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Wednesday, Dec. 10

Cookies With Santa: 10-11 a.m., The Liriodendron, 502 W. Gordon St., Bel Air. 410-879-4424. liriodendron.com. Santa will visit with each child, then read “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” while guests have cookies. Recommended for children under 5. Limited seating, reserve spots early. $5.

A Ladew Christmas: 3-7 p.m., Ladew Topiary Gardens, 3535 Jarrettsville Pike, Monkton. ladewgardens.com. Illuminated gardens, Manor House tour, seasonal decor, live music, Christmas market,  treats, and more. $15-$25.

Thursday, Dec. 11

A Ladew Christmas: 3-7 p.m., Ladew Topiary Gardens, 3535 Jarrettsville Pike, Monkton. ladewgardens.com. Illuminated gardens, Manor House tour, seasonal decor, live music, Christmas market,  treats, and more. $15-$25.

Friday, Dec. 12

Harford County Lions’ Train Garden: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Brooms Bloom Dairy, 1700 South Fountain Green Road, Bel Air. Runs every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 28. Free admission.

A Ladew Christmas: 3-7 p.m., Ladew Topiary Gardens, 3535 Jarrettsville Pike, Monkton. ladewgardens.com. Illuminated gardens, Manor House tour, seasonal decor, live music, Christmas market,  treats, and more. $15-$25.

Magnolia Middle School PTO Holiday Bingo: 5-8 p.m., Magnolia Middle School, 299 Fort Hoyle Road, Joppa. mamspto.org. Doors open at 5 p.m., games begin at 5:30 p.m. Family-friendly event features night of bingo, concessions, and more than $8,000 worth of prizes and raffle baskets. Proceeds support Magnolia Middle School’s academic programs, athletic teams, classroom enhancements, extracurricular activities, and eighth grade end-of-year celebrations and field trip. $28.

Yuletide in Harford: Walking Tour: 6-7:30 p.m., M&T Bank, 221 N. Main St., Bel Air. 410-838-7691. harfordhistory.org. Society’s annual Candlelight Christmas Tour returns with docent Julie Brasch. Participants will experience Christmas stories of days gone by, caroling, treats, and more. Nighttime walking tours are weather-dependent; moved indoors for virtual tour and celebration if outdoor temperature at 6 p.m. is below 32 degrees. $10-$20.

Maryland Opera — Sounds of the Season: 7-8:30 p.m., Boordy Vineyards Barn, 12820 Long Green Pike, Hydes. 484-678-6041. marylandopera.org. In celebration of opera and the season, performance of Act 1 Finale of Puccini’s “La Bohème.”  Maryland Opera featuring young artists performing operatic and holiday favorites. $18-$36.

Saturday, Dec. 13

Christmas Cookie Sale: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Havre de Grace United Methodist Church, 101 S. Union Ave., Havre de Grace. 410-939-2464. Ruth Jessup Circle hosts its annual Christmas cookie sale.

Green Spring Station’s 11th Annual Holiday Makers Market: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Green Spring Station, 10751 Falls Road, Lutherville. greenspringstation.com. Explore locally owned boutiques alongside regional artisans and makers offering handcrafted jewelry, art, home décor, gifts, and more; holiday cocktails; Live holiday music.

Ballet Chesapeake — “The Nutcracker”: 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., Stephens Hall Theatre, 7900 Stephens Ave., Towson. 410-877-3281. balletchesapeake.org. Tchaikovsky’s score brough to life with dancing, costumes, and sets. $33.85-$39.19.

Harford County Lions’ Train Garden: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Brooms Bloom Dairy, 1700 South Fountain Green Road, Bel Air. Runs every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 28. Free admission.

A Ladew Christmas: 3-7 p.m., Ladew Topiary Gardens, 3535 Jarrettsville Pike, Monkton. ladewgardens.com. Illuminated gardens, Manor House tour, seasonal decor, live music, Christmas market,  treats, and more. $15-$25.

Yuletide in Harford: Walking Tour: 6-7:30 p.m., M&T Bank, 221 N. Main St., Bel Air. 410-838-7691. harfordhistory.org. Society’s annual Candlelight Christmas Tour returns with docent Julie Brasch. Participants will experience Christmas stories of days gone by, caroling, treats, and more. Nighttime walking tours are weather-dependent; moved indoors for virtual tour and celebration if outdoor temperature at 6 p.m. is below 32 degrees. $10-$20.

Deer Creek Coffeehouse presents The Honey Badgers: 7:30-9:30 p.m., Deer Creek Coffeehouse, 1022 Main St., Darlington. 443-877-7125. deercreekfolk.com. Folk/Americana sounds from The Honey Badgers. Baked goods and non-alcoholic beverages for sale. Doors open at 7 p.m. Cash and checks only. $5-$20.

Sunday, Dec. 14

Harford County Lions’ Train Garden: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Brooms Bloom Dairy, 1700 South Fountain Green Road, Bel Air. Runs every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 28. Free admission.

Ballet Chesapeake — “The Nutcracker”: 1 p.m., Stephens Hall Theatre, 7900 Stephens Ave., Towson. 410-877-3281. balletchesapeake.org. Tchaikovsky’s score brough to life with dancing, costumes, and sets. $33.85-$39.19.

Yuletide in Harford: Hays House Museum Open House: 1-3 p.m., Hays House Museum, 324 Kenmore Ave., Bel Air. 410-838-7691. harfordhistory.org. Tour historic house and holiday decorations designed by local garden club. Local musicians provide sounds of Christmas. Free.

Celtic Angels Christmas: 3-5 p.m., Harford Community College, Amoss Center, 200 Thomas Run Road, Bel Air. 443-412-2211. harfordevents.com. Celebrate holidays with family-friendly performance. Celtic Angels Christmas encompasses vocal and instrumental holiday and Irish favorites paired with Irish dancing and live band. $30-$40.

The Eric Byrd Trio Plays Music of “A Charlie Brown Christmas”: 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., The Liriodendron, 502 W. Gordon St., Bel Air. 410-879-4424. liriodendron.com. D.C.-based jazz trio performs holiday concert featuring music from TV special “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” Seasonal treats for sale. Limited seating; advance registration required. $10-$20.

Monday, Dec. 15

Monday Night Bingo: 5-9 p.m., American Legion Post 39, 500 N. Hickory Ave., Bel Air. 410-838-2603. Doors open 5 p.m., games start 6:30 p.m. Packets include early birds, progressive jackpots, pull tabs and trifecta pull tabs. Refreshments available to purchase. $15.

Wednesday, Dec. 17

Cookies With Santa: 10-11 a.m., The Liriodendron, 502 W. Gordon St., Bel Air. 410-879-4424. liriodendron.com. Santa will visit with each child, then read “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” while guests have cookies. Recommended for children under 5. Limited seating, reserve spots early. $5.

Friday, Dec. 19

Harford County Lions’ Train Garden: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Brooms Bloom Dairy, 1700 South Fountain Green Road, Bel Air. Runs every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 28. Free admission.

Yuletide in Harford: Walking Tour: 6-7:30 p.m., M&T Bank, 221 N. Main St., Bel Air. 410-838-7691. harfordhistory.org. Society’s annual Candlelight Christmas Tour returns with docent Julie Brasch. Participants will experience Christmas stories of days gone by, caroling, treats, and more. Nighttime walking tours are weather-dependent; moved indoors for virtual tour and celebration if outdoor temperature at 6 p.m. is below 32 degrees. $10-$20.

Community Dinner: 6-7:30 p.m., Grace Español, 701 Henderson Road, Bel Air. 410-879-5340. graceofbelair.com. Hot meal, conversation and live music. Free, family event. Register online.

Saturday, Dec. 20

Harford County Lions’ Train Garden: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Brooms Bloom Dairy, 1700 South Fountain Green Road, Bel Air. Runs every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 28. Free admission.

Yuletide in Harford: Children’s Storytime: 1-3 p.m., Hays House Museum, 324 Kenmore Ave., Bel Air. 410-838-7691. harfordhistory.org. Holiday crafts, games, and holiday treats. Local storyteller shares holiday selection with attendees. $7.50.

Helicon’s 40th Annual Winter Solstice Concert: 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Kraushaar Auditorium at Goucher College, 1021 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson. 410-746-8387. app.tickethive.com. Featuring Helicon, The Ken & Brad Kolodner Quartet, members of Charm City Junction, Scottish National Fiddle Champion Elke Baker, North American Step-Dance Champion Jonathon Srour, step-dancer Claire Shirey, and vocalist Evangeline Norman. All tickets are open seating. Free.

Yuletide in Harford: Walking Tour: 6-7:30 p.m., M&T Bank, 221 N. Main St., Bel Air. 410-838-7691. harfordhistory.org. Society’s annual Candlelight Christmas Tour returns with docent Julie Brasch. Participants will experience Christmas stories of days gone by, caroling, treats, and more. Nighttime walking tours are weather-dependent; moved indoors for virtual tour and celebration if outdoor temperature at 6 p.m. is below 32 degrees. $10-$20.

Sunday, Dec. 21

Harford County Lions’ Train Garden: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Brooms Bloom Dairy, 1700 South Fountain Green Road, Bel Air. Runs every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 28. Free admission.

Yuletide in Harford: Hays House Museum Open House: 1-3 p.m., Hays House Museum, 324 Kenmore Ave., Bel Air. 410-838-7691. harfordhistory.org. Tour historic house with holiday decorations designed by local garden club. WABAC Consort, local musicians with music performed on period instruments. Free.