Experience the holiday magic with the Allison Park community! Discover all the events in our guide. Whether you're an Allison Park insider or an outsider looking in, this guide reveals the city's holiday heart.
Popular during the festive season, the Longwood Gardens Christmas Display enchants visitors with its stunning light displays and lively seasonal decor. Another highlight is the Pennsylvania Christmas and Gift Show, where unique crafts and gifts abound. And the Christmas Magic event is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring delightful activities for all ages. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Allison Park
- Christmas Magic (York)
- Pennsylvania Christmas and Gift Show (Harrisburg)
- Longwood Gardens Christmas Display (Kennett Square)
- A Very Furry Christmas Celebration (Langhorne)
- Christmas Spirit Light Show (Lancaster)
- Christmas Lights Experience (Refreshing Mountain)
- Polar Bear Express (Middletown)
- Holiday Magic Winter FlowerShow & Light Garden (Pittsburgh)
- Wild Illuminations: A Holiday Lanterns Experience (Pittsburgh)
- Dazzling Nights (Pittsburgh)
See these and even more events listed below!
Allison Park Holiday Light Displays
Christmas Magic
What to Expect:
Half-mile ADA-accessible trail with 600,000+ twinkling LED lights.
Description:
Christmas Magic is a half-mile walking trail at Rocky Ridge County Park in York, PA, featuring over 600,000 twinkling LED lights, holiday scenes, train displays, and live music.
Where: York | More Info: Christmas Magic
Longwood Gardens Christmas Display
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration featuring extensive light displays and new garden spaces.
Description:
Longwood Gardens transforms into a radiant holiday spectacle with hundreds of thousands of lights, new glasshouses, and imaginative outdoor landscapes. Marvel at astonishing feats of horticulture, ingenuity, and creativity as you explore the gardens and enjoy spectacular views of the holiday display.
Where: Kennett Square | More Info: Longwood Gardens Christmas Display
Christmas Spirit Light Show
What to Expect:
Immersive drive-thru light display with animated lights and festive music.
Description:
The Christmas Spirit Light Show is a drive-thru light display at Clipper Magazine Stadium in downtown Lancaster, PA. Journey through a mile-long track surrounded by hundreds of thousands of color-changing lights, animated in harmony with your favorite Christmas classics. Enjoy festive treats and holiday music while immersing yourself in a breathtaking holiday experience.
Where: Lancaster | More Info: Christmas Spirit Light Show
Christmas Lights Experience
What to Expect:
Thrilling zipline adventures through a forest of Christmas lights.
Description:
Explore Refreshing Mountain's Christmas Light Experience featuring a family-friendly walking tour through beautifully lit trails and thrilling zipline adventures amidst hundreds of thousands of Christmas lights.
Where: Refreshing Mountain | More Info: Christmas Lights Experience
Wild Illuminations: A Holiday Lanterns Experience
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration in a zoo setting with unique lantern displays.
Description:
Wild Illuminations: A Holiday Lanterns Experience is a spectacular display of handmade silk and steel structures, featuring over a million twinkling lights, colossal Christmas-themed lanterns, and a fantastical Secret Forest with unicorns, griffins, and an ice dragon. Guests can enjoy wintry activities, holiday treats, and a visit by Santa himself.
Where: Pittsburgh | More Info: Wild Illuminations: A Holiday Lanterns Experience
Holiday Magic Winter FlowerShow & Light Garden
What to Expect:
Vibrant floral arrangements and interactive light installations.
Description:
Phipps Conservatory's Holiday Magic Winter Flower Show & Light Garden features stunning floral displays, including amaryllis, orchids, and 21 varieties of poinsettias, alongside spectacular outdoor light gardens with color-changing lights, magical unicorn topiaries, and whimsical fairy tale-inspired displays.
Where: Pittsburgh | More Info: Holiday Magic Winter FlowerShow & Light Garden
Dazzling Nights
What to Expect:
Immersive light displays with interactive elements and festive atmosphere.
Description:
Dazzling Nights at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden features immersive light displays, including 2,000 illuminated flowers, handmade lanterns, and interactive light walkways. Guests can enjoy festive food and drink options, live music, and nightly snowfall.
Where: Pittsburgh | More Info: Dazzling Nights
Allison Park Holiday Markets and Shopping
Pennsylvania Christmas and Gift Show
What to Expect:
Unique gifts and local handmade items.
Description:
The Pennsylvania Christmas and Gift Show is an extensive holiday shopping event featuring over 600 specialty shops selling unique gifts, holiday decor, apparel, toys, and more. Enjoy festive dance performances, heavenly voices, and merry instrumentals from local musicians and dance groups. Stroll through Christmas Tree Lane, decorated by vendors, and explore the interactive vendor list to support local businesses.
Where: Harrisburg | More Info: Pennsylvania Christmas and Gift Show
ChristKindlMarkt
What to Expect:
Traditional German market with diverse handmade and local goods.
Description:
Christkindlmarkt at Reading Liederkranz features a variety of vendors selling handmade items, traditional German goods, and holiday treats. The event includes hand-poured candles, handmade jewelry, gourmet food gifts, and locally made beef jerky. It is an all-weather event with a festive atmosphere, offering something for everyone.
Where: Reading | More Info: ChristKindlMarkt
Allison Park Holiday Shows and Entertainment
A Very Furry Christmas Celebration
What to Expect:
Twinkling lights and festive decorations transform the park into a one-of-a-kind Christmas setting.
Description:
A Very Furry Christmas Celebration at Sesame Place Philadelphia features Sesame Street-themed rides, festive decorations, and special Christmas shows. Enjoy savory Christmas menus, shop for holiday gifts, and visit Santa in his Furry Workshop. The event includes a spectacular music and light show at the 30-foot 1-2-3 Christmas Tree and a fantastic Sesame Street Christmas Parade with festive floats.
Where: Langhorne | More Info: A Very Furry Christmas Celebration
Allison Park Other Holiday Activities
Polar Bear Express
What to Expect:
Live narration and Santa gift-giving on a vintage train ride.
Description:
The Polar Bear Express at the Middletown and Hummelstown Railroad is a festive holiday event where passengers embark on a 75-minute journey through the Swatara Creek Valley. The conductor shares a special Christmas story, and Santa boards the train to give gifts to every child aged infant through 11 years. Snack concessions are available on board, making it a delightful experience for all.
Where: Middletown | More Info: Polar Bear Express
Yuletide Around the World
What to Expect:
Cultural holiday tree displays showcasing diverse traditions.
Description:
The Reading Public Museum transforms into a vibrant celebration of holiday traditions from around the world with decorated trees and cultural exhibits.
Where: Reading | More Info: Yuletide Around the World
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Penn Hills (7 miles)
- Pittsburgh (8 miles)
- Cranberry Township (12 miles)
- Plum (12 miles)
- Monroeville (13 miles)
- West Mifflin (14 miles)
- Mount Lebanon (15 miles)
- Murrysville (16 miles)
- Bethel Park (17 miles)
- New Castle (37 miles)