May 2021
First Friday Outdoor Activities Canceled
Due to the impending inclement weather forecast, the City of Havre de Grace has decided to cancel today’s (May 7, 2021) First Friday event. When making this decision, the City took into consideration the weather and COVID-19 guidelines. The next First Friday event in Havre de Grace is scheduled for Friday, June 4, 2021.
Find out more »June 2021
First Friday
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.
Find out more »July 2021
First Friday
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, classic car show, and more. David R. Craig Park hosts the Classic Car Show. Per Maryland Law- No Open Containers of Alcohol.
Find out more »August 2021
First Friday
Come experience the 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. No open containers of alcohol permitted.
Find out more »September 2021
First Friday
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.
Find out more »October 2021
First Friday
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.
Find out more »December 2021
Holly Jolly First Friday-Parade and Tree Lighting
Havre de Grace celebrates the holiday season with a parade, tree lighting ceremony, and Santa and Mrs. Claus at Santaland. Get a jump on the shopping season at the Downtown businesses and First Friday Vendors on Pennington Ave. Franklin Street will be dressed in holiday style and will host children's activities. Music and live performances on stage at Rochambeau plaza throughout this special night.
Find out more »January 2022
The Havre de Grace Ice Festival
When the world goes into hibernation and endless days of Netflix binging, what better way to bring people out for a weekend of fun and entertainment than with Havre de Grace Ice Festival’s “Heroes & Villains!” On January 15-16, 2022 this FREE event transforms our city into a magical winter wonderland with beautifully lit ice sculptures of all your favorite heroes and villains. Collaborations with the City of Havre de Grace, downtown merchants, non-profits and other groups create an overall…
Find out more »Ice Prince & Princess Parade and Movie “Happy Feet!”
Join the annual parade for children ages 13 and under to crown the 2022 Ice Prince or Princess at this year's Havre de Grace Ice Festival! Dress up in royal attire and join the parade on Sunday, January 16 at 1:00 PM. The parade will start at Rochambeau Plaza, proceed into the State Theatre, and across the stage. One lucky child will be chosen to represent the Ice Festival throughout the year at several parades and events in Havre de…
Find out more »May 2022
The Havre de Grace Arts & Entertainment District presents: Art Drop Around the World
How It Works: Step 1: Make your way around the world of HdG to find each Art Drop clue and treasure! Check out our list of Participating businesses for clues… Step 2: Take a fun photo of yourself holding each Art Drop treasure and upload it to Facebook or Instagram. Tag @hdgarts – and the business in which you found it – to be entered in a raffle to win art work and other prizes at our 6PM drawing! Step…
Find out more »July 2022
Spirit of America
Visiting Havre de Grace on Saturday, July 2, 2022 will be like walking onto the set of “Happy Days!” We will be joining the rest of the nation in celebrating America’s birthday, but will do it with a special twist – a big dose of good ole mid-century Americana! Where else but in charming Havre de Grace can you truly feel like you just stepped into a Norman Rockwell painting? Travel back with us to an era known for Poodle…
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