Things to Do in Lehigh Valley This December
December is here and the holiday season is in full swing in Lehigh Valley!
View various holiday light displays and tree lightings, shop from local artisans at Christkindlmarkt and Easton Winter Village, enjoy family-friendly holiday performances, and be sure to mark your calendars for all of these events happening throughout the region this holiday season.
Not sure where to start? Check out our Holiday Trail for more ideas!
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Meredith Willson's Miracle on 34th Street
Broadway Comes to Bethlehem This Holiday Season! St. Luke's University Health Network Presents: Meredith Willson's Miracle On 34th Street: The Musical - December 10th-14th at the Wind Creek Event Center in the Christmas City! Based on the cherished holiday film, this heartwarming production is filled with humor and spectacle, accompanied by an incredible orchestra featuring members of the Allentown Symphony Orchestra is the perfect, family holiday experience!
Winter Light Spectacular
Runs through January 3, 2026 (Friday - Sunday in November, most days in December) 5150 Game Preserve Rd., Schnecksville, PA 18078. Bundle up and enjoy the beauty of nature as you stroll through Lehigh Valley Zoo's Winter Light Spectacular. The tree-lined paths lit up by over 1.2 million twinkling lights and themed animated displays. Warm up next to the cozy outdoor fire pits, enjoy hot cocoa, and capture the children’s delight when they encounter Santa, Anna, Elsa, Belle, and Cinderella!
Snowflake Square
Runs through December 24, 2025 (Fridays - Sundays) 2845 Center Valley Pkwy., Center Valley, PA 18034. Step into a winter wonderland down Snowflake Square at Promenade Saucon Valley. Local businesses will come together to showcase their products and crafts. Immerse yourself in the warmth and cheer of the season, Snowflake Square will be the heart of Promenade Saucon Valley and you don't want to miss your chance to be a part of the magic!
Trees of Historic Bethlehem
Runs through January 11, 2026. Various LocationsCatch a glimpse of the Trees of Historic Bethlehem, a time-honored tradition displaying over 25 trees across four Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites locations. This year, each tree is decorated by members of the Bethlehem Garden Club! Trees are located at the Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, Moravian Museum of Bethlehem, Single Sisters House, and Luckenbach Mill.
Live Advent Calendar
December 1-23, 2025
Sun Inn Courtyard, 564 Main St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
The only one of its kind in the country, the Live Advent Calendar is fun for parents and children alike. Shops, restaurants, and community organizations of the Historic District will provide a special treat to Live Advent visitors. Crowds can reach up to 300 people each night, so be sure to get there early for the festive 10-15 minute program!
Christmas City Follies
December 4-21, 2025 (Thursdays - Sundays, Additional Show Dec. 13, 17, & 20)
Touchstone Theatre, 321 E. Fourth St., Bethlehem, PA 18015
For over twenty years, Touchstone Theatre's Christmas City Follies has been a mainstay in the community. This classic holiday vaudeville celebrates the festivities of the winter season— and each other— with song, dance, sketches, merry-making, penguins, shopping carts, and heartfelt absurdity.
A Christmas Carol 2025
December 5-20, 2025 (Select Days)
Civic Theatre, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA 18015
Join the Civic Theatre in celebrating the magic of the season with their much-beloved annual production of A Christmas Carol—a cherished holiday tradition that warms the heart and inspires the spirit. Don’t miss this enchanting story that brings generations together and captures the true meaning of the holidays.
Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
December 6, 2025
Downtown Allentown, Allentown Arts Park (5th Street)
Enjoy Allentown's Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, a magical evening that kicks off the holiday season in festive style. Experience live entertainment, holiday music, maybe even a surprise visit from Santa, along with warm drinks, twinkling lights, and the unforgettable moment when the tree is illuminated—turning Downtown Allentown into a sparkling winter wonderland.
Pip: The Mouse Before Christmas Puppet Show
December 26-27, 2025
Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum, 432 West Walnut St., Allentown, PA 18102
It's a local holiday tradition! Bring the whole family out to enjoy Pip the Mouse in Pip: The Mouse Before Christmas! In addition to the puppet show, guests can enjoy Pennsylvania German Christmas Tree and putz with area historic buildings as featured exhibits during the holidays. Shows at 11:30 AM & 1:30 PM each day at the Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum.
Holiday Train Exhibit
Runs through December 28, 2025 (Tuesdays - Sundays)
5 N. Front St., Allentown, PA 18102
Head to America on Wheels for their Holiday Train Exhibit and enjoy the sounds, lights, and action of many model trains stationed around the Museum's galleries! Fun for children and adults of all ages!
New Year's Eve Celebration
December 31, 2025
PPL Center, Allentown, 7th Street & Hamilton Street
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with an energetic, family-friendly event designed for all ages. Enjoy live sets from local favorites like DJ Menace, DJ Express, and DJ Meltdown, plus interactive activities, delicious food and drink vendors, dazzling lights, and the main attraction—the world’s largest puck drop and the debut of the Lehigh Valley NYE Drone Show (yes, really!).
PEEPSFEST®
December 30 & 31, 2025
101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA 18015
PEEPSFEST® is a two-day New Year's Eve festival at SteelStacks featuring family-friendly activities and the iconic 400-pound PEEPS Chick Drop each night! The celebration includes indoor and outdoor festivities that end with fireworks, offering a sweet and whimsical way to welcome the New Year.
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