Christmas

All aboard the Polar Express at The House on Willow! On Friday, December 5th from 9 AM to 7 PM, we’re inviting you to step into a winter wonderland full of magic, joy, and holiday cheer. Bring your loved ones, slip into your coziest pajamas, and enjoy hot chocolate and sweet treats as you explore the store, transformed into a scene straight out of the beloved Christmas classic. With our Golden Ticket Sales, you’ll have the chance to unlock special surprises that will bring a little extra Christmas magic into your life. Plus, every guest will receive a free gift to help bring that holiday magic right back into your heart. From festive home decor to unique gifts, The House on Willow is your destination for finding the perfect treasures to rekindle your holiday spirit. Get ready to make memories that will last a lifetime—just like the journey to the North Pole!

Friday, December 5, 2025 – 10 A.M. to 4 P.M.Saturday, December 6, 2025 – 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. A Christmas Market featuring local art, crafts, and food will be held at the Mennonite Heritage Center, 565 Yoder Road, Harleysville, on Friday, December 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, December 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kick off the holiday season with the Mennonite Heritage Center’s Christmas Market! It features local artisan crafts and food. Artists will display a variety of local and handcrafted gifts including knitted and crocheted hats and gloves, handwoven baskets, fraktur, and wood crafts. The Christmas Market will also offer local food and ingredients from Awckland’s Sugar Shack and Apiary and more. Additional specialty crafts will be available in-store for the entire month of December. Both days, shop to holiday music provided by local musicians. Artists Linda Bohlman Trauger, Lois Showalter Blankenship, and Roy Blankenship whose exhibit “Colorful Inspirations—Near and Far” is currently in the Lapp Art Gallery will be present for a meet and greet both days of the Christmas Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Get a jump on holiday shopping and into the Christmas spirit!

A great way to start the holiday season on Fridays & Saturdays in December! Schedule a tour for you and yours at 10:30, Noon, 1:30, or 3 to learn how people of the past celebrated Christmas. We will also be showcasing trees decorated by local groups.Reservations requested, but not required.Fee: $10/adult; $5/kid (ages 6-12).

 Christkindlmarkt 2025 at the Reading Liederkranz!   Friday, Dec 5 • 3–9 PM Saturday, Dec 6 • 12–9 PM Sunday, Dec 7 • 12–5 PM(Open rain, snow, or shine!) Get ready for one of Reading’s favorite holiday traditions — the Reading Liederkranz Christkindlmarkt! Experience a weekend full of holiday magic, live music, food, drinks, and over 50+ local vendors offering handmade crafts, gifts, and festive goodies.  Admission: $5 entry feeMembers – Free with valid membership cardVeterans & Active Duty Military – Free with proper ID65+ – Free with valid IDUnder 21 – Free Admission  Food & Drink• Outdoor Kitchen: Serving your favorite walk-around German treats!• Indoor Dining Room: Featuring a special German Holiday Menu for a cozy sit-down meal.• Bars Inside & Out: Pouring festive cocktails, seasonal beers, and German favorites — including Glühwein (warm spiced wine) and our 2025 Rumtopf, a traditional fruit-and-rum cordial brewed since spring!  2025 Beer List:Sly Fox Blitz • Troegs Mad Elf • Dewey Holiday Punch • Sam Smith Winter Warmer • Yards Long Jawns • Troegs Blizzard of Hops • Fat Head’s Holly Jolly Christmas Ale  2025 Holiday Cocktails:• Merry Margarita – Cranberry Vodka, Margarita Mix & Cranberry Juice• Candy Cane White Russian – Candy Cane Vodka, Kahlua & Cream• Caramel Mule – Caramel Vodka, Ginger Ale, Club Soda & Lime Juice

The downtown businesses in Boyertown are hosting their 2nd annual holiday business tour in lieu of The Holiday House Tour! Stroll the main streets as we make them merry and bright on the outside and festive on the inside. 5-8:30 pmThere will be 12 days of Christmas photo areas around town, each decorated with a different number of the song! Take a pic at all 12 stops!Also during the evening of the 5th is The lighting of The Unity Tree with Santa! 6-7pm and the Boyertown Multi Service festival of trees! Come out to Boyertown on December 5th to kick of your holiday season!If you are a downtown business and would like to participate, please message Stellar House Gift Shop.

Join us for our first-ever Winterfest!  Come celebrate the season at this magical community event on Friday, December 5th from 5:00–9:00pm at the Municipal Park! Enjoy a cozy evening filled with: A large heated tent with a Holiday Marketplace — perfect for early shopping with local vendors Tree & Menorah Lighting Horse & Carriage Rides A festive performance by the Bucks County Women’s Choir Fire pit stations with s’mores Food trucks, brewery, and distillery And of course, a visit from Santa! $5.00 per car Bring your family, friends, and holiday spirit — this will be the perfect festive night you won’t want to miss! 

The Jingle Bell Trolley Tour is back! Mainspring of Ephrata invites you to join this beloved community tradition, celebrating the magic of the holiday season. Family Night: Friday, December 5 — trolleys at 5 PM, 6 PM, 7 PM & 8 PM | $15 per ticket Adult Night: Saturday, December 6 — trolleys at 6 PM, 7 PM, 8 PM & 9 PM | $20 per ticket Hop aboard a Premier 1 Limousine trolley for a guided tour of beautifully decorated Ephrata homes and businesses (outside only) and soak in the festive spirit!  Tickets are on sale now — don’t miss out on this magical holiday experience! Pre-Tour Activities (arrive approximately 30 minutes early to enjoy): Light refreshments Face painting Meet Rudolph! Important Notes: Enter the church parking lot from Church St and enter the fellowship room near the Spruce Alley Parking is available in the church lot All riders, including held infants, require tickets Exterior home tour via trolley Historically sells out quickly

Santa, Crafts, Music, Activities and more. Santa will be handing out 225 gift filled stockings. Local vendors will be on site.

Step into a world of magic, snowflakes, and sugar plums! Join us for a holiday tradition beloved by all ages. Emerge present: The Nutcracker.Experience dazzling dancing, breathtaking costumes, and Tchaikovsky’s timeless music. Watch as our dancers and even twirlers bring this holiday favorite story to life! Adults $20 Seniors (Ages 60+)  Students and Children $18 Children Ages 2 and under are free Please submit all ticket orders by December 1st Limited tickets will be available at the door Seating is on a first come basis Doors will open at 5:30 for Spectators on Friday, Dec. 5th & 2:30 for Spectators on Saturday, Dec. 6th Paid tickets will be distributed to the dancers during rehearsals beginning in November.

Register at https://forms.gle/VVfDnMKebmf7AHoT9 Bring $5 cash or a vegetable per participant and hear the story of Stone Soup while we cook soup in a caldron over the fire on a chilly night. Marshmallows, of course, are also included. F Dec 5 at 6-8 p.m. Come early at 4:30 p.m. for a full moon hike. Register to stay up-to-date at PEC@phila.gov. Sunset 4:35 p.m. Moonrise 5:01 p.m. Outdoors, almost all weather. Best for adults and families with older children and teens. Questions? PEC@phila.gov or 215.685.0470. Everything is subject to change as life happens. Registration is recommended to stay up-to-date as the year progresses. PLEASE NOTE: We cannot predict the appearances of specific wildlife, full moon, etc., however, you can expect a beautiful hike in nature. These are all-weather, outdoor program. Please dress for the weather and hiking. The center, bathrooms, and picnic areas are all accessible, however, the trails are rocky and uneven

Celebrate the Holidays with Concord Township Friday, December 5, 20256PM – 8PM43 S. Thornton RoadTownship Municipal Complex Help kick off the holiday season by joining Concord Township in celebrating the holidays. Come and celebrate your holiday: Hanukkah, Kwanza, Yule, Boxing Day and Christmas with family, friends, and neighbors.

Join us for the annual Christmas in the Park celebration! This event will be held outdoors at the band shell and will feature local performers, a carol sing with candle lighting and the lighting of the Community Christmas Tree. Food vendors and restrooms on site.Photo by Don Reese

Experience the Magic of The Nutcracker! Friday, December 5th - 7:00pmSaturday, December 6th - 1:30pm @Calvary Church 820 Route 113, Souderton, PA Step into a world of wonder this holiday season with DVDA's The Nutcracker — the timeless ballet filled with dazzling costumes and enchanting music by Tchaikovsky. Join Clara on a magical journey through a Battle with giant Mice, Land of Snowflakes and the Land of the Sugar Plum Fairy in this festive tradition for all ages. Perfect for families, first-time theatergoers, and holiday enthusiasts alike!  Tickets are going fast — reserve your seats today! Children (10 & under) $22 / $27 Adults $28 / $39