Harco Style
Merry & Bright
Lights are up and calendars are filling fast.
Consider this your holiday cheat sheet. We put together a list so you can plan fast: family-friendly outings, local stops for last-minute gifts and practical hosting ideas you can actually use.
Family Fun
Harco Style is all about easy wins—weekend events, cozy holiday outings, and local spots fun for kids while parents actually enjoy themselves.
Bah, Humduck! A Looney Tunes Christmas Decoy Museum, Havre de Grace
Fri–Sat, Dec 19–20 • 6:30–8:30 PM • Movie + hot chocolate + ornaments + scavenger hunt
Christmas Train Garden Mt. Ararat Lodge #44, Bel Air
Fri, Dec 19 • 5–9 PM + Sat, Dec 20 • 2–9 PM • Family-friendly holiday classic snacks & cocoa vibes
The STAR Centre presents: Santa’s Circus Havre de Grace
Sat Dec 20 (show at 8 PM)
Movie Night: “A Christmas Story” The State, Havre de Grace
Sat Dec 20 (5–7 PM)
Downtown Bel Air Light Displays — nightly 5–11 PM (perfect post-dinner stroll).
The STAR Centre
Shop Local
Hot Cocoa Nights at the Harford Artists Gallery Bel Air
Wed, Dec 17 • 5–8 PM • Pop in for a hot cocoa bar and shop handcrafted gifts from local artists
Belle Aire Holiday Market Downtown Bel Air
Sat, Dec 20 • 9 AM–12 PM • Shop local makers + last-minute gifts
Holiday Craft Fair at The Luckiest Light Havre de Grace
Sat, Dec 20 • 12–8 PM + Sun, Dec 21 • 12–4 PM • Local vendors + festive atmosphere
Holiday Mini Market at CoffeeBar Bel Air
Sun, Dec 21 • Morning • Coffee + local vendors in one stop
Hosting and need inspiration?
Use this simple charcuterie board cheat sheet.
Harco Style
The art of charcuterie explained in a few simple steps
3–5 cheeses • 1 soft + 1 firm + 1 tangy/creamy
2–3 meats • 1 mild + 1 spicy/peppery + 1 sliced
2–3 Crunch/Carbs (the “vehicle”) • 1 plain cracker + 1 sturdy + 1 baguette
2 pickled/briny • Olives + cornichons is the easiest combo
2 fresh • 1 juicy + 1 sliceable
2 sweets/spreads • 1 jam + 1 honey (mustard is optional but great)
Garnish • Pine or Rosemary sprigs are great for the holidays
Assembly logic:
Place cheeses first (spread them around like anchors).
Add 2 little bowls (jam + olives).
Fold meats into rolls or florets.
Add crackers in 2–3 stacks (so people can reach).
Fill gaps with fruit + nuts + sweets.
Finish with garnish.
For more holiday inspiration, check out our December print issue here.
Whether you’re a Harco business owner or just a friendly neighbor, we would love to hear from you. And if you found this newsletter helpful, shoot it over to a friend so they can join the community.
Until next time,
The Harco Style Team