Discover the festive spirit of Whitman with our ultimate guide. From longtime Whitman dwellers to first-time guests, our guide illuminates the city's yuletide spirit.
This holiday season features the enchanting Christmas Light Experience, where the streets sparkle with vibrant displays that captivate visitors of all ages. Another highlight is the Mayor's Tree Lighting, a cherished tradition that brings the community together to celebrate the season with music and cheer. And the Christmas Spirit Light Show is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering a spectacular visual feast synchronized to seasonal music. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Whitman
- Christmas Lights Experience (Lancaster)
- Christmas Spirit Light Show (Lancaster)
- Polar Bear Express (Middletown)
- Christmas Village at Stone Gables Estate (Lancaster)
- Santa Visits (Lancaster)
- Mayor's Tree Lighting (Lancaster)
- Yuletide at Wheatland (Lancaster)
- Lancaster Shops Late (Lancaster)
- Illumination at Prima Theatre (Lancaster)
- Perfect Harmony (Paradise Station)
See these and even more events listed below!
Whitman Holiday Light Displays
Christmas Spirit Light Show
What to Expect:
Immersive drive-thru light show with animated displays.
Description:
The Christmas Spirit Light Show is a drive-thru light display at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster, PA, featuring hundreds of thousands of color-changing lights and animated displays synchronized with favorite Christmas classics.
Where: Lancaster | More Info: Christmas Spirit Light Show
Christmas Lights Experience
What to Expect:
Ziplining through a forest of hundreds of thousands of Christmas lights.
Description:
Stroll through beautifully lit trails in a forest of light, featuring hundreds of thousands of Christmas lights. Enjoy a family-friendly walking tour that transports you through time, past, present, and future, with access to the Wildlife Center. Alternatively, experience the thrill of ziplining through the lights with three festive zipline options.
Where: Lancaster | More Info: Christmas Lights Experience
Holiday Tree Display
What to Expect:
Community-voted Christmas tree display.
Description:
The Holiday Tree Display at North Penn Commons features a collection of beautifully decorated Christmas trees, allowing visitors to vote for their favorite tree.
Where: Lansdale | More Info: Holiday Tree Display
Tree Lighting Ceremony
What to Expect:
Community-driven lighting ceremony with festive atmosphere.
Description:
The Tree Lighting Ceremony is a community event featuring twinkling lights and festive fun, celebrating the season with community spirit.
Where: Lansdale | More Info: Tree Lighting Ceremony
Whitman Holiday Markets and Shopping
Mayor's Tree Lighting
What to Expect:
Special evening snack offerings from local Standholders.
Description:
The Mayor's Tree Lighting at Lancaster Central Market is a special evening event where the city square is illuminated, and attendees can enjoy a variety of snacks from local Standholders at the Market House. The event offers a delightful atmosphere with live music and a chance to explore the market's offerings.
Where: Lancaster | More Info: Mayor's Tree Lighting
Lancaster Shops Late
What to Expect:
Extended shopping hours in downtown Lancaster.
Description:
Lancaster Shops Late is an annual event where local businesses in downtown Lancaster stay open late to help you find unique holiday gifts and explore the growing city scene.
Where: Lancaster | More Info: Lancaster Shops Late
Village Christmas Market
What to Expect:
Artisan handmade gifts and model train layouts.
Description:
The Village Christmas Market at Garden Spot Village offers a day filled with shopping at the Makers Market and stores, visits to the Train Room and Wood Shop, and family-friendly activities like cookie decorating and live readings of "Charlie Brown Christmas." Enjoy food from various restaurants and cafes.
Where: New Holland | More Info: Village Christmas Market
Whitman Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Perfect Harmony
What to Expect:
Blending musical theater and church worship in a holiday concert.
Description:
Perfect Harmony is a unique holiday concert experience blending musical theater nostalgia with church worship. Featuring professional vocalists from Lancaster County, the show includes stunning original arrangements of favorite holiday classics, performed with a live band and beautiful costumes. This event is suitable for the entire family and all ages.
Where: Paradise Station | More Info: Perfect Harmony
Illumination at Prima Theatre
What to Expect:
Immersive holiday concert with candlelight ambiance.
Description:
Illumination at Prima Theatre features captivating renditions of beloved holiday classics in a radiant ambiance of candlelight, with a grand piano at the center stage and skilled musicians and vocalists.
Where: Lancaster | More Info: Illumination at Prima Theatre
Christmas Trivia at Grandview Vineyard
What to Expect:
Holiday-themed trivia with a mix of classic TV shows and Thanksgiving episodes.
Description:
Grandview Vineyard hosts a Christmas Trivia event where participants can test their knowledge of holiday-themed episodes from various TV shows, blending the spirit of the season with a fun twist.
Where: Lancaster | More Info: Christmas Trivia at Grandview Vineyard
Whitman Other Holiday Activities
Santa Visits
What to Expect:
Interactive holiday activities for the whole family.
Description:
Join Tiny Town for an 8th annual Santa event featuring gingerbread house decorating, waffle feasts, Santa's special gifts, and a beautifully decorated Gingerbread Village.
Where: Lancaster | More Info: Santa Visits
Menorah Lightings
What to Expect:
Commemorating Hanukkah with a custom-designed menorah and community gatherings.
Description:
The Menorah Lightings in Penn Square celebrate Hanukkah with a large menorah, featuring 18 red roses symbolizing life, and daily lightings led by various Lancaster Jewish organizations.
Where: Lancaster | More Info: Menorah Lightings
Yuletide at Wheatland
What to Expect:
Historical holiday tour of President James Buchanan's home.
Description:
Explore Christmas traditions as they were celebrated in the late 1800s at President James Buchanan's historic home, Wheatland. Learn about the holiday season through the lens of Buchanan's niece and nephew, Harriet Lane Johnston and James Buchanan Henry, during the early years of the Second Industrial Revolution.
Where: Lancaster | More Info: Yuletide at Wheatland
Christmas Village at Stone Gables Estate
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration with artisan vendors and festive decorations.
Description:
The Christmas Village at Stone Gables Estate features artisan vendors, children's activities, and festive decorations throughout the historic barns and grounds. Enjoy shopping, entertainment, and family photo opportunities in a beautifully decorated setting.
Where: Lancaster | More Info: Christmas Village at Stone Gables Estate
Polar Bear Express
What to Expect:
Santa visits with gifts for children on a festive train ride.
Description:
The Polar Bear Express at the Middletown and Hummelstown Railroad offers a 75-minute train ride through the Swatara Creek Valley. The conductor shares a special Christmas story, and Santa boards the train to give gifts to children. Snack concessions are available on board.
Where: Middletown | More Info: Polar Bear Express
Mardi Gras Parade
What to Expect:
Iconic holiday parade with Santa Claus visit.
Description:
The Mardi Gras Parade in Lansdale is a vibrant holiday celebration featuring colorful floats, festive music, and a special visit from Santa Claus.
Where: Lansdale | More Info: Mardi Gras Parade
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- Wayne (15 miles)
- Bensalem (17 miles)
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- Jackson (18 miles)
- Vincentown (22 miles)
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- Wilmington (24 miles)
- Trenton (30 miles)
- Vineland (31 miles)
- Ewing (31 miles)
- South Vineland (33 miles)
- Mercerville-Hamilton Square (34 miles)
- Bridgeton (34 miles)
- Pottstown (35 miles)
- Newark (35 miles)
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- Princeton (40 miles)
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