LEHIGH VALLEY THIS WEEK:
- 118th ANNUAL EASTON-PHILLIPSBURG THANKSGIVING DAY HIGH SCHOOL RIVALRY GAME: Thursday, November 27, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Lafayette College’s Fisher Field. Hear the live broadcast play-by-play on Lehigh Valley Fox Sports 94.7 and 1230AM
- 4th ANNUAL UPPER NAZARETH TREE LIGHTING: Friday, November 28th beginning at 6pm at the Upper Nazareth Township Municipal Building. Live music and holiday cheer, a visit from Santa, free hot cocoa, and the unveiling of a custom-built Moravian Star, handcrafted by the Township’s Public Works Department.
- BETHLEHEM CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING: Friday, November 28th at 5pm at Patrow Plaza. Experience the magic of Christmas City USA with twinkling lights, festive carols, local musicians, and a chance to meet Santa. Enjoy free hot chocolate, cookies, and a joyful community gathering.
- BETHLEHEM SOUTHSIDE ARTS DISTRICT TREE LIGHTING: Saturday, November 29th beginning at 5pm at the Gateway at Greenway Park between the New St. Parking Garage and 306 S. New Street. live Christmas concert from Lehigh Valley Rock band “The Beautiful Distortion,” as well as complimentary cocoa, cookies, and hot cider from some of our local SouthSide businesses.
- ANNUAL TURKEY TROT 5K & FUN WALK: Saturday, November 29th from 8am to 10am, beginning at Luckenbach Mill in Bethlehem. Work off that big meal by running into the holiday season with your friends and family at Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites’ annual Turkey Trot. Runners, walkers and even the family pup enjoy participating in this fan-favorite event!
- EASTON PEACE CANDLE LIGHTING: Saturday, November 29th at 6:30pm. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the season with live music, carriage rides, strolling street performers, ice carvers, and more treats to delight the whole family. A full day of merriment culminates with the grand lighting of Easton’s Peace Candle at 6:30 p.m.
- WEST END TREE LIGHTING: Saturday, November 29th from 3pm to 5pm in the Theatre District of Allentown. Enjoy complimentary hot cocoa, holiday treats, caroling, and more festive fun while shopping our holiday market! Bring your family, friends, and that holiday spirit—we’ll provide the twinkle lights and cheer!
- NORTH CATASAUQUA CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING: Sunday, November 30th beginning at 6pm at William J. Albert Memorial Park. Have your pictures taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Light refreshments for everyone, including cookies and hot cocoa. Sing festive holiday carols with the Catasauqua Community Chorus
🎅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.
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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