HOLIDAY EVENTS Compiled by Jane Knotek
The Bethlehem Press calendar listings are, to the best of our knowledge, correct at the time of printing. We are not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of information submitted by external parties. Several of the following activities might be changed, canceled, streamed or online. Check websites and social media.
Now through Jan. 3: Horse-drawn carriage ride through Historic Bethlehem. Rides depart from the corner of Church and Main streets. (in front of Central Moravian Church). Schedules and reservations (required): visit bethlehemcarrige.com
To Dec. 31: Trees of Historic Bethlehem highlighting the top Christmas trees from the past 20 years decorated by Bethlehem Garden Club members. Visit historicbethlehem.org
Central Moravian Church Putz: 1 to 7 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays to Dec. 31. Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. After Christmas: 1 to 5 p.m. daily through Dec. 31. 73 W. Church St. Visit centralmoravianchurch.org/
December: Models of steam locomotive legends to modern day diesel work horses. Black Diamond Society of Model Engineers, 900 E. Macada Rd. 1 to 4 p.m. Cost; you are welcome to bring a step stool. Dates and information, visit bdsme.org or call 610-867-2591.
Train Holiday Open House: 1 to 5 p.m. unless otherwise noted Lehigh and Keystone Valley Model Railroad Museum, 705 Linden St. Information: call 610-868-7101 or email lkvmrrc@gmail.com or visit lkvmodelrailroad.com/open-houses
To Tuesday, Dec. 23: Advent Calendar. 5:30 p.m. Sun Inn Courtyard, 564 Main St.
To Dec. 21: Christkindlmarkt: Explore a one-of-a-kind Christmas market featuring unique gifts, delicious treats and local vendors. Features 60 artisans and craftspeople, performances, food, St. Nicholas and German ornament manufacturer Käthe Wohlfahrt. City Combo tickets available. Thursday and Sunday, Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way. Visit steelstacks.org/ for information; tickets.
Friday through Sunday to Dec. 21: Christmas City Village holiday-themed wooden huts filled with unique gifts. Moravian Historic District’s Christmas City Village along S. Main Street and in the Colonial Industrial Quarter. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visit historicbethlehem.com/
Saturdays and Sundays to Dec. 21: Santa’s Haus: Free Pictures with Santa. Take your own photos, with your own devices. 1 to 5 p.m. 1750 Smithy, Moravian Blacksmith Shop, 425 Main St.
December: Models of steam locomotive legends to modern day diesel work horses. Black Diamond Society of Model Engineers, 900 E. Macada Road. 1 to 4 p.m. Cost; you are welcome to bring a stepstool. Dates and information, visit bdsme.org or call 610-867-2591.
Train Holiday Open House: 1 to 5 p.m. unless otherwise noted Lehigh and Keystone Valley Model Railroad Museum, 705 Linden St. Information: call 610-868-7101 or email lkvmrrc@gmail.com or visit lkvmodelrailroad.com/open-houses
Friday, Dec. 5: Holiday Open House. Docent-guided museum tours start at 6 p.m. of Hellertown museum, entertainment at 7 p.m. Tavern Room, Historic Heller-Wagner Grist Mill, 150-170 W. Walnut St., Hellertown. Visit hellertownhistoricalsociety.org/event-list/
Saturday, Dec. 6: 57th annual Community Advent Breakfast with music, Mayor J. William Reynolds. Linda Shay-Gardner and Neville Gardner share a Celtic Christmas and traditions. Seating begins at 8 a.m.; program at 8:30 a.m. Moravian Village of Bethlehem, 526 Wood St.
Saturday, Dec. 6 and Sunday, Dec. 7: Holiday History Fest: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. House Tour: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Three buildings of demonstrators, exhibitors, hearth cooking, smoked meats, more. Governor Wolf Historical Society, 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath. Information: govwolf.org/
Friday, Dec. 12: Gingerbread House Competition. Memories, charcuterie, coca, prizes.
A Couple Craves, 3 W. Broad St., ste 6. Cost. Visit: acouplecraves.com/
Saturday, Dec. 13: Christmas bazaar, pierogi, and bake sale. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, 980 Bridlepath Road.
Cops ‘n Kids Reading Room’s Happy Holidays. 10 a.m. to noon. Must register: copsnkidslv.org
Christmas Peace Pilgrimage: LEPOCO Peace Center’s 64th Walk the 10 mile Road of Peace Pilgrimage from Nazareth to Bethlehem. All ages. Symbolic of the journey of Mary and Joseph. 10:45 a.m. Meet in parking lot, 529 E. Broad St. Information, register, visit peacewalk.org
Luminaria Night: New Bethany Ministry benefit. Starts at dusk. One Luminaria Kit (minimum donation) consists of 10 white paper bags, 10 votive candles and 10 cups of sand; a kit without sand is still a minimum donation. Visit newbethany.org/event/luminaria-night/
Wreaths Across America to honor veterans on National Wreaths Across America Day. Noon. Noon. Fountain Hill Cemetary, 1121 Graham St. All welcome.
Saturday, Dec. 13 and Sunday, Dec. 14: Live Christmas Pageant, opens with a prelude at 1:45 p.m. Bethlehem Rose Garden Bandshell, Eighth Avenue. Email dlandis603@aol.com or call 610 865-0274 for information and to contribute to defraying expenses. Bethlehem Rose Garden bandshell, Eighth Ave. and Broad St. Visit Facebook: BethlehemLiveNativityPageant; limited seating; bring your own.
Dec. 13, 14: Thomas and Friends; Dec. 20 (1 to 5 p.m.), 26 (5 to 9 p.m.); 1950s, 60s and 70s, 5 to 9 p.m. Steam Trains; Transition Era trains: 1 to 5 p.m. Lehigh and Keystone Valley Model Railroad Museum, 705 Linden St. Information: call 610- 868-7101 or email lkvmrrc@gmail.com or ticket information: lkvmodelrailroad.com/open-houses
Sunday, Dec. 14: Candlelight Concert 7 p.m. Celtic and seasonal music will be provided by “Piper’s Request.” Wolf Academy, Governor Wolf Historical Society, 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath. Tickets on sale at the GWHS campus during our Holiday History Fest, by emailing gwhs1958@gmail.com or calling 610.737.3000. Information: govwolf.org/
Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive for their annual visit from noon to 4 p.m. Tavern Room, Heller-Wagner Grist Mill, 150 W. Walnut St., Hellertown. Vintage toy train display in the basement of the nearby Miller’s Home (not ADA-accessible). Local vendors.
St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church choir concert. 3:30 p.m. 980 Bridlepath Road
The Star & Candle Shoppe, Moravian History Store. Thursdays, Fridays: 1 to 7 p.m. Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays: noon to 5 p.m. 40 W. Church St. Visit centralmoravianchurch.org/seasons/star-and-candle-shoppe/
Thursday, Dec. 4 to Sunday, Dec. 21: Christmas City Follies XXVI: Touchstone Theatre’s vaudeville. Thursdays – Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Sundays: 2 p.m. Additional shows: Dec. 13, 20: 2 p.m. Dec. 17: 8 p.m. Tickets (if available) at the door. Visit touchstone.org/events/christmascity-follies/








