Lehigh Valley Holiday Trail

A visit to Lehigh Valley during the holiday season is sure to fill your heart with cozy cheer and get you in the holiday spirit.

Be amazed by a weekend full of spectacular light installations, winter activities, unique gifts, and making memories with your loved ones. Here are some ideas for a self guided holiday tour of magical Christmas events in Lehigh Valley.

Friday: Christkindlmarkt & Illumination at Jefferson Park Saturday: Easton Winter Village & Lights in the Parkway Sunday: Main Street, Bethlehem & Winter Light Spectacular

Friday

Christkindlmarkt

Bethlehem

The perfect first stop on this holiday extravaganza is Christkindlmarkt in Bethlehem! This German-inspired holiday market is truly magical and rated one of the top holiday markets in the world! Make sure to get your tickets to enjoy tasty foods, tons of gift vendors, performances, ice sculptures, and more! Christkindlmarkt runs on weekends from November 13 – December 20, 2026! Starting December 3, the market is open Thursday – Sunday.

Illumination at Jefferson Park

Allentown

Next up is Illumination! Brought to you by the IronPigs at Jefferson Park in Allentown, this outdoor light experience includes over one million twinkling lights, delicious seasonal treats and winter cocktails, and tons of activities for the whole family to enjoy. Sing along as the carolers stroll by, dress up for the festive theme nights, and maybe even rent a cozy igloo. The event kicks off November 13 and runs through the new year until January 2, 2027.

Saturday

Easton Winter Village

Easton

Continue your holiday adventure with at Easton Winter Village in historic downtown Center Square. Browse through over 40 vendor huts full of holiday treats and gifts, hum along to festive music, warm up in the lounge, and more! Easton Winter Village runs Friday – Sunday, November 27 – December 20, 2026.

Lights in the Parkway

Allentown

On your way home, make sure to visit Lights in the Parkway, an outstanding drive-through light display in Allentown. Turn the local radio station up and embrace the beauty as you cruise through a mile of intricate, impressive holiday decorations. Open daily from November 27, 2026 - January 6, 2027. Heads up, Lights in the Parkway is closed Christmas Eve + Day & New Year's Eve + Day!

Sunday

Historic Hotel Bethlehem evening exterior decorated for the holidays in Lehigh Valley, PA

Stroll Main Street, Historic Bethlehem

Bethlehem

This holiday tour would not be complete without a visit to The Christmas City: Bethlehem, PA. Begin your Sunday by exploring Main Street, Bethlehem, where you’ll find tons of charming shops and delicious restaurants. Grab some tickets to the Christmas City Stroll, a great way to experience Moravian Church Settlements - Bethlehem, the 26th World Heritage Site in the United States. Stop by Historic Hotel Bethlehem for a seasonal cocktail and check out the decorations. Don’t forget to book your horse-drawn carriage ride!

Winter Light Spectacular

Schnecksville

Conclude your weekend with a visit to the Winter Light Spectacular at Lehigh Valley Zoo! Explore the holiday displays and 1.7 million sparkling lights, warm up by the fire pit, grab a hot cocoa, and maybe catch a glimpse of Santa Claus! The event runs from November 13, 2026 - January 2, 2027.

Whether you follow this guide or create your own, a winter weekend in Lehigh Valley will always be remembered with excitement and delight. Check out the full bucket list of things to do in Lehigh Valley this holiday season!

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