Experience the Pennsylvania Christmas and Gift Show from Dec. 3-7 in Harrisburg, featuring 550 vendors and new family-friendly activities.

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Christmas and Gift show, which is one of the largest Christmas shows in the U.S., is back at the PA Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg this week.

From Dec. 3 to Dec. 7, visitors can check out more than 500 specialty vendors who will be selling all kinds of gifts, holiday decor, clothes, jewelry, toys, food and more.

The event allows people to shop in person and find handcrafted and unique gifts for loved ones.

“It’s a community tradition. It’s the 42nd year annual event. People come from all over the region, and we get bus groups in, and big groups of women and families. So, it’s really exciting it gets them into the holiday spirit, a lot of people use it to kick off their shopping, they can get something for everybody on their list,” said Jenna Naffin, the show manager.

The annual show brings in about 30,000 shoppers each year.

Free parking after 3 p.m.Beauty On Budget Sale -90% off retail on thousands of designer, brand-name and vintage pieces in the Equine Arena (women’s clothing, handbags, shoes and accessories)Christmas Music Bingo – Win festive prizes in the Equine Arena, Fri. Dec. 5 (4 p.m. – 7 p.m.) and Sat. Dec. 6 (4 p.m. – 7 p.m.) Macaroni KID Jingle Bell Family Fun Zone – A new space just for kids in the Equine Arena. Created in partnership with Macaroni KID, it features a rotating lineup of hands-on activities such as face painting, balloon creations, LEGO play station and holiday crafts. More activities will be on-site for Friends & Family Day Sunday, Dec. 7 Santa’s Village – Fontana Outdoors is hosting playhouses for kids, located right next to Santaland in North Hall

Karolyn Grimes, the actress and author beloved for her role as Zuzu Bailey in the classic 1946 holiday film “It’s A Wonderful Life,” meets visitors, signs autographs and showcases her themed cookbook, Christmas bells and ornaments during all five days and hours of the show in the Equine ArenaMaker’s Market area in North Hall showcases unique and locally made, handcrafted items produced by crafters and artisansPop-Up Caroling of classic carols and holiday favorites sung by Central PA Womyn’s Chorus in the Cameron Street Lobby on Saturday, Dec. 6 (9 a.m.-11 a.m.) Deck the Paws doggie fashion show features adorable, adoptable dogs from Canine Rescue of Central PA strutting the Entertainment Stage (North Hall) in their finest howl-iday gear on Saturday, Dec. 6 (10 a.m.) Merry Money – Visitors can enter to win $25 in Merry Money each hour, to use at any of the show’s vendors, and a grand prize drawing each day at 3 p.m. for $100 in Merry Money

Wednesday, Dec. 3:  9 a.m. to 7 p.m.Thursday, Dec. 4:  9 a.m. to 7 p.m.Friday, Dec. 5:  9 a.m. to 7 p.m.Saturday, Dec. 6: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.Sunday, Dec. 7: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

ADMISSION: Tickets can be purchased in advance online or at the box office:

$12 Adults (age 12+) at box office; $10 when purchasing online by Dec. 2  $10 Seniors (age 62+) at box office; $8 when purchasing online by Dec. 2Free for children under age 12 (when accompanied by paying adult)$8 individual tickets for groups of 20 or more (purchased in advance online)$5 admission after 4 p.m. (only available at the box office)Second-day tickets can be purchased for $5 at the box office before exiting

New this year: Parking is free after 3 p.m.Visitors can print this discount coupon to bring to save $2 on parking Regular parking fee is $10 per vehicle (cashless only)

For more information about the Pennsylvania Christmas and Gift Show, click here.