Father’s Day Ideas + Weekend Fun Around Bel Air

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Now, onto the fun stuff:

• 🐾 Pups & pints in downtown Bel Air

• 🚣‍♀️ Kayak the scenic Bush River for prizes & bragging rights

• 🍽️ Your Father’s Day Brunch plans solved!

Scroll down, make your plans, and enjoy your weekend in Bel Air!.

Cheers

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Things To Do This Weekend In Bel Air & Surrounding Areas

Food & Drink

Pup Crawl (for humans and their pups!)
📅 Saturday, June 14 | 4:30 PM–10 PM
📍 Looney’s Pub, 312 S Main St, Bel Air
Visit five family-friendly pubs with your dog, enjoy drinks and a scavenger hunt—all to benefit the Humane Society of Harford County.

Tutto Fresco Father's Day Brunch
📅 Sunday, June 15 | 10 AM–2 PM
📍 Tutto Fresco, 5 Bynum Road, Forest Hill
Celebrate Father’s Day with a special brunch designed to honor Dad—gather the family and enjoy a feast of his favorite flavors.

Father’s Day Brunch at Slate Farm Brewery
📅 Sunday, June 15 | 10 AM–1 PM
📍 Slate Farm Brewery, 2128 Whiteford Rd, Whiteford
Celebrate Dad with a delightful brunch in a charming rural setting—enjoy a curated menu of brunch favorites and special drinks in honor of Father’s Day. Open to all; reserve your table early to ensure his spot!

Family Fun

The Breathe Love Music Festival
📅 Saturday, June 14 | 12 PM–6 PM
📍 Hopkins Farm Brewery, 3833 Rider Lane, Havre de Grace
Six live bands, craft beers, silent auction & local vendors—family-friendly with a donation option.

Father’s Day Family Olympics at Empire Dojo
📅 Saturday, June 14 | 10 AM–12:30 PM
📍 Empire Dojo, 3101 Emmorton Rd #A10, Abingdon
Celebrate Father’s Day with obstacle courses, relays, foam-noodle duels, games, free food & drinks—plus awesome perks for Dads and kids! Open to all ages, no martial arts experience required.

Kayak Poker Run at Flying Point Park
📅 Saturday, June 14 | 9 AM–1 PM
📍 Flying Point Park, 1924 Harewood Rd, Edgewood
Join the Harford Land Trust’s exciting Kayak Poker Run: paddle your kayak, canoe, or paddleboard 3–5 miles along the scenic Bush River, stopping at 5 (or 6 bonus) checkpoints to collect playing cards—best hands earn prizes!

Joppa Friends of HCPL Charity Book Sale
📅 Saturday, June 14 | 10 AM–5 PM
📍 Joppa Library, 655 Towne Center Dr, Joppa
Browse used books, music & movies—proceeds support library programs.

21st Annual Cooptown Car Show
📅 Saturday, June 14 | 9 AM
📍 William Watters United Methodist Church, 1452 Whiteford Rd, Street
Presented by Passion 4 Pavement Car-Truck & Bike Club. $20 registration.

Sailing into Summer Kayak
📅 Saturday, June 14 | 9 AM–11:30 AM
📍 Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, 700 Otter Point Rd., Abingdon
Paddle & explore the estuary—perfect for families who love the outdoors...

In-Seine Fishing
📅 Sunday, June 15 | 2:30 PM–3:30 PM
📍 Anita C. Leight Estuary Center, 700 Otter Point Rd., Abingdon
Cast nets and catch critters in shallow waters—a hands-on ecology lesson.

Music & Entertainment

Summer Concerts in the Park: RBM Trio
📅 Friday, June 13 | 7:30 PM
📍 Millard Tydings Memorial Park, 908 S Washington St, Havre de Grace
Smooth jazz by the bay—bring your chair or blanket for a relaxing evening.

Eclipse: The Ultimate Journey Tribute
📅 Friday, June 13 | 8 PM–11 PM
📍 Fallston Barrel House, 2403 Belair Rd, Fallston
Rock out to classic Journey hits with this energetic tribute band.

Summer Concert Series: Bel Air Community Chorus
📅 Saturday, June 14 | 7 PM–8:15 PM
📍 William A. Humbert Amphitheater (Shamrock Park), Hickory & Lee Sts, Bel Air
Bring a blanket and enjoy choral favorites celebrating travel themes.

Pineapple Band Duo at Double Groove
📅 Saturday, June 14 | 5 PM–9 PM
📍 Double Groove Brewing Company, 1659 Robin Circle Drive, Forest Hill
A high-energy mix of rock, funk, reggae, and soul to fuel your night.

Gaelic Mishap at Music at the Mansion
📅 Sunday, June 15 | 5 PM–7 PM
📍 Liriodendron Mansion, 502 West Gordon Street, Bel Air
Celebrate Father’s Day with Irish folk tunes; beer and wine available.

Date Night Spot Of The Week

Barrett’s On The Pike

📍 588 Baltimore Pike, Bel Air
barrettsonthepike.com

If you’re looking for a date night that feels effortlessly special without pretension, Barrett’s on the Pike is the perfect spot. The dining room balances contemporary style with warmth—polished booths, soft lighting, and just the right vibe for relaxed conversation. Reviews consistently applaud the food and service: “Food was excellent… I would recommend this place for anyone in or traveling to Bel Air”, and “This is my absolute favorite restaurant in Bel Air… always received nothing but the best service and fabulous food.”

The menu showcases chef-crafted American fare, with sharable starters like Crab Dip and Shrimp Cargot—ideal for beginning the evening right. Standout entrees include the Jumbo Lump Crabcake, tender Braised Short Ribs in Mongolian BBQ sauce, and perfectly grilled salmon. Plus, the cocktail and wine selection are strong enough to encourage lingering over a nightcap.

Pro tips:

• Kick things off with the Crab Dip or Shrimp Cargot—both are solid crowd-pleasers.

• Visit midweek for a quieter experience and to potentially catch happy-hour or wine specials.

• Reservations are wise—Barrett’s is popular and fills up early, especially on weekends.

Click here to explore the menu & make a reservation!

Bel Air Classifieds

🏠 Tar Heel Construction Group
Full-service roofing & exteriors specialist in Bel Air. GAF Master Elite-certified and licensed thermographer Joe Ayler leads the team. They handle roofing, siding, gutters, windows, decks, insulation, and thermal inspections. A+ BBB-accredited since 2016, with a 4.8★ Angi rating and a 10% senior discount. Call (410) 638‑7021 or click here for a free quote.

🍽 Pappas Restaurant & Sports Bar
A Bel Air favorite at 1225 E Churchville Rd. Serving seafood and American classics—jumbo lump crab cakes, grilled steak, pasta, burgers & more. Dine-in, carry-out, and catering options available. Call (410) 420‑5218 to make a reservation or click here to view their menu.

🛡 Northern Chesapeake Insurance Services
Independent, locally-owned insurance agency at 139 N Main St #105. With decades of experience, they offer auto, home, life, business, boat, motorcycle & more—no-hassle, obligation-free quotes. Call (410) 420‑3080 or click here to get a quote.

🍫 Chocolate Moonshine on Main
Bel Air’s gourmet fudge & chocolate boutique at 106 N Main St. Family-owned, featuring 30 + flavors of Belgian‑chocolate fudge, hand-painted truffle bars, and gift boxes. Call (443) 567‑6431, visit their facebook page, or stop by today!

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Local News & Happenings

🕯️ Candle Shop Closing Soon in Downtown Bel Air
You Make Scents Candles, a DIY-focused boutique at 31 W Courtland St., is closing at the end of June due to rising costs and decreased foot traffic. Owner Janene Lamone shared that after three years in downtown Bel Air, she's pivoting to mobile “on-the-go” candle-making parties and pop-up events. Through June 29, the shop is offering half-price sales on items and 25% off candle pours. Read More

🌱 Harford County’s "Low Mow" Initiative Receives Recognition
The county’s Parks & Rec Low Mow program—which reduces lawn mowing in nearly 40 acres across five parks, encouraging pollinator habitats and reducing emissions and stormwater runoff—received an honorable mention in the Chesapeake Stormwater Network’s BUBBA Awards (Habitats & Streams category). It’s a win for environmental stewardship, cost savings, and raising public awareness via signage. Read More

🥏 Rockfield Park Disc Library Built by Girl Scout Twins
Junior Girl Scout twins Claire and Alice Hartley (Troop 1258) earned their Silver Award by designing and installing a “disc library” at the Rockfield Park disc golf course off Ewing St. The cabinet—modeled after Little Free Library kiosks—provides free discs and a lost-and-found shelf, encouraging outdoor recreation. The Town of Bel Air formally recognized them at a June 2 Commissioners meeting. Read More

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