Here are featured Lebanon Valley events happening this weekend. Find more events at our Lebanon County Events Calendar, or submit your own events to our Lebanon Valley calendar here.
Events this weekend
Friday, December 13
Lebanon Community Theatre Presents White Christmas WK1 at Lebanon Community Theatre
$17.00 – $25.00 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday, Dec. 13 | E. Maple St. at Theatre Dr., Lebanon
Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil’s former army commander.
Annual Homemade Cookie, Candy, and Gift Basket Sale at Hebron United Methodist Church
Free admission. | 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Friday, Dec. 13 | 451 E. Walnut St., Lebanon
Hebron United Methodist Church, 5th Avenue and East Walnut Street, Lebanon, will host its annual Cookie, Candy, and Gift Basket Sale on Friday, Dec. 13, from 8:30 a.m. until sold out. Same low prices. Hope to see you there!
Schuylkill County’s Best Kept Secrets Christmas Tour at 14 Schuylkill County Businesses
$12.00 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday, Dec. 13 | 93 Wilder St., Cressona
Join us on an adventure throughout Schuylkill County for your Christmas shopping. We can help you with all of your holiday needs. Our small businesses are eager to wow you with all they have to offer!
While with us, you’ll receive VIP treatment in each shop. Get valuable coupons and free gifts, play games for prizes, enter drawings, and more! Tickets are $12 and good for all 15 days.Get all the details on our website: www.bestkeptsecretstour.com. Email carlandsara.bestkeptsecretstour@gmail.com or call 570-728-1991 for tickets.
Holiday Train Show at Hershey History Center
$0.00 – $5.00 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday, Dec. 13 | 40 Northeast Dr., Hershey
All aboard for the 2024 Holiday Train Show fun for the whole family! From Friday, Nov. 29, through Monday, Dec. 30, enjoy the experience of an extensive holiday-themed model train display complete with tracks, engines, junctions, scenery, rolling stock, and more. Access to the Holiday Train Show and the Chocolate Town Special is included with the museum entrance. Extended opening hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The last train admission is at 3:45 p.m.
The museum is closed:
Tuesday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve)
Wednesday, Dec. 25 (Christmas Day)
Tuesday, Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve)
Wednesday, Jan. 1 (New Year’s Day)
Historic Schaefferstown’s Annual Christkindlmarkt at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ – Social Hall
Free admission. | 4-8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 13 | 1304 Heidelberg Ave., Schaefferstown
Support local artisans and culture this holiday season with Historic Schaefferstown’s annual Christkindlmarkt! This popular event is the perfect time to get some Christmas shopping done and find unique presents. Traditionally, a Christkindlmarkt is an open-air market and takes place in many German towns and villages so that folks may enjoy their Christmas shopping among friends.
Schaefferstown’s Christkindlmarkt is a replica of its European cousin, except that it’s held indoors. Again this year, Historic Schaefferstown is partnering with St. Paul’s UCC in Schaefferstown to host the event. The venue’s address is 1304 Heidelberg Ave., Schaefferstown. Christkindlmarkt will open on Friday, Dec. 13, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., and continue through Saturday, Dec. 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Parking can be found in the church parking lot off North Carpenter Street. Credit cards and cash are both accepted.
Entry and parking are free to Historic Schaefferstown’s Christkindlmarkt, which features over 20 different artisans selling their crafts. The market features hand-crafted works created by local artisans, including balsam wreaths and Christmas decorations, folk art wood carvings, feather trees, quilt art, hooked rugs, penny rugs, hand-woven gifts, and much more.
“It is a pleasure to watch people come from miles away to enjoy our local artisans. It is rare for anyone to walk out empty-handed!” said Schaefferstown native Brook May.
For more information on the market and the exhibiting artisans, please visit the Facebook page @Historic Schaefferstown’s Christkindlmarkt or call 717-949-2244. Keep an eye on our social media pages for special vendor announcements!
Carriage Rides at Beers & Hoffman (Lebanon Farmers Market Location)
$0.00 – $10.00 | 5 p.m., Friday, Dec. 13 | 35 S. 8th St., Lebanon
Get into the holiday spirit with a festive horse-drawn carriage ride through the heart of downtown Lebanon!
Join us on Friday, Dec. 6, or Friday, Dec. 13, for a magical evening. Rides depart from the Beers + Hoffman office in the Lebanon Farmers Market (31 S. 8th St.) starting at 5 p.m., with the final carriage leaving at 7:30 p.m. Each carriage holds 10-15 people, perfect for families and friends to enjoy together.
This cherished tradition is a highlight of the holiday season, so be sure to purchase your tickets online starting Nov. 1 to secure your spot—this event sells out every year!
Presented by the CLA.
The Downward Dogs at Fredericksburg Eagle Hotel
6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 13 | 101 E. Main St., Fredericksburg
The Dogs are gonna rock out all the songs you love at The Fredericksburg Eagle Hotel. This place is an iconic music venue, with the best wings you can find. Can you handle their hot wings?
Saturday, December 14
Lebanon Community Theatre Presents White Christmas WK1 at Lebanon Community Theatre
$17.00 – $25.00 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14 | E. Maple St. at Theatre Dr., Lebanon
Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil’s former army commander.
Pancakes with Santa at Cornwall United Methodist Church
8-10:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 14 | 50 Freeman Dr., Lebanon
The Community Fire Company of Cornwall Borough, along with the BSA Pack 415, will hold a pancake breakfast with Santa at the Cornwall United Methodist Church on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Breakfast is by donation and all are welcome!
Cookie Walk at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church
Free admission. | 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14 | 125 S. Spruce St., Annville
Come out to St. Paul the Apostle Church for its fourth annual Cookie Walk. There will be hundreds of dozens of cookies to pick from. You choose what kind you would like to take home. Cookies are $10 per pound. There is a basket raffle also included in this fundraiser. Pictures with the gingerbread man are available. You won’t want to miss this event!
Historic Schaefferstown’s Annual Christkindlmarkt at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ – Social Hall
Free admission. | 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14 | 1304 Heidelberg Ave., Schaefferstown
Support local artisans and culture this holiday season with Historic Schaefferstown’s annual Christkindlmarkt! This popular event is the perfect time to get some Christmas shopping done and find unique presents. Traditionally, a Christkindlmarkt is an open-air market and takes place in many German towns and villages so that folks may enjoy their Christmas shopping among friends.
Schaefferstown’s Christkindlmarkt is a replica of its European cousin, except that it’s held indoors. Again this year, Historic Schaefferstown is partnering with St. Paul’s UCC in Schaefferstown to host the event. The venue’s address is 1304 Heidelberg Ave., Schaefferstown. Christkindlmarkt will open on Friday, Dec. 13, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., and continue through Saturday, Dec. 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Parking can be found in the church parking lot off North Carpenter Street. Credit cards and cash are both accepted.
Entry and parking are free to Historic Schaefferstown’s Christkindlmarkt, which features over 20 different artisans selling their crafts. The market features hand-crafted works created by local artisans, including balsam wreaths and Christmas decorations, folk art wood carvings, feather trees, quilt art, hooked rugs, penny rugs, hand-woven gifts, and much more.
“It is a pleasure to watch people come from miles away to enjoy our local artisans. It is rare for anyone to walk out empty-handed!” said Schaefferstown native Brook May.
For more information on the market and the exhibiting artisans, please visit the Facebook page @Historic Schaefferstown’s Christkindlmarkt or call 717-949-2244. Keep an eye on our social media pages for special vendor announcements!
Holiday Cookie Sale at Immanuel United Methodist Church of Cleona
$3.50 – $7.00 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14 | 29 E. Maple St., Cleona
Please join us for our annual Holiday Cookie Sale on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 9 a.m. until noon (or sold out). Let our bakers assist you with your holiday baking needs! The YG will also have snacks and drinks by donation during the event.
Cookie Sale at St. Mark Lutheran Church
Free admission. | 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14 | 200 E. Main St., Annville
St. Mark Lutheran Church is holding a cookie rodeo round-up sale. Loads and loads of cookies are available. Mix and match. Containers will be provided. Small and large.
Schuylkill County’s Best Kept Secrets Christmas Tour at 14 Schuylkill County Businesses
$12.00 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14 | 93 Wilder St., Cressona
Join us on an adventure throughout Schuylkill County for your Christmas shopping. We can help you with all of your holiday needs. Our small businesses are eager to wow you with all they have to offer!
While with us, you’ll receive VIP treatment in each shop. Get valuable coupons and free gifts, play games for prizes, enter drawings, and more! Tickets are $12 and good for all 15 days.Get all the details on our website: www.bestkeptsecretstour.com. Email carlandsara.bestkeptsecretstour@gmail.com or call 570-728-1991 for tickets.
Kel Lee’s Trivia (Breakfast Edition) at Lebanon Valley Craft Brewery
10-11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 14 | 840 N. 7th St., Lebanon
Brewery hours: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Entertainment: General Knowledge Trivia starting at 10 a.m. Breakfast served 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Holiday Train Show at Hershey History Center
$0.00 – $5.00 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14 | 40 Northeast Dr., Hershey
All aboard for the 2024 Holiday Train Show fun for the whole family! From Friday, Nov. 29, through Monday, Dec. 30, enjoy the experience of an extensive holiday-themed model train display complete with tracks, engines, junctions, scenery, rolling stock, and more. Access to the Holiday Train Show and the Chocolate Town Special is included with the museum entrance. Extended opening hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The last train admission is at 3:45 p.m.
The museum is closed:
Tuesday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve)
Wednesday, Dec. 25 (Christmas Day)
Tuesday, Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve)
Wednesday, Jan. 1 (New Year’s Day)
John Rossey at Lebanon Valley Craft Brewery
5:30-8:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14 | 840 N. 7th St., Lebanon
Brewery hours: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Entertainment: John Rossey 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The Londonderry Inn Literary Book Club at The Londonderry Inn & Estate
6-8:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14 | 2764 Horseshoe Pike, Palmyra
Join us at The Londonderry Inn for our cozy book club, where we discuss our favorite classical reads with light seasonal refreshments!
JasonKnorrMusic at Boyers Tavern
6:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14 | 285 Rexmont Road, Lebanon
Join us at our favorite little Irish pub. This place is a hidden gem, with amazing food, drinks, and people. The locals definitely know what’s up. It’s always a great time at Boyer’s Tavern.
Best Friends Girl – The Number 1 Cars Experience! at Allen Theatre & Salamander Bookstore Cafe
8-10 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14 | 36 E. Main St., Annville
“Best Friends Girl” recreate the timeless hits of The Cars spanning a 35-year career with lifelong, top-notch, professional musicians!
Sunday, December 15
Lebanon Community Theatre Presents White Christmas WK1 at Lebanon Community Theatre
$17.00 – $25.00 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 15 | E. Maple St. at Theatre Dr., Lebanon
Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil’s former army commander.
“Sure on This Silent Night” LCCS Adult Chorus Concert at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
$15.00 – $18.00 | 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 15 | 22 S. 6th St., Lebanon
Join the Adult Chorus, along with the Youth Chorus, for a special combined performance under the direction of Sean Hackett for “Sure on This Silent Night: Featuring the Music of Morten Lauridsen,” on Sunday, Dec. 15, starting at 3 p.m., at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 22 S. 6th St., Lebanon.
Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $3 for students, and $18 at the door. Bundles of 10 or more tickets are available for $10 per ticket. Tickets are available at www.LCCSmusic.org or from any LCCS member.
Home for the Holidays: Decorating with Songs of the Season at Annville-Cleona School District
3-5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 15 | 500 S. White Oak St., Annville
Featuring Annville-Cleona High School Choir, you’ll be feeling the spirit of the season as we perform holiday classics.
Winter Holiday Tea Party at The Londonderry Inn & Estate
3:30-5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 15 | 2764 Horseshoe Pike, Palmyra
Join us for a cozy Winter Holiday Tea Party filled with warm drinks, sweet treats, and festive cheer!
Promoted events coming up soon
Friday, December 13
Carriage Rides at Beers & Hoffman (Lebanon Farmers Market Location)
$0.00 – $10.00 | 5 p.m., Friday, Dec. 13 | 35 S. 8th St., Lebanon
Get into the holiday spirit with a festive horse-drawn carriage ride through the heart of downtown Lebanon!
Join us on Friday, Dec. 6, or Friday, Dec. 13, for a magical evening. Rides depart from the Beers + Hoffman office in the Lebanon Farmers Market (31 S. 8th St.) starting at 5 p.m., with the final carriage leaving at 7:30 p.m. Each carriage holds 10-15 people, perfect for families and friends to enjoy together.
This cherished tradition is a highlight of the holiday season, so be sure to purchase your tickets online starting Nov. 1 to secure your spot—this event sells out every year!
Presented by the CLA.
Schuylkill County’s Best Kept Secrets Christmas Tour at 14 Schuylkill County Businesses
$12.00 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday, Dec. 13 | 93 Wilder St., Cressona
Join us on an adventure throughout Schuylkill County for your Christmas shopping. We can help you with all of your holiday needs. Our small businesses are eager to wow you with all they have to offer!
While with us, you’ll receive VIP treatment in each shop. Get valuable coupons and free gifts, play games for prizes, enter drawings, and more! Tickets are $12 and good for all 15 days.Get all the details on our website: www.bestkeptsecretstour.com. Email carlandsara.bestkeptsecretstour@gmail.com or call 570-728-1991 for tickets.
Saturday, December 14
Cookie Walk at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church
Free admission. | 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14 | 125 S. Spruce St., Annville
Come out to St. Paul the Apostle Church for its fourth annual Cookie Walk. There will be hundreds of dozens of cookies to pick from. You choose what kind you would like to take home. Cookies are $10 per pound. There is a basket raffle also included in this fundraiser. Pictures with the gingerbread man are available. You won’t want to miss this event!
Schuylkill County’s Best Kept Secrets Christmas Tour at 14 Schuylkill County Businesses
$12.00 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14 | 93 Wilder St., Cressona
Join us on an adventure throughout Schuylkill County for your Christmas shopping. We can help you with all of your holiday needs. Our small businesses are eager to wow you with all they have to offer!
While with us, you’ll receive VIP treatment in each shop. Get valuable coupons and free gifts, play games for prizes, enter drawings, and more! Tickets are $12 and good for all 15 days.Get all the details on our website: www.bestkeptsecretstour.com. Email carlandsara.bestkeptsecretstour@gmail.com or call 570-728-1991 for tickets.
It’s free to submit events to our Lebanon County Events Calendar. You can submit an event here, or even advertise on our calendar.
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