Get excited, Allentown! Our holiday guide is here to show you all the top festive happenings. From Allentown natives to holiday tourists, this guide ensures you enjoy the festive spirit.
Popular Events: Experience the charm of the Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem, a delightful outdoor market offering handmade crafts and seasonal treats in a picturesque setting. You can also stroll through the glowing displays at the Winter Light Spectacular at Lehigh Valley Zoo, where stunning light installations transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. And the enchanting Koziar's Christmas Village is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring numerous festive scenes and holiday decorations. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Allentown
- Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem (Bethlehem)
- Koziar's Christmas Village (Bernville)
- Winter Light Spectacular at Lehigh Valley Zoo (Schnecksville)
- Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides (Bethlehem)
- Christmas City Stroll (Bethlehem)
- Bethlehem By Night Motorcoach Tour (Bethlehem)
- PEEPSFEST (Bethlehem)
- Holiday Putz Trail (Bethlehem)
- Live Advent Calendar (Bethlehem)
- A Christmas Carol (Bethlehem)
See these and even more events listed below!
Allentown Holiday Light Displays
Winter Light Spectacular at Lehigh Valley Zoo
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration in a zoo setting with over 1.2 million lights.
Description:
The Winter Light Spectacular at Lehigh Valley Zoo features over 1.2 million twinkling lights, nightly musical princess performances, and endless photo opportunities. Enjoy seasonal treats like hot cocoa and s'mores, along with your favorite zoo menu items. The event offers classic holiday scenes and multiple fire pits, making it a great place to enjoy the holiday season with your family.
Where: Schnecksville | More Info: Winter Light Spectacular at Lehigh Valley Zoo
Koziar's Christmas Village
What to Expect:
Over one million Christmas lights and diverse holiday activities.
Description:
Koziar's Christmas Village is a seasonal attraction featuring over one million Christmas lights, outdoor and indoor displays, unique shops, and a large indoor train display.
Where: Bernville | More Info: Koziar's Christmas Village
Allentown Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem
What to Expect:
Handmade crafts and German-inspired goods.
Description:
Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem is a heart-warming holiday event featuring handmade works by the nation's finest artisans, including ornaments, nutcrackers, and collectibles from Germany. The event offers a variety of festive activities and dining options, making it a unique holiday shopping experience.
Where: Bethlehem | More Info: Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem
Easton Winter Village
What to Expect:
Holiday shopping and ice skating under twinkling lights.
Description:
Easton Winter Village is a festive holiday event in Centre Square, featuring 40+ vendor huts offering unique gifts and tasty treats. Enjoy live music, visits with Santa, ice carving, and free ice skating under twinkling lights.
Where: Easton | More Info: Easton Winter Village
PA Christmas + Gift Show
What to Expect:
Unique gifts from local artisans and vendors.
Description:
The Pennsylvania Christmas + Gift Show is an extensive holiday market featuring over 600 specialty shops selling exclusive gifts, holiday decor, apparel, toys, and more. Enjoy festive entertainment, explore Christmas Tree Lane, and support local businesses.
Where: Harrisburg | More Info: PA Christmas + Gift Show
Friends & Family Day at PA Christmas + Gift Show
What to Expect:
Family-friendly activities and discounted tickets.
Description:
Gather your family and friends for a day of shopping and activities, including free face painting, stories with Santa, and meet-and-greets with Anna and Elsa.
Where: Harrisburg | More Info: Friends & Family Day at PA Christmas + Gift Show
Allentown Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas City Follies
What to Expect:
Vaudevillian variety show with local talent.
Description:
Christmas City Follies is a homegrown holiday celebration featuring a dash of music, a pinch of merriment, and just a smidge of festive hijinx. This vaudevillian variety show brings together the best of the Lehigh Valley in a theatrical extravaganza that feels like coming home for the holidays.
Where: Bethlehem | More Info: Christmas City Follies
A Christmas Carol
What to Expect:
Classic adaptation of Charles Dickens' tale with multiple casts.
Description:
A timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge's redemption, set in Victorian London, as Charles Dickens' classic story explores humanity through the past, present, and future.
Where: Bethlehem | More Info: A Christmas Carol
Girls Night Out at PA Christmas + Gift Show
What to Expect:
Exclusive evening for women with music, drinks, and door prizes.
Description:
Girls Night Out at the PA Christmas + Gift Show is a special evening for women to celebrate the season with music, signature drinks, and fantastic door prizes.
Where: Harrisburg | More Info: Girls Night Out at PA Christmas + Gift Show
Country Christmas Night at PA Christmas + Gift Show
What to Expect:
Country-themed entertainment and shopping.
Description:
Country Christmas Night at the PA Christmas + Gift Show features a boot-scootin' good evening with line dancing, door prizes, and country-themed giveaways.
Where: Harrisburg | More Info: Country Christmas Night at PA Christmas + Gift Show
Allentown Other Holiday Activities
Bethlehem By Night Motorcoach Tour
What to Expect:
Guided tour in period dress exploring Bethlehem's history and traditions.
Description:
Explore Bethlehem's history and traditions with a motorcoach tour guided by certified guides in period dress. Visit the famous star atop South Mountain and see historic highlights of North and South Bethlehem.
Where: Bethlehem | More Info: Bethlehem By Night Motorcoach Tour
Christmas City Stroll
What to Expect:
Guided tour focusing on Bethlehem's historic traditions.
Description:
Explore Bethlehem's rich history and cherished traditions during the Christmas season. This guided tour highlights the city's exquisite Victorian and colonial architecture, including two National Historic Landmarks: the 1741 Gemeinhaus and the Bethlehem Waterworks. Discover the significance of candle-in-every-window, bees wax candles, the renowned Star of Bethlehem, and the community Putz.
Where: Bethlehem | More Info: Christmas City Stroll
Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
What to Expect:
Elegant carriage rides with majestic Percheron draft horses.
Description:
Take a leisurely horse-drawn carriage ride through Historic Bethlehem, exploring its rich history and architecture while admiring the city's Christmas lights and sights.
Where: Bethlehem | More Info: Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Live Advent Calendar
What to Expect:
Life-sized Advent Calendar with daily surprise entertainment.
Description:
The Live Advent Calendar is a unique annual tradition in Historic Downtown Bethlehem where visitors gather outside the 1810 Goundie House at 5:30 PM to meet a special guest from a local business or organization, who distributes treats and provides surprise entertainment.
Where: Bethlehem | More Info: Live Advent Calendar
Holiday Putz Trail
What to Expect:
Traditional Moravian Nativity scene displays.
Description:
The Holiday Putz Trail features traditional Moravian Christmas decorations with ornate figurines, animals, and building scenes depicting the Nativity story at historic sites like the Moravian Museum of Bethlehem and the Single Sisters' House.
Where: Bethlehem | More Info: Holiday Putz Trail
PEEPSFEST
What to Expect:
Descending 400-pound PEEPS Chick marks the New Year.
Description:
PEEPSFEST is a family-friendly New Year's Eve celebration at SteelStacks featuring the annual PEEPS Chick drop, fireworks, and various activities including a PEEPSONALITY Fun Run/Walk and PEEPS sampling stations.
Where: Bethlehem | More Info: PEEPSFEST
Moravian Book Shop
What to Expect:
Oldest continuously operating bookstore in the world.
Description:
The Moravian Book Shop, founded in 1745, is the oldest continuously operating bookstore in the world, offering a curated selection of books and iconic Moravian- and Bethlehem-themed gifts in historic Downtown Bethlehem.
Where: Bethlehem | More Info: Moravian Book Shop
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Whitehall Township (4 miles)
- Easton (15 miles)
- Pottstown (26 miles)
- Norristown (35 miles)
- Hazleton (35 miles)
- Abington (39 miles)
- Wayne (39 miles)
- Radnor (39 miles)
- Ewing (43 miles)
- Bridgewater (44 miles)
- Bensalem (45 miles)