Easton Winter Village

Overview

Fridays | 5–9 pm
Saturdays | 1–9 pm
Sundays | Noon–5 pm

Join the Joy: Easton Winter Village returns to Centre Square Nov. 22 - Dec. 21 with shopping, skating and seasonal holiday magic

The holiday season sparkles in downtown Easton as the 5th annual Easton Winter Village returns to Centre Square, bringing festive cheer, shopping, and family fun on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from November 22 through December 21. Opening Day and opening ceremony Saturday, November 23 at 1pm.

This enchanting event, filled with 40 unique merchant huts, live entertainment, a skating rink, and tasty comfort food and warm drinks, operates rain or shine each weekend: Fridays 5-9 p.m., Saturdays 1-9 p.m., and Sundays noon-5 p.m.

The Winter Village will kick off on Saturday, November 22, with an official opening ceremony led by GEDP’s Director of Special Events and Promotions, Marcy McKinney. “GEDP is thrilled to collaborate with the City of Easton once again to bring Easton Winter Village to life,” said McKinney. “Each year, this event grows in scale and spirit, filling the heart of Easton with joy, unity, and holiday magic. We invite everyone to celebrate with us as Mayor Salvatore J. Panto Jr. ushers in the season.”

Presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network, Easton Winter Village offers an admission-free winter wonderland adorned with twinkling lights, festive decor, and a cozy outdoor shopping experience. Local artisans, crafters, and merchants provide an array of gifts for holiday shoppers (eastonwintervillage.com/vendors), while musical performances and family-friendly activities (eastonwintervillage.com/music-activities) add to the atmosphere.

At the heart of Easton Winter Village stands the iconic 85-foot Peace Candle, symbolizing Easton’s holiday spirit and spreading a message of peace and unity for all. Beyond the Winter Village, more than 50 locally owned shops and galleries and over two dozen celebrated restaurants await just steps away in downtown Easton, making it easy to spend a full day exploring, shopping, and celebrating.

Event Highlights:

Easton Winter Village Skating Rink – The synthetic ice rink, located in the parking lot on S. Third St. next to Mesa Modern Mexican restaurant at 42 S. 3rd St. block of Northampton Street, twinkles under strings of white lights. Easton residents residing in the 18042 zip code enjoy free 45-minute skating sessions with valid ID, while non-residents pay $5.

More information at eastonwintervillage.com/ticketed-events.

Pictures with Santa – Capture holiday memories in the Santa Zone, with photos available on select weekends. Each ticketed session includes three poses and print rights, with a print provided onsite and access to digital downloads for additional prints. Advance tickets are recommended as walk-up appointments are welcomed but limited.

Cookies with Santa - A meet and greet with Santa himself at the Easton Public Market! Enjoy a special moment with the big guy himself and one of his favorite snacks, cookies! This event is FREE to attend.

Carriage Ride - Take a horse-drawn carriage ride around Downtown in the exquisite Cinderella Carriage led by a beautiful team of horses from Bee Tree Trails

About GEDP

GEDP is a volunteer-driven, non-profit organization focused on Easton’s economic well-being, historical integrity, vibrant culture and hospitality. It manages more than two dozen programs and events that improve Easton's quality of life including Easton Farmers’ Market, Easton Main Street Initiative, Easton Public Market, PA Bacon Fest, West Ward Community Initiative, Easton Ambassadors, Easton Winter Village, Heritage Day, Easton Garden Works and more. More: eastonpartnership.org.