Harford County Christmas Lights 2021: Where To See Them

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — Light shows around Harford County are spreading holiday cheer, from Bel Air to Pylesville. This year one honors those who have helped the community through the pandemic.

Here are some of the best Christmas light shows around, submitted by Patch readers.

Did we miss yours? Send it to elizabeth.janney@patch.com.

500 David Dr., Bel Air MD 21015. The light show runs from 5–10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and 5–11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with the potential for longer hours closer to Christmas. The show began Nov. 29 and runs through the first week of January. Tune in to the music on 91.7 FM from the car or listen on the sidewalk. Songs will change for New Year's.

1722 Edwin Dr., Bel Air, MD 21015. Brad’s Christmas Light Show runs from 5:30–9 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and 5:30–10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, from Nov. 27 to Jan. 1. Tune in to 92.7 FM in to hear the music, which is synchronized to holiday lights. People can donate to Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic online or at the location.

1111 Cedar Lane, Bel Air, MD 21015. Cedar Lane Holiday Light Show, weather-permitting, is open daily 5:30–10 p.m. from Dec. 4 through New Year's Eve. Fog, fountains, two 22-foot mega trees and multiple matrix boards are synchronized to holiday songs. This is the 6th year for the show and it will honor those helping the community get through the pandemic. Tune in to 107.9 FM. Funds will be donated to JDRF — researching and developing a cure for Type-1 diabetes (TD1).

3107 Nova Scotia Road, Bel Air, MD 21015. The Spencer Family Holiday Lights will shine 5–11 p.m. until Jan. 3. More than 175 blow molds plus other inflatables and items are on display, courtesy of the Spencer family, which has been decorating for more than 15 years. About 5,000 lights are out this year and so is a mega tree.

1200 E. Churchville Road, Bel Air, MD 21014. The Christmas Festival of Lights at St. Matthew Lutheran Church runs from 6–10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and 6–11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The drive-up display off Route 22 is set to music. People can park in the lot and tune in to 107.1 FM. From Friday to Sunday, the church opens to showcase its train garden and serves hot cocoa. People must wear face coverings to go inside. Donations of nonperishable goods will go to the church's food pantry.

1202 Peachtree Road, Fallston, MD 21047. Lights will be turned on daily from 5:30-9 p.m.

705 Oak Road., Joppa, Md. 21085. A mailbox where kids can drop their letters for Santa is available at "Christmas at the Compound" in Joppa. If they leave a return address, Santa's elves will reply. Lights are on from 5:30–10 p.m. daily. Donations benefit the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.

2111 Telegraph Rd, Pylesville, MD 21132. For the 10th year, the Newton family presents "A Newton Noel: A Christmas Light Show." It kicked off Nov. 27 and runs nightly until Jan. 1. Hours are 6–9 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and 6–10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Hours will be extended closer to Christmas; check the Newton Noel Facebook page for details. New this year are four talking trees who will narrate the show, which includes a 7-foot-tall nativity star, 18-foot mega tree, nativity scene and two 10-foot trees. Tune in to 107.1 FM. Donations will benefit local organizations.

See Also:

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