Make & Take

Enjoy the Classic Car Show during the First Friday event May through October.  

Over 500,000 vintage and antique postcards for sale. Dozens of dealers. After the show at 4 pm a live postcard auction will begin with over 100 lots.

Celebrate National Lighthouse Day by climbing the Concord Point Lighthouse tower.  Special activities in the Keeper's House yard include: 10:30 AM Story Time 12 PM Mermaid Meet & Greet 1:45 PM Free Ice Cream and Historic Games and Activities  

Come to the Fourth Annual Arts, Wine & Jazz Fest Fundraiser along the beautiful Susquehanna River. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and sit back and enjoy the majestic views of the Susquehanna River while relaxing to the sounds of amazing jazz artists. This event showcases a number of artisans, wineries, distilleries, and live jazz...

Come to the orchard for a day of bluegrass and folk music. Bands will take the stage and provide toe tapping melodies. There will be food, beer, vendors and more. Bring a blanket or chair. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for 15 years of age and younger. The event is rain or shine....

Get ready for the first ever Groove On The Move original music showcase at The State! FEATURING: Kruiser, As We Become Ghosts (AWBG), Whiskey Grin, Genesis Z & The Black Mambas DOORS @ 7:00pm AUDIENCE: +18. Any attendees below 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. **Food and bar specials by Laurrapin...

Forged in Mexico City and recently transplanted to Baltimore, Downtown Tumbao’s sound is one of borderlands that merge Afro-Caribbean and Brazilian beats, creating an original, synergistic mix of Jazz, Bossa Nova, Swing, Bolero and Son. Downtown Tumbao brings together rising talent of the DMV with seasoned skill, as they experiment at the crosswords of new...

An afternoon of original music benefiting the Upper Chesapeake Bay Pride!

Admission is FREE but registration is required It’s fun; it’s easy! Join us in the Firehouse Studio (level 2 of the Opera House). Paint on wood, canvas, paper or seashells. We’ll have paint, brushes, small canvases, and an array of objects. Several water and boat related designs will be taught. Choose from different shapes and...

Ryan Klingmeyer & The 3/4 Band are BACK with a night of the best blues and funk rock originals this side of the Susquehanna! Featuring the guitar stylings and powerhouse vocals of Rachel Hall - this is one blues and rock show you won't want to miss! DOORS @ 6:00pm , SHOW @ 7:00pm **Food...

Weaving Life with Poet Kabir An interactive workshop with eminent storyteller and dancer Anila Kumari Come, listen and dance the story of a young weaver boy Kabir and how he learned about the weaving of the universe. We will go on a journey with him to a town called Varanasi on the banks of the...

Featuring Tim Hall, Comedy Magician & Mind Reader - Like many children, at the age of eight, Tim Hall, became fascinated with a magic set given to him by his sister. For Tim, this magic set was not just another toy. It was the catalyst for him to fall in love with the art of magic,...

The Havre de Grace Arts Collective presents: "Poetry in Motion" presented by the Sutradhar Institute of Dance & Related Arts featuring: Anila Kumari, Khilton Nongmaithen, Lily Henry-Austin, Riya Devi-Ashby, Se’phira Amen, and Nilimma Devi. “We see that we may go to the moon or the galaxy, but for our deep psyche we need good theater...

Come celebrate with a diverse offering of local hip hop artists! SHOW DETAILS DOORS @ 7:00pm  SHOW @ 8:00pm AUDIENCE: Any attendees under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. **Food and bar specials by Laurrapin Caters **Portion of proceeds benefit Luna's House Animal Rescue & Education Center http://www.lunashouse.org/

Admission is FREE but registration required Paint a dazzling rendition of this bright and beautiful bird. Learn it’s significance and hear a poem from India. In person!  All materials provided.

Rogue Swan has partnered with the Vandiver Inn to have dinner and a concert. The theme for this is “Summer of Love,” with an amazing compilation of the '60s and '70s music. The dinner will compliment the concert with a themed menu and everyone is encouraged to dress in their best hippy garb and dance...

Interested in entering a boat into the Lighted Boat Parade to kick-off The Waterfront Festival? Trophies & Downtown HdG gift cards to Best Decorated Sailboat, Best Decorated Powerboat, Most Original, Best Use of Lights, and Mayor's Choice! All entries receive a gift bag including 2 free drink tickets good all weekend long at the Concord...

Jah People, an American roots reggae band from Philadelphia, performs classic reggae hits from Bob Marley embodying Marley’s message of love and spirituality, with a blend of musicality to meld funk, rock, reggae, and soul influences. In 2015, Jah People was awarded Best in the “World Music” category of the PHL Live music competition. They...

Your favorite local artists will compete in a sidewalk chalk art competition. Stop by Concord Point Park during festival hours and watch them create their masterpieces. The chalk art will be done right on Concord Street by Alliance Street!

GRACE O’ MALLEY-THE PIRATE QUEEN  By Award-Winning Actress & Smithsonian Scholar Mary Ann Jung Set sail for adventure with Grace O’Malley, the Sea Queen of Connaught, Pirate Queen of Ireland. This daring leader and trader commanded the West coast of Ireland and an entire fleet of ships in the 1500’s. Grace, also called Grania,  fought...

Purchase a ballot for $10 at any info booth or at the HdG Visitor Center. Receive a souvenir inflatable soup cup holder. Visit the participating restaurants and sample their crab soup. More information on the website.

Join us for an afternoon of magic and balloon fun! Free, but registration is recommended. Jeff “Mr. Twister” Teate is a full time entertainer who has been performing magic for over 35 years. He has had the pleasure of performing for The Tonight Shows Jay Leno, The 2001 Superbowl Champions Baltimore Ravens, NASCAR Champion Bobby...

Admission is FREE, but registration is recommended  From the golden age of piracy to Confederate privateers and oyster pirates, the maritime communities of the Chesapeake Bay are intimately tied to a fascinating history of intrigue, plunder and illicit commerce raiding. Author Jamie L.H. Goodall introduces infamous men like Edward “Blackbeard” Teach and “Black Sam” Bellamy,...

The Bay Paddle is returning! This year's event will be an 8 day, staged team relay covering the entire Bay. Interested paddlers and teams can fill out this form to sign up and learn more; https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeOGeX8aVQ.../viewform... More details, an updated website, training support and events all summer coming soon! What: The 1st ever Chesapeake Bay...

A reception for the "Art Enchantment" show will feature light refreshments, hors d'oeuvres and cash bar.

Arts by the Bay offers a creative workshop at First Friday.  "Fall Leaves Make & Take" will begin at 5 pm in front of the gallery.

Best First Friday in Harford County!  Enjoy a family-friendly, festive celebration on closed downtown streets.  Live bands, cafe seating at our restaurants, food trucks, merchandise vendors, store specials, kids zone, classic car show, and more. Reminder- No parking on event streets from 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm.

Local favorite Chestnut Collective brings you a night of ROCK & RAP artists @ The State! Full line-up of performers on the website. AUDIENCE: 18+ Any attendees under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. **Food and bar specials by Laurrapin Caters **Portion of proceeds benefit Luna's House Animal Rescue & Education...

A Tribute to Crosby, Stills & Nash The harmonies of Crosby, Stills & Nash like you’ve never heard them…. Sung by women! Take the beauty and intricacy of the vocal harmonies of Crosby, Stills & Nash, add the kick-ass voices of three women and you get a CSN experience that transcends the typical tribute band....

Come out on Friday, September 10th for a bad a$$ birthday bash concert! Featuring Blank Slate and the Birthday Boy himself, Mack Keller, Cooper Wade, and the awesome Pineapple Band. Tickets are $10 and proceeds will go to The Humane Society of Harford County. Set list includes new versions of Blank Slate favorites + some Mack...

The New York Post raved: “…probably the next best thing to seeing STREISAND HERSELF…”. Multiple award-winning Barbra Streisand Tribute Artist, Carla DelVillaggio, has entertained across the country from Miami to Las Vegas to New York City. From the hair, down to the trademark nails, and wearing meticulously detailed replicas of iconic concert gowns, she is...