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…
Find out more »February 2023
Pink Saturday
This Saturday, Havre de Grace will be filled with local love, so make sure you come down to celebrate Pink Saturday! Stop by Joseph’s Department Store between 12PM and 4PM for a list of participating locations and instructions. ☕️ Hot Cocoa Walk 12PM-4PM- come to Joseph’s Department store to grab your list of participating locations and sample some delicious hot cocoa. If you didn’t sign up in time for a commemorative mug, that’s okay! We will have paper ones too.…
Find out more »November 2023
Plaid Friday in Downtown Havre de Grace
🗓️ Mark Your Calendars for November 24th!🗓️ Shop Local Season is upon us and we can’t wait for Plaid Friday 2023! Skip the bustle of corporate Black Friday and support your local Havre de Grace businesses instead. Grab a cup of ☕️ and 🍩 from one of our delicious bakeries and coffee shops, stroll our picturesque streets, and shop HdG stores BEFORE you hit the big boxes 🛍️. We promise our stores have so many unique and beautiful things…there isn’t…
Find out more »February 2024
The Havre de Grace Ice Festival
Saturday, February 3, 2024; 3:00-8:00 PM With over 50 beautifully lit ice sculptures to set the mood throughout the downtown area, you will find lots to do and see, including live ice-carving demonstrations, a chili cook-off, outdoor hot toddy garden, live performances, character meet & greets, corn hole boards made of ice, fire pits, free s'mores, in-store specials, and more! You can even try your hand at ice sculpting by carving your name into our graffiti wall of ice! The…
Find out more »The Great Havre de Grace Chili Cook-Off
The wildly popular Chili Cook Off will once again be a part of the Havre de Grace Ice Festival! The contest runs from 3:00 to 7:00 pm on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Purchase your "chili" card the day of the event at the Info Booth or in advance online at: https://Ilovechili.eventbrite.com. On your card are the names and addresses of the participating restaurants with their logos. Card holders visit the restaurants, sample their chili and have their card punched. Each…
Find out more »2nd Annual Share the Local Love Fest
Join us for the 2nd Annual Love Walk in Havre de Grace! Spread love with the H.D.G Love Walk Submit a free Valentine message and explore downtown to find your message displayed on a 12-inch heart in a business window. Indulge in the Hot Cocoa Challenge Stay warm on the Love Walk by sampling different flavors of hot chocolate in our participating stores and restaurants! Visit the Kissing Booth at LaBanque Bring your Valentine and pucker up for a sweet moment! Don't miss…
Find out more »Mardi Gras Parade in Havre de Grace!
Mardi Gras is about music, parades, beads, floats, and excitement. It's one big holiday..... and not just in New Orleans anymore! Havre de Grace's very own Bourbon Street will come alive on February 13th with the annual Mardi Gras Parade! Join us along the parade route and be sure to wear your best Mardi Gras costume, or at least dress in purple, green, and gold. Adorn yourselves with long beads caught from the floats as the parade passes by. This…
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