Light up your holiday with our list of events to help make your season even brighter.
Koziar’s Christmas Village: Follow pathways to exhibits, displays, an outdoor train depot in the barnyard, visit with Santa, more. 6-9 p.m. Fri.; 5-10 p.m. Sat.; 5-9 p.m. Sun. through Nov. 27; 6-9 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 5-10 p.m. Sat., 5-9 p.m. Sun. Nov. 28-Jan. 3. Koziar’s Christmas Village, 782 Christmas Village Road, Bernville, $13; $12, seniors; $11, ages 4-10; free, 3 and under, koziarschristmasvillage.com.
Lehigh Valley Zoo Winter Light Spectacular: Stroll through tree-lined paths lit by thousands of twinkling lights and animated displays, fire pit area, live performances, photos with Santa, more. Through Jan. 3, closed Dec. 24 and 25 and Jan. 1. Lehigh Valley Zoo, 5150 Game Preserve Road, Schnecksville, $10-$18, 610-799-4171, lvzoo.org.
Bethlehem Christmas Carriage Rides: See Bethlehem’s Christmas lights and sights as you ride through the downtown. Rides depart every 20 minutes from the corner of Church and Main streets. Advance registration required. Through Jan. 13. Visit website for dates and times. bethlehemcarriage.com.
Christmas City Stroll: Casual walk through Bethlehem’s Historic District that explores the city’s 280-plus years of history starting with its founding in 1741. Through Jan. 4. Tickets: $12-$20. 1810 Goundie House Welcome Center, 501 Main St., Bethlehem. Dates and times at historicbethlehem.org/visit-us/experience/christmas-city-stroll.
Spirits of Christmas Pub Tour: Visit the taverns and historic locations of Main Street and learn about the Marquis de Lafayette’s ties to Bethlehem and the early Moravians’ views on brewing and more. Thurs.-Sun., Nov. 29-Dec. 28, 1810 Goundie House Welcome Center, 501 Main St., Bethlehem. historicbethlehem.org
Christkindlmarkt: The German-themed holiday market Christkindlmarkt returns for its 33rd year this season featuring holiday shopping, craft making, performances, food, St. Nicholas, more. The market is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 21. christmascity.org
Christmas City Village: Modeled after a traditional German Weihnachtsmarkt, with vendors in outdoor wooden stalls selling merchandise, music and food. Noon-8 p.m. Fri-Sat.; noon-6 p.m. Sun. Through Dec. 21. Downtown Bethlehem, free, downtownbethlehemassociation.com.
Hersheypark Christmas Candylane: Five million twinkling lights, rides, holiday shows, Santa and his reindeer, more. Select dates through Jan. 4. Hersheypark, 100 W. Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, $29.99 and over. hersheypark.com.
Trees of Historic Bethlehem: Over 20 trees on display across three historic sites decorated by the Bethlehem Garden Club. Select dates and times through Jan. 11. $14-$25 historicbethlehem.org/visit-us/experience/trees-of-historic-bethlehem.
A Longwood Christmas: Annual holiday display combines holiday decor with nature.10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon., Wed. Thurs.; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri.-Sun. Longwood Gardens, Route 1, Kennett Square. 610-388-1000, longwoodgardens.org.
Illumination: Synchronized music and light show, carousel ride, hayride with Mrs. Claus, photos with Santa, scavenger hunt, more. Nov. 21-23, 26-30, Dec. 2-7, 9-31, Jan. 2-3. Coca-Cola Park, 1050 IronPigs Way, Allentown. Advanced tickets are $11 for November and $13 for December and January. Same-day tickets are $13 in November and $15 in December and January. Advance tickets are encouraged. Coca-Cola Park, 1050 IronPigs Way, Allentown. illuminationlv.com.
Gabriella, 6, looks at the glowing seasonal-themed displays Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, during a media preview night of the Lehigh Valley IronPigs Illumination Walk-Through Holiday Lights at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. The event opens to the public Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, and also features a carousel, hayrides with Mrs. Claus, curling lanes, and food and drink options. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Easton Winter Village: Over 40 huts in Centre Square for holiday shopping, live music, Santa, ice carving, more. 4-8 p.m. Fridays, noon-8 p.m. Saturdays, noon-5 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 28-Dec. 21. Centre Square, Easton. eastonwintervillage.com
Baum School of Art Holiday Gift Gallery: Fine arts and crafts for sale by regional artists. Through Dec. 12. Baum School of Art, 510 Linden St., Allentown. 610-433-0032, baumschool.org.
Central Moravian Church Christmas Putz: The story of Christ’s birth through narration and music.1-7 p.m. Thurs. and Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun., Nov. 28. through Dec. 31. Central Moravian Church, 73 W. Church St., Bethlehem, free, 610-866-5661, centralmoravianchurch.org.
Festival of Trees: Stroll the historic grounds enjoying the holiday trees decorated by community groups. Fri.-Sun., Nov. 28-30, Dec. 6 -21. Red Mill Museum Village, 56 Main St., Clinton. 908-735-4101, theredmill.org.
Lights in the Parkway: Allentown’s 29th Annual Lights in the Parkway that transforms Lehigh Parkway into a winter wonderland. 5:30-10 p.m. daily, Nov. 28-Jan. 6. Closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Lehigh Parkway, 1700 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Allentown. allentownpa.myrec.com
The Great Christmas Adventure: Christmas cheer is crashing and the Grinch thinks it’s his time to steal the spotlight, but Buddy the Elf isn’t having it. With Cindy Lou Who reluctantly playing double agent, and Santa ready to throw in the towel, the North Pole is on the brink of meltdown. 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Nov. 28-30, Dec. 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28. Country Junction, 6565 Interchange Road, Lehighton, $15. 610-377-8447, countryjunction.com.
Bethlehem By Night Motorcoach Tour: Discover the rich history and holiday traditions of Bethlehem as you traverse the city’s Historic District and SouthSide. Select dates and times, Nov. 28-Dec. 31. Tickets: $20-$25. Hotel Bethlehem, 437 Main St. historicbethlehem.org/visit-us/experience/bethlehem-by-night-motorcoach-tour.
Holiday Lights Spectacular: Experience Christmas magic in the comfort of your own vehicle, includes a Christmas story, synchronized light show, video projections and holiday music. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Fri.-Sun. also Dec. 18, 22-23, 29-30. $27.50 Becky’s Drive-In, 4548 Lehigh Drive, Walnutport. beckysholidayspectacular.com
Pines Dinner Theater: Christmas at the Pines, holiday songs and traditions, the Nativity and Santa Claus. Nov. 20-23, 28-30, Dec. 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 27-28. $45. 315 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown. 610-433-2333, pinesdinnertheatre.com
Act 1 DeSales University: The Game’s Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays: It is Christmas Eve in Connecticut and William Gillette, recovering from an attempt on his life, has invited his fellow actors and friends to help him solve the mystery of who shot him, Nov. 20-23, Dec. 2-7. DeSales University, 2755 Station Ave., Center Valley. desales.edu
Stahl’s Family Christmas: Contemporary potters selling hand-crafted redware, stoneware and porcelain wares, tour the grounds decorated for the holidays, guided tour of the potting building and the wood-fired kiln, Santa, more. 4-8 p.m. Nov. 21, noon-8 p.m. Nov. 22, noon-6 p.m. Nov. 23. $5; free, ages 17 and under. Stahl’s Pottery, 6826 Corning Road, Zionsville. stahlspottery.org.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Nov. 21, PPL Center, 701 Hamilton St., Allentown. pplcenter.com
Cookies in the Christmas City: Purchase a passport and visit participating shops on historic main street to collect cookies to fill your tin. Benefits pediatric cancer research. Photos with Santa and hot cocoa station, 1-2 p.m. at Dear Santa. $25. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 23. Main Street, Bethlehem. https://my.beagoodcookie.org/event/cookies-in-the-christmas-city/e720359
Moravian Putz Exhibition: Holiday display, accompanied by lights and narration of the Nativity story, 1-4 p.m. Nov. 29-Jan. 4. Moravian Historical Society 1740 Gray Cottage, Nazareth. moravianhistory.org
Carbon Model Railroad Society Holiday Open House: Main HO scale display, O gauge Christmas putz, its HO and N displays also in operation, Santa, model railroad yard sale with new and pre-owned trains and accessories, 1-4 p.m. Nov. 29-30, Dec. 6-7, 13-14 and Jan. 3-4. Carbon Model Railroad Society, 529 Ore St., Bowmanstown. cmrs.info.
Pennsylvania Playhouse, 390 Illick’s Mill Road, Bethlehem. Little Women: The March sisters on the threshold of womanhood, go through many ups and downs in life and endeavor to make important decisions about their futures, Dec. 5-7, 12-14, 19-21. $25; $22, seniors; $15, students. 610-865-6665, paplayhouse.org
Godfrey Daniels: The Kennedys Holiday Concert, 8 p.m. Dec. 5; Tony Trischka’s Holiday Show, 7 p.m. Dec. 11; Ocean Celtic Quartet’s “Song of Solstice” A Yuletide Celebration of Centuries Past, 7 p.m. Dec. 14. 7 E. Fourth St., Bethlehem. godfreydaniels.org.
Governor Wolf Historical Society: Christmas House Tour, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 6, visit nine homes and buildings decorated for the holidays; $30, advance; $35, day of event. Holiday History Fest, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 6-7, demonstrations, crafters, artists and exhibits; $6; $5, members; free, ages 12 and under. Annual Candlelight Concert, t p.m. Dec. 15, music by Piper’s Request, $20; $15, members. 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath. Govwolf.org.
Penn’s Peak: Ryan Pelton: An Elvis Christmas, 8 p.m. Dec. 6. $25; $30. 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 866-605-7325, pennspeak.com.
Grischtdaag (Christmas) Magic and Goodies: Kids crafts, face painting, hot chocolate, barrel rides, cookie and soup sale, Santa arrives and tree lighting (6 p.m.), 4-8 p.m. Dec. 6, Weisneberg-Lowhill Historical Society, 4585 Werley’s Corner Road, New Tripoli.
Colonial Yuletide Tea: Colonial luncheon and re-creation of a colonial tea, with discussions on the social and cultural aspects of tea in the mid- to late 1700s, Dec. 7, Hellertown Historical Society, 150 W. Walnut St., Hellertown. $45; $35, members. hellertownhistoricalsociety.org.
Lehigh University Choral Arts: Christmas Vespers: Annual candlelight concert. 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Dec. 7. Free. Packer Memorial Chapel 18 University Drive, Bethlehem.
Miracle on 34th Street the Musical: The story of a Macy’s Christmas Santa who may be the real Santa Claus, and a little girl who learns to believe in the impossible. 2 p.m. Dec. 10-11, 13; 8 p.m. Dec. 11-13; 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14. Windcreek Event Center, 77 Wind Creek Boulevard Bethlehem. windcreekeventcenter.com.
State Theatre: Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet, 7 p.m. Dec. 4; $44.75-$65.50; Cirque Musica-Holiday Wonderland, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5; $59.45-$79.50; Straight No Chaser Holiday Road Tour, 3 p.m., 7 p.m. Dec. 7; $49.48-$85; Champions of Magic: Holiday Spectacular, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11; $59.45-$109.50; Sister’s Christmas Catechism, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12; $50-$60.50; Christmas in The Air, 2 p.m., 7 p.m. Dec. 13; $55.25-$75.50; The Wizards of Winter, 3 p.m. Dec. 21; $48.95-$69.50. 453 Northampton St., Easton. 610-252-3132, statetheatre.org
Shawnee Playhouse: Shawnee Christmas Spectacular: all-star cast of singers, dancers and story tellers, Nov. 22-23, 28-30; Dec. 4-7. 12-14, 29-21; $20-$61. A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Carol: Recounts the events of one fateful Christmas Eve for the miserly Rabbineezer Scrooge, 10 a.m. Dec. 5, 11 and 19; 11 a.m. Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13, 20; 7 p.m. Dec. 5, 12, 19. $15; $28; $48. Shawnee Playhouse, 552 River Road, Shawnee on Delaware. 570-421-5093, shawneeplayhouse.org
Live Advent Calendar: Each day the door opens and a present is bestowed upon those in attendance. 5:30 p.m. Dec. 1-23, Sun Inn Courtyard, 564 Main St., Bethlehem, free, 610-6882-0450.
“The Holiday Show”: Holiday gifts created by fine artists and craftsman. Noon-2 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 21. The Gallery at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 330 Ferry St., Easton. 610-905-1767, elca.org.
Members of the Ballet Guild of the Lehigh Valley rehearse for a performance of the Nutcracker Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, at Zoellner Arts Center in Bethlehem. Now in its 56th year, the joint production of the Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Zoellner Arts Center and Lehigh University Music Department will be held Dec. 11-15, 2024.(Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Christmas Putz: A retelling of the story of Christ’s birth through narration and music. 6-8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.; noon-3 p.m. Sun. Dec. 1-22. Edgeboro Moravian Church, 645 Hamilton Ave., Bethlehem. 610-866-8793.
Touchstone Theatre, 321 E. Fourth St., Bethlehem. Christmas City Follies XXVI: Music, wit, and holiday hijinks in a Vaudevillian package, December 5-22. 610-867-1689, touchstone.org.
Civic Theatre: A Christmas Carol, timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and his redemption, Dec. 5-7, 10, 12-14, 18-20; Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins, when Hershel arrives in a village where goblins have cast a spell to extinguish Hanukkah, it will take all his bravery to banish them and bring back the light, Dec. 12-14, 18-21. $35; $30, seniors, student, military; $13, ages 13 and under. 610-433-8903, civictheatre.com
Pennsylvania Youth Theater: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Dec. 5. Aa magical musical based on the beloved TV classic. Charles A. Brown Ice House, Bethlehem. 123pyt.org.
Muhlenberg College: Candlelight Carol Services, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7. Egner Memorial Chapel, 2400 Chew St., Allentown. 484-664-3100, muhlenberg.edu.
Nutcracker: Dancers from Repertory Dance Theatre with music by the Allentown Symphony Orchestra, 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Dec. 6, Miller Symphony Hall, 23 N. Sixth St., Allentown. 610-432-6715, millersymphonyhall.org.
Black Diamond Society of Model Engineers Open House: 60th annual event features two floors of HO, O, On30 and S passenger and freight trains in continuous operation. New and pre-owned trains and accessories for sale, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 6-7, 900 E. Macada Road, Bethlehem. $5; free, ages 12 and under. bdsme.org.
The Polar Express: Screen of the film about a young boy that embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas. Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus after the film. 10 a.m. Dec. 7, Civic Theater 19th Street Theatre, 527 N. 19th St., Allentown. civictheatre.com.
Bach Choir Christmas Concerts: Christmastime in Leipzig, a vivid recreation of Advent and Christmas in Bach’s own city, with cantatas including Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring and Unser Mund sei voll Lachens, carols, and more. 4 p.m. Dec. 13, Egner Chapel, Muhlenberg College, Allentown; 4 p.m. Dec. 14, First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem. bach.org.
Munopco Music Theatre: Tree of Lights, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 13. A contemporary Christian cantata. Northampton Community College Lipkin Theatre, 3825 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem. munopco.org.
Macungie Holiday: Reindeer, petting zoo, barrel rides, tractor rides, artisans/ craft market, Santa, scavenger hunt. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 13, Macungie Borough.
Mauch Chunk Opera House: Twelve Twenty-Four, Dec. 5-6, $39; Trixy Valentine Presents: Drag Your Holidays, Dec. 12, $24; Rock This Town Orchestra Xmas Spectacular, Dec. 13, $30; New Year’s Eve with Hunkajunk, Dec. 31, $23. 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. mcohjt.com.
Star of the Day: VHS Christmas Carol, musical remix of the classic Christmas ghost story — shot entirely on VHS and dubbed over someone’s Saved by the Bell recording. 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Dec. 12-13, 3 p.m. Dec. 14; $16.50-$22. Between the Lines, 725 N. 15th St., Allentown. staroftheday.org
Zoellner Arts Center, 420 E. Packer Ave., Bethlehem. The Nutcracker, Pennsylvania Youth Ballet production with live orchestra and guest artists, noon and 4 p.m. Dec. 13-14; Vienna Boys Choir, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19; Sean Heely’s Celtic Christmas, a journey through Scotland and Ireland during the holidays, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20. 610-758-2787, zoellner.cas.lehigh.edu
Christmas in Nazareth: Children’s activities, live performances and music, hot chocolate, food trucks, Santa, holiday craft market, strolling characters, more, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 13. Downtown Nazareth. lehighvalleychamber.org/christmasinnaz.html
Cops ‘n’ Kids Reading Room: Happy Holidays!: Create a fun holiday-themed craft, more, 10 a.m.-noon, Dec. 13, Northampton Community College Fowler Family Southside Center, Room 403, 511 E. Third St., Bethlehem. Free. copsnkidslv.org.
66th Annual Christmas Peace Pilgrimage: Pilgrimage participants meet at the parking lot at 529 E. Broad Street, Bethlehem by 10:15 a.m. Dec. 13; buses leave at 10:45 a.m. Buses transport pilgrims to Nazareth Moravian Church on Center Square where the Pilgrimage begins. Anyone can join at any point along the way. Support vehicles assist those not able to walk the entire route. The Pilgrimage follows PA 191 and proceeds to downtown Bethlehem for caroling in Payrow Plaza at the Bethlehem Public Library. Light meal and fellowship 5:30 p.m. at Christ United Church of Christ, Market & Center Streets, Bethlehem.
Bethlehem Live Nativity Pageant: Tells the story of Jesus’ birth with live camels, horses, barnyard creatures and actors. 1:45 p.m. Dec. 13-14. Bethlehem Rose Garden Band Shell, Eighth Avenue and Union Boulevard.
Concert of Orthodox Hymns and Christmas Carols: Presented by the a cappella choir. 3:30 p.m. Dec. 14. St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, 980 Bridle Path Road, Bethlehem. 610-867-0402, stnicholasoca.org.
Candlelight Christmas Holiday Program: Holiday music and baked goods. 7 p.m. Dec. 13. Bell Tower Cultural Center, 2904 Church Road, Martins Creek. $20. 610-360-3737, belltowerculturalcenter.org.
Holiday Pops: Allentown Symphony Orchestra presents carols, sing-a-longs, plus special guest artists, dancers, spotlight high school chorus, and Santa, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20. Miller Symphony Hall, 23 N. 6th St., Allentown. 610-432-6715, millersymphonyhall.org.
Tree of Lights: a musical celebration of Christ’s birth presented by MunOpCo music Theatre, 1 p.m., 7 p.m. Dec. 13, Northampton Community College Lipkin Theatre, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem. $20. Munopco.org.
Peepsfest: The sweet celebration returns 3-6 p.m. Dec. 30-31 to the SteelStacks campus in Bethlehem, with indoor and outdoor ticketed format and family-friendly activities. The two-day festival will feature live musical performances, activities, sampling stations and Chick Drop. The Chick, weighing 400 pounds and standing 4 feet and 9 inches tall, will descend for the countdown to the New Year 5:35 p.m. on both days, followed by a display of fireworks. Limited tickets are $7 and available at artsquest.org/festivals/more-festivals-and-experiences/peepsfest.