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Things To Do This Weekend In Bel Air

Music & Entertainment

🎸 Dave DeMarco Duo Live at Steelefish Grille
📅 Saturday, May 24 | 6PM
📍 Steelefish Grille, 660 Boulton St, Bel Air

Kick off your Memorial Day weekend with live music, cold drinks, and all the sing-along classics you forgot you knew. The Dave DeMarco Duo (aka “Sorta-Coustic”) brings a fun, laid-back set of rock, new wave, and maybe even a little country to the patio at Steelefish Grille. Great vibes, great tunes, and a perfect way to ease into the long weekend.

🎸 Hëdrush Band Debut at Flying Point Marina
📅 Friday, May 23 | 5PM
📍 Flying Point Marina, 324 Flying Point Rd, Edgewood, MD

Baltimore’s own Hëdrush Band is making their live debut at Flying Point Marina! Join them for an evening of rock 'n' roll by the water, featuring their unique sound in a scenic marina setting. It's the perfect way to kick off your Memorial Day weekend.

🎶 SURREAL @ Fallston Barrel House
📅 Saturday, May 24 | 8PM – 12AM
📍 Fallston Barrel House, 2403 Belair Rd, Fallston

Get ready for a night of high-energy rock, great food, and fresh merch! Maryland’s own Surreal hits the stage at Fallston Barrel House with a setlist packed with new tunes and fan favorites. Grab a bite, sip something strong, and check out their brand-new ladies tank tops while you’re there.

🎸 Half Step Down at Hopkins Farm Brewery
📅 Saturday, May 24 | 5PM – 9PM
📍 Hopkins Farm Brewery, 3833 Rider Ln, Havre de Grace

Kick back with a cold, locally brewed beer and enjoy live rock from Half Step Down in the great outdoors. It’s the perfect way to spend your Saturday — great tunes, open skies, and farm-fresh vibes.

🎶 Mad Decent Music Live at Looney’s Pub
📅 Saturday, May 24 | 9PM
📍 Looney’s Pub, 312 S Main St, Bel Air

Mad Decent is back and bringing the party to one of their favorite spots — Looney’s Bel Air! Expect high-energy covers, good vibes, and a packed dance floor all night long. Perfect way to kick off the holiday weekend.

Family Fun

🛍️ Bel Air Farmers’ Market
📅 Saturday, May 24 | 8AM – 12PM
📍 2 S Bond St, Bel Air

Celebrate 50 years of local flavor at the Bel Air Farmers’ Market! Enjoy fresh produce, baked goods, handmade crafts, plus local breweries and wineries joining in for the milestone. A perfect Saturday morning outing for grabbing your favorites and supporting the community.

🛒 Bel Air Community Yard Sale & Flea Market
📅 Sunday, May 25 | 9AM – 2PM
📍 2 S Bond St, Bel Air

Score vintage finds, household treasures, and secondhand steals at this community-wide yard sale and flea market. Wander downtown for food trucks, sidewalk sales, and local business deals—plus a full flea market in the Mary Risteau Lot packed with antiques, clothes, and more. Want to join in? You can even register your own yard sale!

🚗 Bel Forest Car Show
📅 Saturday, May 24 | 10AM – 3PM
📍 Bel Forest Baptist Church, 603 Vale Rd, Bel Air, MD
💵 Registration: $15 per vehicle

Rev up your Memorial Day weekend at the annual Bel Forest Car Show! This all-makes, all-models event showcases classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Whether you're a car enthusiast or just looking for a fun family outing, there's something for everyone. Enjoy food, music, and a vibrant community atmosphere. Rain date is set for May 31.

🇺🇸 Bel Air’s 40th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony
📅 Monday, May 26 | 10:30AM
📍 Shamrock Park

Join the Town of Bel Air and the American Legion in honoring the lives of those who served. This heartfelt Memorial Day ceremony features patriotic music from the Bel Air Community Band, wreath-laying tributes, and military memorabilia displays. A meaningful way to pause, reflect, and remember.

🌸 Flower U-Pick Fridays at Sunny Hill Flower Farm
📅 Friday, May 23 | 6PM – 7PM
📍 Sunny Hill Flower Farm, 2128 Whiteford Rd, Whiteford

Spend golden hour wandering rows of blooms and hand-picking your own bouquet. For $25, you’ll get a glass jar to fill with 20+ seasonal stems, plus all the supplies you’ll need. It’s the perfect early summer activity—relaxing, beautiful, and totally Instagram-worthy.

Food & Drink

🧘‍♀️ Goat Yoga at Falling Branch Brewery
📅 Saturday, May 24 | 2:30PM – 3:30PM
📍 Falling Branch Brewery, 825 Highland Rd, Street, MD
🎟️ $33 (includes 1-hour class + 1 beverage)

Unwind with baby goats and a cold brew at this beginner-friendly yoga session hosted by Zen Hooves. Set against the scenic backdrop of Falling Branch’s farm brewery, it’s a playful, all-ages experience that blends movement, laughter, and a little goat mischief. Bring your own mat or towel and arrive 15 minutes early to settle in.

🔥 Summer BBQ Party at Costello’s Ace Hardware
📅 Saturday, May 24 | 11AM – 2PM
📍 6 N Bond St, Bel Air

Swing by Costello’s Ace Hardware for a backyard-style BBQ right in the heart of Bel Air! Enjoy grilled eats, summer vibes, and maybe even a few outdoor living ideas while you're there. Perfect pit stop before or after the farmers’ market!

🧘‍♀️ Bend & Brew at Independent Brewing Company
📅 Sunday, May 25 | 10:30AM
📍 Independent Brewing Company, 418 N Main St, Bel Air, MD
🎟️ $20 (includes 1-hour yoga class + 1 beer)

Start your Sunday with a refreshing yoga session followed by a cold craft beer at Independent Brewing Company. This all-levels class is perfect for both seasoned yogis and newcomers. Bring your own mat and enjoy a relaxing hour of yoga, then unwind with a pint of your favorite brew. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot in advance.

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On The Market: Home of the Week

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📍 Bynum Overlook, Abingdon
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This beautifully maintained brick-front colonial offers the perfect blend of space, comfort, and charm. The main living area features an open layout with abundant natural light, freshly painted neutral tones, and ceiling fans throughout. The kitchen is a true centerpiece—complete with newer modern appliances, ample counter space, and a cozy breakfast nook overlooking the private backyard.

Hardwood floors grace the living and dining areas, while the family room off the kitchen boasts a wood-burning fireplace. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite includes a walk-in closet and a private full bathroom. The finished lower-level rec room offers versatile space for entertainment, a home gym, or a playroom, complemented by a spacious laundry area. Enjoy outdoor living on the 33 x 12 composite covered deck, perfect for unwinding in the serene backyard. Additional features include a one-car attached garage and a beautifully landscaped 0.25-acre lot

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Local News & Happenings

🍨 New Ice Cream Flavors Debut at Taste of Harford
Broom's Bloom Dairy introduced three new ice cream flavors—Dewey Decimal Double Dutch Chocolate, Librarian Lemon Lavender, and Periodical Peppermint—at the second annual Taste of Harford. Held at Vignon Manor Farm, the event benefited the Harford County Public Library’s 80th anniversary celebration.
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🛍️ Harford Mall Redevelopment Plans Unveiled
Developers released a first look at plans to turn Harford Mall into a pedestrian-friendly open-air shopping center. Highlights include a new Whole Foods Market, conversion of the former Macy’s into retail, and apartments behind the future Amazon Fresh.
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🧑‍💻 Harford Community College Joins Cyber Workforce Accelerator
Harford Community College is now part of Maryland’s Cyber Workforce Accelerator program. The initiative equips all 16 state community colleges with cyber ranges to give students hands-on cybersecurity training for in-demand jobs.
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🎯 Robinhood Adventure Park Opens in Havre de Grace
Robinhood Adventure Park has officially opened, offering weekend airsoft, paintball, and Nerf games. Located on Old Robinhood Rd., the park rotates game styles and also ties into the East Coast Airsoft shop in Bel Air.
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🍽️ Taste of Harford Draws Sold-Out Crowd
Over 550 guests attended the sold-out Taste of Harford on May 18. The event featured 39 local food, drink, and farm partners, and raised more than $33,000 for the Harford County Public Library.
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