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Learn more about the City of Havre de Grace at ExploreHavredeGrace.com For emergencies please call 911 for non-emergency’s call City Hall at (410) 939-1800. For problems related to this page please contact the office of Information Technology. This page had been created to promote the City of Havre de Grace. Please be advised comments will be deleted if found to be offensive, malicious, and or inappropriate and may result in users being banned from this page in the future.

09/21/2024

It's a great day to have a great day in Havre de Grace! Kayaking, walking, Havre de Grace Farmers Market, lectures at the Havre De Grace Maritime Museum, Inc., seafood, music and the Printers Fair at Harmer’s Town Art Center.

Congratulations to Glam With Sam and Co- Beauty Services on their one year anniversary and grand re-opening party happening today!

09/21/2024

Pretzels and Beer!!! Will we see you here?!

Oktoberfest in Havre de Grace is back!🍻 Harford County’s largest folk festival once again brings you authentic German fare and famous German beer! There will also be local food trucks, wine, merchandise & craft vendors, activities, games, pumpkin painting, and more! German music and dancers by the Enzian Volkstanzgruppe & Enzian Kapelle! All set in beautiful Concord Point Park where you can enjoy views of the Susquehanna River and the Chesapeake Bay.
Join us in Havre de Grace from noon until 7:00 pm on October 12, 2024 for our annual Oktoberfest!

09/20/2024

The 4th Annual Susquehanna Wine and Seafood Fest is tomorrow at Concord Point Park from noon until 8 p.m. Leave with full bellies after sampling all types of delicious seafood, plus vegetarian and kid-friendly choices, from 20+ different restaurants and food trucks. Enjoy live music, wine, beer and spirits, over 30 local vendors, plus stop by the cooking demo tent. Kids 16 and under are FREE, and the festival includes a kids' zone.

Purchase tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4th-annual-susquehanna-wine-seafood-fest-saturday-september-21-2024-tickets-831753215257?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawFQJMtleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHTsBSpTY8P4KF7mTGAWCZWOeq8BUwYGjQQg5PpE2Lut74P4z73MdNDFsFQ_aem_typO9AyOwsZr6rbETBKZ8g

A portion of all proceeds benefit Soroptimist International of Havre de Grace, MD and other local non profits.

09/20/2024

There's a beautiful new butterfly mural on the side of My Gossip Girls Consignments HDG on Franklin Street in Downtown Havre de Grace. This is the time of year when butterflies migrate south for the winter, but don't worry our butterfly will be here all year long!

Photo courtesy of Blue Heron Gifts & Boutique.

09/19/2024

NEXT FRIDAY NIGHT: Check out Havre de Grace's Lighted Boat Parade & enjoy live music, food trucks, vendors, and kids activities!🌊✨🛥 Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to Concord Point Park for a relaxing evening of live music and beautiful boats! Learn more below!

CONCORD POINT PARK
September 27, 2024
5:00-9:00 PM
FREE Admission

An annual event, the wildly popular HAVRE DE GRACE LIGHTED BOAT PARADE is back for the 2024 season! Power and sailboats of all shapes and sizes travel along the shoreline from the Amtrak Bridge to Concord Point Park, while folks on land enjoy live music and food trucks. Originally part of the annual Waterfront Festival, this event now stands on its own in 2024.

LIVE MUSIC featuring:
No Boundaries 5-7PM
Steel Pandemic 7-9PM

09/19/2024

.918 Club of Lancaster, PA and Glyph Design Studio will hold a combined 11th Annual Lancaster Printers Fair and 3rd Annual Chesapeake Print & Book Arts Fair this Saturday, September 21

The Lancaster Printers Fair showcases the art of printmaking in historical and contemporary forms. Vendor items include the book arts, letterpress printing presses, equipment, supplies & accessories, wood & metal type, ink, presses and paper, printmaking, handmade announcements, invitations, posters, limited edition books and more.
The Chesapeake Book Print & Arts Fair highlights the design and craft of all print and paper arts, from letterpress, printmaking and screen printing, to book arts and papermaking.

09/19/2024

Calling all Pyrex fans! The Pyrex & Vintage Fest is next Saturday, September 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Downtown Havre de Grace. Spend the day vintage shopping with over 50 guest vendors along Pennington Avenue and the porch of Seneca Cannery Antiques. Plus, the first 75 shoppers at Joretro receive a swag bag full of fabulous items, and shoppers receive 20 percent off their purchases all day at Joretro.

09/18/2024

Happy National Cheeseburger Day! Celebrate what should be a national holiday at one of Havre de Grace's locally owned restaurants. Each restaurant in town offers their own delicious take on this classic menu choice. For a full listing of restaurants in Havre de Grace, visit https://explorehavredegrace.com/eat/

Check out Havre de Grace's Lighted Boat Parade & enjoy live music, food trucks, vendors, and kids activities!🌊✨🛥 Bring y...

09/18/2024

09/17/2024

Thanks to American Lifestyle Magazine for featuring "Havre de Grace: What a Place" in their latest issue. The article highlighted Havre de Grace's history, culture and waterfront. It also gave a shout out to local businesses: Bahoukas Antique Mall and Beer MuZeum, Josephs Department Store, Blast From the Past - HdG and Joretro.

Check out the full article and photos on our news page: https://explorehavredegrace.com/news/havre-de-grace-in-american-lifestyle-magazine/

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09/16/2024

The Havre de Grace Lighted Boat Parade is next Friday, September 27 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Boats start at the Amtrak Bridge and sail down the Susquehanna River before ending at Concord Point Park, where there will be live music, food trucks, vendors and kids' activities. New this year, the Skipjack Martha Lewis is taking part in the parade. Be sure to look for this historic Chesapeake Bay workboat among our parade participants!

Photos courtesy of Pat Venturino Photography - Venture Photos.

09/15/2024

Weekends are the perfect time to visit one of Havre de Grace's art galleries. Both Arts by the Bay Gallery and Gallery 220 in Downtown Havre de Grace are proud to showcase original artwork by local artists. For more information about Havre de Grace's A & E District, visit https://explorehavredegrace.com/arts-entertainment/

Photos courtesy of the galleries.

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09/14/2024

Don't miss the Citywide Yard Sale today in Havre de Grace from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Both businesses and homes are offering bargains, sales and can't miss items.

Also taking place today is the guided walk of the 1.5 mile "Joe K" North Park Loop Trail starting at 10 a.m. Meet at the parking lot by the Lock House Museum. Walk is held rain or shine.

09/14/2024

Oktoberfest in Havre de Grace is back!🍻 Harford County’s largest folk festival once again brings you authentic German fare and famous German beer! There will also be local food trucks, wine, merchandise & craft vendors, activities, games, pumpkin painting, and more! German music and dancers by the Enzian Volkstanzgruppe & Enzian Kapelle! All set in beautiful Concord Point Park where you can enjoy views of the Susquehanna River and the Chesapeake Bay.

Join us in Havre de Grace from noon until 7:00 pm on October 12, 2024 for our annual Oktoberfest!

09/13/2024

Thanks to Visit Harford for highlighting Josephs Department Store and the importance of shopping local!

09/13/2024

It's Friday the 13th. Looking for something to shiver yer timbers? Havre de Haunts Ghost Tours offer walking tours around historic, Downtown Havre de Grace on weekends in the fall from September 27 until October 26. Find out more at havredehaunts.com.

09/12/2024

The weather is looking perfect for the Havre de Grace Citywide Yard Sale and Sidewalk Sale this Saturday, September 14 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The following addresses and businesses will be participating. Addresses are listed by neighborhood.

09/11/2024

Mark your calendar! This year experience the 24' rock wall along with all your favorites including a petting zoo, pumpkin painting, German musicians & dancers, and lots of fun vendors!

09/11/2024

Check out Havre de Grace's Lighted Boat Parade & enjoy live music, food trucks, vendors, and kids activities!🌊✨🛥 Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to Concord Point Park for a relaxing evening of live music and beautiful boats! Learn more below!

CONCORD POINT PARK
September 27, 2024
5:00-9:00 PM
FREE Admission

An annual event, the wildly popular HAVRE DE GRACE LIGHTED BOAT PARADE is back for the 2024 season! Power and sailboats of all shapes and sizes travel along the shoreline from the Amtrak Bridge to Concord Point Park, while folks on land enjoy live music and food trucks. Originally part of the annual Waterfront Festival, this event now stands on its own in 2024.

Winning boats will be awarded prizes by a distinguished panel of judges in five categories:
BEST DECORATED SAILBOAT
BEST DECORATED POWERBOAT
MOST ORIGINAL
BEST USE OF LIGHTS
JUDGES’ CHOICE

If you are interested in entering a boat into the parade, register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/havre-de-grace-lighted-boat-parade-2024-boat-registration-tickets-961509178837?aff=ebdssbdestsearch or email [email protected]. Only $10 to enter. Registration packets include coupons valued at over $100 are given to all registrants!

09/11/2024

Today we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001. Never forget.

09/11/2024

You may recognize Bel Air native Emma Klein from her Top 40 appearance on season 2 of ABC's American Idol, from her viral TikTok hits like 'Mood Swing' and 'Still Gonna Love Ya', or even as the opener for the Bobby Bones US tour in 2019!😊🎶😍 Emma is thrilled to be returning home to Maryland and to share the stories and songs with the community that has been encouraging her to write them since day one. You DO NOT want to miss this!!!!🤩

Get your tickets TODAY: HDGOPERAHOUSE.ORG

09/10/2024

Havre de Grace is a happening place next Saturday, September 21. In the morning it's the weekly Havre de Grace Farmers Market, Susquehanna River Running Festival, Baltimore Walking Club walk around Havre de Grace, and kayaking tour at the Havre De Grace Maritime Museum, Inc. In the afternoon at Harmer’s Town Art Center is the Lancaster Printers Fair and Chesapeake Print & Book Arts Fair and the Susquehanna Wine and Seafood Fest at Concord Point Park. Stay for the evening and rock out to Always Olivia at The STAR Centre of Havre de Grace. Start early or stay late, there's something for everyone!

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09/09/2024

This week the Havre De Grace Maritime Museum, Inc. is holding two free lectures: Maryland's Black Watermen in the Lower Susquehanna and Upper Chesapeake Bay Region on Wednesday, September 11 at 6 p.m., and Sisters of the Tide: The Untold History of Black Women on the Chesapeake Bay on Saturday, September 14 at 3 p.m. For more information, email [email protected] or call 410-939-4800.

09/08/2024

Saturday, September 14 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. is the guided history/nature walk of the North Park "Joe K" trail. This event is free, and open to all ages. Held rain or shine. Meet at the parking lot of the Lock House Museum.

Don't just have an OK day, have a Joe K Day!

09/07/2024

The 36th Annual Children's Art Festival is TODAY from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tydings Park. Design bead jewelry, create sand art, paint a wood project, draw chalk art and other free activities are available. Entertainment includes a magician, face painting, balloon creatures and a live petting farm and exotic animals.

For a small fee, make a scarecrow to benefit the Steppingstone Farm Museum, whose barn and its entire contents were tragically lost this June in a fire.

09/06/2024

Just in and available tonight for First Friday at the Visitors Center! These locally designed wooden ornaments featuring everyone's favorite lighthouse are $16 each. Can't make it tonight? The Visitors Center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays at 201 N. Washington Street in Downtown Havre de Grace.

09/06/2024

First Friday is tonight in Havre de Grace from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Come out for a fun, family-friendly evening with live music, unique local vendors, outdoor dining experiences, extended storefronts, food trucks, a kids' zone and more. Plus Harmer’s Town Art Center has their art party tonight at Graw Alley featuring artists' demonstrations, vendors, exhibits and a live music showcase. They also have the biggest beer garden in town, courtesy of Market Street Brewery.

09/05/2024

There is truly something for everyone happening this weekend in Havre de Grace! Check out these epic performances & events at The STAR Centre of Havre de Grace and The Havre de Grace Opera House !!!🤩🎶🌟😉

📍 The STAR Centre of Havre de Grace (700 Congress Avenue)
🎟 STARCENTREMD.COM

📍 The Havre de Grace Opera House (121 N Union Avenue)
🎟 HDGOPERAHOUSE.ORG

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Simply Spice is the ultimate tribute to the Spice Girls!!!! Get ready to bust out the glitter, throw up a peace sign and yell “Girl Power!”✨💞✌🌸 Join us September 7th at The Havre de Grace Opera House & get your tickets TODAY: HDGOPERAHOUSE.ORG A tribute act dedicated to bringing back the nostalgia, energy, and spirit of the quintet through high-energy performances of their biggest hits. With live vocals, dazzling costumes, and engaging stage presence, they’ll take you on a journey back in time to experience the girl power phenomenon that swept the world. Pop and synth based with a fusion of R&B, Funk and disco, Spice Girls music is perfect for all ages!!! #spicegirls #spicegirlstour #spicegirls4ever #spicegirlstribute #spicegirlstributeband #simplyspice #girlpower #hdgoperahouse

SHOCK-O-CON 2: The Sequel!! Havre de Grace's Horror Convention RETURNS!🩸🤩 This year is even bigger & better. Read below for all the gorey details & get your tickets today: STARCENTREMD.COM August 23-25 at The STAR Centre of Havre de Grace TICKETS: STARCENTREMD.COM Join us over three days for horror related activities, vendors, events, and special guests! Returning this year are the revamped Saw-Themed Escape Room, the Shock and Awe Horror Burlesque Extravaganza, bestselling horror author, Richard Chizmar, the Haunted Carnival Sideshow, the Little Monster’s Chaos Area, and much more! We’re adding new attractions such as the Vampire’s library, where you can come trade your favorite horror novels, buy new works and get them autographed, and take part in book club discussions to be announced in the next few weeks. There will be movie showings and talkbacks throughout the weekend in our newly renovated black box theatre, as well as some amazing add-ons, like an after hours party Saturday night, a costume contest, free giveaways, and much more to be announced! Prepare for a scare at S2C!🤩🩸 #shockoconhdg #mdhorrorconvention #mdhorror #specialguest #arilehmanautograph #shockocon2 #specialguest #horrormoviesandchill #tylerjensen #romanchimenti #starcentremd #screamqueen #horrorcon #horrorconvention #horrorconventions

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Our NEW Havre de Grace commercial starts airing today! Spread the word, it's time to take the exit and explore our beautiful City by the Bay! #visitharford #havredegrace #HDG #harfordcounty #havredegracemd #exit89 #visitmaryland

Want the TAYLOR SWIFT Experience right here in Havre de Grace?!🦋🎸🎶🤩🌟 Kanin Wren will be serving hits from all your favorite eras at the STAR Centre on July 27th!!! Complete with costume changes, a live band, and incredible vocals & energy that will remind you of a young Taylor Swift, this is a night you DO NOT want to miss!!!! Bring your friendship bracelets & eras inspired outfit and get ready to dance the night away!!✨✨✨ TICKETS: STARCENTREMD.COM Kanin Wren's Taylor Swift Experience Saturday, July 27th The STAR Centre of Havre de Grace (700 Congress Avenue) VIP Doors: 5:30PM Doors Open: 6PM Concert: 7PM #taylorswift #taylorswiftconcert #taylorswifteras #erastour #kaninwren #taylorswifttribute #taylorswiftexperience #havredegracemd #harfordcountyfamily #HARFORDCOUNTY #thestarcentre #starcentremd #explorehavredegrace #thestarcentre #thestarcentreofhavredegrace #familyfriendlyevent

Hi Barbies!🎀💗✨💕 "You can be ANYTHING." - Barbie... that's why each day of this amazing camp allows you to explore a different skill or facet of yourself!!! You will explore everything from yoga, to floral design, to photography!! Check out the info below!!! Barbie World Camp REGISTRATION: STARCENTREMD.COM Grades 6-12 July 22-26, 9:00AM - 3:00PM The STAR Centre of Havre de Grace (700 CONGRESS AVE.) Day 1: Floral Design - Each camper will discover why floral design is significant to them, getting in touch with the sense of joy that the process can bring. They will learn the principles of design, how to identify types of flowers, and color theory and will design and bring home a small bouquet! Day 2: Healthy Living, Healthy Mind: Campers will be led in meditations, yoga practices, and journaling exercises and will learn about topics like stress management, quality sleep, social media literacy, gentle nutrition, and more! Day 3: Introduction to Aikido: AIKIDO is a traditional Japanese martial art that focuses on movement, balance, and teamwork! Students will work closely with one another under instruction to learn introductory movements and maneuvers in a safe environment that can ready them for other martial arts classes and self-defense learning! Day 4: Broadway Jazz: The story and emotional content of a musical are not only communicated through words, music, and technical aspects, but through movement and dance. Broadway Jazz introduces students to theatrical style dance reminiscent of Tony Award winning choreographers! Day 5: Photography: Campers will learn how to take better photos using the elements of design. This day will be a BLAST with photo scavenger hunts, DIY backdrop creation, and more! **Since cameras are all different, we ask your child comes into camp with a basic understanding of how to use their camera. For more information: [email protected] See you at the STAR! #barbie #barbiemovie #harfordcountymoms #harfordcountymoms

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Bubbles & fun for the entire family at The STAR!!!✨🤩 THIS FRIDAY NIGHT!! As seen on America's Got Talent: SPHERES Bubble Show!! Tickets Still Available: STARCENTREMD.COM Friday, May 24th @ 7:00PM The STAR Centre of Havre de Grace (700 CONGRESS AVE.) #HarfordCountyMD #harfordcountyarts #HavreDeGraceMD #HARFORDCOUNTY #harfordcountyfamily #comedy #bubbles #BubbleShow #spheres #spheresbubbleshow #americasgottalent

This Friday Night... do you have your tickets?!?🌟😃 Who has a BUBBLE LOVIN' KIDDO in the their family?✨ Great news: SPHERES Bubble Show is headed to Havre de Grace!!! Get ready for unbelievable bubble sculptures, gigantic formations of bubbles & foam wafting over the audience, high energy music, and lasers!!!!!! TICKETS: STARCENTREMD.COM SPHERES Bubble Show Friday, May 24th @ 7:00PM The STAR Centre of Havre de Grace (700 CONGRESS AVE.) #HavreDeGraceMD #HARFORDCOUNTY #HarfordCountyMD #harfordcountyarts #spheres #comedy #bubbles #harfordcountyfamily #spheresbubbleshow #BubbleShow

Who has a BUBBLE LOVIN' KIDDO in the their family?✨ Great news: SPHERES Bubble Show is headed to Havre de Grace!!! Get ready for unbelievable bubble sculptures, gigantic formations of bubbles & foam wafting over the audience, high energy music, and lasers!!!!!! TICKETS: STARCENTREMD.COM SPHERES Bubble Show Friday, May 24th @ 7:00PM The STAR Centre of Havre de Grace (700 CONGRESS AVE.) #HavreDeGraceMD #HARFORDCOUNTY #HarfordCountyMD #harfordcountyarts #spheres #comedy #bubbles #harfordcountyfamily #spheresbubbleshow #BubbleShow

Doesn't this look like a BLAST?!? If you love classic 50's rock & roll and big band swing... this one's for you!! Rock This Town: The Ultimate and Only BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA Tribute Band is headed to The Opera House!!🎶🌟🎸 TICKETS: HDGOPERAHOUSE.ORG The Havre de Grace Opera House Saturday, April 27, 2024, 8:00 PM ROCK THIS TOWN ORCHESTRA is the Ultimate and Only BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA Tribute Band in the USA. It is at the forefront of the swing revival in popular music, blending a vibrant fusion of the American sounds of classic 50’s rock & roll and big band swing with the energy and spirit of contemporary culture. ROCK THIS TOWN ORCHESTRA is much more than a simple tribute band, it takes inspiration from Brian Setzer’s approach to the music and some of the most influential creators of this uniquely American art form. The band’s guitar-horns infused music and legendary high energy show introduces this genre to the younger generations as well as bringing back precious memories to the more mature audiences while remaining cognizant and respectful of the music’s rich legacy. #rockthistown #rockthistownorchestra #50srockandroll #50srock #bigband #BigBandSwing #swing #briansetzer #briansetzerorchestra

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This page is not monitored 24/7. For emergencies please call 911 for non-emergency’s call City Hall at (410) 939-1800. For problems related to this page please contact the office of Information Technology. This page had been created to promote the City of Havre de Grace. Please be advised comments will be deleted if found to be offensive, malicious, and or inappropriate and may result in users being banned from this page in the future.