Find out the scoop on Town Tree Lightings, Santa Breakfast, Holiday Train Rides, and Holiday Family Fun in York County below! Check back often, we will be adding more events daily!
Hanukkah Events |
Beit HaShalem Emet Hanukkah Celebration
Ready to ignite your holiday spirit and make memories that last a lifetime? Join us for the Beit HaShalem Emet Hanukkah Celebration on December 9th 6:00pm-8:30pm at the Commonwealth Fire Company Bring your loved ones and indulge in an epic feast of lip-smacking Hanukkah treats, including latkes (potato pancakes) and sufganiyot (doughnuts).
Join us as we retell the mesmerizing Hanukkah tale, passed down through generations. Experience the magical symbolism and wonder of this timeless story.
Create beautiful crafts, play thrilling games, and bond with your family over exciting activities planned for all ages.
This is one Hanukkah celebration you don't want to miss. So, join us and let the holiday festivities spark your soul.
We can't wait to celebrate with you!
York JCC Community Chanukah Celebration
Join the York JCC and the York community for our Community Chanukah Celebration on Sunday, December 10 from 3 - 5 PM at the York JCC.
We are partnering with the Temple Beth Israel religious school for a Sunday funday program filled with ruach, spirit!
We will have crafts, games, and treats to share, including beautiful music of the holiday. We will also play the dreidel game (with a dreidel TOURNAMENT!) and light the menorah together as a community.
PJ Library will also join us with story time and activities!
All are welcome to join us for this free, family-friendly event. For questions, please contact Iris Katz, Jewish Life Coordinator, at ikatz@yorkjcc.org.
We can't wait to celebrate with you!
| Holiday Parades |
Hanover Christmas Parade- November 24, 9:00 am
Spring Grove Christmas Parade- November 30 5:30 pm
Delta- Devember 1, 6:00 pm
New Freedom Christmas Parade- December 2, 5:00 pm
| Tree Lightings |
HANOVER- November 25, 6:00 pm at the gazebo quadrant of Center Square.
NEW FREEDOM- November 25 5:30 PM at the New Freedom Green
DALLASTOWN TREE LIGHTING AND CHILDREN'S PARTY - November 25 6:30 pm
The event begins in front of the American Legion on Main St. followed by the party at the Rescue Fire Co., 50 S. School Pl., Dallastown, PA 17313.
GLEN ROCK- November 26, 6:30 pm-8:00 pm next to the EMS Building on Water Street
JACOBUS- November 26 6pm Jacobus Park
WRIGHTSVILLE - November 26 6:00 pm Wrightsvillie Square
RED LION- November 26 please visit redlionpa.org for up-to-date info.
SPRING GROVE- November 30 6:30pm
YORK- December 1, 5-9 p.m. Continental Square
YORK TOWNSHIP - December 1 6:30 pm
WELLSVILLE- December 1
DELTA - December 1 8pm
SEVEN VALLEYS - December 2nd at Liberty Christian Fellowship
EAST PROSPECT- December 2 at 5PM at the Zion Church Parking Lot
STEWARTSTOWN- December 2nd at 6pm at Mason Dixon Public Library!
SHREWSBURY- December 3 at 6:00 p.m.
The Susquehannock Jazz Band will participate as well as area Scouts providing hot chocolate, cookiesand other sweet treats.
Santa will also be arriving at 6:00 p.m. to hand out candy canes.
WEST YORK - December 9 5pm
| Holiday Train Excursions |
Click the links for the full Holiday Excursion Schedule for each Railway
Stewartstown Railroad
Ma & PA Railroad
| Train Displays |
Click here for our 2023 Guide
| Christmas Tree Tours |
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| Holiday Light Displays |
Click here for our 2023 Holiday Light Display Guide which includes large-area displays as well as residential displays.
| Santa Fire Truck Visits |
Click here for our 2023 Guide
| Santa Visits |
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| Grinch Visits |
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| Live Nativity |
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| Breakfast & Dinner with Santa |
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| Events and Activities |
December 14
Plant Based Holiday Cooking Class
Buy Local Coalition Holiday Mixer at Central Market
Let’s Paint and Enjoy: Snowman
The Curious Little Playhouse Bundle the Babies Fundraiser
Hanover-Gettysburg
Stained Glass Beginners Class - Snowflakes
The Polar Express Pajama Storytime
December 15
The Nightmare Before Christmas
The Eight: Reindeer Monologues
Musical Box Theatre Co White Christmas
Hanover-Gettysburg
DISGUISE A GINGERBREAD MAN CONTEST
Free Holiday Carriage Rides in The Land Of Lights
Red truck Christmas flower arranging workshop
Stained Glass Beginners Class - Christmas ornaments
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr.
December 16
The Polar Express at the Dover Library
Third Annual Krampusnacht & The Dark Holiday Market!
Leg Up Farme Market Kids Christmas Party
CAPLIVE: ZOSO: THE ULTIMATE LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE
The Eight: Reindeer Monologues
KIDS ONLY- COZY KNIT BLANKET WORKSHOP
Friendship Baptist Church Movie Day
Christmas in New York 2023 Expressions Holiday Showcase
Stewartstown Christmas Night Market
Titanium Athletics Fun Night (10 and under)
Hanover-Gettysburg
Christmas in Hanover -Merch at the Market House
KIds DIY Holiday Delivery Truck
Christmas Family Fun Day at Thirsty Farmers Brew Works
Free Holiday Carriage Rides in The Land Of Lights
Timeline Arcade Ugly Sweater Night
Christmas with Santa at Divino Pizzeria & Grille Hanover
Resin Art - Seaglass Christmas tree resin art
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr.
South Western High School Holiday Concert
December 17
5th Annual 400 for the Holidays
All You Can Eat Breakfast at Goodwill FC #1 of Jacobus
Sunday Session at Main Street Market
Blanket Ladder with Minwax Workshop!
Stewartstown Christmas Night Market
Hanover-Gettysburg
The Lodges at Gettysburg Christmas Breakfast
Christmas In Killarney, An Irish Christmas Celebration
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr.
For a full list of daily events and activities click here.
Please keep in mind this is a living guide and new info is added daily.
As always events can be canceled for various reasons including weather so be sure to check with the venue prior to attending.
