The Christmas season is a blessed time of the year. Throughout Lancaster County, we have many special ways to help you experience and celebrate the magic of Christmas in Lancaster, PA with LancasterPA.com’s complete holiday guide. From dazzling light displays and festive train rides to Christmas shows, markets, and family traditions, Lancaster County offers unforgettable seasonal experiences and has everything you need to enjoy Christmas in Lancaster, PA.
Stroll through Amish farmlands, shop at craft markets, and enjoy seasonal performances at local theaters. Families will love riding the Strasburg Rail Road’s Christmas trains, visiting Santa, exploring Christmas attractions, and creating unforgettable memories together to last forever. Couples can take in romantic light tours and holiday concerts. If you need a place to stay, we’ve got you covered. Cozy up for your winter getaways at one of our many local Lancaster inns and bed & breakfasts.
Our list highlights the best Christmas events, activities, and attractions with helpful details to plan your visit with ease. Whether you’re planning a day trip, weekend getaway, or a full holiday vacation, Lancaster’s mix of tradition and celebration makes it one of Pennsylvania’s top holiday destinations, and of course, after the holidays, a year-round favorite.
The season at its best
While you’re at it, you can plan ahead for a special holiday dinner at a Lancaster County Restaurant. See our listings of which restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day.
Experience the magic of the season at Kitchen Kettle Village! Enjoy twinkling lights, live music, festive treats, and cozy fireside s’mores. Shop unique gifts, Amish quilts, homemade goodies, and top brands like Ugg, Brighton, and Pandora. Make Lancaster County your holiday tradition!
Kitchen Kettle Village at Christmas
3529 Old Philadelphia Pike (Rt. 340)
Lancaster’s most unique Christmas activity! Zipline through a winter wonderland of thousands of Christmas lights, sing carols by the fire while sipping on hot chocolate from the 319Cafe. You can even stay overnight in one of our Christmas cabin suites! Advance registration required.
Refreshing Mountain Retreat & Adventure Center
455 Camp Road
Celebrate Christmas at Lancaster County’s most unique attraction at Paradise Station! Featuring an original Christmas show, movie events, dining experiences and so much more. See a show, sleep in a caboose or eat on a real train car. Visit our website for tickets and info and make your holidays extra memorable.
312 Paradise Lane , PA
AMT is where Christmas comes alive! You’ll experience more dancing, singing, silliness and heartwarming Christmas Cheer than you can stuff in a stocking! Don’t miss the Central PA tradition that’s been compared to Radio City. Call the box office or visit their website for show dates and times.
American Music Theatre Christmas Show
2425 Lincoln Highway East (Rt. 30)
A recipient of ABA’s Best of the Best Award. Enjoy family fun that has entertained visitors for over 70 years! Walk through train displays and scenes of every Christmas story, unique shops with Christmas treasures, and visit with Santa. Experience a spectacular view of a million Christmas lights. Take home wonderful Christmas memories.
782 Christmas Village Rd.
Share The Blessing is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families in need – and who live in Susquehanna Valley – enjoy the holiday season. We facilitate this through the collection of food, clothing, gifts and monetary donations that are used, in full, to provide hope and assistance to local families during a very blessed time of the year.
Christmas arrives at the Strasburg Rail Road this November. Special holiday trains include the Night Before Christmas Train, Santa’s Paradise Express, Santa’s Christmas Trolley, and The Christmas Tree Train. Tickets can be purchased online.
301 Gap Road (Route 741 East)
Water Street’s Christmas Cheer Gift Tag Program: many homeless men, women, and children will be spending their Christmas at Water Street Mission. Help spread the Christmas cheer when you gift someone at the Mission with a gift off of their wish list. Visit www.wsm.org/volunteer to learn how to give a gift to someone in need this holiday season.
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Visit WebsiteGigantic model train display – 22 operating trains, 150 animated figures.
Visit WebsiteAn original concert experience to celebrate the Christmas season! Perfect Harmony sings original arrangements of favorite holiday classics in three-part PERFECT HARMONY.
Visit WebsiteDinner & Show! Live Broadway musicals and tribute concerts. Delicious dinners and desserts.
Visit WebsiteCelebrate the magic of the season at with rides, festive entertainment, and thousands of twinkling lights!
Visit WebsiteLocally made quilts, wall hangings; Christmas room full of Christmas decor. Shop online.
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Enjoy sensational holiday fun at our Christmas magic/comedy show! November 2nd – December 31st.
Visit WebsiteRead our post and videos about dazzling outdoor Christmas Lights displays in and around Lancaster County. View post
Ride the Christmas Tree Train to choose your Christmas tree! Visit website
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