A Guide to Tree Lighting Celebrations in Lehigh Valley

Read on for our list of tree lighting celebrations in Lehigh Valley, arranged chronologically.

Promenade Shops Holiday Tree Lighting

November 18, 2025, beginning at 5:00 p.m.

Promenade Saucon Valley, 2845 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley

Enjoy this free holiday event with live music while waiting for Santa to help light the tree at 8 p.m. Make a night of it, and enjoy dinner at Torre or Melt.

Borough of Northampton Tree Lighting

November 22, 2025, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Main St. and Laubach Ave., Northampton

Join Northampton Borough for an evening of celebration and family fun with performances by Pennsylvania Classical Ballet and Good Shepherd Catholic School Choir, a visit from Santa, and goodie bags filled with holiday treats for all the children!

Christmas City Tree Lighting Ceremony

November 28, 2025, beginning at 4:30 p.m.

Payrow Plaza, 10 E. Church St., Bethlehem

​Full of holiday spirit all yearlong, Bethlehem’s Christmas City kicks things off with multiple live performances, community song, free hot chocolate and cookies, and a visit from Santa. The tree lighting tradition takes place around 5 p.m.

Hellertown Light Up Night

November 28, 2025, from 5-8 p.m.

Dimmick Park, 570 Durham St., Hellertown​

Come out to Hellertown's Light Up Night for wagon rides, children's activities, adult beverage bar, hot chocolate and cookies, food, movies on the big screen, pictures with Santa, and more.

Southside Tree Lighting Celebration

November 28, 2025, beginning at 4:30 p.m.

Payrow 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 night filled with holiday memories.

Easton Peace Candle Lighting

November 29, 2025, from 12 - 8 p.m.

Enjoy the sights and sounds of the season with live music, carriage rides, strolling street performers, ice carvers, and more at Easton's Peace Candle Lighting. Kick off the holiday shopping season with Downtown Easton’s selection of unique boutiques and specialty stores. A full day of merriment culminates in the grand lighting of Easton’s Peace Candle at 6:30 p.m.

Coopersburg Tree Lighting

November 29, 2025, from 6 - 8 p.m.

Coopersburg Fire Company, 13 S. Main St., Coopersburg

The Coopersburg Borough, Coopersburg Fire Company, and Southern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce will come together to kick off the holiday season with an evening full of family fun! There will be hayrides, photos with Santa, craft vendors, and an ice sculptor.

Hanover Township Tree Lighting Ceremony

November 29, 2025, from 5:30 - 8 p.m.

Hanover Township Community Center, 3660 Jacksonville Rd., Bethlehem

What more can you ask for? Santa, hot chocolate bar, live reindeer, horse-drawn carriage rides through an illuminated path, arts/crafts, choirs, indoor snowball fight, and more. The Hanover Township Tree Light Ceremony is free.

Northwestern Lehigh Tree Lighting

November 30, 2025, from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Returning for its fifth year, the free event features crafters, nonprofits, and local businesses as well as food samples, giveaways, and a holiday DJ. Take photos with special characters and, of course, Santa!

Bath Area Tree Lighting

November 30, 2025, beginning at 6 p.m.

Monocacy Creek Park, Bath

Spend an evening with the Bath Area Community Choir with surprise guests Elsa & Santa! Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies, free horse and carriage rides, guest speakers, and more!

North Whitehall Township Annual Tree Lighting

December 3, 2025, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

North Whitehall Township Building, 3256 Levans Rd., Coplay

Join the North Whitehall Township Annual Tree Lighting for various festive holiday performances! Crafters, artisans, and local businesses will host a vendor market for some holiday shopping. The Grinch will make an appearance, as well as Santa Claus himself, arriving at 6:30 p.m. to light the tree.

Whitehall Township Tree Lighting

December 3, 2025, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Whitehall Township Municipal Building, 3219 MacArthur Rd., Whitehall

You won't want to miss the annual Whitehall Township Tree Lighting! All guests will be treated to a visit from the North Pole with plenty of photo opportunities throughout the evening.

Slatington Tree Lighting Ceremony

December 5, 2025, 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Slatington Trailhead, 89 Main St., Slatington, PA

Join vendors in the park for the annual Slatington Tree Lighting Ceremony, complete with plenty of hot chocolate, popcorn, and festive giveaways!

Pen Argyl Borough Tree Lighting Ceremony

December 5, 2025, from 6 - 8 p.m.

Weona Park (North side - Arch Street entrance) 201 S. Main St., Pen Argyl

Christmas isn't complete without carols, cookies, and Santa! At the Penn Argyl Borough Tree Lighting, you'll get all three in addition to live music performances throughout the evening.

Forks Township Tree Lighting

December 5, 2025, from 5:30 - 8 p.m.

Forks Township Community Park

Join the Forks Township Parks and Recreation for a holiday celebration to remember! Cuddle a Klein Farms calf, enjoy s'mores around a bonfire, get crafty at the kids' activity station,s and dig into cozy comfort food from food trucks.

Emmaus’ Old-Fashioned Christmas

December 6, 2025, from 4 - 7 p.m.

Triangle Park, Main St., Emmaus

Get together with your family and friends to celebrate the holiday season at Emmaus’ Old-Fashioned Christmas. Experience Candy Cane Lane with Emmaus Historic Sites, the Cheers Trail with Old Fashioned Christmas, and free admission to The Emmaus Theatre for a free holiday movie!

Cheers Trail: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Candy Cane Lane: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Downtown Allentown Tree Lighting Celebration

December 6, 2025, from 4 - 6 p.m.

Allentown Arts Park, 20 N. Fifth St., Allentown

Christmas magic takes over the 800 block of Hamilton Street to welcome the season at the Downtown Allentown Tree Lighting Celebration. Festivities include live musical performances, cozy firepits with s'mores, children’s activities, and, of course, a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. This event is free to the public.

Tree and Bridge Lighting Ceremony

December 6, 2025, beginning at 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Covered Bridge Park, Covered Bridge Lane & Wehr Mill Rd., South Whitehall Township

Covered Bridge Park will twinkle for the holidays! See the decorated covered bridge, Corner Mill House, and holiday tree, all while enjoying family activities like craft stations, a visit from Santa, food trucks, and holiday performances.