FreeLiriodendron Mansion Holiday Open House & Artisan Fair
Through Dec 6Dec 5 – Dec 6 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Saturday & Sunday, Dec 5 – Dec 6, 2026; 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Santa visits in the library 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM both days.
Liriodendron Mansion502 W Gordon St, Bel Air, MD 21014 · 21.6 mi approx. from BaltimoreDirections
All ages (historic 1898 mansion ground floor is ADA accessible with ramp; stroller parking on wrap-around porch)
FreeFree admission (donations appreciated for historic mansion preservation; handmade gifts and treats available for purchase).
About this adventure
Historic Liriodendron Mansion in Bel Air—the 1898 summer estate of renowned Johns Hopkins Hospital founding surgeon Dr. William S. Halsted—opens its doors for a magnificent holiday open house. The grand neo-Palladian mansion is transformed into a festive holiday showcase with fresh evergreen roping, period decorations, and themed holiday trees decorating its historic parlors and library. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Visits with Santa: Santa Claus greets children in the cozy wood-paneled library beside a crackling hearth fireplace, offering relaxed, unhurried photo moments without the rush of commercial mall settings. • Scavenger Hunt & Music: Children can embark on a holiday scavenger hunt throughout the mansion to find hidden antique toys and whimsical woodland creatures. Live grand piano music fills the reception hall with classic holiday carols. • Family Facilities: The mansion's first floor is ramp-accessible, and stroller parking is provided on the covered veranda. Restrooms with baby-changing facilities are available on-site.
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