Celebrate the season with your State College neighbors! Our guide features all the community holiday events. Whether you're a local or a visitor, this guide helps you enjoy the festive season in State College.
One delightful highlight is the enchanting Longwood Christmas, showcasing spectacular light displays amidst beautifully decorated gardens. Another enjoyable experience is the ChristKindlMarkt, where you can browse charming holiday crafts and savor delicious seasonal treats. And the Reading’s Christmas On the Mountain is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring festive 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 State College
- Reading’s Christmas On the Mountain (Reading)
- Longwood Christmas (Kennett Square)
- ChristKindlMarkt (Reading)
- Yuletide Around the World (Reading)
- Reading Holiday Parade (Reading)
- Christmas at Joanna (Geigertown)
See these and even more events listed below!
State College Holiday Light Displays
Reading’s Christmas On the Mountain
What to Expect:
Spectacular holiday lights and decorations in a mountain setting.
Description:
Reading’s Christmas On the Mountain is a festive celebration featuring holiday lights, decorations, and activities in a picturesque mountain setting.
Where: Reading | More Info: Reading’s Christmas On the Mountain
Longwood Christmas
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration with extensive light displays and new garden features.
Description:
Longwood Christmas features hundreds of thousands of lights, new glasshouses, and imaginative outdoor landscapes, offering a spectacular holiday experience with various horticultural and creative displays.
Where: Kennett Square | More Info: Longwood Christmas
State College Holiday Markets and Shopping
ChristKindlMarkt
What to Expect:
Traditional German market with handmade crafts and holiday treats.
Description:
Christkindlmarkt at Reading Liederkranz features a variety of vendors selling handmade crafts, traditional German items, and holiday treats. The event includes hand-poured soy candles, handmade jewelry, and gourmet food gifts, creating a festive atmosphere with German culture and holiday music.
Where: Reading | More Info: ChristKindlMarkt
State College Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Reading Holiday Parade
What to Expect:
Community-driven celebration showcasing the joy of giving through creative floats and performances.
Description:
The Reading Holiday Parade celebrates the spirit of generosity and kindness with creative floats, performances, and decorations, highlighting the true essence of the holiday season.
Where: Reading | More Info: Reading Holiday Parade
Christmas at Joanna
What to Expect:
Victorian dancing in a heated tent.
Description:
The 25th Annual Christmas at Joanna Furnace features reenactors, Victorian dancing, and performances by the Hay Creek Valley Gold Band and Hay Creek Dancers in a large, heated tent.
Where: Geigertown | More Info: Christmas at Joanna
State College Other Holiday Activities
Yuletide Around the World
What to Expect:
Cultural holiday traditions showcased through decorated trees.
Description:
The Reading Public Museum transforms into a vibrant celebration of holiday traditions from around the world, featuring decorated trees and cultural exhibits.
Where: Reading | More Info: Yuletide Around the World
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
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