Bethlehem’s Christkindlmarkt
Known as “Christmas City USA,” Bethlehem hosts an authentic, award-winning German Christmas market each holiday season.
The celebration features artisan vendors, traditional treats, and a breathtaking 30‑foot Christmas pyramid that towers over the festivities. It’s no surprise this beloved Pennsylvania market earned a spot on Travel + Leisure’s list of the 10 Coolest Christmas Markets in the U.S. for 2026.
Hersheypark Christmas Candylane
This sweet celebration at Hersheypark features more than 5 million lights — the most in Pennsylvania — plus select rides, coasters, and the spectacular NOEL light show synchronized to your favorite Christmas music from November to January.
Dickens of Christmas in Wellsboro
Step back to Victorian times every December at this Charles Dickens-inspired celebration, where Wellsboro’s historic downtown transforms into a holiday marketplace complete with costumed characters and live performances.
Jim Thorpe’s Olde Time Christmas
The “Switzerland of America” becomes even more picturesque during its three-weekend December celebration, featuring horse-drawn carriage rides, carolers, and a magical tree lighting ceremony.
Longwood Gardens’ Christmas Display
Thousands of lights illuminate these outdoor gardens every November through January while the conservatory showcases stunning holiday flower displays and model train exhibits that delight visitors of all ages.
And this is just a taste of the holiday spirit in Pennsylvania. Check out the full line-up of Christmas events across the state to find the season’s magic near you.
Visit a Christmas Village
Nothing captures the enchantment of the season quite like Pennsylvania’s immersive Christmas villages, where entire worlds of holiday magic come to life.
The Christmas Village in Philadelphia returns to LOVE Park and City Hall each year, featuring over 120 vendors in charming wooden stalls offering gifts, ornaments, and European treats like raclette sandwiches and spiced wine. The atmosphere is pure holiday joy, with twinkling lights, festive music, and plenty of photo ops with Christkind and Santa.