Hello Harford

10/01/2026

Fall in Harford County has a little bit of everything! 🍎🍂 We recently joined Good Morning Washington in Havre de Grace to share a few of the ways visitors and locals alike can make the most of the season, including farm-fresh adventures, fall festivals and plenty of ways to get outside and enjoy the changing scenery.

🎥 Catch the segment and start planning your next fall adventure: https://wjla.com/good-morning-washington/embrace-fall-in-harford-countyharford-county-fall-events-fall-in-harford-county-harford-county-autumn-activities-things-to-do-in-harford-county-this-fall-fall-festivals-in-maryland-maryland-fall-getaway-harford-county-tourism-autumn-adventures-in-harford

Explore Havre de Grace Harford County Department of Parks and Recreation Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Fall has arrived, and there is no better time to plan a weekend getaway than with a scenic road trip to Harford County, Maryland!

10/01/2026

Fall in Harford County has never been more beautiful or fun! 🍂 We’re kicking things off this weekend with the Darlington Apple Festival, Healing Arts & Music Festival, Extreme Boat Dockin’ & Riverfront Festival and so much more.

And we’re just getting started — this is only the first half of the month!

📌 Save this post, share it with your crew and head to our full events calendar for all the details before you go: https://www.helloharford.com/9/Events



Explore Havre de Grace | Bel Air Downtown Alliance | The STAR Centre of Havre de Grace | Havre de Grace Opera House | Healing, Arts and Music Festival | HDG Extreme Boat Dockin’ & Riverfront Festival | Darlington Apple Festival | Harford Vineyard & W**ery | 755 Alliance | Spirits of Tudor Hall | LIVE at Harford Community College | Ladew Topiary Gardens

09/30/2026

Get ready for spooky season in Harford County! 👻🎃

Haunted attractions, glowing gardens and more are creeping onto the calendar, and we couldn’t be more ready. Here’s what’s coming up:

🌫️ Legends of the Fog | Opens Sept. 26; weekends through Nov. 7 (Aberdeen)
🎃 Harriet’s Happiest Halloween | Oct. 9–11 (Chesapeake Theater, Bel Air)
✨ Garden Glow at Ladew Gardens | Oct. 14–17 (Monkton) — SOLD OUT
🧙 Witches Night Out | Oct. 15 (Downtown Bel Air)
🍬 Trick or Treating in Downtown Bel Air | Oct. 24 (Bel Air)
👻 Havre de Haunts Tour of the American Legion | Oct. 24 (Havre de Grace)
🎩 Haunted Illusions starring David Caserta | Oct. 30 (Amoss Center, Bel Air)

🔖 Save this list for a frightfully fun fall, then head to HelloHarford.com for full event details + more to explore!



Legends of the Fog | LIVE at Harford Community College | Ladew Topiary Gardens | Bel Air Downtown Alliance | Havre de Haunts Ghost Tours | Explore Havre de Grace

09/29/2026

National Coffee Day calls for a HarCo coffee crawl! Here are five local spots worth adding to your list – whether you’re grabbing a morning pick-me-up, settling in with a latte or fueling up for a day of exploring:

☕ Coffee Coffee (Bel Air)
☕ Z Vault (Bel Air)
☕ The Screaming Bean (Aberdeen)
☕ Newberry Cafe & Bakery (Bel Air)
☕ Concord Point Coffee (Havre de Grace)

And that’s just a sip of HarCo’s coffee scene! Find even more of our local coffee shops at HelloHarford.com.

09/27/2026

We refuse to choose just one! 😍

National Fall Foliage Week looks pretty good on Harford County, with 31 nature trails and 4,539 acres of parks giving you plenty of ways to catch the season changing in real time.

🍂🍁 Explore more ways to catch the color at HelloHarford.com.



Harford County Department of Parks and Recreation Maryland State Parks

09/23/2026

Ready to Ramble, Harford County style? We’re teaming up with our friends at Hello Harford to give one lucky winner a 4-night hotel stay, 2 Full Weekend Ramble Passes, a Weekend Parking Pass, 2 Preamble Passes, a 1-hour massage on-site at the Ramble, and awesome merch bundle! 🎉

Enter now through September 30th for a chance to win! Don’t forget to sign-up for our email newsletter and the Rambler Rundown SMS list on the entry form for additional chances to win👀

We’ll announce the winner October 1st. Get in on it here 👉 https://mailchi.mp/ramblefestival.com/helloharford2026

09/21/2026

Consider this your cheat sheet for Maryland’s largest Italian festival! 🇮🇹

The Maryland Italian Festival is taking over Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen from September 25–27. A little planning goes a long way, so swipe through for tips on parking, tickets, the Rallie Inc. festival guide and a few things to know before you arrive hungry. 🍝

📍 Ripken Stadium | Aberdeen
🗓️ September 25–27

And while you’re there, be sure to stop by the Hello Harford booth and say hi! We’ll be there all weekend.

🎟️ Buy tickets ahead for Ingresso Rapido entry: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/avenamarylanditalianfestival2026/2084146
📌 Save this guide, then plan the rest of your stay at HelloHarford.com.

09/18/2026

Calling all birders! Follow the fall migration to Harford County. 🐦🍂

Harford County’s diverse habitats make it a great place for resident and migrating birds, with 325+ species on the official county checklist. Swipe through nine feathered friends you may spot around HarCo this time of year, then keep your eyes up on your next walk, hike or waterfront outing!

📌 Save this post for your next outdoor adventure, then head to our website to plan your trip: https://www.helloharford.com/27/Plan



Harford Land Trust | Harford Nature Collaborative | Harford County Department of Parks and Recreation

*Photos courtesy of Frank Marsden (@1723688911024520)

09/17/2026

Fresh updates worth seeing for yourself! 👀🏨

To celebrate 25 years of welcoming guests to Harford County, SpringHill Suites by Marriott Edgewood Aberdeen recently unveiled freshly renovated guest rooms and updated common spaces. Whether you’re visiting Harford County, hosting out-of-town guests or planning a local staycation, check out the hotel’s refreshed look for your next stay!

👉 Explore more places to stay and things to do on your next HarCo getaway at HelloHarford.com.

09/16/2026

Don’t cry because summer’s almost over. Smile because fall fun is just getting started in Harford County! 😁

We’re closing out the month with some of HarCo's biggest events, including The Maryland Italian Festival, the 20th Annual Harford County W**e Festival and plenty more worth a trip.

💾 Save this post and grab your crew, then head to our full events calendar for all the details before you go: https://www.helloharford.com/9/Events



Bel Air Downtown Alliance | Explore Havre de Grace | Aberdeen Main Street Maryland | LIVE at Harford Community College | Aberdeen Oktoberfest | Susquehanna W**e & Seafood Fest | Bel Air Farmers' Market | Havre de Grace Farmers Market | Spirits of Tudor Hall | Historic Jerusalem Mill Village | Havre de Grace Opera House | Brooms Bloom Dairy | Susquehannock Wildlife Society