The holidays are here in the Lebanon Valley, and you should be too… As our friend Mariah Carey reminds us each year, IT’S TIME!!! From holiday gift shows to horse-drawn carriage rides, this blog has got all the festivities for getting into the yuletide spirit in 2025.
Kerzenlicht Nacht
Experience the sights and sounds of the historic Isaac Meier Homestead by candlelight with cookies and and hot mulled cider.
When: Saturday, November 29th following the conclusion of the Myerstown Holiday Parade.
Where: Isaac Meier Homestead, 523 PA-501, Myerstown, PA
Holiday Tree Lighting at Campbelltown Community Park
Bring your families and join your neighbors for Campbelltown’s 6th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting event! Lots of fun for all to enjoy, food trucks, vendors, kids’ games, music, raffles, SANTA!
When: Saturday, December 1st from 3PM – 5PM
Where: Campbelltown Community Park, 129 Lawn Road, Palmyra, PA
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
Bring the whole family, or finally get the friend group out of the group chat, for a magical ride around Lebanon City.
When: Friday, December 5th & 12th. Rides begin at 5PM with the final carriage leaving at 7:30PM. Registration begins mid-November. Reserve your spot before they sell out!
Where: Carriage rides depart from Beers + Hoffman located in the Lebanon Farmers Market at 31 S. 8th St., Lebanon, PA.
Erich Cawalla & The Uptown Band's "Christmas Extravaganza"
Erich Cawalla and The Uptown Band are excited to be returning to the Allen Theatre to perform all the beloved Holiday Classics!
When: Friday, December 5th from 7PM – 9PM
Where: The Allen Theatre & Salamander Bookstore Café, 36 East Main Street Annville, PA
Coleman Christmas
Located in historic Coleman Memorial Park, a Coleman Christmas offers photos with Santa, Holiday Carolers, Sweet Treats, and More!
When: Saturday, December 6th from 10AM-2PM
Where: Coleman Memorial Park, 1400 West Maple St., Lebanon, PA
Christmas at Cornwall
Enjoy guided tours of the furnace, snack on seasonal refreshments, and snap a family photo in front of the furnace’s large Christmas tree. Across the street, venture inside the Paymaster’s Office for family crafts and visits from Santa, and then take a tour of the Buckingham Mansion or see the model railroad display in the former Coleman Stable.
When: Saturday, December 6th
Where: Cornwall Iron Furnace, 94 Rexmont Rd., Cornwall, PA
Christkindlmarkt Two-Day Event
This annual Christkindlmarkt honors the rich Pennsylvania Dutch heritage in the quaint village of Schaefferstown. Browse through early American and Pennsylvania German goods and crafts made by over 20 skilled artisans from the local region.
When: Friday, December 12th from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: Historic Schaefferstown, 1304 Heidelberg Ave, Schaefferstown, PA
Yule Bazaar
Much like a renaissance festival, the Yule Bazaar will include live theatrical and musical entertainment, costume contests, family friendly activities, and costumed actors for all attendees to interact with. Plenty of vendors will also be in attendance with items ranging from handcrafted jewelry and metal masterpieces to board games and books!
When: Saturday, December 13th and Sunday, December 14th
Where: Drunken Smithy, 2236 Lebanon Valley Mall, Lebanon, PA
Holiday Cupcake Decorating Class
Enjoy this hands-on Holiday Cupcake Decorating Class hosted by Stephanie Burris. You’ll learn easy decorating techniques to make your cupcakes merry and bright. Perfect for beginners or anyone who loves to get creative!
When: Saturday, December 13th from 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Where: Annville Train Station, 150 Moyer Street Annville, PA