

Jul 17 Music at the Mansion Presents Danielia Cotton at the Liriodendron

Liriodendron Mansion, 502 W. Gordon Street, Bel Air. 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM Music at the Mansion is thrilled to welcome Danielia Cotton for her first show at the Liriodendron Mansion! The concert will be held outdoors on our beautiful grounds, with plenty of room for social distancing. Danielia Cotton is a New York-based rock singer, songwriter and guitarist. The daughter of jazz vocalist, Wenonah Brooks and the niece of jazz vocalists Jeannie Brooks and Carol Brooks-Meyners, Danielia first picked up a guitar at age 12. She released her first full-length album, “Small White Town,” in 2005, and has followed that up with 7 releases. Known for her strong songwriting, guitar playing, and a voice often compared to the likes of Bonnie Raitt and Janis Joplin, Danielia has opened for such performers as Buddy Guy, Derek Trucks and Bon Jovi. Danielia will bring her exciting sound, which draws from a variety of rock, jazz, soul, and gospel influences, to the Liriodendron on Friday, July 17 for an outdoor concert. Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chairs, and enjoy the music of this energizing performer on the beautiful grounds of the historic Liriodendron Mansion! Tickets $12. Children 12 and under admitted FREE. Limited seating available due to social distancing rules. Advance purchase recommended. Rain date is 7/31. Tickets may be purchased at https://form.jotform.com/200695803380152 or by calling 410.879.4424. Tickets may be available at the door if not sold out. Chairs not provided. If you have limited mobility, please contact us to arrange for special seating. Grounds open at 5pm. Concert begins at 6pm. http://www.danieliacotton.com/. Music at the Mansion is made possible in part by a grant from Maryland State Arts Council through Harford County Cultural Arts Board, by a grant from Harford County, and by support from Music Land. • info@liriodendron.com • http://liriodendron.com/event/music-at-the-mansion-presents-danielia-cotton/.

Jul 17 Friday Concerts in the Park

Jul 18 Bel Air Farmers' Market

Jul 18 Havre de Grace Farmers Market

Jul 18 Sunrise/Sunset Canoe Trips

Jul 18 Garden Series: Dazzling Garden Dahlias

Bel Air Library, 100 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, Bel Air. 10:15 AM - 12:00 PM From 5″ to 5′ dahlias put attitude in your garden! These extraordinary blooms provide garden beauty, pollinator food and cut flowers for your kitchen. They grow easily, but they require cultivation to get them performing beautifully in your garden. Come and get dahlia-growing tips and learn how thousands of cultivated varieties are organized. Learn digging and storage tips for saving and sharing dahlias with friends! Register on the Harford County Public Library website.FREE • http://hcplonline.org.

Jul 18 Kooky, Crazy Cormorants Kayak

Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon. 10:30 AM - 01:00 PM The Bush River is teeming with Double Crested Cormorants. Scan the water, driftwood, docks, and sky for our diving, fishing friends. Binoculars provided. This program is for ages 8 to adult, under 13 w/adult. $12/person. 410.612.1688 • http://www.otterpointcreek.org.

Jul 18 iNaturalist Trek

Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Tap into your inner naturalist! Use the iNaturalist app while searching Leight Park for interesting plants and animals and help us collect biodiversity data. Learn how you can utilize this program on other outdoor adventures. This program is for all ages, under 13 w/adult. FREE. 410.612.1688 • http://www.otterpointcreek.org.

Jul 18 Rise Retreat at Steppingstone Farm Museum

Steppingstone Farm Museum, 461 Quaker Bottom Road, Havre de Grace. 11:00 AM - 05:00 PM RISE: Day Community and Wellness Retreat. Stages and barns have weather coverage. Variety of activities including: yoga, sound healing, breathwork, movement, meditation, reiki, massage, educational workshops/lecture, crafts and more. Offerings of Artisans and Healthy Food Truck. This gathering is an effort to bring together like minded people seeking connection. We welcome novice and expert yoga and meditative participants and everyone looking for wellness, community and healing. This event is for everyone and if it has reached you than you are meant to be with us for the experience. Only 100 attendees will be permitted and we do encourage mindful carpooling to lesson impact on our planet and the property. • http://www.explorehavredegrace.com.

Jul 18 Critter Dinner Time – All Ages

Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon. 02:30 PM Watch our turtles, fish and snakes eat while learning about these fascinating creatures. This program is for all ages. FREE. 410.612.1688 • http://www.otterpointcreek.org.

Jul 18 The Beach & The Moon – Paint Party

Mamma Mish's Homemade Dishes, 12600 Harford Road, Hydes. 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM Hosted by Mamma Mish’s Homemade Dishes. Join us and paint a beautiful moon lit beach painting. Includes painting. Homemade pizza and pies. Bring your own wine or beer. Gonna be a fun summer. $45. • http://www.mammamish.com.

Jul 19 Invasinators

Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon. 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM Become part of a volunteer team of invasive plant removers and native plant restorers. Learn why non-native invasive plants are a threat to our ecosystem, how to identify problem plants, and removal and restoration strategies. Wear sturdy shoes, long sleeves, and work gloves for field work in the Reserve each meeting date, weather permitting. This program is for ages 14 to adult. FREE. 410.612.1688 • http://www.otterpointcreek.org.

Jul 19 Hammer into History

Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon. 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM Review the basics of geology, identify rocks, and crack into the geologic secrets hidden inside the rocks and stones found along Otter Point Creek. This program is for ages 5 to adult, under 13 w/adult. $4/person. 410.612.1688 • http://www.otterpointcreek.org.

Jul 19 - Jul 23 Virtual VBS – Gospel in the Garden

06:30 PM - 07:30 PM Hosted by Holy Communion Lutheran Church. Please join us for Virtual VBS! It will be a unique experience designed to both get kids moving outside and coming together in the evenings virtually with their peers. Ages 4-11 years. Sign up required at https://vbspro.events/p/events/hclc-gospel-in-the-garden. More information on the church’s website. • http://www.holycommunionfallston.org.

Jul 20 Flip Flop – Paint Party

Mamma Mish's Homemade Dishes, 12600 Harford Road, Hydes. 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM Hosted by Mamma Mish’s Homemade Dishes. Join us and paint some USA Pride with these cute flag flip flops on the beach. Includes painting. Homemade pizza and pies. Bring your own wine or beer. Gonna be a fun summer. $45. • http://www.mammamish.com.

Jul 23 Sunrise/Sunset Canoe Trips

Jul 24 Good Morning Marsh Kayak

Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon. 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM Rise with the sun to an early morning kayak around the marsh. Keep watch for opening blossoms and awakening animals. This program is for ages 8 to adult, under 13 w/adult. $12/person. 410.612.1688 • http://www.otterpointcreek.org.

Jul 24 Drive In Summer Movie Night

Downtown Bel Air, 121 S. Main, Bel Air. 07:15 PM - 10:00 PM Drive in movie series taking place at 121 S. Main. Tickets will be sold via EventBrite. • http://www.downtownbelair.com.

Jul 24 Friday Concerts in the Park

Jul 25 Bel Air Farmers' Market

Jul 25 Havre de Grace Farmers Market

Jul 25 Sunrise/Sunset Canoe Trips

Jul 25 Elementary School Theatre Workshop

Maryland Center for the Arts, Outdoor Trails and Classroom 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 1-Hour Theater Workshop for students in Grades K-5 provided by Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center and the Maryland Center for the Arts: “Exploring Theatre and Story-telling”. Theatre is all about bringing stories to life! Youth will explore places, people, and objects to collaborate to create their own unique performance using drama, movement and design. Theatre games are incorporated to help students to be able to creatively express their thoughts and feelings, as well as learn the basic elements of storytelling. Registration is $10 per student. Register online at website. The class will be held outdoors at the Maryland Center for the Arts Outdoor Trails and Classroom. In the event of inclement weather or extreme heat, the alternative location will be the indoor concert space at Music Land at 200 Gateway Drive Bel Air, MD 21014. 443.417.7504 • apugh@mdcfa.org • http://www.mdcenterforthearts.org.

Jul 25 Middle to High School Theatre Workshop

Maryland Center for the Arts, Outdoor Trails and Classroom 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM 1-Hour Theater Workshop for students in Grades 6-12 provided by Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center and the Maryland Center for the Arts: “Improvisational Theater”. Improvisation skills are the foundation of any successful performance. Teamwork, listening, spontaneity, and thinking on your feet. Youth will use improvisation exercises to increase performance skills, awaken creativity and learn to work with others to accomplish common goals. Scenes developed out of this creative process will result in youth writing brief, original scripts to share and test out with the group. Registration is $10 per student. Register online at website. The class will be held outdoors at the Maryland Center for the Arts Outdoor Trails and Classroom. In the event of inclement weather or extreme heat, the alternative location will be the indoor concert space at Music Land at 200 Gateway Drive Bel Air, MD 21014. 443.417.7504 • apugh@mdcfa.org • http://www.mdcenterforthearts.org.

Jul 25 The Underwater World Canoe

Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon. 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM We don’t often get to see below the surface, but hidden underwater lies an abundance of life. Use special viewing equipment to see fish, plants and crustaceans sheltering in the shallows. This program is for ages 8 to adult, under 13 w/adult. $12/person. 410.612.1688 • http://www.otterpointcreek.org.

Jul 26 Sunday Trail Running Series

Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, 700 Otter Point Road, Abingdon. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Log your miles while enjoying some beautiful scenery and some fellow nature enthusiasts! All skill levels/paces welcome. The course is an out and back, single track, approx. 2 miles long (but you can run it more than once if you choose). This program is for ages 8 to adult, under 16 w/adult. FREE. 410.612.1688 • http://www.otterpointcreek.org.

Jul 26 Historic Hays House

Jul 27 - Jul 31 Aquatic Adventure Camp

Eden Mill Nature Center, 1617 Eden Mill Road, Pylesville. 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM For ages 6-11. Dive Right into nature with our Aquatic Adventures camp. Spend the whole week learning about how creeks and streams affect the plants, animal, and people of Harford County. End the week paddling on Deer Creek! Pre-registration IS required. $175 /week. • edenmillnaturecenter@gmail.com • http://www.edenmill.org.

Jul 28 NHMS Spirit Night at Jarrettsville Creamery & Deli

Jarrettsville Creamery & Deli, 1747 Jarrettsville Road, Jarrettsville. 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM Save the date and join us on our new date of July 28 at Jarrettsville Creamery & Deli for North Harford Middle School Spirit Night. Hosted by NHMS PTSA.

Jul 28 Ladies Night

Serenity Salt Spa, 2216 Commerce Road, Forest Hill. 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM When you arrive grab a glass of wine and put your feet on a warm Himalayan foot detox dome. While socializing feel free to try our medical massage chair. When everyone is ready you’ll make your way into the salt room for a relaxing Himalayan salt session while enjoying one of our own recorded guided meditations. This is a ladies night only so feel free to wear your bathing suit in the salt room to receive all the natural benefits of the Himalayan salt. Please arrive 15 minutes early. Minimum of 8 attendees required. No refunds, may apply funds to another Spa provided event, not eligible on sponsored events. $25.

Jul 29 - Aug 01 Harford County Youth Livestock Show and Sale

Entries will be accepted via email through 11:59pm on June 15.

Jul 30 Sunrise/Sunset Canoe Trips

Jul 31 - Aug 01 The Wizard of Oz

Harford Community College, Chesapeake Theater, Bel Air. 07:00 PM See website for ticket information. • http://harford.universitytickets.com.

Jul 31 Friday Concerts in the Park

August, 2020

Aug 01 Pop Culture & Comic Fest

Bel Air Armory, 37 N. Main Street, Bel Air. Join us for our inaugural celebration of comics, fandoms and popular culture. Shop the vendor market which will include comics, books and toys from a variety of vendors. Meet authors and listen to panel discussions on everything from creating your own graphic novel to fan theories. There will be something for everyone! Sponsored by Collectors Corner, Caprichos Books and the Town of Bel Air. For more information call 443.819.0071, email jeff@caprichosbooks.com or visit www.belair-popculture.com.

Aug 01 Bel Air Farmers' Market

Aug 01 Havre de Grace Farmers Market

Aug 01 Sunrise/Sunset Canoe Trips

Aug 03 - Aug 08 Camp Sp’Arc: Animals and Environment Week

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 1515 Emmorton Road, Bel Air. 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Attend The Arc NCR’s Camp Sp’Arc, the region’s only summer day camp for children ages 6-21 with and without differing abilities. This week’s theme is Animals and Environment, complete with guest visitors and exciting field trips designed for children to experience diversity and new perspectives, learn to accept and respect others, embrace new experiences and have fun. 410.836.7177 • patrick.seidl@fallstongroup.com • Pgivens@arcncr.org • https://arcncr.org.

Aug 03 - Aug 07 Creative Adventure Camp

Churchville Recreation Center, Level Building, Churchville. 08:45 AM - 03:00 PM Therapeutic recreation creative adventure camp. This one-week summer camp will have therapeutic art every morning and sports/activities in the afternoon. Staff to participant ratio is 1:4. Please call the TR office for questions on eligibility or accommodations. Ages 11-18. Online registration required by July 17. Please call two weeks prior to the program to request disability accommodations or modifications. Minimum participation required for programs to be held. Go ahead and sign up today, refunds will be issued if the camps must be canceled. $185. 410.638.4899 • http://www.harfordcountymd.gov/parksrecregistration.

Aug 04 Senior Day at Fiore Winery

Fiore Winery & Distillery, 3026 Whiteford Road, Pylesville. 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM Come meet your friends and bring a picnic snack or just relax and gossip. You are welcome to bring table games. EVERY Tuesday is Senior Day at the Fiore Tasting Room. Guests 60 plus are welcome to a FREE tasting and 10% off all purchases. 410.879.4007 • http://www.fiorewinery.com.

Aug 06 Sunrise/Sunset Canoe Trips

Aug 07 National Lighthouse Day Celebration

Concord Point Lighthouse, 700 Concord Street, Havre de Grace. 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM Come visit us on National Lighthouse Day! Climb the tower. FREE. • http://www.explorehavredegrace.com.

Aug 07 First Friday's

Black Eyed Suzie's Parking Lot, 119 South Main Street, Bel Air. 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM Harford County’s best block party is the Bel Air Downtown Alliance’s First Fridays with live local music, beer and wine, food vendors and more. Join us in the Black Eyed Suzie’s parking lot each First Friday of the month, May-October. • https://downtownbelair.com/first-fridays/.

Aug 07 First Friday's – Havre de Grace

Downtown Havre de Grace, Downtown Streets, Havre de Grace. 06:00 PM - 10:30 PM Best First Friday in Harford County! Enjoy a family-friendly, festive celebration on closed downtown streets. Bands performing on every block, cafe seating at our restaurants, food trucks, merchandise vendors, store specials, kids zone, classic car show, and more. • http://www.explorehavredegrace.com.

Aug 08 Summer Art Walk

Downtown Havre de Grace, Downtown Streets, Havre de Grace. Visit the downtown stores on the second Saturday of the month for the Summer Art Walk. Participating businesses will feature artists demonstrating their skills. Musicians, painters, sculptures, authors, etc. For more information, contact the Havre de Grace Arts Collective at 443.502.2005.

Aug 08 Bel Air Farmers' Market

Aug 08 Havre de Grace Farmers Market

Aug 08 Sunrise/Sunset Canoe Trips

Aug 08 Featured Artist Reception

Harford Artists Gallery at Armory Marketplace, 37 N. Main Street, Bel Air. 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM Meet the featured artist and hear about the inspiration for the body of work on display. Reception 1-4pm. Gallery hours Wednesday – Sunday, 11am-6pm. Call 410.420.9499 or visit website. • http://www.artinharford.org.

Aug 08 Arts, Wine, Jazz and More Festival

Havre de Grace, Lower Susquehanna River 02:00 PM Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and sit back and enjoy the majestic views of the Lower Susquehanna River while relaxing to the sounds of amazing jazz artists. Participants can sample or purchase wine, beer, and spirits directly from Maryland producers. Delicious festival food is also available from an array of food vendors. More information to follow. • http://www.explorehavredegrace.com.

Aug 08 4th Annual Peach Festival

Harford Vineyard & Winery, 1311 West Jarrettsville Road, Forest Hill. 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM Live Music by Ebb and Nova. BricknFire Pizza Company – Mobile and Pairings Bistro Food Truck on-site. More information coming soon. • http://www.harfordvineyard.com.

Aug 09 40th Annual Bel Air Town Run

Downtown Bel Air, Main Street, Bel Air. 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM This is a 5K foot race and an untimed 1 mile walk through Bel Air. Both events start on Main Street near the Courthouse and end at Shamrock Park. This is part of the MD RRCA Championship Series. Competitive awards for overall, masters and age groups, as well as random prizes. Sponsored by Run Harford. Call 410.652.5850 or visit website. • http://www.belairtownrun.com.

Aug 09 The Belle Aire Market

Aug 09 Guided Tour of the Historic Tudor Hall

Tudor Hall, 17 Tudor Lane, Bel Air. 01:00 PM - 01:45 PM Tour the grounds and 1st floor of Tudor Hall, home of Maryland’s famous family of Shakespearean actors including John Wilkes Booth‬. Tour starts at 1pm and lasts about 45 minutes. Please obey the speed limit on Tudor Lane and the Tudor Hall property when visiting. $5 cash for those ages 13 and older. For more info call 443.619.0008 or email at SpiritsOfTudorHall@gmail.com. For other tour dates go to website. • http://spiritsoftudorhall.blogspot.com‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬.

Aug 09 Historic Hays House

Aug 09 What Our Clothes Say: Society Then And Now

Hays House Museum, 324 Kenmore Avenue, Bel Air. 01:30 PM Historical Society volunteers review the changes in society as seen through the changing styles of women and children’s clothing. 1:30pm. Open 1-4pm. $5 adults; $3 seniors and students, under 4 FREE. Call 410.838.7691 or visit website. • http://www.HarfordHistory.org.

Aug 09 Guided Tour of the Historic Tudor Hall

Tudor Hall, 17 Tudor Lane, Bel Air. 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM Tour the grounds and 1st floor of Tudor Hall, home of Maryland’s famous family of Shakespearean actors including John Wilkes Booth‬. Tour starts at 2pm and lasts about 45 minutes. Please obey the speed limit on Tudor Lane and the Tudor Hall property when visiting. $5 cash for those ages 13 and older. For more info call 443.619.0008 or email at SpiritsOfTudorHall@gmail.com. For other tour dates go to website. • http://spiritsoftudorhall.blogspot.com‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬.

Aug 11 Brown Bag Lunch Series – Thomas Hays and His Neighbors

Historical Society of Harford County, 143 N. Main Street, Bel Air. 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM Christopher Smithson will tell the story of Thomas Hays, owner of the Hays House and one of Bel Air’s founding fathers. Many of us drive past the Hays House regularly but have little knowledge about the family who once lived there and had such a major impact on Bel Air’s development. Come and learn the history of this family and the neighboring properties, people who made such a difference in the development of our town and county. FREE for members; $5 for non-members. Call 410.838.7691 or visit website. • http://www.HarfordHistory.org.

Aug 13 Sunrise/Sunset Canoe Trips

Aug 14 Charcuterie Class

Mamma Mish's Homemade Dishes, 12600 Harford Road, Hydes. 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM Hosted by Mamma Mish’s Homemade Dishes. As of now per the restrictions classes can be no more than 9 guests. Great for groups. Class is $45 per person and includes hand crafted board by CRL Wood Design! All the fixings for charcuterie board making. Eating the charcuterie board, drinks and a sweet treat. Bring your own wine or beer. • http://www.mammamish.com.

Aug 14 2nd Friday's Live Music Series at Harford Vineyard

Harford Vineyard & Winery, 1311 West Jarrettsville Road, Forest Hill. 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM 2nd Fridays have been a popular outdoor event for several years, drawing crowds in the hundreds for a relaxing picnic-like event that features live music artists and their extensive wine list. Most visitors bring their lawn chairs, blankets and even outdoor games like corn hole. No outside alcohol is allowed. Live music 6-9pm. $10 cover. Live Music by ilyAimy; Baltimore Crab Cake Company – Baltimore Food Truck. Purchase tickets at website. • http://www.harfordvineyard.com.

Aug 14 - Aug 15 Scottfield Theatre Company presents: Something Rotten!

The Cultural Center at the Opera House, 121 N. Union Avenue, Havre de Grace. 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM Welcome to the Renaissance and “the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years.” Set in the 1590’s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz. Throughout its Broadway run, the musical received a show-stopping standing ovation from audiences…in the beginning of the first act! It’s become clear that “nothing’s as amazing as a musical! $16-$20. • http://www.explorehavredegrace.com.

Aug 15 Bel Air Farmers' Market

Aug 15 Sunrise/Sunset Canoe Trips

Aug 15 - Aug 16 Scottfield Theatre Company presents: Something Rotten!

The Cultural Center at the Opera House, 121 N. Union Avenue, Havre de Grace. 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM Welcome to the Renaissance and “the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years.” Set in the 1590’s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz. Throughout its Broadway run, the musical received a show-stopping standing ovation from audiences…in the beginning of the first act! It’s become clear that “nothing’s as amazing as a musical! $16-$20. • http://www.explorehavredegrace.com.

Aug 16 Food Truck Sunday – Smoke-n-Wheels BBQ Co. & Alison M. Thoms

Dove Valley Vineyard, 645 Harrington Road, Rising Sun. 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM Food Truck Sunday Event! Featuring Smoke-n-Wheel BBQ Co. and live music – Alison M. Thoms. Take a look at their facebook page. Come hungry! FREE admission. Come enjoy your Sunday afternoon at Dove Valley Winery by experiencing great wine, great music, great food with great friends! Hope to see y’all there. Covid-19 procedures will be in place. We have an expanded format with plenty of space. Looking forward to seeing you there. Don’t forget your mask. • http://https//www.facebook.com/SmokeNWheelsBBQ..

Aug 17 - Aug 21 Camp Sp’Arc: Sports Week

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 1515 Emmorton Road, Bel Air. 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Attend The Arc NCR’s Camp Sp’Arc, the region’s only summer day camp for children ages 6-21 with and without differing abilities. This week’s theme is Sports, complete with guest visitors and exciting field trips designed for children to experience diversity and new perspectives, learn to accept and respect others, embrace new experiences and have fun. For more info contact: Phil Givens, Pgivens@arcncr.org; Camp Director, 410.836.7177 410.836.7177 • https://arcncr.org.

Aug 17 - Aug 21 Wilderness Exploration Camp

Eden Mill Nature Center, 1617 Eden Mill Road, Pylesville. 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM For ages 6-11. Tap into your wild side as we spend a week in nature! Join us to learn how to handle and feed animals, identify wild plants and animals, hike the trails, make nature crafts, and master some outdoor skills. End the week paddling on Deer Creek! Pre-registration IS required. $175/week. • edenmillnaturecenter@gmail.com • http://www.edenmill.org.

Aug 19 Mix and Mingle Networking

Aug 20 [Webinar] GBC Newsmaker Speaker Series: Re-inventing a Baltimore Landmark – Lexington Market 2.0

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Join the Greater Baltimore Committee and representatives from Seawall Development for a discussion on the redevelopment of the nation’s oldest continuously operating market. Panelists include: • Thibault Manekin – Co-founder, Seawall Development; • Jon Constable – Development Manager, Seawall Development; • Pickett Slater Harrington – Community Engagement Lead, Seawall Development. Event details: When: Thursday, August 20, 2020, 10am (Registration closes at noon, August 19, 2020.) Where: Virtual Webinar via Zoom; Cost: GBC members: $25, Non-members: $40. 410.727.2820 • zoea@gbc.org • lisab@gbc.org • https://gbc.org/events/gbc-newsmaker-speaker-series-lexington-market-reinvented/.

Aug 20 Sip & Shop

Downtown Bel Air, Main Street, Bel Air. 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM Grab your friends and family for a night of extended shopping hours, discounts, food and drink specials in Downtown Bel Air. Meet up with your group for a complimentary glass of wine at the Harford Artists’ Gallery’s kickoff party. • https://downtownbelair.com/sip-and-shop/.

Aug 20 Sunrise/Sunset Canoe Trips

Aug 21 American Red Cross Blood Drive

Bel Air Armory, 37 N. Main Street, Bel Air. 12:00 PM - 05:30 PM Giving blood doesn’t require much time. You can help save up to three lives in about an hour. The need is ongoing but the supply is not. Please give blood today. Call 1.800.RED CROSS.

Aug 21 Caribbean Night

The Ward Y in Abingdon, 101 Walter Ward Boulevard, Abingdon. 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM Enjoy island themed crafts, music, snacks and smoothies! 410.679.9622 • https://ymaryland.org/locations/wardy.

Aug 21 Scottfield Theatre Company presents: Something Rotten!

Aug 22 Bel Air Farmers' Market

Aug 22 Havre de Grace Farmers Market

Frank J. Hutchins Memorial Park, Intersection of Congress and Saint John Street, Havre de Grace. 08:30 AM - 12:00 PM Farmers market showcasing local farmers, food producers, and artists. Every Saturday through the week prior to Thanksgiving. Pre-orders are suggested. Please consult the directory and contact the vendor to arrange for grab-and-go service at the Market. • http://www.havredegracefarmersmarket.com/vendor-schedule-map.

Aug 22 Sunrise/Sunset Canoe Trips

Aug 22 Elementary School Theatre Workshop

Maryland Center for the Arts, Outdoor Trails and Classroom 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Second Offering of our 1-Hour Theater Workshop for students in Grades K-5 provided by Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center and the Maryland Center for the Arts: “Exploring Theatre and Story-telling”. Theatre is all about bringing stories to life! Youth will explore places, people, and objects to collaborate to create their own unique performance using drama, movement and design. Theatre games are incorporated to help students to be able to creatively express their thoughts and feelings, as well as learn the basic elements of storytelling. Registration is $10 per student. Register online at website. The class will be held outdoors at the Maryland Center for the Arts Outdoor Trails and Classroom. In the event of inclement weather or extreme heat, the alternative location will be the indoor concert space at Music Land at 200 Gateway Drive Bel Air, MD 21014. 443.417.7504 • apugh@mdcfa.org • http://www.mdcenterforthearts.org.

Aug 22 Online Theater Workshops for Students Grades K-5

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Online Theatre! Students bring stories to life by exploring places, people, and objects to create their own unique performance using drama, movement and design. Theatre games are incorporated to help students to be able to creatively express their thoughts and feelings, as well as learn the basic elements of storytelling. Questions? Email Dana Carr at dana.carr@ltyc.net or Amanda Pugh at apugh@mdcfa.org. 443.567.5216 • http://www.mdcenterforthearts.org/theater-workshops.html.

Aug 22 Garden Series: The Secret Lives of Butterflies with Master Gardeners

Bel Air Library, 100 East Pennsylvania Avenue, Bel Air. 10:15 AM - 12:00 PM Let Master Gardeners expand your knowledge of butterflies. Discover where butterflies hide when it’s cold or rainy. Learn where they lay their eggs and where to find the caterpillars that feast in your garden. Explore all stages of their life cycle to see how you can provide the best host plants and environment for them. Register on the Harford County Public Library website. FREE. • http://hcplonline.org.

Aug 22 Middle to High School Theatre Workshop

Maryland Center for the Arts, Outdoor Trails and Classroom 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Second Offering of our 1-Hour Theater Workshop for students in Grades 6-12, provided by Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center and the Maryland Center for the Arts: “Improvisational Theater”. Improvisation skills are the foundation of any successful performance. Teamwork, listening, spontaneity, and thinking on your feet. Youth will use improvisation exercises to increase performance skills, awaken creativity and learn to work with others to accomplish common goals. Scenes developed out of this creative process will result in youth writing brief, original scripts to share and test out with the group. Registration is $10 per student. Register online at website. The class will be held outdoors at the Maryland Center for the Arts Outdoor Trails and Classroom. In the event of inclement weather or extreme heat, the alternative location will be the indoor concert space at Music Land at 200 Gateway Drive Bel Air, MD 21014. 443.417.7504 • apugh@mdcfa.org • http://www.mdcenterforthearts.org.

Aug 22 Online Improvisational Theater for Students Grades 6-12

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Online Theater workshop explores improvisation skills, such as teamwork, listening, spontaneity, and thinking on your feet. Students will use exercises to increase performance skills, awaken creativity and learn to work with others to accomplish common goals. Scenes developed out of this creative process will result in writing brief, original scripts to share and test out with the group. Registration is $10/student. Questions? Email Dana Carr at dana.carr@ltyc.net or Amanda Pugh at apugh@mdcfa.org. 443.567.5216 • http://www.mdcenterforthearts.org/theater-workshops.html.

Aug 22 The Waterfront Festival in Havre de Grace

Concord Point Park, 352 Commerce Street, Havre de Grace. 03:00 PM Seafood, bands, food trucks, beer gardens, vendors, entertainers, artisans, games, exhibits, kid zones, land & water demonstrations, youth fishing derby, mermaids, boat cruises, and more! Held in Concord Point Park and Hutchins Park. • http://www.explorehavredegrace.com.

Aug 22 Scottfield Theatre Company presents: Something Rotten!

Aug 23 The Waterfront Festival in Havre de Grace

Concord Point Park, 352 Commerce Street, Havre de Grace. 12:00 PM Seafood, bands, food trucks, beer gardens, vendors, entertainers, artisans, games, exhibits, kid zones, land & water demonstrations, youth fishing derby, mermaids, boat cruises, and more! Held in Concord Point Park and Hutchins Park. • http://www.explorehavredegrace.com.

Aug 23 Guided Tour of the Historic Tudor Hall

Aug 23 Historic Hays House

Aug 23 Lights, Camera, Assassination: John Wilkes Booth on Stage and Screen

Tudor Hall, 17 Tudor Lane, Bel Air. 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM Come to Tudor Hall for a special talk on John Wilkes Booth, on stage and screen. Presented by Kate Taylor. Kate is a 19th century speaker and living historian who specializes in the Lincoln assassination. She also speaks about the events of 1865 through her work at the Dr. Samuel A. Mudd House Museum and Historic Port Tobacco Village. Talk starts at 2pm and lasts about 45 minutes. Please obey the speed limit on Tudor Lane and the Tudor Hall property when visiting. $5 cash for those ages 13 and older. For more info call 443.619.0008 or email at SpiritsOfTudorHall@gmail.com. For other tour dates go to website. • http://spiritsoftudorhall.blogspot.com‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬.

Aug 23 Scottfield Theatre Company presents: Something Rotten!

Aug 26 [Webinar] GBC Newsmaker Speaker Series: A Win for Baltimore: The Renovation of Pimlico and Preserving the Preakness

09:00 AM - 10:00 AM Join the Greater Baltimore Committee; Senate President Bill Ferguson; Delegate Nick Mosby; William Cole, Partner at Margrave Strategies; and Sean Malone, partner at Harris Jones & Malone; for this timely discussion. Event details: When: Wednesday, August 26, 2020; 9am (Registration closes at noon, Tuesday, August 25); Where: Virtual Webinar via Zoom; Cost: GBC members: $25, Non-members: $40. 410.727.2820 • lisab@gbc.org • Zoea@gbc.org • https://gbc.org/events/gbc-newsmaker-speaker-series-a-win-for-baltimore-the-renovation-of-pimlico-and-preserving-the-preakness/.

Aug 27 Sunrise/Sunset Canoe Trips

Aug 28 Town of Bel Air 2nd Annual Crab Feast

Bel Air Armory, 37 N. Main Street, Bel Air. 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM Enjoy an evening of live music and delicious all-you-can-eat crabs at the Historic Bel Air Armory! Advanced ticket purchase required. Visit the Bel Air Armory Facebook page or website. • http://www.belairmd.org.

Aug 29 Bel Air Farmers' Market

Aug 29 Havre de Grace Farmers Market

Aug 29 Sunrise/Sunset Canoe Trips

Aug 29 RAHSAAN Patterson + Friends Perform @ Annual Wine & Music Fest

Liriodendron Mansion, 502 W. Gordon Street, Bel Air. 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM If GATHERING restrictions open… Rahsaan Patterson requests your presence to join him and his Friends for an unforgettable experience on Saturday, 7/11 from 10A-6P: • Saxophonist, Brian Lenair • Vocalist, Marc Avon Evans • Vocalist, April Sampé • Vocalist, Melanie Roberts Will YOU be there? Only 40 miles outside of Baltimore. Come spend the day on the picturesque grounds of the Liriodendron Mansion nestled in the Town of Bel Air. What is included in my ticket? • 8+ performances • New Artists Stage • FREE Photo Booth pix • 1st 500 will receive a Complimentary wine glass • Wine & Spirit samples available w/bracelet upon entry (must be 21 years old to drink) • Food Trucks Let’s Get the Party Started! We’ve all been couped up in the house since mid-March due to the Coronavirus, which has us all under a Shelter-in-Place Order! Now, it’s Summer! And, we’re all ready for some feel-good music, tasty wine & spirits, a few good laughs and outside fresh air kick’n it with our friends and family. Run don’t walk as you follow me … http://www.Universe.com/WineandMusicFest2020 to secure your TIc, Today !! REFUND POLICY: I UNDERSTAND that should the event be postponed the purchase WILL be HONORED toward the RESCHEDULED event. NO Refund will be issued. 4104176668 • Events@WomensChallenge.net • https://bit.ly/2020WineandMusic.

September, 2020

Sep 01 Senior Day at Fiore Winery

Sep 03 - Oct 25 Annual Juried Art Exhibition

Harford Artists Gallery at Armory Marketplace, 37 N. Main Street, Bel Air. 11:00 AM - 06:00 PM Harford Artists Gallery features a wide selection of original artwork ranging from oil, watercolor, photography, pottery, glasswork, gourds, jewelry, tiles and scarves to name just a few. This exhibit will feature Harford Artists Association’s premier juried show. Reception will be held September 5th from 1-4pm. Gallery hours Wednesday – Sunday, 11am – 6pm. Call 410.420.9499 or visit website. • http://www.artinharford.org.

Sep 03 Sunrise/Sunset Canoe Trips

Sep 04 First Friday's

Sep 04 First Friday's – Havre de Grace

Sep 05 Bel Air Farmers' Market

Sep 05 Havre de Grace Farmers Market

Sep 05 Sunrise/Sunset Canoe Trips

Sep 06 Guided Tour of the Historic Tudor Hall

Sep 06 The Booths and the Civil War

Tudor Hall, 17 Tudor Lane, Bel Air. 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM Come to Tudor Hall for a special talk on the Booths and the Civil War. Presented by John Howard, Booth family and Lincoln Assassination historian. Talk starts at 2pm and lasts about 45 minutes. Please obey the speed limit on Tudor Lane and the Tudor Hall property when visiting. $5 cash for those ages 13 and older. For more info call 443.619.0008 or email at SpiritsOfTudorHall@gmail.com. For other tour dates go to website. • http://spiritsoftudorhall.blogspot.com‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬.

Sep 07 Happy Labor Day Harford County!

Sep 08 Brown Bag Lunch Series – Writing A Memoir, It's All About History: Share Yours With The Future

Historical Society of Harford County, 143 N. Main Street, Bel Air. 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM Debbie Jennings, a writer and teacher at Harford Community College, will lead this presentation on writing your memoir. Each of us has a story, whether it is a personal or family tale from the distant past or more recent times or a story about the county itself. These stories are part of our county’s heritage and we hope that some of those attending will be inspired to write their story and share with the Society for its collection. As we approach the 250th Anniversary (2023) of the county’s founding, we hope to gather personal and community stories as part of the celebration. FREE for members; $5 for non-members. Call 410.838.7691 or visit website. • http://www.HarfordHistory.org.

Sep 09 Genealogy Workshop: Using Academic Records and Other School Related Resources

Historical Society of Harford County, 143 N. Main Street, Bel Air. 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM Learn how school records can lead you to the stories of your ancestors. Admission $10. Call 410.838.7691 or visit website. • http://www.HarfordHistory.org.

Sep 10 Sunrise/Sunset Canoe Trips

Sep 11 2nd Friday's Live Music Series at Harford Vineyard

Harford Vineyard & Winery, 1311 West Jarrettsville Road, Forest Hill. 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM 2nd Fridays have been a popular outdoor event for several years, drawing crowds in the hundreds for a relaxing picnic-like event that features live music artists and their extensive wine list. Most visitors bring their lawn chairs, blankets and even outdoor games like corn hole. No outside alcohol is allowed. Live music 6-9pm. $10 cover. Live Music by The Old Part of Town; Eat Like a Greek Food Truck. Purchase tickets at website. • http://www.harfordvineyard.com.

Sep 11 SARC Balloon Glow Gala

Maryland Golf & Country Club, 1335 E. MacPhail Road, Bel Air. 07:00 PM - 11:00 PM Join SARC on Friday, September 11, 2020 for our Annual Balloon Glow Gala! This one of a kind event is one you don’t want to miss. Our theme is “Dancing Through The Decades”! Tickets go on Sale July 1, 2020. 410.836.8431 • eflynn@sarc-maryland.org

Sep 12 Bel Air Farmers' Market

Sep 12 Citywide Yard & Sidewalk Sale

City of Havre de Grace, 450 Pennington Avenue, Havre de Grace. 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM Huge community-wide event. Yard sales, sidewalk sales, and bargains galore. Call to add your address to the list. Rain date Sunday, September 13. • http://www.explorehavredegrace.com.

Sep 12 Havre de Grace Farmers Market

Sep 12 Guided Nature/History Walk

Susquehanna Lock House Museum, 817 Conesteo Street, Havre de Grace. 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Guided trail walk on the North Park Loop Trail. An easy walk of 1.5 miles in 90 minutes. All ages, rain or shine, FREE. Meet at the Lock House. 410.939.5780 • http://www.thelockhousemuseum.org.

Sep 12 Children's Art Festival

Tydings Memorial Park, 908 S. Washington Street, Havre de Grace. 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM Arts and crafts, scarecrow making, face painting, live farm animals, the extreme balloon man. Contact amylynnsteelman@comcast.net for more information. • http://www.explorehavredegrace.com.

Sep 12 3rd Annual Lock House Craft Brew and Wine Festival

Susquehanna Lock House Museum, 817 Conesteo Street, Havre de Grace. 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM Come and taste beer and wine from local and regional growers and brewers and feast on a variety of food trucks on the Lock House Museum grounds overlooking the beautiful Susquehanna River. Tickets sold through Eventbrite. $35 per person and designated drivers get in for free! This is an over 21 event. No pets. For more information or questions, please contact the Lock House at 410.939.5780. • http://www.explorehavredegrace.com.

Sep 12 Bull & Oyster Roast, a Fundraiser for Fight MS Now

Jarrettsville Gardens, 3825 Federal Hill Road, Jarrettsville. 07:00 PM This event was originally scheduled for April 4. This is the 10th annual Bull & Oyster Roast to raise money for the MS Society, for research and support for those suffering with Multiple Sclerosis. Our menu includes Pit Beef and Ham, oysters, sides, and desserts. Beer and soda on tap. Entertainment includes a DJ and Door Prizes. Bring cash for Throw Downs, Chinese Auction Baskets, Liquor and Money Wheels, and Raffles! One ticket is $45 or a table of 10 for $400. Alex Wilson 410.960.9117 • http://www.fightmsnow.com.

Sep 13 Harford Jewish Center First Day of Religious School

09:00 AM - 12:00 PM Is your child interested in Jewish studies? Please join (Temple Adas Shalom) Harford Jewish Center for opening day on Sunday September 13, 2020! Please contact Jenn Bober (Principal) for answers to all your questions and a personalized tour of our facility! 410.939.3170 • joelyoffee@gmail.com • https://harfordjewishcenter.org/.

Sep 13 The Belle Aire Market

Sep 13 10th Annual Animal Blessing & Pet Expo

Tydings Memorial Park, 908 S. Washington Street, Havre de Grace. 12:30 PM - 02:30 PM Blessing service will take place at 1pm. with individual pet blessings after the service; free gift with each blessing. Pet-oriented vendors, children’s face painting, HDG Police K-9 unit demonstration at 2:30pm. • http://www.explorehavredegrace.com.

Sep 13 Historic Hays House

Sep 13 War of 1812: The House, The Women and The Flag

Hays House Museum, 324 Kenmore Avenue, Bel Air. 01:30 PM At 1:30pm a DAR presentation. Open 1-4pm. $5 adults; $3 seniors and students, under 4 FREE. Call 410.838.7691 or visit website. • http://www.HarfordHistory.org.

Sep 14 - Sep 19 Harford Plein Air Painting Festival

Downtown Bel Air, Main Street, Bel Air. Plein Air Artists: Call for Entry Deadline is April 30, 2020. To be considered for a juried artist slot in the week-long competition: Sept 14-19, 2020, artists must be at least age 18, must pay the $35 entry fee, and submit up to 3 images of their plein air artwork created within the last two years, through our “EntryThingy” online application. Please see website. The Harford Plein Air Painting Festival is an annual week-long outdoor landscape painting festival hosted by the Maryland Center for the Arts in Harford County, Maryland. Thirty (30) juried artists will be selected from a national call for artists by entry juror, Ray Hassard, to compete in the week-long festival for awards for best original paintings of Harford County landscapes produced during the festival week: Sept 14-19, 2020. The festival culminates in a Collectors’ Preview Party and Artist Awards Ceremony judged by Cynthia Rosen, held on Friday, Sept 18, 2020 from 6-9pm at the Bel Air Armory, as well as a Public Gallery Sale on Saturday, Sept 19, 2020 from 11am-5pm. On Saturday, Sept 19, 2020, the Quick Draw Competition is a timed, 2-hour plein air painting competition open to all community artists of all ages. The Quick Draw Competition will be held from 8am-1pm in downtown Bel Air, with an awards ceremony and public art sale held outdoors next to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office on Main St. in Bel Air. The Quick Draw awards ceremony includes categories for youth, teens, community adult artists, and juried artists. For more information and to register for the events, please visit website. 443.567.5216 • https://www.mdcenterforthearts.org/2020-harford-plein-air.html.

Sep 14 - Sep 19 Call for Artists: Harford Plein Air Painting Festival

09:00 AM - 04:00 PM Artists: Call for Entry Deadline is June 1, 2020. To be considered for a juried artist slot in the week-long Harford Plein Air Painting Festival competition: Sept 14-19, 2020, artists must be at least age 18, must pay the $35 entry fee, and submit up to 3 images of their plein air artwork created within the last two years, through our “EntryThingy” online application here: https://www.mdcenterforthearts.org/2020-harford-plein-air.html. If you don’t already have an EntryThingy account, please create an account and continue from there. This is a juried competition accepting 30 artists (age 18 and older). Artists will be notified of their acceptance by email on May 18, 2020. Questions? Please email Amanda Pugh, Director of Operations, at apugh@mdcfa.org or call 443.567.5216. • https://www.mdcenterforthearts.org/2020-harford-plein-air.html.

Sep 16 Mix and Mingle Networking

Sep 17 Sunrise/Sunset Canoe Trips

Sep 18 - Nov 20 Gallery Sales

View and purchase online paintings from the 6th Annual Harford Plein Air Painting Festival’s juried artists and from the Quick Draw competition’s community artists. Details at website. 443.567.5216 • http://www.mdcenterforthearts.org/2020-harford-plein-air.

Sep 18 - Sep 19 Harford Plein Air

Various locations throughout Harford County. Sponsored by Maryland Center for the Arts, Harford Plein Air is a painting competition that involves creating art in the open air. Artists from all over the US are juried into the competition through an application process. The selected artists are invited to paint various outdoor locations in Harford County and submit their paintings to be judged for prestigious awards. The paintings are sold at a gallery sale, with a portion of the art sales benefitting the Maryland Center for the Arts. Call 443.567.5216 or visit website. • http://www.mdcenterforthearts.org.

Sep 18 6th Annual Harford Plein Air Painting Festival & Awards

07:00 PM - 09:00 PM Thirty juried artists will paint scenes of Harford County from July 1-Sept. 16, competing for prizes in a virtual awards ceremony on Friday, Sept. 18 at 7pm. Follow their progress; watch the Awards ceremony; and purchase their work on our website. For further details, contact Amanda Pugh at 443.567.5216 or apugh@mdcfa.org. • http://www.mdcenterforthearts.org/2020-harford-plein-air.

Sep 18 Fall Reception at Arts by the Bay

Arts by the Bay Gallery, 307 St. John Street, Havre de Grace. 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM The Arts by the Bay Gallery invites you to an evening where artists will display new artwork, pottery, jewelry, and showcase a new featured artist. Refreshments will be served. • http://www.explorehavredegrace.com.

Sep 19 Rosh Hashanah – Shana Tovah Harford County!

Sep 19 Bel Air Farmers' Market

Sep 19 Community Collection

Bel Air High School, 100 Heighe Street, Bel Air. 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM Find a new home for your unwanted things and do your part to help save resources for the next generation. Document shredder will be onsite. For details on items accepted, visit website. • http://www.belairmd.org.

Sep 19 Havre de Grace Farmers Market

Sep 19 Oktoberfest Arts, Crafts and Vendor Show

American Legion Post 47, 501 St. John Street, Havre de Grace. 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Over 70 artists, crafters and direct vendors. Great show! Lots of masterpieces for you to choose from. Delicious German cuisine. 50-50 raffle (the winner keeps 50%: the other 50% buys Christmas wreaths for Veterans at Angel Hill & Mt. Erin cemeteries.) Brought to you by the American Legion Family. • http://www.explorehavredegrace.com.

Sep 19 Pyrex Vintage Fest

Downtown Havre de Grace, Pennington Avenue, Havre de Grace. 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM Celebrate your love of Pyrex and everything vintage! Have fun vintage shopping with over 50 vendors on Pennington Avenue. A FREE semi-annual event. Call 301.980.4881 for more information. • http://www.explorehavredegrace.com.

Sep 19 Quick Draw Competition

09:00 AM - 11:00 AM Community artists of all ages and experiences are invited to paint scenes of downtown Bel Air. For competition rules or to follow their progress; see and purchase their finished paintings; go to the Maryland Center for the Arts’ website. For further details, contact Amanda Pugh at 443.567.5216 or apugh@mdcfa.org. • http://www.mdcenterforthearts.org/2020-harford-plein-air.html.

Sep 19 Sunrise/Sunset Canoe Trips

Sep 20 Bel Air Festival For The Arts

Shamrock Park, 39 N. Hickory Avenue, Bel Air. 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM 350 artists, photographers, and craftsmen from Maryland and ten other states will exhibit their work. Continuous live entertainment on the band shell stage, as well as roving entertainment. Great festival food will be available. FREE shuttle bus will run 9am – 5:30pm from the MVA parking lot on Rt. 24 to the festival site. Rain or shine event. Sponsored by Bel Air Recreation Committee and the Town of Bel Air. FREE Admission. Call 443.616.6708 or visit website. • http://www.belairfestival.com.

Sep 20 Guided Tour of the Historic Tudor Hall

Sep 20 Lincoln’s Final Hours

Tudor Hall, 17 Tudor Lane, Bel Air. 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM Come to Tudor Hall for a special talk about Lincoln’s final hours. Presented by historian Kathryn Canavan, author of Lincoln’s Final Hours: Conspiracy, Terror, and The Assassination of America’s Greatest President. Talk starts at 2pm and lasts about 45 minutes. Please obey the speed limit on Tudor Lane and the Tudor Hall property when visiting. $5 cash for those ages 13 and older. For more info call 443.619.0008 or email at SpiritsOfTudorHall@gmail.com. For other tour dates go to website. • http://spiritsoftudorhall.blogspot.com‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬.

Sep 24 2020 GBC Golf Classic

Greystone Golf Course, 2115 White Hall Road, White Hall. 07:30 AM - 03:00 PM Join the Greater Baltimore Committee for its 2020 Golf Classic at Greystone Golf Course. Amenities include continental breakfast; greens fees, cart rental and range balls; beverages and snacks on course; and awards luncheon. Event details: When: Thursday, September 24, 2020; 7:30am registration and breakfast, 8am shotgun start; Where: Greystone Golf Course, 2115 White Hall Road, White Hall, Md., 21161; Cost: $225 individual golfer; $800 foursome. 410.727.2820 • lisab@gbc.org • zoea@gbc.org • https://gbc.org/events/2020-gbc-golf-classic/.

Sep 24 Sunrise/Sunset Canoe Trips

Sep 24 Barre & Wine

Harford Vineyard & Winery, 1311 West Jarrettsville Road, Forest Hill. 06:30 PM - 09:00 PM Ticket includes one glass of wine. More information soon! Purchase tickets at website. • http://www.harfordvineyard.com.

Sep 25 Movie Night

The Ward Y in Abingdon, 101 Walter Ward Boulevard, Abingdon. 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM Come enjoy a projected movie and popcorn under the outdoor pavilion! Bring family, chairs and blankets! 410.679.9622 • https://ymaryland.org/locations/wardy.

Sep 26 Bel Air Farmers' Market

Sep 26 Susquehanna Running Festival

Tydings Memorial Park, 908 S. Washington Street, Havre de Grace. 08:00 AM The Susquehanna River Running Festival features a half marathon, a 2-person half marathon relay, 10K, and a 5K. The half marathon and relay course are relatively flat and fast touring the historic city of Havre de Grace, crossing the Hatem Bridge, taking in sweeping views of the Susquehanna River. The 5K course is essentially Miles 1, 12, and 13 of the half marathon course featuring several historic sites. Shuttle bus service is provided for free. After-party with live music and a beer garden. • http://www.explorehavredegrace.com.

Sep 26 Havre de Grace Farmers Market

Sep 26 Junk in the Trunk

Aberdeen Festival Park, 60 N. Parke Street, Aberdeen. 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM Open air market, craft fair and family fun. Out with the old – in with the new! If you have items that you’ve been holding onto for your next garage sale, gather them up, stuff them in your trunk and join us in the park. Vendor spaces only $20. To become a craft or food vendor at the event, contact Main Street Coordinator Crystal Owens at 864.419.5134 or cowens@aberdeenmd.gov. • https://www.aberdeenmd.gov/aberdeen-main-street/events/29883.

Sep 26 15th Annual Harford County Wine Festival

Rockfield Manor, 501 E. Churchville Road, Bel Air. 01:00 PM - 06:00 PM Enjoy hundreds of wines from around the world, right to your palette in a fun, lively atmosphere. The festival offers live music all day long. Octoberfest beer garden, talented vendors and exhibitors, amazing discounts on all featured wines, delicious food and an exclusive VIP area and so much more! For more information and ticket pricing, call 410.638.4565 or visit website. • http://www.harfordcountywinefestival.com.

Sep 27 Historic Hays House

Sep 27 William Paca and The Bill of Rights

October, 2020

Oct 01 Sunrise/Sunset Canoe Trips

Oct 02 First Friday's

Oct 02 First Friday's – Havre de Grace

Oct 03 Think Pink 5K Run/Walk

Aberdeen Festival Park, 60 N. Parke Street, Aberdeen. 06:00 AM We encourage you to join us for this special event. Our Annual Aberdeen Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Run/Walk is a great opportunity to raise money and get involved in your community. All proceeds go to support The Kaufman Cancer Center. We are looking for help to make this event better and would greatly appreciate some new ideas and your support. If you are interested in volunteering please email Director@aberdeencc.org.

Oct 03 Bel Air Farmers' Market

Oct 03 Darlington Apple Festival

Darlington, MD, 2101 Shuresville Road, Darlington. 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM This is a not-to-miss event and a local tradition! One day crafts festival in the small town of Darlington, Maryland in Harford County. Festival celebrates all things APPLE. Offering entertainment, art, country market, refreshments, and much more. Come see what it’s all about! 410.457.4189 • http://www.darlingtonapplefestival.org.

Oct 03 Lasos Mystery Bingo

Bel Air Armory, 37 N. Main Street, Bel Air. 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM Fantastic prizes, food and laughs! Come out and support LASOS as we raise funds to support our literacy programs. Tickets on sale $15 in advance; $18 at the door. Call 410.836.0333 or visit website. • http://www.lasos.org.

Oct 04 Guided Tour of the Historic Tudor Hall

Oct 04 Lights, Camera, Assassination: John Wilkes Booth on Stage and Screen

Oct 06 Senior Day at Fiore Winery

Oct 08 Fall Book Sale

Bel Air Library, 100 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, Bel Air. 05:00 PM - 07:30 PM Paperback, hardback and children’s books. Members only night. Sponsored by Friends of the Bel Air Library. Call 410.638.3151 or visit website. • http://www.hcplonline.org.

Oct 08 Sunrise/Sunset Canoe Trips

Oct 09 - Oct 10 Fall Book Sale

Bel Air Library, 100 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, Bel Air. 10:00 AM - 04:30 PM Paperback, hardback and children’s books. Sponsored by Friends of the Bel Air Library. Call 410.638.3151 or visit website. • http://www.hcplonline.org.

Oct 09 - Oct 10 19th Annual Maryland State BBQ Bash

Downtown Bel Air, Bond Street and Thomas Street, Bel Air. 04:00 PM - 10:00 PM The BBQ Bash, brought to you by Visit Harford, features top quality BBQ, live music, sponsor displays, crafters, merchant vendors, children’s entertainment as well as Harford County’s biggest and best beer and wine garden. FREE admission. Follow the Downtown Alliance on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for up to the minute information on great events. Friday 4-10pm and Saturday 12 Noon–10pm. Visit website for more information. • http://www.downtownbelair.com.

Oct 09 Gun Show

American Legion Post 39, 500 N. Hickory Avenue, Bel Air. 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM This is a fundraiser for U.S. Military Veterans American Legion Post #39. Pit Beef, Ham, Turkey, and more available Saturday and Sunday. Admission $6 per person. Michael Collins, 443.299.7511

Oct 10 Bel Air Farmers' Market

Oct 10 Gun Show

American Legion Post 39, 500 N. Hickory Avenue, Bel Air. 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM This is a fundraiser for U.S. Military Veterans American Legion Post #39. Pit Beef, Ham, Turkey, and more available Saturday and Sunday. Admission $6 per person. Michael Collins, 443.299.7511.

Oct 10 Roll Out the Barrel: A Premium Bourbon and Cigar Event

Bel Air Armory, 37 N. Main Street, Bel Air. 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM Roll Out the Barrel is an exclusive tasting event that will feature an outstanding selection of the most prestigious bourbons from over a dozen distilleries and a catered dinner. For full details and to purchase tickets, call 443.823.1797 or visit website. • http://www.downtownbelair.com.

Oct 11 Gun Show

American Legion Post 39, 500 N. Hickory Avenue, Bel Air. 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM This is a fundraiser for U.S. Military Veterans American Legion Post #39. Pit Beef, Ham, Turkey, and more available Saturday and Sunday. Admission $6 per person. Michael Collins, 443.299.7511

Oct 11 The Belle Aire Market

Oct 11 Fall Book Sale

Bel Air Library, 100 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, Bel Air. 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM Paperback, hardback and children’s books. $5 a Bag Day. Sponsored by Friends of the Bel Air Library. Call 410.638.3151 or visit website. • http://www.hcplonline.org.

Oct 11 Fancy Band and Travel Boxes

Hays House Museum, 324 Kenmore Avenue, Bel Air. 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM At 1:30 pm, a presentation by Katy Hayes on the making of band boxes along with a power point of historic portraits. Open 1-4pm. $5 adults, $3 seniors and students, under 4 FREE. Call 410.838.7691 or visit website. • http://www.HarfordHistory.org.

Oct 11 Historic Hays House

Oct 13 Brown Bag Lunch Series – Darlington Fire Company: A Century of Service

Historical Society of Harford County, 143 N. Main Street, Bel Air. 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM The fire company formed in 1898. Sam Sauers, Darlington Fire Chief, will share the story of the Darlington Fire Company’s more than a century of service. His presentation includes numerous photos of this quaint and unique village and the amazing battles faced by this volunteer company. FREE for members; $5 for non-members. Call 410.838.7691 or visit website. • http://www.HarfordHistory.org.

Oct 15 Sip & Shop

Oct 15 Sunrise/Sunset Canoe Trips

Oct 17 Bel Air Farmers' Market

Oct 17 Bel Air Haunts and History Tour

Historical Society of Harford County, 143 N. Main Street, Bel Air. 04:30 PM Journey back in time to enjoy the tales of Bel Air’s most curious and mysterious history. Walk the streets lit by lanterns and visit some of the town’s most legendary and haunted sites. A joint production with the Historical Society, Town of Bel Air and LASOS. 4:30pm social hour, followed by the tour. 5:30pm walking tour only. $40 social hour and tour; $10 tour only. Call 410.838.7691 or visit website. • http://www.HarfordHistory.org..

Oct 17 Harvest Moon Dinner and Auction

Bel Air Armory, 37 N. Main Street, Bel Air. 06:00 PM Join supporters of land preservation for an evening of dinner, drinks, socializing, live and silent auctions, and live music. For ticket and event information, visit website. • http://www.harfordlandtrust.org.

Oct 18 Guided Tour of the Historic Tudor Hall

Oct 18 Burying the Booths: Their Final Days and Funerals

Tudor Hall, 17 Tudor Lane, Bel Air. 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM Come to Tudor Hall for a special talk on Burying the Booths: Their Final Days and Funerals. Presented by Dave Taylor, creator and administrator of the popular Boothiebarn.com. Dave is an avid Lincoln Assassination and Booth researcher, writer and speaker. He is also a tour guide for the John Wilkes Booth Escape Route Bus Tour organized by the Surratt Society. Talk starts at 2pm and lasts about 45 minutes. Please obey the speed limit on Tudor Lane and the Tudor Hall property when visiting. $5 cash for those ages 13 and older. For more info call 443.619.0008 or email at SpiritsOfTudorHall@gmail.com. For other tour dates go to website. • http://spiritsoftudorhall.blogspot.com‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬.

Oct 21 Mix and Mingle Networking

Oct 22 Sunrise/Sunset Canoe Trips

Oct 22 Dancing for the Arts Gala benefiting Maryland Center for the Arts

Delta Hotel Hunt Valley, 245 Shawan Road, Hunt Valley. 06:30 PM - 11:30 PM The Dancing for the Arts Gala: Winner Takes All has been POSTPONED from June 4, 2020 to October 22, 2020 at the Delta Hotel by Marriott in Hunt Valley, at the same time of 6:30-11:30pm. This is a fundraising gala and ballroom dancing competition benefiting the 501c3 nonprofit organization, the Maryland Center for the Arts, based in Harford County, MD. The mission of the Maryland Center for the Art is to provide a broad range of creative and collaborative experiences through quality education, presentations, and exhibits in all disciplines of the arts, and to build and operate a visual and performing arts center to provide the region with greater access to quality spaces to present, exhibit, and participate in the arts. The Dancing for the Arts Gala: Winner Takes All is a “black tie optional” formal event, and includes a gourmet Mediterranean dinner, top shelf open bar, Greek chance auction, open dancing, and the ballroom dancing competition. The celebrity dancers are volunteers from the local community who will performing with ballroom professionals and raising funds to reach their goal for the Maryland Center for the Arts! The early bird ticket price of $225 has been extended to Sept 22, 2020. Sponsorship opportunities and program ads are available until September 28, 2020. Learn more at https://www.mdcenterforthearts.org/dancing-for-the-arts-gala.html 443.567.5216 • apugh@mdcfa.org • https://www.mdcenterforthearts.org/dancing-for-the-arts-gala.html.

Oct 23 Happy, Healthy Halloween

The Ward Y in Abingdon, 101 Walter Ward Boulevard, Abingdon. 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM Come in your costume and make some spooky, healthy snacks, play games, make crafts and enjoy the bounce house! 410.679.9622 • https://ymaryland.org/locations/wardy.

Oct 23 Bel Air Lions Club Explorers Bingo

Bel Air Armory, 37 N. Main Street, Bel Air. 07:00 PM Each fall the Lions partner with the Bel Air Police Explorer Post 9010 to sponsor a Bingo Night fund raiser. All proceeds support the Bel Air Explorers unit. Food will be available for purchase or you may bring your own. Doors open at 6pm and Bingo starts at 7pm. Tickets are $15 and include a bingo booklet plus a chance to win door prizes. For more information, contact Lion Don Stewart at donald.stewart@bslrcpa.com.

Oct 24 Bel Air Farmers' Market

Oct 24 Fall Fling Big Band Dance

Bel Air Armory, 37 N. Main Street, Bel Air. 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM A fun evening of big band dancing. Live big band dance music by the Bel Air Community Band Jazz Ensemble. FREE light refreshments will be available. Halloween costumes welcome, but not necessary. Sponsored by the Town of Bel Air and the Harford County Cultural Arts Board through the MD State Arts Council. FREE Admission. Call 410.638.4506 or visit website. • http://www.belairmd.org.

Oct 25 Historic Hays House

Oct 29 - Dec 27 Cherished Moments Art Show

Harford Artists Gallery at Armory Marketplace, 37 N. Main Street, Bel Air. 11:00 AM - 06:00 PM Harford Artists will be celebrating the holiday season through their work. Show features small gift items for holiday shopping. Reception will be held November 14th from 1-4pm. Gallery hours Wednesday – Sunday, 11am-6pm. Call 410.420.9499 or visit website. • http://www.artinharford.org.

Oct 29 Sunrise/Sunset Canoe Trips

Oct 31 Happy Halloween Harford County!

Oct 31 Bel Air Farmers' Market

Oct 31 5th Annual Veterans Resource Information Fair

Bel Air Armory, 37 N. Main Street, Bel Air. 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM In support of those who served our nation, Harford County will host the 5th Annual Resource Fair for veterans and their families. This FREE event will be a one-stop-shop for information about benefits, jobs, housing and educational opportunities for veterans. Exhibitors will feature family-friendly, interactive demonstrations including mechanical horse rides, a trained service dog, 3-D printing, and virtual reality experiences. Veteran-owned Mission BBQ will provide free sandwiches, compliments of Harford County government. This annual resource fair is hosted by the all-volunteer Harford County Commission on Veterans Affairs under the administration of County Executive Barry Glassman. Call 410.638.3523.

November, 2020

Nov 01 Daylight Savings Time – it's time to fall back

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Nov 01 Guided Tour of the Historic Tudor Hall

Nov 01 John Wilkes Booth & His Confederate Connections

Tudor Hall, 17 Tudor Lane, Bel Air. 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM Come to Tudor Hall for a special talk on John Wilkes Booth and his Confederate connections. Presented by John Howard, Booth family and Lincoln Assassination historian. Talk starts at 2pm and lasts about 45 minutes. Please obey the speed limit on Tudor Lane and the Tudor Hall property when visiting. $5 cash for those ages 13 and older. For more info call 443.619.0008 or email at SpiritsOfTudorHall@gmail.com. • http://spiritsoftudorhall.blogspot.com‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬.

Nov 03 Senior Day at Fiore Winery

Nov 07 Bel Air Farmers' Market

Nov 07 Archer Lecture and Tea

Historical Society of Harford County, 143 N. Main Street, Bel Air. 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM Doug Washburn will introduce his new book on the history of Jarrettsville. The event will include an afternoon tea, the author’s presentation and a book signing. Come learn about this unique village that played such a major role in the county’s story. 2-4pm. Admission $15. Call 410.838.7691 or visit website. • http://www.HarfordHistory.org.

Nov 08 BG5K Run/Walk for Recovery 2020

Harford Community College, 401 Thomas Run Road, Bel Air. 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM Help fight addiction and homelessness in Harford County by joining County Executive Barry Glassman and Harford United Charities for the seventh annual BG5K Run/Walk for Recovery. The race begins at 8am at the Susquehanna Center on the beautiful campus of Harford Community College. Afterwards, enjoy a FREE hot breakfast as we award prizes and medals to top participants. Sponsorships are available and all proceeds will benefit homelessness and healing in our community through donations to Harford Family House, Mason-Dixon Community Services, Homecoming Project and Addiction Connections Resource. $25 before race day / $30 race day. Register today! • https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/BelAir/BG5KRunWalkRunningforRecoveryinHarfordCounty%20.

Nov 08 Historic Hays House

Nov 10 Brown Bag Lunch Series – Book Art: A Story Rises From The Pages

Historical Society of Harford County, 143 N. Main Street, Bel Air. 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM Josi Harvey Porter will be the guest speaker describing the art of creating 3-D sculptures from books. FREE for members; $5 for non-members. Call 410.838.7691 or visit website. • http://www.HarfordHistory.org.

Nov 11 Happy Veterans Day Harford County!

Nov 11 Genealogy Workshop: 400th Anniversary Of The Mayflower: Was My Ancestor A Pilgrim?

Historical Society of Harford County, 143 N. Main Street, Bel Air. 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM Ever wonder if your family member could have been on the Mayflower? Come find the answer at this workshop. Admission $10. Call 410.838.7691 or visit website. • http://www.HarfordHistory.org.

Nov 14 Bel Air Farmers' Market

Nov 14 Guided Nature/History Walk

Nov 18 Mix and Mingle Networking

Nov 21 Bel Air Farmers' Market

Nov 26 Happy Thanksgiving Harford County!

Nov 27 CCA's 15th Annual Festival of Trees

Bel Air Armory, 37 N. Main Street, Bel Air. 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM The Festival of Trees is a 2-day event during which donated, decorated trees, wreaths and gingerbread houses are sold through silent auction. Activities and shopping for all ages. All proceeds are donated to Cancer Life Net at the Kaufman Cancer Center. Sponsored by the Chesapeake Cancer Alliance and Upper Chesapeake Hospital Foundation. Nov. 27th 4-8pm; Nov. 28th 9am – 5pm. $7 per person over 12 years of age. Call 443.643.3460 or visit website. • http://www.uchfoundation.org.

Nov 28 Small Business Saturday

Join us by supporting our small businesses here in downtown Bel Air and enjoy what they have to offer for this special time of the year. For more information, call 443.823.1797 or visit website. • http://www.downtownbelair.com.

Nov 28 Bel Air Farmers' Market

Nov 28 CCA's 15th Annual Festival of Trees

Bel Air Armory, 37 N. Main Street, Bel Air. 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM The Festival of Trees is a 2-day event during which donated, decorated trees, wreaths and gingerbread houses are sold through silent auction. Activities and shopping for all ages. All proceeds are donated to Cancer Life Net at the Kaufman Cancer Center. Sponsored by the Chesapeake Cancer Alliance and Upper Chesapeake Hospital Foundation. Nov. 27th 4-8pm; Nov. 28th 9am – 5pm. $7 per person over 12 years of age. Call 443.643.3460 or visit website. • http://www.uchfoundation.org.

Nov 28 CCA's Annual Breakfast with Santa

Looney's Pub, 312 S. Main Street, Bel Air. 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM Enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. This breakfast venue offers a wonderful opportunity for family and friends to gather, visit Santa and snap adorable photos. All proceeds from the event will be donated to Cancer Life Net at the Kaufman Cancer Center. Sponsored by the Chesapeake Cancer Alliance and Upper Chesapeake Hospital Foundation. 9am – Noon. Cost TBD. Call 443.643.3460 or visit website. • http://www.uchfoundation.org.

December, 2020

Dec 01 Senior Day at Fiore Winery

Dec 04 - Dec 06 Holiday Open House

Liriodendron Gallery, 502 W. Gordon Street, Bel Air. Experience that holiday magic at the historic Liriodendron Mansion’s annual Holiday Open House. Fresh greenery arrangements, mantle and centerpieces for sale, arts and crafts vendors, live Christmas music, and light refreshments. $5 suggested donation. For hours and information, visit website. • http://www.liriodendron.com.

Dec 05 Bel Air Farmers' Market

Mary Risteau Courthouse Parking Lot, Thomas and Bond Streets, Bel Air. 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM Open Saturdays 7am – 11am, mid-April through November and 9am–11 am in December. The market sells fresh, local produce and fruit in season, locally raised beef, chicken, pork, milk, eggs, cheese, flowers and shrubs. Includes organic and specialty vendors. Sponsored by the Town of Bel Air, Bel Air Farmers Market, Inc., and Harford County Office of Community and Economic Development. For current market information, visit website. • http://www.belairfarmersmarket.com.

Dec 05 - Dec 06 Holiday Open House and Sale

Harford Artists Gallery, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air. 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM Enjoy holiday shopping for unique gift items and original artwork created by local artists. Call 410.420.9499 or visit website. • http://www.artinharford.org.

Dec 05 - Dec 06 Holiday Open House

Hays House Museum, 324 Kenmore Avenue, Bel Air. 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM Tour the house decorated with fresh greens and holiday arrangements by the Country Garden Club of Harford County. Period music on Sunday by the Catherine Street Consort. FREE Admission. Call 410.838.7691 or visit website. • http://www.HarfordHistory.org.

Dec 06 31st Annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting

Downtown Bel Air, Main Street, Bel Air. 02:30 PM Downtown Bel Air. Concert on Main Street in front of the Courthouse begins at 2:30pm. Parade begins at 3:30pm – down Main Street at Churchville Road to Lee Street and ending at Hickory Avenue. Community bonfire and singalong in Shamrock Park with FREE cookies and hot chocolate at 4pm and the Tree Lighting at Town Hall at 4:45pm. Scheduled to appear: Stilt walkers and acrobats, local high school marching bands, costumed characters and mascots, beauty queens, dancers, floats, musical groups and even some special equestrian guests, ending with The Living Christmas Tree and Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus! Event is weather permitting. In the case of bad weather, the event will be cancelled and not rescheduled. Call 410.838.0584 or visit website. • http://www.belairmd.org.

Dec 08 Paint and Sip Night at the Museum

Historical Society of Harford County, 143 N. Main Street, Bel Air. 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM Join us as local artists, Sue Niewenhous and Meg Algren, lead the group in developing a holiday themed piece of art. This is a fun night complete with wine and amazing camaraderie and laughs, a great lead in to the holiday season. Admission $25. Call 410.838.7691 or visit website. • http://www.HarfordHistory.org.

Dec 08 Annual Tree Lighting

Rockfield Manor, 501 E. Churchville Road, Bel Air. 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM Kick off the holidays with Rockfield Manor’s Christmas tree lighting benefiting Harford County Toys for Tots. FREE Admission with new unwrapped toy. Call 410.638.4565 or visit website. • http://www.rockfieldmanor.com.

Dec 09 Genealogy Workshop: My Ancestor Did What???

Historical Society of Harford County, 143 N. Main Street, Bel Air. 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM There are bound to be surprises in this search. Learn about the possibilities and where to find hidden stories. Admission $10. Call 410.838.7691 or visit website. • http://www.HarfordHistory.org.

Dec 11 The Nutcracker

Bel Air Armory, 37 N. Main Street, Bel Air. 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM Children ages 2 through 6 years old are invited to attend an age appropriate performance that introduces children to the magic of live theater. This show includes excerpts from the Nutcracker ballet which are performed as a narrator explains the story of Clara and her magical toy. After the performance, costumed dancers lead the children to a decorated Tea Party are for refreshments. Visit website. • http://www.balletchesapeake.org.

Dec 12 Bel Air Farmers' Market

Dec 12 Featured Artist Reception

Harford Artists Gallery, 37 North Main Street, Bel Air. 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM Meet the featured artist and hear about the inspiration for the body of work on display. Reception 1-4pm. Gallery hours Wednesday – Sunday, 11am – 6pm. Call 410.420.9499 or visit website. • http://www.artinharford.org.

Dec 12 Harford Choral Society Annual Winter/Holiday Concert

St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 1200 E. Churchville Road, Bel Air. 04:00 PM - 05:30 PM For ticket prices, visit website. • http://www.harfordchoralsociety.org.

Dec 16 Mix and Mingle Networking

Dec 17 Sip & Shop

Dec 19 Bel Air Farmers' Market

Dec 19 Breakfast with Santa

The Ward Y in Abingdon, 101 Walter Ward Boulevard, Abingdon. 09:30 AM Come enjoy bagels, cream cheese, danishes, fresh fruit, coffee and hot cocoa. Crafts, games and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus! 410.679.9622 • https://ymaryland.org/locations/wardy.

Dec 20 14th Annual Merry Tuba Christmas

Come and bring your tubas, euphoniums and baritone horns. Bring a music stand, dress festively and decorate your instrument. Registration fee $5; music cost $15 (unless you have music from a previous Tuba Christmas event). Audience admission is FREE. Location and time to be determined. Call 410.391.7832 or visit website. • http://www.belairmd.org.

Dec 26 Bel Air Farmers' Market

Dec 28 American Red Cross Blood Drive

June, 2021

Jun 19 1st Annual Once Upon A Rodeo

Harford Equestrian Center, 608 N. Tollgate Road, Bel Air. 12:00 PM - 09:00 PM Enjoy food, beer, music, vendors and a great family friendly fun filled day at the Once Upon A Rodeo! The Harford County Public Library Foundation will be hosting a PRCA ProRodeo professionally sanctioned rodeo produced by Painted Pony Championship Rodeo and hosted by The Harford County Public Library Foundation Committee. Contestants will participate in 7 pro-rodeo events consisting of barrel racing, bull riding, calf roping, team roping, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, bareback riding and tie-down roping. The rodeo will be followed by a star studded music concert. Music lineup TBA. All proceeds will benefit the Harford County Public Library. Gates open at 12pm. Rodeo – 1pm; Music – 4pm. • http://www.eventbrite.com.

July, 2021

Jul 26 - Jul 31 33rd Annual Harford County Farm Fair

Harford Equestrian Center, 608 N. Tollgate Road, Bel Air. 03:00 PM - 10:00 PM The annual Farm Fair highlights Harford County agriculture, 4-H and FFA animal shows, indoor exhibits, commercial and community vendors, and numerous competitions for participation by local residents. Artisan’s Village features local crafters and vendors. Buy local offerings for food and beverages (wineries, breweries and distilleries). Come see a variety of entertainment and events, along with lots of family activities such as Kidway and a carnival. Monday through Thursday, 3-10pm, Friday and Saturday, 10am–10pm. Call 410.838.8663 or visit website. • http://www.farmfair.org..

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