LEHIGH VALLEY THIS WEEK:

• WORLD CUP 2-26 FINAL DRAW WATCH PARTY: Friday, December 5th from 12pm to 3pm at Steel Stacks. Watch as the groups of nations are revealed, the matchups unfold, and the storylines begin as the world’s top teams learn their fates for the 2026 tournament!
• SLATINGTON TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY: Friday, December 5th from 5:30pm to 7pm at the Slatington Trailhead on Main St. Giveaways, performances, refreshments, and more!
• LOWER MACUNGIE TOWNSHIP TREE LIGHTING: Friday, December 5th from 6pm to 8pm at the Lower Macungie Community Center on Brookside Rd. Meet Santa, food trucks, activities, a snow zone, bounce houses, vendors, Ugly Sweater contest and the tree lighting.
• CHRISTMAS AT THE FAIRGROUNDS: Saturday, December 6th and Sunday, December 7th at the Kutztown Fairgrounds from noon to 5pm each day. Pictures with Santa & Mrs. Claus, Horse Drawn Carriage Rides on Saturday – Free, Barrel Rides on Sunday, Carousel and Train rides, Shopping with Vendors, Food Trucks, The North Pole – free kids activities, Live Nativity Scene – free, Fire Pits, KASD Art Show, and more!
• LOWER NAZARETH TOWNSHIP CHRISTMAS SPARKLE SPECTACULAR: Saturday, December 6th at Newburg Park beginning at 7pm. Kick off the holiday season with a festive event that celebrates family and community and a little visit from Santa and Mrs Claus. Free gifts for the kids from Santa, free carriage rides, an tree lighting!
• HOLIDAY CHEER TRAIL: Saturday, December 6th from 12pm to 5pm in downtown Emmaus. Bigger and better than ever! This beloved holiday tradition invites guests to sip, stroll, and shop their way through the charming streets of Emmaus, experiencing the local businesses that make this picturesque town such a festive destination.
• EMMAUS OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS: Saturday, December 6th from 4pm to 7pm on the Triangle in Emmaus. Holiday festivities including Santa’s arrival, live performances, and the tree lighting ceremony at 6:30pm.
• ALLENTOWN TREE LIGHTING: Saturday, December 6th from 4pm to 6pm at the Allentown Arts Park. Expect festive music, live entertainment, maybe a visit from Santa, warm drinks, cheerful lights, and the big moment when the entire tree is lit, transforming the downtown into a winter wonderland.
• LEHIGH VALLEY PHANTOMS: Home at the PPL Center in Allentown on Saturday, December 6th at 7:05pm vs. the Utica Comets.
• ALBURTIS HOLIDAY FESTIVAL AND TREE LIGHTING: Sunday, December 7th from 8am to 7pm at the Alburtis Community Center and Main St., in Alburtis. Includes breakfast with Santa, vendors market, performances, raffles, events at area businesses, and tree lighting at the park and fire company.
• 10th ANNUAL TREES IN THE PARK: Sunday, December 7th from 2pm to 5:30pm at Lehighton Park. Free event. Kids Crafts, Bike Raffle, Photos with Santa, Entertainment, Yule Market, Food and the lighting of the tree.

🎅HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS:

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• CHRISTKINDLMARKT: Friday, November 14th to Sunday, December 21st at Steelstacks in Bethlehem. Thursdays and Sundays 10am – 6pm and Fridays and Saturdays 10am – 8pm. One of the largest and most-attended Christmas markets in the nation.
• EASTON WINTER VILLAGE: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sunday November 28th through December 21st. In the charming and historic downtown of Easton. The Easton Winter Village is a free holiday market that includes dozens of vendors, festive activities, and access to a wide variety of shopping and dining experiences that support small, independently owned businesses.
• ILLUMINATIONS AT COCA COLA PARK: Friday, November 14th through Saturday, January 3rd at Coca Cola Park in Allentown. Nearly 1.5 million holiday lights. Every 15-20 minutes, a dazzling synchronized music and light show will take place featuring a breathtaking display where the stadium lights come alive in harmony with the holiday music.
• WINTER LIGHTS SPECTACULAR: Friday, November 14th through Saturday, January 3rd at the Lehigh Valley Zoo in Schnecksville. Over 1.2 million lights, nightly musical princess performances, endless photo opportunities, hot cocoa, s’mores, your favorite Geakers at the Zoo menu items, and so much more!
• LIGHTS IN THE PARKWAY: Friday, November 28th to January 6th. Over a mile of the Lehigh Parkway in Allentown is transformed into a winter wonderland with thousands of dazzling lights.
• LIGHTS IN THE GREENWALDS: Beginning Saturday, November 15th. A free light display on Greenwalds Ave in Allentown. Friday/Saturday/Sunday Nights throughout the season.
• HOLIDAY LIGHT SPECTACULAR AT BECKY’S DRIVE IN: Friday, November 28th through Tuesday, December 30th at Becky’s Drive-In in Walnutport. Experience a Christmas Spectacular like no other! Join us for a special adventure, which includes a heartwarming Christmas story, synchronized light show and engaging video projections all while hearing your favorite holiday music. Experience Christmas magic and make new family traditions all in the comfort of your own vehicle.
• CHRISTMAS CITY VILLAGE: Friday, November 14th to Sunday, December 21st at Sun Inn Court in Bethlehem. Fridays – Saturdays 12pm – 8pm and Sundays 12pm – 6pm. Visit charming, holiday-themed wooden huts that are filled with unique holiday gift ideas. This event is free and open to the public!
• CHRISTMAS AT THE PINES: Now through Sunday, December 28th at Pines Dinner in Theatre in Allentown. Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays: 12:00 pm dinner, 1:30 pm show. Fridays & Saturdays: 6:00 pm dinner, 7:30 pm. Celebrate the holiday season with a festive, high-energy show featuring live music, your favorite Christmas classics, cherished traditions, the Nativity, and even a visit from Santa Claus.
• TREES OF HISTORIC BETHLEHEM: November 14th through January 11th. Highlighting the top Christmas Trees from the past two decades. A self-guided tour that includes admission to the Moravian Museum of Bethlehem housed in the 1741 Gemeinhaus, the oldest building in the city; the Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, one of only 15 decorative arts museums in the nation, and a putz display at the Single Sisters’ House.
• CRAYOLA EXPERIENCE COLORFUL CHRISTMAS: November 22nd through January 5th at the Crayola Experience in Easton. Come enjoy holiday fun the Crayola way! Complete a seasonal scavenger hunt, pose in holiday photo-ops, and make handmade gifts from the heart.
• CHRISTMAS CARRIAGE RIDES IN HISTORIC BETHLEHEM: October 24th through January 3rd. Enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride through Historic Bethlehem. Rides depart from the corner of Church & Main St.
• 2025 HOLIDAY TRAIN DISPLAY: November 28th through December 31st at America On Wheels Museum in Allentown. Experience the wonder and nostalgia of our seasonal model railroad exhibits—featuring a special appearance by Thomas the Tank Engine. In addition, America On Wheels has partnered with PennLUG (Pennsylvania LEGO® User Group) to build a one of kind, world-class exhibit featuring a massive LEGO® tribute to transportation.
• DA VINCI SCIENCE CENTERS’ SCIENCE OF THE SEASON: November 28th through January 1st at the Da Vinci Science Center in Allentown. Featuring holiday and winter activities for the whole family! From building your own polar base to exploring the science of The Nutcracker, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
• CHRISTMAS CITY FOLLIES: December 4th through December 21st at Touchstone Theatre in Bethlehem. A theatrical extravaganza made from scratch each season just for you!

UPCOMING: 

• MIRACLE ON 34TH ST. THE MUSICAL: PRESENTED BY ST. LUKES: Wednesday, December 10th through Sunday, December 14th at Wind Creek Event Center. A holiday classic from the writer of the musical theatre classic, The Music Man!, and based on the movie of the same name, Miracle on 34th Street features a book and score by none other than Meredith Willson!
• CHRISTMAS IN NAZARETH: Saturday, December 13th from 10am to 3pm at the Moravian Historical Society in Nazareth. Holiday market with local artisans, Food trucks, Free crafts for kids, Annual putz display, Historic Nazareth Walking Tours, and Music in the Museum.
• PEEPSFEST: December 30th and 31st. Celebrate the New Year early with a sweet, family-friendly party at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. Indoor and outdoor fun, live music, PEEPS®-themed games and crafts from local nonprofits. The excitement peaks at 5:35 p.m. with the iconic drop of a 400-pound, 4’9″ PEEPS® Chick, followed by a dazzling fireworks display to light up the night!

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