Celebrate the holiday season in Harford County with festive lights, parades, markets and family-friendly activities across the region. From tree lightings and Santa visits to markets and tractor parades, here’s what’s happening this season.

Belle Aire Holiday Market

Bel Air will host the Belle Aire Holiday Market on Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13 and 20 from 9 a.m. to noon at 121 S. Main St. in downtown Bel Air. The market will feature dozens of vendors selling decorations, jewelry and other holiday goods. Learn more at downtownbelair.com/holiday-market/.

Winter Wonderland in Bel Air

Bel Air’s beloved holiday Winter Wonderland returns Nov. 29 to Jan. 3 with thousands of lights glowing nightly from 5 to 11 p.m. along Main Street in downtown Bel Air.

On Nov. 29 and Dec. 6 and 13, visitors can enjoy live music and Santa visits from 5 to 8 p.m. Free horse-drawn carriage rides run those Saturdays from 5:30 to 8 p.m., with sign-ups starting at 4 p.m. at the Armory, located at 37 N. Main St.

On Dec. 6, Main Street closes for the Winter Wonderland Market at the Armory from 2 to 7 p.m., featuring dozens of artisan vendors. Families can also stop by the Christmas-themed train garden inside the Armory on Fridays and Saturdays throughout the season, or visit the many local shops during their extended hours. Learn more at christmasinbelair.com/winterwonderland-2/.

Havre de Grace Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting

Havre de Grace will host its Holly Jolly Parade and tree lighting on Dec. 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. The parade begins at 6 p.m. along Union Avenue, followed by a tree lighting with Santa and Mayor Bill Martin at the corner of Washington, St. John and Green Streets. Learn more at explorehavredegrace.com/event/holly-jolly-parade-tree-lighting-3/.

The Spirit of the Holidays: Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra

Harford County’s non-profit community orchestra will perform at Bel Air High School — 100 Heighe St., Bel Air — on Dec. 6 with two shows: a shortened family concert at 11 a.m. and a full evening concert at 7 p.m. The lobby will feature concessions and local artists and authors.

Tickets range from $12 to $22 online, with a $5 surcharge at the door. Learn more or purchase tickets at ssorchestra.org/.

Havre de Grace Visit with Santa

Visit with Santa at his house in Havre de Grace’s Santa Land on Dec. 5 from 7 to 10 p.m., or Dec. 6, 12, and 13 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. for photos and holiday fun. Santa Land is located at 450 Pennington Ave., Havre de Grace. Visit explorehavredegrace.com/event/santa-land/2025-12-06/ to learn more.

Harford Holidays at Ripken Stadium

Ripken Stadium will host the first-ever Harford Holidays on Dec. 5, 6, 12 and 13 from 5 to 8 p.m. The event will feature festive lights, a s’mores station, sleigh rides, Santa’s workshop and a “vendor village” where visitors can shop for gifts and seasonal goods from local vendors.

The stadium is located at 873 Long Drive, Aberdeen. Tickets can be purchased online for $10 and up at ripkenevents.com/harford-holidays/.

Aberdeen’s Annual Christmas Street Celebration

Aberdeen will hold its 48th Annual Christmas Street Celebration on Dec. 6, featuring breakfast with Santa at 110 W. Bel Air Ave., Aberdeen, a craft fair at the fire department, games in Festival Park, live music, a visit from Santa from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and a tree lighting of the 36-foot tree in Festival Park. The parade will run from 3 to 4:30 p.m., beginning at Aberdeen Middle School. Learn more at aberdeenmainstreet.org/post/december-6th-48th-annual-christmas-street-celebration.

Highland Tractor Parade

Highland’s Holiday Tractor Parade will take place Dec. 6, from 2 to 8 p.m. Vendors will open at 2 p.m. at Falling Branch Brewery, followed by the lighted tractor parade departing from North Harford High School on Pylesville Road at 5 p.m.

After the parade, Falling Branch Brewery will host an after-party where tractors will be parked for photos. Families can also visit Santa in the “North Pole,” grab dinner from on-site food trucks and shop from handmade vendors in the pavilion. The brewery is located at 825 Highland Road, Street. Learn more at helloharford.com.

Bel Air’s 35th Annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting

Join Bel Air for its annual parade and tree lighting on Dec. 7. Stilt walkers, acrobats, local high school marching bands, costumed characters, mascots, beauty queens, dancers, floats, musical groups and Santa and Mrs. Claus will head down Main Street to Lee Street at 3:30 p.m.

Then head to Shamrock Park at 4:15 p.m. for a community bonfire and sing-along for some free cookies before the lighting of the 30-foot Norway spruce at 4:45 p.m. Visit christmasinbelair.com/christmas-parade-2/ to learn more.

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