The festive season is here, Bel Air South! Let our guide help you find all the holiday excitement. For Bel Air South residents and guests, our guide ensures you enjoy all the festive activities.
Popular events this season include the charming Belle Aire Christmas Market, where local artisans showcase their unique crafts and seasonal treats. You'll also find the Winter Wonderland in Bel Air, featuring stunning displays and family-friendly activities that capture the spirit of the holidays. And the 32nd Annual Bel Air Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting is something you definitely don't want to miss, as it brings the community together in celebration. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Bel Air South
- 32nd Annual Bel Air Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting (Bel Air)
- German Christmas Village at Baltimore's Inner Harbor (Baltimore)
- ICE featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (Oxon Hill)
- Gaylord National Hotel Show (Oxon Hill)
- Winter Wonderland in Bel Air (Bel Air)
- Belle Aire Christmas Market (Bel Air)
- Silver Spring Christmas Market and Holiday Craft Fair (Silver Spring)
- Christmas Festival and Tree Lighting (Bel Air)
- Downtown Belle Aire Holiday Market (Bel Air)
- Belle Aire Holiday Sunday Market (Bel Air)
See these and even more events listed below!
Bel Air South Holiday Light Displays
Winter Wonderland in Bel Air
What to Expect:
Immersive holiday light displays and live entertainment.
Description:
Downtown Bel Air is transformed into a vibrant holiday destination with thousands of warm lights, live musical performances, carolers, and extended shopping hours.
Where: Bel Air | More Info: Winter Wonderland in Bel Air
Bel Air South Holiday Markets and Shopping
Belle Aire Christmas Market
What to Expect:
Unique artisan vendors selling a variety of holiday items.
Description:
The Belle Aire Holiday Market is an open-air, holiday-themed artisan market featuring dozens of unique vendors selling home decor, jewelry, body care products, and more. It is held in Downtown Bel Air on four Saturdays after Thanksgiving, offering a chance to shop small and explore the rest of downtown's shops and restaurants.
Where: Bel Air | More Info: Belle Aire Christmas Market
Belle Aire Holiday Sunday Market
What to Expect:
Unique artisanal goods and local shopping experience.
Description:
The Belle Aire Holiday Market is an open-air, holiday-themed artisan market featuring dozens of unique vendors selling home decor, jewelry, body care products, and more. Located in Downtown Bel Air, it offers a variety of artisanal goods and a chance to explore the local shops and restaurants.
Where: Bel Air | More Info: Belle Aire Holiday Sunday Market
Downtown Belle Aire Holiday Market
What to Expect:
Unique artisan vendors selling holiday gifts and seasonal items.
Description:
The Belle Aire Holiday Market is an open-air, holiday-themed artisan market featuring dozens of unique vendors selling home decor, jewelry, body care products, and more. Located in Downtown Bel Air, this event is an extension of the Belle Aire Market series and offers a variety of unique items to shop for the holiday season.
Where: Bel Air | More Info: Downtown Belle Aire Holiday Market
German Christmas Village at Baltimore's Inner Harbor
What to Expect:
Authentic German Christmas market with a 35' tall Glühwein pyramid.
Description:
German Christmas Village at Baltimore's Inner Harbor features over 60 vendors offering unique gifts and European cuisine, including a wide selection of German mulled wine and traditional foods.
Where: Baltimore | More Info: German Christmas Village at Baltimore's Inner Harbor
Silver Spring Christmas Market and Holiday Craft Fair
What to Expect:
Seasonal artisans and local treats in a festive marketplace setting.
Description:
The Silver Spring Christmas Market and Holiday Craft Fair at Veterans Plaza offers a festive celebration featuring seasonal artisans, delicious treats, and the joyful spirit of the season. Explore a merry marketplace filled with handcrafted treasures from local artisans, savor delightful food and desserts from various vendors, and immerse yourself in festive Christmas music.
Where: Silver Spring | More Info: Silver Spring Christmas Market and Holiday Craft Fair
Ellicott City Artisan Holiday Market
What to Expect:
Unique local shopping experience with handcrafted gifts.
Description:
The Ellicott City Artisan Holiday Market at Turf Valley Resort offers a shopping experience featuring handcrafted gifts, food concessions, and a kids' corner. Shop small and local on Sundays in December from 11 AM to 2 PM.
Where: Ellicott City | More Info: Ellicott City Artisan Holiday Market
Baltimore Holiday Craft Fair
What to Expect:
Showcase of local artisans' handmade crafts.
Description:
The UMB Holiday Craft Fair is an annual event held at the SMC Campus Center, featuring a variety of handmade crafts and unique gifts from local artisans.
Where: Baltimore | More Info: Baltimore Holiday Craft Fair
Westminster Green Sale and Christmas Farmers Market
What to Expect:
Seasonal market showcasing local talents and handmade crafts.
Description:
The Westminster Green Sale and Christmas Farmers Market at the Carroll County Agriculture Center features local authors, artists, and handmade crafts. It includes a fresh greens sale and concludes with a festive celebration.
Where: Westminster | More Info: Westminster Green Sale and Christmas Farmers Market
Taneytown Holiday Makers Market
What to Expect:
Local artisans and gourmet producers showcase their wares.
Description:
The Taneytown Holiday Makers Market at Reindollar Carriage House features unique, high-quality goods from local makers, artists, and gourmet producers.
Where: Taneytown | More Info: Taneytown Holiday Makers Market
Myersville Indoor Farmers Market
What to Expect:
Year-round indoor market featuring local produce and community events.
Description:
The Myersville Indoor Farmers Market offers a variety of local products, fresh foods, and community engagement. It takes place every 1st and 3rd Saturday from November 16, 2024, to April 5, 2025, at the Fire Company Banquet Hall.
Where: Myersville | More Info: Myersville Indoor Farmers Market
Bel Air South Holiday Shows and Entertainment
32nd Annual Bel Air Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
What to Expect:
Traditional holiday celebration with festive floats and tree lighting.
Description:
The 32nd Annual Bel Air Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting is a cherished community event featuring festive floats, holiday music, and the lighting of the town's iconic Christmas tree.
Where: Bel Air | More Info: 32nd Annual Bel Air Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
Gaylord National Hotel Show
What to Expect:
Interactive ice sculptures and thrilling frozen slides.
Description:
At Gaylord National, immerse yourself in a holiday spectacle featuring larger-than-life sculptures, thrilling frozen slides, and awe-inspiring tunnels. Enjoy activities like ice tubing, gingerbread decorating, and family ice-skating amidst extraordinary Christmas decorations.
Where: Oxon Hill | More Info: Gaylord National Hotel Show
ICE featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
What to Expect:
Interactive ice sculptures and thrilling frozen slides.
Description:
Step through larger-than-life sculptures and traverse awe-inspiring tunnels in a holiday showplace featuring ICE with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
Where: Oxon Hill | More Info: ICE featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Bel Air South Other Holiday Activities
Christmas Festival and Tree Lighting
What to Expect:
Community parade with costumed reindeer and festive tree lighting.
Description:
The 34th Annual Town of Bel Air Christmas Celebration features a festive parade down Main Street to Lee Street, followed by holiday music and food vendors in Shamrock Park. The event culminates with a tree lighting ceremony, showcasing bands, floats, performers, and costumed characters. Miniature horses dressed as reindeer lead the official entrance of Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Where: Bel Air | More Info: Christmas Festival and Tree Lighting
42nd Annual Train Garden
What to Expect:
Interactive model train displays with various holiday themes.
Description:
The 42nd Annual Train Garden features intricate model train displays, including O, O27, and HO trains, with carnival rides, skiers, and moving lighted displays. It includes themes like Harry Potter, Disney, and Rudolph’s Village, making it a comprehensive holiday attraction.
Where: Jarrettsville | More Info: 42nd Annual Train Garden
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- South Bel Air (2 miles)
- North Bel Air (3 miles)
- Bel Air North (4 miles)
- Edgewood (6 miles)
- Perry Hall (10 miles)
- Carney (13 miles)
- Middle River (13 miles)
- Parkville (15 miles)
- Essex (16 miles)
- Towson (17 miles)
- Hunt Valley (17 miles)
- Cockeysville (17 miles)
- Dundalk (21 miles)
- Baltimore (22 miles)
- Gwynn Oak (23 miles)
- Pikesville (23 miles)
- Lochearn (24 miles)
- Woodlawn (25 miles)
- Owings Mills (25 miles)
- Milford Mill (26 miles)
- Arbutus (27 miles)
- Randallstown (27 miles)
- Catonsville (27 miles)
- Reisterstown (27 miles)
- Glen Burnie (29 miles)
- Ilchester (30 miles)
- Pasadena (30 miles)
- West Elkridge (30 miles)
- Ellicott City (30 miles)
- Hanover (31 miles)
- South Gate (31 miles)
- Severna Park (32 miles)
- Middletown (32 miles)
- Severn (32 miles)
- Newark (33 miles)
- Columbia (33 miles)
- Arnold (34 miles)
- Eldersburg (34 miles)
- Odenton (36 miles)
- Lancaster (37 miles)
- Annapolis (38 miles)
- York (38 miles)
- Scaggsville (40 miles)
- Laurel (40 miles)
- Crofton (40 miles)
- South Laurel (41 miles)
- Wilmington (44 miles)
- Bowie (45 miles)