December Events

Here is a listing and description of some of the special December events taking place in Lancaster County:

Intercourse

Simply...Old Fashioned Christmas Friday Nights - Enjoy the holiday magic as the Village is decorated for the seasonal festivities. Take a leisurely stroll through the shops of the village accompanied by the pleasant sound of musicians wandering along the avenues.

• Location: Kitchen Kettle Village, 3529 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse, PA 17534
• Phone: 717-768-8261
• Date: December 7, 2007, December 14, 2007, and December 21, 2007
• Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
• Admission: Free

Lancaster City

A Lancaster Christmas - Discover how Christmas traditions have evolved over time. Historically-recreated settings depict the many changing ways that Christmas has been celebrated for each decade from 1850 through 1960. There will also be a special tribute to F. W. Woolworth's first 5 & 10 store, established 125 years ago in Lancaster, PA.

• Location: Lancaster Quilt and Textile Museum, 37 North Market St., Lancaster, PA 17603
• Phone: 717-299-6440
• Date: November 17, 2007 to January 12, 2008
• Time: 9:00 PM - 5:00 PM
• Admission: $6.00 for Adults; Free for Children

Trees Galore! - The museum’s annual holiday exhibition features art work by regional artists and friends of the Museum. There will be an art auction as well.

• Location: Lancaster Museum of Art, 135 North Lime Street, Lancaster, PA 17602
• Phone: 717-394-3497
• Date: November 10, 2007 to December 16, 2007

Country Christmas Village - When you visit the Landis Valley Museum's Country Christmas Village, you will experience Pennsylvania German contributions to Christmas with warm cider and freshly baked cookies, holiday decorated trees and "der Belsnickel."

• Location: Landis Valley Museum, 2451 Kissel Hill Road, Lancaster, PA 17601
• Phone: 717-569-0401
• Date: December 7, 2007 to December 9, 2007; December 14, 2007 to December 16, 2006; and December 21, 2007 to December 23, 2007
• Time: Monday through Saturday: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Sundays: Noon to 5:00 PM

Mayor's Tree Lighting - The official kickoff of the holiday season and festivities.

• Location: Penn Square, King & Queen Streets, Lancaster, PA 17608
• Phone: 717-291-4758
• Date: December 7, 2007
• Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
• Admission: Free

Old-Fashioned Holiday Weekends - During this special holiday celebration, activities include a holiday house with Santa, horse-drawn carriage rides, holly-trolley tours, a model train display, and much more.

• Location: Lancaster City, Downtown, Lancaster, PA 17608-1599
• Phone: 717-291-4578
• Date: December 7, 2007 to December 9, 2007; December 14, 2007 to December 16, 2006; and December 21, 2007 to December 23, 2007
• Time: Fridays: 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM; Saturdays: 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM; Sundays: Noon until 5:00 PM
• Admission: Free

Countdown Lancaster - Come celebrate New Year’s Eve in the good old-fashioned Lancaster County way. There'll be loads of family-oriented entertainment featuring over 100 performers. There'll also be fireworks and a grand finale to usher in the new year. All events are within easy walking distance. Shuttle service is also provided.

• Location: Downtown, Lancaster, PA 17608
• Phone: Contact Jill Diller, Lancaster Recreation Commission at 717-392-2115 ( ext. 128 )
• Date: December 31, 2007
• Time: Fridays: 7:30 PM to Midnight
• Admission: An admission button is required. At time of event: $10 for Adults, ages 13 and older; $5.00 for Children, ages 6 to 12; Free for Young Children, ages 5 and under. Discounted rates are available if you purchase in advance online at www.lancasterrec.org

Lititz

Carol Sing at Moravian Church Square - Warm your spirits and join the townsfolk as they gather together to sing Christmas carols in front of the Moravian Sanctuary. Refreshments follow inside the church's social hall.

• Location: Moravian Church Square, 8 Church Square, Lititz, PA 17543
• Phone: 717-626-8515
• Date: December 13, 2007
• Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
• Admission: Free

Lovin' Lititz Every Second - Enjoy an evening featuring art, history, shopping, fellowship and music throughout Lititz. Discover this historic town known for chocolate, historical buildings and great art. Musicians will perform, artists will exhibit works along the sidewalks and merchants will open their doors to visitors.

• Location: Downtown Lititz, Lititz, PA 17543
• Phone: 717-626-1919
• Date: December 14, 2007
• Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Admission: Free

Manheim

A Dickens of a Christmas - Celebrate the holiday season with caroling, parlor games and intimate theater shows performed by entertainers in full Dickensian garb.

• Location: Mount Hope Estate & Winery, 83 Mansion House Road, Route 72 & PA Turnpike Exit 20, Manheim, PA 17545
• Phone: 717-665-7021
• Date: November 23, 2007 through December 23, 2007
• Time: Friday shows are at 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday shows are at 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, and 7:00 PM. There are also limited matinee shows. Please call for details.
• Admission: Admission is $19.95 for Adults; $9.94 for Children 5 to 11; Free for Children, Ages 4 and under. Mid-week evening shows are $17.95 for Adults. Reservations may be made by calling the Box Office Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM, at 717-665-7021, ext. 231

Strasburg

Day Out With Thomas - Join Thomas the Tank Engine, a full-sized, operating steam locomotive, as he chugs into town with his friends. Ride a train pulled by Thomas and meet Sir Topham Hatt. There will be storytelling, live music, and more fun for kids.

• Location: Strasburg Rail Road, Route 741 East, Strasburg, PA 17579
• Phone: 717-687-7522
• Date: November 30, 2007 through December 2, 2007
• Time: All day
• Admission: $16 a person, ages 2 and up. It is strongly recommended that you purchase tickets in advance either online or by calling Ticketweb at 866-468-7630.

Home for the Holidays - Take a nostalgic glimpse at holiday rail travel. Meet costumed engineers, conductors, ticket agents and passengers representing the past century. Enjoy seasonal music and festive decorations among a world class collection of trains.

• Location: Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 Gap Road, Strasburg, PA 17579
• Phone: 717-687-8628
• Date: December 8, 2007 and December 15, 2007
• Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Admission: Included in regular museum admission fee: $7.00 for Adults, ages 18-59; $6.00 for Senior Adults, ages 60 and over; $5.00 for Youths, ages 6-17; Free for Young Children, ages 5 and under

Polar Express Parties - Your child will be greeted by a costumed conductor and enjoy an enthusiastic reading of Chris Van Allsburg’s new classic holiday story “The Polar Express” in the Museum’s 1907 Pennsylvania Railroad P70 coach No. 1006. Following the reading, your child will make his or her own take-home craft in Jack Frost Station and receive a bag of goodies. They can also visit Santa in Steinman Station.

• Location: Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 Gap Road, Strasburg, PA 17579
• Phone: 717-687-8628
• Date: December 8, 2007 and December 15, 2007
• Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Admission: There will be a charge of $5.00 for Non-Members in addition to the regular museum admission fee. There is no additional charge for Members. The regular museum admission fee : $7.00 for Adults, ages 18-59; $6.00 for Senior Adults, ages 60 and over; $5.00 for Youths, ages 6-17; Free for Young Children, ages 5 and under
• Note: Limited to 20 children per party. Pre-registration is required. Call 717/687-8628, ext 3008 or email info@rrmuseumpa.org in advance to pre-register.

Santa's Paradise Express - Recapture the magic of the holiday season. Potbelly stoves gently warm the passenger cars as you travel with Santa. Sing Christmas carols along with musicians as they stroll from car to car. If you listen carefully, you may even hear the sounds of ringing bells.

• Location: Strasburg Rail Road, Route 741 East, Strasburg, PA 17579
• Phone: 717-687-7522
• Date: December 8, 2007, December 9, 2007, December 13, 2007, December 14, 2007, December 15, and December 16, 2007
• Time: Telephone or go to www.strasburgrailroad.com to find out departure times and to purchase tickets.
• Admission: Coach Fare: $15 for Adults, ages 12 and over; $10 for Children, ages 3 to 11; $4.00 for Toddlers, ages 2 and under. First-Class Fare: $18 for Adults, ages 12 and over; $13 for Children, ages 3 to 11; $7.00 for Toddlers, ages 2 and under.

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