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any things that spark a child’s curiosity fall under the don’t touch column. That’s why children’s museums are so fun and functional for kids. They are places full of possibility and wonder where children are encouraged to use their imaginations and learn and experience without rigid boundaries. Children’s museums in Pennsylvania vary in scope and size, but all are special places where exhibits are created to foster development in toddlers and preschool-age children, where pretend and play are the main focus. These museums also stimulate the young minds of elementary-age and older children to imagine and discover possibilities beyond their world. I think anytime is the best time to enjoy these museums, but if the winter weather is giving you cabin fever, a trip to a children’s museum is the perfect way to get your kids out of the house and into a world of discovery.
Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh
Address: 10 Children’s Way, Allegheny Square, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Web: pittsburghkids.org Target Age: Appropriate for children of all ages Admission: Adults: $16, children 2-10 and seniors 60+: $14, children under 2: free Hours: 10 am to 5 pm daily. Closed on major holidays. Spotlight Exhibit: Rube Goldberg: The World of Hilarious Invention! Exhibit – runs through Sunday, May 5, 2019. Children will put their problem-solving skills to the test by creating a contraption using their imagination. Photo by Roy Englebrecht for Visit Pittsburgh
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Hands-On House
Address: 721 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster, PA 17601 Web: handsonhouse.org Target Age: geared for children ages 2 to 10 Admission: Adults and children: $9.50 Hours: (Labor Day through Memorial Day) Tuesdays – Fridays: 10 am to 4 pm, Saturdays: 10 am to 5 pm, Sundays: noon to 5 pm. Closed Mondays and major holidays. Summer hours begin Wednesday, May 29. Spotlight Exhibit: The Face Painting Porch located in the Right in Your Backyard exhibit allows children to paint their own faces or someone else’s.
Explore & More
Address: 20 E. High St., Gettysburg, PA 17325 Web: exploreandmore.com Target Age: primarily for children ages 2 to 8 Admission: Adults: $5, children 2-14: $7 Hours: (October – March) Mondays – Saturdays: 10 am to 5 pm, Sundays: noon to 5 pm. Closed Wednesdays and major holidays. See website for summer hours. Spotlight Exhibit: 1860s Room allows visitors to play in a Civil War-era house and general store.
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Please Touch Museum
Address: Memorial Hall, 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA 19131 Web: pleasetouchmuseum.org Target Age: children ages 6 months through 8 years Admission: Adults and children age 1 and older: $19, also parking fee Hours: Mondays – Saturdays: 9 am to 5 pm, Sundays 11 am to 5 pm. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Spotlight Exhibit: Wonderland – visitors take a trip down the rabbit hole into a world where nothing is as it seems. Children learn communication, critical thinking and gross and fine motor skills.
Bloomsburg Children’s Museum
Address: 2 W. Seventh St., Bloomsburg, PA 17815 Web: the-childrens-museum.org Target Age: children of all ages Admission: Adults and children age 3 and up: $6.50, children 2 and under: free Hours: Tuesdays – Saturdays: 10 am to 4 pm. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Spotlight Program: Girls Who Code Club is a free after-school program for sixththrough 12th-grade girls to join a group of supportive peers and role models using computer science to change the world – first and third Thursdays of each month through May 2019.
Johnstown Children’s Museum
Address: Heritage Discovery Center, Third Floor, 201 Sixth Ave., Johnstown, PA 15906 Web: jaha.org/attractions/johnstown-childrens-museum Target Age: children under age 12 Admission: Adults: $9, children ages 3-18 and seniors: $7, children age 2 and under: free Hours: (November – March) Wednesdays – Saturdays: 10 am to 5 pm, Sundays: noon to 5 pm. See website for summer hours. Spotlight Exhibit: The Inclimber is a reproduction of the famous Johnstown Incline with mine tunnels that nearly reach the ceiling. Children will have the opportunity to dress up like a coal miner. Once the “miners” reach the top, they can take the Coal Shute slide to the bottom. Photo courtesy of Greater Johnstown/Cambria County CVB
Lewisburg Children’s Museum
Address: 815 Market St., Suite 14, Lewisburg, PA 17837 Web: lewisburgchildrensmuseum.org Target Age: children age 12 and under Admission: Adults and children age 1 and older: $8, children under age 1: free. Family day passes available Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays: 10 am to 4 pm, Saturdays: 10 am to 5 pm, Sundays: noon to 5 pm. Closed on Tuesdays (except for field trips and groups) and major holidays. Spotlight Exhibit: Bodyworks by Evangelical Hospital encourages a healthy lifestyle. Children can explore anatomy in the Teddy Bear clinic playing with the life-size game of Operation.
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ExpERIEnce Children’s Museum
Address: 420 French St., Erie, PA 16507 Web: eriechildrensmuseum.org Target Age: designed for children age 8 and under Admission: Adults and children ages 2 and older: $7.50, children age 1 and under: free. Hours: Tuesdays – Saturdays: 10 am to 5 pm, Sundays: 1 to 5 pm. Closed Mondays and major holidays. Spotlight Exhibit: There are three floors of exhibits. On the Explore Floor you’ll find Water Works, where children learn about where our water comes from. The exhibit also allows children to see the types of fish that live in Lake Erie.
Bucks County Children’s Museum (on cover and above right)
Address: 500 Union Square Drive, New Hope, PA 18938 Address: buckskids.org Target Age: designed for children ages 1 to 7 Admission: Adults and children age 1 and older: $8, children under 1: free. Hours: Tuesdays – Fridays: 10 am to 4 pm, Saturdays: 10 am to 5 pm, Sundays: noon to 5 pm. Admission ends 30 minutes before closing. Closed Mondays and major holidays. Spotlight Exhibit: Hot Air Balloon Virtual Experience invites children to hop on board the replica hot air balloon with a life-size basket. The virtual screen will make it seem as though they’re really flying in a hot air balloon.
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The Franklin Institute
Address: 222 N. 20th St., Philadelphia, PA 19103 On-site parking garage located at 271 N. 21st St., Philadelphia, PA 19103 Web: fi.edu Target Age: The Franklin Institute is not for children only. I included it because it has so many wonderful hands-on learning experiences that children will love. Admission: Adults age 12 and older: $23, children ages 3-11: $19.00, additional fee for special exhibits Hours: Every day 9:30 am to 5 pm. Closed major holidays. Spotlight Exhibit: The Franklin Institute’s Your Brain exhibit is about what’s happening inside your head to make your body do what your body does every day. Note: always confirm hours of operation and pricing on museum websites
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whereandwhen.com ONGOING Through Dec 2. Exhibit: Human Figure Furniture. A selection of wood works in which artist
Keunho Peter Park takes inspiration from the beauty of creature and human forms, emphasizing the important roles that functional objects, such as furniture or musical instruments, play in people’s lives. HUB Gallery, HUBRobeson Galleries, Penn State University, University Park. www.studentaffairs.psu.edu/hub/artgalleries / 14 /
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Through Dec 16. Exhibit: Object Lessons: American Still-Life Painting in the Nineteenth Century. Features still lifes by Pennsylvanians such as
John F. Francis, William Michael Harnett, and Severin Roesen, as well as artists from throughout the U.S. who specialized in the genre. Free adm. Palmer Museum of Art, Penn State University, University Park. www.palmermuseum.psu.edu/
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Through Dec 22. Exhibit: The Art of M. Louis Gore. The society’s new rotating exhibit. Sayre
Nov 30-Dec 2. Christmas in Montrose. A festival that captures the joy of the holiday season. There will be free events and vendors. Montrose. 570-278-1174, www. christmasinmontrose.com
Nov 30-Dec 2. Christmas Tea. A celebration of the Advent and Christmas season. Attendees may view the decorations and holiday themes and enjoy cookies and mulled cider. Oldest House, Laceyville. 570-869-1679 Nov 30-Dec 1. Festival of Trees. Enjoy the sounds
of the season while shopping the craft vendors, who will be selling homemade crafts and Christmas gifts. 10am. Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts, Cooksburg. 814-927-6655, www.sawmill.org
Nov 30-Dec 1. Haven Holidays. The celebration to
usher in the holiday season will begin with the annual tree lighting ceremony at 6pm on Friday, featuring caroling. On Saturday, there will be children’s activities, along with the Christmas Parade at 6pm, which will bring Santa into town. He'll will visit with children in Santa’s Hut at Triangle Park after the parade. Free parking. Downtown Lock Haven. www.lockhaven.org
Nov 30-Jan 5. Clinton County Arts Council Members’ Show & Holiday Sale. Offering creative,
one-of-a-kind works for show and sale. The Station Gallery, Lock Haven. 570-748-0949, www.stationgalleryccac.org
Nov 30-Dec 2. Victorian Christmas. A celebration
of Brookville historic heritage, with events including a tea, a wine walk, a craft and vendor show and more. 4:30pm. Brookville. www.historicbrookville.org
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Dec 1-29. Performance: The Wizard of Oz. When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy and her dog, Toto, are whisked away to the magical land of Oz. With help from a Scarecrow, a Tin Man and a Cowardly Lion, they search for the powerful Wizard. Presented by Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble. Alvina Kraus Theatre, Bloomsburg. 570-784-8181, www.bte.org
Dec 1-2. Treefest. Christmas tree growers donate more than 100 live trees to be trimmed. Then, hundreds of people set up and decorate the rooms and trees. Also features local entertainment, professional craft artisans, a gingerbread house contest and a Chinese auction. Trees will be donated to area families in need. Caldwell Consistory, Bloomsburg. www.treefest.org Dec 1-22. Exhibit: Arthaus Projects: Keystone.
Pennsylvania contemporary artists. Arthaus Projects, Williamsport. 570-435-7080, www.arthausprojects.com
Dec 1. Berwick Winterfest. Downtown activities will include free cookie decorating, horse and carriage rides, a gingerbread house contest, crafts, face painting and marshmallow roasting stations. Free adm. Downtown Berwick. 570-759-8203 Dec 1-31. Berwick Christmas Boulevard. Market Street will come alive with lights and decorations as part of the beautiful Berwick tradition. Free adm. Market Street, Berwick. 570-752-2723
Dec 1. Performance: Viva Momix. The company of
dancer-illusionists, under the direction of founder and choreographer Moses Pendleton, uses light, shadow, props and the human body to perform small vignettes in a two-act, family-friendly performance. Part of the Celebrity Artist Series. 7pm. Adm. Mitrani Hall, Haas Center for the Arts, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg. 570-389-4409, www.bloomu.edu/cas
Dec 1-2. Performance: The Nutcracker. On
Christmas Eve, a little girl falls asleep after a party at her home and dreams herself into a fantastic world where toys become larger than life. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 800-432-9382, www.caclive.com
Dec 1, 6-9. Performance: A Christmas Story: The Musical. In the 1940s in a small Indiana town,
9-year-old Ralphie Parker is on a quest to receive the ultimate Christmas present. Community Theatre League, Williamsport. 570-327-1777, www.ctlshows.com
Dec 1. Christmas Bazaar. White elephant, amazing
ethnic foods and soups, theme baskets, baked goods, religious and Christmas items, homemade wreaths, a children’s craft table and more. 9am-3pm. Holy Name of Mary Church, Montrose. 570-278-1504, holynameofmary.com
Dec 1. Victorian Christmas Tea. Relax and enjoy delectable treats and a variety of teas or hot chocolate. There will be a silent auction of gift baskets. 11am-4pm. OMV Church on the Green Midtown Park, New Milford. 570-434-2303, www.oldmillvillage.org Dec 1. Phil’s Holiday Bash. For Phil’s friends age 12 and younger, there will be free crafts, games, cookie decorating, a light lunch and more. Space is limited, so preregistration is suggested. 10am. Gobbler’s Knob, Punxsutawney. 814-618-5591, www.groundhog.org whereandwhen.com / 2019 W&W winter / 15 /
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Dec 1. Santa Shop. Breakfast, vendors, pictures with Santa, a book fair, a bake sale, activities for children and a small assortment of trinkets that children can purchase as gifts for their families. 8am-12:30pm. Tunkhannock Elementary School (formerly Roslund Elementary), Tunkhannock. 570-656-3682
Dec 1. Winter Craft Market. Handmade treasures
Dec 1-2. Performance: Tunkhannock Public Library Christmas Show. Featuring local singing
Dec 1. Holidays at the Boal Mansion. Featuring a
and dancing talent sharing the holiday spirit. Tunkhannock Area High School, Tunkhannock. 570-8361677, www.tunkhannocklibrary.org
Dec 1-30. Milton Model Train Museum Christmas Season Open House. A huge 20-by-
60-foot O-gauge layout of Milton in the 1950s and 1960s featuring many operating trains and interactive action scenes. Saturdays and Sundays from 1-5pm. Milton Model Train Museum, Milton Moose Family Center, Milton. https://visitmiltonpa.org/model-train-museum/
Dec 1. East Brady We Believe Light Up Night.
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created by more than 70 artisans will include jewelry, ceramics, fiber, wood, mixed media, glass, metal, photography and more. Refreshments will be available. Free parking. The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center, State College.
formal Christmas tea and candlelight tour. Boal Mansion Museum and Columbus Chapel, Boalsburg. 814-4666210, www.boalmuseum.com
Dec 2. Christmas on the Bridges. On the East and West Paden Bridges (the Twin Bridges), enjoy ham and bean soup, tasty baked goods and a free hayride with Santa. Adults may travel 1 mile down the road to the Josiah Hess Bridge, where there will be wine and beer tastings. 1-3pm. Free adm. Twin Covered Bridge Park, Orangeville. 800-847-4810 Dec 2. Whistle Stop Train Show & Sale. All
aboard for this Williamsport tradition, which has been going on since 1979 and is a full-service train show. All sizes of electric trains will be on display and for sale. Adm. Woodward Township Fire Hall, Linden. 570-3264280, www.track2.com/pa
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Dec 2. Pearl Harbor (WWII) Remembrance. A
remembrance of the Dec. 7 attack on Pearl Harbor. Noon-5pm. Endless Mountains War Memorial Museum, Sonestown. 570-482-2610, www.facebook.com/ EndlessMountainsWarMemorialMuseum
Dec 2. Performance: Renovo Community Choir Winter Concert. The choir ushers in the holiday sea-
son with a free community concert. This year’s theme is It’s the Season of Love, Peace and Joy. 2pm. Renovo United Methodist Church, Renovo. 570-923-1097
Dec 2. 12 Days of Christmas at Santa’s Workshop. Free cookies and photos with Santa. The
fun afternoon for children will also include various activity and craft stations. 1-4pm. Free adm. Central Mountain Middle School, Mill Hall. 570-660-1477, 570-295-7213, http://kiwanisofbenv.org
Dec 2. Holidays at the Boal Mansion. A Dickens Christmas dinner followed by a candlelight tour and dancing in the ballroom. Boal Mansion Museum and Columbus Chapel, Boalsburg. 814-466-6210, www.boalmuseum.com Dec 2. Thompson Hose Co. Christmas Cash Bingo. Higher payouts with more players. 12:30-6pm. Thompson Hose Company, Thompson. 570-442-1107, www.thompsonhoseco.com
Dec 3-14. Exhibit: LHU Graduating Seniors Art Show. The works of soon-to-graduate students are showcased. 8am-9pm daily for public viewing. Sloan Fine Arts Center Gallery, Lock Haven University, Lock Haven. 570-484-2143
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Dec 7. Holiday Cheer Tour. Visit downtown retailers
while enjoying a festive sampling of holiday spirits and hors d’oeuvres, as well as sales and promotions. Age 21 and up. Adm. Downtown Ridgway. 814-772-9150, www. ridgwaychamber.com
Dec 7-9. Santa Express Train Excursions. The
entire family can enjoy meeting Santa aboard each trip as he greets everyone. Passengers will be entertained with a Christmas story and holiday music. Adm. Behind Burger King, Williamsport. 570-327-7700, 800-358-9900, www.vacationpa.com
Dec 7-8. Christmas in Our Hometown. A traditional Christmas celebration including a tree lighting, horse and carriage rides, ice carvings, a trolley, food samplings and Santa and Mrs. Claus. Tioga Street, Tunkhannock. 570-687-1584, www.tunkhannockbusiness.com Dec 7-9. Performance: A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Production. In a fun twist on this holiday
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Dec 4. Performance: Golden Days of Radio Players Performance. Go back to the golden days of
radio during this holiday performance of radio plays presented by the Dietrich Theater Radio Players. 7pm. The Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. 570-996-1500, www.dietrichtheater.com
Dec 5. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Watch this Christmas favorite on the big screen. 1 and 7pm. The Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. 570-996-1500, www.dietrichtheater.com
Dec 6. Performance: The Nutcracker. New York Theatre Ballet presents a family-friendly one-hour performance. 7pm. Adm. Bromeley Family Theater, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Bradford. 814-3625155, www.bcpac.com, https://upb.pitt.edu/kaleidoscope/ Dec 7. Christmas MiniGlow. Santa will arrive by fire truck, and candy and ornaments will be given out. Sponsored by the Athens Business Association. 6-7:30pm. Free adm and parking. Athens.
Dec 7. Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Tribute.
The tribute, held in commemoration of the USS Pacific fleet at Hawaii being attacked by aircraft from the Imperial Japanese Navy, will take place beneath the guns of the battleship USS Pennsylvania, which was a witness to the attack. Following, there will be guided tours of the museum and light refreshments. 12:45pm. Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg www.pamilmuseum.org
Dec 7-8. Emmet Otter’s Jugband Christmas. Enjoy this favorite Jim Henson Christmas movie. 5:30 and 7pm. The Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. 570-9961500, www.dietrichtheater.com / 18 /
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classic, the Bradford Little Theatre production will be staged as a live-action radio production with a handful of actors bringing dozens of characters to the stage. Togi’s Playhouse, Bradford. 814-598-9956, http://bradfordlittletheatre.org
Dec 7-8. Christmas in the Wilds. Friday night will be the holiday house tour, and Saturday will begin with breakfast with Santa. Vendors will line downtown, and there will be a parade. Saturday night will kick off the house decorating contest. Emporium. 814-486-4314, www.cameroncountychamber.org Dec 7-8. Madrigal Dinner Theatre. The perennial holiday season favorite will return for two evenings in a new location. Join in a holiday wassail toast, medieval feast and holiday entertainment fit for a king and queen. Early reservations are encouraged. 7-10pm. Wolf’s Den Restaurant, Knox. 724-659-3153, www.alleghenyriverstone.org Dec 7-8. Historic Bellefonte - Victorian Christmas. A taste of Christmas Past with an arts and
crafts show, Dickens events, performances, horsedrawn buggy rides, Victorian teas and more. Bellefonte.
Dec 8. Santa in the Shay. Santa will be in the cab of the museum’s Shay locomotive to listen to children’s holiday requests. Attendees can snap a picture with an instant camera and use the photo to make a special ornament. Cookies and hot cocoa will be available, and local artisans will offer gift items for sale. Noon-4pm. Adm. Pennsylvania Lumber Museum, Galeton. 814-4352652, www.lumbermuseum.org Dec 8. Christmas in Dushore. Enjoy breakfast with Santa and the opportunity to vote for a favorite decorated Christmas tree, participate in a craft project, shop the street fair or have pizza with Santa. There will be a Christmas tree lighting and parade. 8am-8pm. Downtown Dushore. 570-750-1055, www.dushore.com
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Dec 8. Holiday Workshop. 11am. The Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. www.dietrichtheater.com
Dec 8. Candlelight Service. Dress warmly and enjoy cookies and warm mulled cider after the service. 7pm. Warrior Run Church, Turbotville. www.freelandfarm.org
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Dec 8-9. Performance: Susquehanna Valley Chorale Winter Concert. Glorious voices, harp, brass and candlelight will highligh this traditional holiday concert, which will include the Susquehanna Valley Youth Chorale as special guests and will follow the tradition of Nine Lessons and Carols. Zion Lutheran Church, Sunbury. 570-547-0455, www.SVCMusic.org
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Bellefonte Victorian Christmas DECEMBER 7th & 8th, 2018 Bellefonte Victorian Christmas offers a Taste of Christmas Past with the Dickens Troupe, an Arts & Crafts Show, Concerts, Horse-Drawn Buggy Rides, Adult and Children’s Victorian Teas, Strolling Entertainment, Breakfast with Santa and Fezziwig’s Holiday Party. Festival of Trees at CPI to Benefit United Way Agencies and Student Organizations : Demand Popular lub All New Back by ’s C an om W te our Bellefon On Wheels Bus T History
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A permanent exhibit to commemorate the role of our region in the operations of the Underground Railroad. The exhibit contains information about the Underground Railroad, art depicting the courage and suffering of the enslaved African Americans and stories about the local citizens who helped and supported them.
www.bellefontemuseum.org (814) 355-4280 P.O. Box 125 HOURS: Fri, Sat & Sun, 12 - 4:30 133 N. Allegheny St. & by appointment Bellefonte, PA 16823
Dec 8. Bradford’s Old-Fashioned Christmas.
Enjoy holiday activities at locally owned businesses and shops in downtown Bradford. Participants may have breakfast with Santa or lunch with Frosty and enjoy face painting, horse-drawn carriage rides, caroling, food vendors and holiday sales. 9am-4pm. Downtown Bradford. www.bradfordpa.org
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Admission: $5.00 ($1.00 off with this ad), Free admission for children under 12 years old.
Dec 8. Bradford’s Winter Wine Walk. Participants
will receive a complimentary wine glass and the chance to explore historic downtown Bradford while sampling unique wines from a variety of local wineries. There will also be live music and complimentary hors d’oeuvres. 4pm. Downtown Bradford. www.bradfordpa.org
Dec 9. Santa Visit. Meet with Santa Claus, tour the museum at no charge and bring a camera for photographs. Noon-3pm. World of Little League Museum, South Williamsport. 570-326-3607, www.littleleague.org/ world-of-little-league Dec 9. Holiday Centerpiece & Nature Crafts.
Participants should bring a container for artwork - like a shoebox or a picture frame - and any accessories they want to add. Participants should bring tools if they have them. All ages welcome. The fee is a freewill donation. 1pm. Salt Springs State Park, Franklin Forks. 570-9677275, www.friendsofsaltspringspark.org
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Dec 9. Performance: Heartwarming Holiday Theatre & Musical Performances. Heartwarming
stories for the holidays, including Stone Soup, The Gift of the Magi, and The Door. Elias Center for the Performing Arts, Mifflinburg. 570-966-1666, mifflinburgpa.com
Dec 9. Mark the Shark Toy Drive. During the 25th
annual toy drive, community members can help fill a charter bus with toys to be distributed to local children in need. 9am-5pm. Mill Hall Walmart, Mill Hall. 570-7484030, http://wsqvradio.com
Dec 9. Old-Fashioned Christmas. The Sugar Valley
Historical Society hosts the annual old-fashioned Christmas gathering in the one-room school. This year’s theme is Christmas Bells, and attendees may enjoy carol sing-alongs and a surprise visitor. 2pm. Free. Bull Run Schoolhouse, Loganton. 570-725-3498, svhistory.org
Dec 9. Heisey Museum Holiday Open House.
The museum will be decorated with holiday cheer, and refreshments will be served. Open for members and the community. Sponsored by the Clinton County Historical Society. 2-4pm. Free adm. Heisey House Museum, Lock Haven. 570-748-7254, www.clintonpahistory.org
Dec 11. It’s a Wonderful Life. Showings of this classic holiday film at 2, 7 and 8pm. Adm, popcorn and soda are free. The Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. 570-9961500, www.dietrichtheater.com Dec 13-15. Mifflinburg’s Christkindl Market. Mifflinburg’s version of an authentic Christmas market, with festive outdoor huts with unique handmade crafts and traditional treats, traditional German foods and American favorites, hot gluhwein, decorations, parades, Elf School, music, children’s lantern parade, carriage rides and St. Nicholas. Mifflinburg. 888-666-0877, www. OldChristkindl.com
Dec 13-14. Student Pottery Sale. The pottery
works of LHU students, as well as guest artists, will be featured at this popular sale. Lock Haven University Art Annex Building, Lock Haven. 570-484-2143
Dec 13-16. Performance: The Nutcracker. Follow
Clara through the fantastical Land of Sweets. Adm. Mainstage, Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, Midland. 724-576-4644, ext. 2, www.lincolnparkarts.org
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Dec 14-16. Danville Hometown Holiday Celebration. A weekend full of holiday activities for
the entire family. Free carriage rides will be provided by Running Springs Farm on Dec. 14. Free. Downtown Danville. 570-284-4502, http://visitdanvillepa.org
Dec 14-15. Journey to Bethlehem. Tour eight sites throughout the town enacting the events surrounding the birth of Jesus. 6-9pm. Tunkhannock United Methodist Church, Tunkhannock. 570-836-1229, www. tunkhannockumc.wikispaces.com/home Dec 14-16. Susquehanna River Valley Holiday Train Display. Operating trains of modern times - and
some trains that visitors may remember from childhood - will be on display. The setup will be installed by the Loose Ties Model Railroad Club. Free adm. Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau, Lewisburg. visitcentralpa.org
Dec 15. Performance: Williamsport Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Gathering. The holiday con-
cert will feature Bach, a Christmas oratorio, Williamsport Chambers Choir, the revamped duo of Winter from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, Czardas by Monti, the Nutcracker Suite and more. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. www.caclive.com, www.williamsportsymphony.org / 22 /
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young performer from Liberty University in Virginia who will perform a holiday concert with her 107-year-old Lyon & Healy concert harp. 7:30-9:30pm. Free adm. Marilyn Horne Museum and Exhibit Center, Bradford. 814-362-7990, www.marilynhorne.org
Dec 15. Holiday Open House. View the Park Office
and Wildlife Center all decked out in its winter splendor. Visitors can enjoy the eye-catching holiday displays created by local volunteers, listen to the sounds of the season, make a holiday-themed craft and enjoy refreshments. All ages are welcome. Noon-2pm. Free. Sinnemahoning State Park and Wildlife Center, Austin. 814-647-8401, www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/sinnemahoning.index.htm
Dec 16. Battle of the Bulge (Europe WWII) Remembrance. Remembering the bloody winter
battle in December 1944 and January 1945. Noon-5pm. Endless Mountains War Memorial Museum, Sonestown. 570-482-2610, w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / EndlessMountainsWarMemorialMuseum
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THE TOWERS VICTORIAN INN age 12 and under may eat for free and take a free photo with Santa. 8-11am. Thompson Hose Company, Thompson. 570-727-2431, www.thompsonhoseco.com
Dec 16. Wurtlizer Christmas Celebration. Celebrate the holiday season with the keyboard artistry and improvisational genius of audience favorite Dave Wickerham in his celebrated Christmas concert. 2-4pm. Lincoln Hall, Allegheny RiverStone Center for the Arts, Foxburg. 724-659-3153, http://alleghenyriverstone.org
Dec 20. Performance: Holiday Jazz With the WCJO. Another round of holiday tunes with a jazzy
spin. Community Theatre League, Williamsport. 570327-1777, www.ctlshows.com
Dec 21. Winter Solstice Celebration. Celebrating
entering the winter season with quieting exercises, relaxation, reflection, sharing and indoor labyrinth walk. 4:30pm. Self Discovery Wellness Arts Center, Montrose. 570-278-9256, www.wellnessarts.com
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Dec 25. 25th Annual Free Christmas Day Dinner.
No registration or identification is necessary; everyone is welcome to enjoy a home-cooked meal. New gifts are given to each guest, and free Polaroid pictures with Santa Claus and his elves are provided, along with craft tables for children. 11am-3pm. Free. Beaver Falls High School, Beaver Falls. 724-846-3751 whereandwhen.com / 2019 W&W winter / 23 /
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Dec 31. Central Mountains ATV Association New Year’s Eve Ride. An ATV trail ride and buffett
dinner at Deb’s Restaurant in Cross Fork, with a return by midnight to bring in the new year. 6pm start. Adm. For Central Mountains ATV Association members only. Quiet Oaks Campground, Cross Fork. http://cmatva.org
Dec 31. Treasure Lake Winterfest. Three days of fun-filled activities starting on Friday night at the Lakeview Lodge. Enjoy a meal with favorite winter characters followed by a movie. Also featuring the famous cardboard sled derby along with outside activities, crafts, trivia and a bonfire. Treasure Lake. 814-371-0711, www.visittreasurelake.com
JANUARY Jan 6. Twelfth Night Celebration. The house will be decorated for the occasion with greenery and the warm glow of lantern light. Visitors may tour the house on their own and visit with costumed docents in each room. Chemistry demonstrations by Dr. Priestley in the lab at 5:30 and 6:30pm. Free adm. Visitor center is open from 4-7pm. Joseph Priestley House Museum, Northumberland. www.josephpriestleyhouse.org Jan 11-13. Performance: James & the Giant Peach. Community Theatre League, Williamsport. 570-
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Jan 12. Bridal Expo. Featuring a variety of vendors. Noon-2pm. The Allegheny Grille, Foxburg. 724-659-5701, http://alleghenygrille.com Jan 12. Medix Polar Bear Plunge. Plunge into the
icy Bennett’s Branch. There will be a fire and towels for the souls brave enough to jump in. Noon-5pm. Weedville. 814-787-5920
Jan 13. Performance: Classical Guitar Concert.
Jay Steveskey performs tunes from Spain and South America. 3pm. Tickets available in advance or at the door. Reservations due by Jan. 9. Self Discovery Wellness Arts Center, Montrose. www.wellnessarts.com
Jan 18. Performance: Parsons Dance. Known for its remarkable athleticism and stunning ensemble work,. 7:30pm. Weis Center for the Performing Arts at Bucknell University, Lewisburg. www.bucknell.edu/WeisCenter
Jan 18-20. Warren County Winterfest. Lots of winter activities all in one place, sled dog races, canine weight pulls, food vendors and more. Chapman State Park, Clarendon. 814-723-0250, 814-726-2774 Jan 19. Winter in the Wilds. Spend the day at CJ Spirits Craft Distillery and celebrate winter with live music, barbecue, a pig roast, a chili cook-off, craft vendors and more. 11am-11pm. CJ Spirits Distillery, Kane. 814-837-1500, www.cjspirits.com / 26 /
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Jan 20. Endless Mountains Sleigh Rally. Listen to the jingle of brass bells while watching beautiful horses pull elegant sleighs driven by people in their winter finery. Noon. The inclement weather date is Feb. 17. Dushore. 570-928-7072 Jan 22. Performance: The Art of Circus. Enjoy
visual masterpieces featuring dance and circus performances, as well as world-renowned painters of the storied times that created the world’s most iconic images. 7:30pm. Adm. Bromeley Family Theater, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Bradford. www.bcpac.com
Jan 24-27. Early Birds Sports Expo. Featuring
more than 120 vendors showcasing boats, RVs, ATVs, outfitters, hunting and fishing equipment, kayaks, taxidermy work, artists, sportsmen’s groups and archery suppliers. Bloomsburg Fairgrounds, Bloomsburg. 570784-4949, www.earlybirdsportsexpo.org
Jan 25-27. Performance: John Graham Magician & Mentalist. The world-class entertainer
offers a unique blend of magic and humor with a funny and uplifting conversation offering a few life lessons along the way. Alvina Krause Theatre, Bloomsburg. 570784-8181, www.bte.org
Jan 25. Performance: National Ballet Theatre of Odessa: Swan Lake. The National Ballet Theatre
of Odessa will perform the ballet in four acts with one intermission. Music is by Tchaikovsky. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 570-326-2424, www.caclive.com
Jan 25-27. Performance: Almost, Maine. On a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost. Community Theatre League, Williamsport. 570327-1777, www.ctlshows.com Jan 25-27. Performance: The (Almost) Totally True Story of Hansel & Gretel. It should be a piece
of cake for a fairy godmother to tell the story of Snow White, but her wand is bent and things aren’t going quite as they should. Then, she is interrupted by policemen searching for two devious criminals - Hansel and Gretel. Togi’s Playhouse, Bradford. 814-598-9956, http:// bradfordlittletheatre.org
Jan 26. Marienville Winterfest. Food, giveaway drawings, bingo, a Chinese auction, a chili cook-off at noon, a baking contest at 3pm, snow sculptures, a scavenger hunt, a coloring contest at 4pm, a snowflake cutting contest at 5pm, sky lanterns at 6pm and a snowmobile torchlight parade at 7pm. 10am-7pm. Free adm. Marienville. www.marienvilleareacivicassociation.com Jan 26. Clearfield YMCA Winter Family Festival.
Wear a crazy hat or sports-inspired costume and kick off the event with a 5K while trekking through the frozen tundra and enjoying beautiful winter scenery. Unique race awards will be given. Parker Dam State Park, Penfield. 814-765-5521, www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/ findapark/parkerdam/, www.clearfieldymca.net
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Jan 31-Feb 3. Performance: Industrious Angels.
The solo handcrafted-story-spinning-shadow-puppetmemory-play-with-music evokes the secret creative lives of women, mother/daughter bloodlines and the ghost of Emily Dickinson. In a shadowed attic, a daughter searches for what ties together her mother, herself and an elusive poet. Best for middle school students and older. Alvina Krause Theatre, Bloomsburg. www.bte.org
Jan 31. Performance: St. Olaf Orchestra With Sarah Chang, Violin. The full symphony orchestra is
known for its passionate music-making and professional-level performances, and it has been heralded as one of the best collegiate orchestras in the country. 7:30pm. Free. Tickets not required. Weis Center for the Performing Arts at Bucknell University, Lewisburg. 570577-1000, www.bucknell.edu/WeisCenter
FEBRUARY Feb 1-2. Heart of Lewisburg Ice Festival. Tons of
sparkling ice art will grace downtown. The event starts on Friday with ice sculpting in the park and late-night shopping passes. Saturday will have ice festival games, a Frosty 5K, the Polar Bear Plunge and the Chocolate Lovers Festival. Downtown Lewisburg. lewisburgpa.com
Feb 1-3. Groundhog Day Celebration. Celebrate
the world’s most famous groundhog with dozens of events and activities for the entire family. There will be live entertainment, souvenirs, contests, tours and more. Barclay Square, Punxsutawney. www.groundhog.org
Feb 2. Taste of the Town. Enjoy wine, spirits, appe-
tizers, music, local vendors and basket giveaways. All proceeds will benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Danville. Adm. Industrial Arts Building, Bloomsburg Fairgrounds, Bloomsburg. 570-271-7937, bloomsburgfair.com
Feb 2. Groundhog Day. In 1886, a member of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, who was a newspaper editor, proclaimed in the paper that local groundhog Punxsutawney Phil was the only weather-prognosticating groundhog. Phil’s fame spread, and today more than 20,000 people attend the annual prognostication. Gobbler’s Knob, Punxsutawney. punxsutawney.com Feb 2. Annual Groundhog Wine Festival. The
largest indoor wine festival in central Pennsylvania. Age 21 and up. Adm. Expo II, Clearfield County Fairgrounds, Clearfield. 814-236-0910, www.starrhillwinery.com
Feb 5. Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium Adventure.
An immersive experience that invites audiences to jump in and explore unknown ocean depths. 7-9pm. Adm. Bromeley Family Theater, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Bradford. 814-362-5113, www.bcpac.com, www.upb.pitt.edu/kaleidoscope
Feb 9. Winter Wine in the Pines. Celebrate an
early Valentine’s Day at the winter wine festival. 5-9pm. Danville Borough Ballroom, Danville. 570-284-4502, www.visitdanvillepa.org
Feb 9. Endless Mountains Primitive Outdoorsmen Winter Rifle Frolic. A day of winter
activity with shooting, tomahawk throwing and a winter woodswalk. 9am-3pm. Black Walnut American Legion Post 510, Laceyville. 570-869-2768, www.facebook.com/ endlessmountainsrendezvous
Feb 10. R.B. Winter State Park Snowfest. Break
out of the winter doldrums and experience some winter adventures. Activities are dependent on weather conditions and may include snowshoe hiking, cross-country skiing, ice skating, horse-drawn wagon rides, an ice rescue demonstration and more. Noon-4pm. R.B. Winter State Park, Mifflinburg. www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks
Feb 15. Performance: Love Letters. Known for their roles in the hit sitcom Family Ties, Meredith Baxter and Michael Gross rekindle their dramatic chemistry in a production of A.R. Gurney’s Love Letters. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 800-432-9382, caclive.com Feb 16. Winter Wine & Chocolate Walk. Walk
around downtown Dushore while tasting wine and chocolate specials set up in local businesses. Noon-6pm. Downtown Dushore. 570-928-7719, www.dushore.com
Feb 16-17. Jefferson County Longrifles Annual Winter Rendezvous. Traders and campers are wel-
come, and there will be wood and water available, as well as cash targets and categories for men, women, juniors and youths. Saturday evening shoot. Harriger Hollow, Brookville. 814-849-6620,
Feb 16. Snowman in the Forest Day. An afternoon of family fun and winter activities in the enchanting park, including ice skating, sledding, a chili cook-off, horse-drawn sleigh rides, a happy dog contest and Smokey Bear. 11am-2pm. Ice Skating Pond, Cook Forest State Park, Cooksburg. www.dcnr.state.pa.us Feb 19. Performance: National Geographic Live: Ocean Soul. This multimedia program features
photographer Brian Skerry, who has spent more than 10,000 hours underwater telling the oceans’ stories. 7:30pm. Weis Center for the Performing Arts at Bucknell University, Lewisburg. www.bucknell.edu/WeisCenter
Feb 21-23. Performance: UMC - Women of Pop: 21st Century Divas. Featuring the music of modern
female pop artists who have transcended the music and performances of their peers and become legendary. Community Theatre League, Williamsport. ctlshows.com
Feb 23. Shadowbrook’s Beerfest. Tasting of micro
brews and local food and specialty vendors. 1-5pm. Shadowbrook Inn & Resort, Tunkhannock. 570-836-2151, www.shadowbrookresort.com
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hile many Pennsylvanians hope that Old Man Winter will spare them undue hardships, most residents of Clearfield County embrace the cold and the snow and the activities that are best enjoyed when there is plenty of both. Whether driving the backroads to sample local beers and wine, checking out holiday finery and unique arts and crafts, snowshoeing and plunging into the frigid waters of Parker Lake, or hunting white-tailed deer and the elusive elk, Clearfield County has a winter activity to suit family members of all ages. Many venues are open year-round and offer seasonal events, such as Parker Dam State Park and the Winkler Gallery and Education Center in downtown DuBois.
There are also a number of annual weekend events, and Visit Clearfield County (VCC), the local visitors’ bureau, keeps track of it all at VisitClearfieldCounty.org. “My favorite thing to do in the area is hunting,” said VCC executive director Josiah Jones. “There are a lot of big game lands areas that offer a great hunting experience.” Jones and his fellow hunters look to www.pgc.pa.gov for specifics on seasons and regulations. “When we get a good amount of snow, there are a lot of opportunities for people to go snowmobiling and snowshoe hiking,” Jones added. Winter weather enthusiasts can rent snowshoes, crosscountry skis, and even ice skates at Parker Dam State Park. “There’s a lot of snowmobile trails and plenty of places to go ice fishing, like Curwensville Lake and Parker Dam,” he said. Geocaching, sledding, na-
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Adults and children can give it their best shot in the Clearfield YMCA Winterfest Frozen Salami Sling. ture watching, and winter backpacking are among other winter activities that can be enjoyed as weather permits Parker Dam State Park is also home to the Clearfield YMCA Winterfest. Event dates in 2019 are Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 26 and 27. Highlights include the Freeze Your Gizzard 5K, a Snowbox Derby for children, the Frozen Salami Sling, a Polar Bear Plunge, and another race called the “Almost” Naked Mile. “They are all activities that we have been doing for a number of years,” YMCA executive director Don Herres related, noting that the two-day festival has been held for about 35 years. “They all have their own little niche of people,” he added. Depending on specific weather conditions, one featured activity might draw more participants than another. The weekend will kick off with the Freeze Your Gizzard 5K, which will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. Attracting 50 to 100 participants per year, the event
encourages runners to be creative with their costumes or crazy hats to make it more fun and more of a spectacle. Participants of the “Almost” Naked Mile don nothing more than a swimsuit and a warm knit cap. For the Frozen Salami Sling, eightpound salami rings are thrown for distance, with prizes to winners. During the Snowbox Derby, youths have a great time racing their homemade cardboard sleds down Avalanche Hill, a name that festival founders gave to the incline used for the derby. The last event on Sunday is the ever-popular Polar Bear Plunge, providing the opportunity for teenagers and adults to jump through a hole in the ice into Parker Lake for charity. “Watching everybody jump into the ice-cold water is hilarious,” Jones remarked. Other activities will include the Blizzard Volleyball tournament played on the beach in the snow, ice skating, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, and bonfires. According to Visit Clearfield County assistant director Sue Vitullo, Parker Dam State Park staff provide lessons in both skiing and snowshoeing, the latter of
Vitullo also looks forward to the annual Groundhog Wine Festival, which will be held on Groundhog Day, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. More than a dozen wineries, most of them members of the Groundhog Wine Trail, participate in the event, which is held in Expo Building 2 at the Clearfield Fairgrounds. More than 30 vendors provide shopping opPhoto by Visit Clearfield County portunities for guests. The event is so popuwhich she particularly enjoys. lar that it is held in two “It’s not as easy as you think sessions on the same it would be. They are so big, day - 1 to 5 p.m. and 6 and you feel funny walking in to 8:30 p.m. – and tickthem at first,” Vitullo pointed ets must be purchased out. Be patient, she insisted. in advance by calling “Your stride isn’t necessarily Starr Hill Winery at 814different, but it feels differ236-0910. Ticket prices ent. You get the hang of it start at $25, but there are discounts for quickly.” early-bird purchases and groups of 20 or Friends of Parker Dam often add to the fun with snow bowling and catapult- more. Visit Clearfield County sponsors the ing snow balls at targets. Throughout the event and has information about package weekend, the Clearfield YMCA runs a rates that include accommodations at loconcession stand inside to allow guests cal hotels. A thousand tickets are allotted to warm up with hot chocolate, hot dogs, for each session, which includes live music, food samples, and catered food for chili, and other favorites. purchase. Photo by Clearfield YMCA Ken Starr is the key organizer of the event, which benefits several local charities, including athletics programs at local schools and colleges. Ken’s father and grandfather started making wine in the 1950s, and there are currently three generations of Starr wine makers at the wine festival. They introduce a few new wines in addition to bringing their standards like Concord, Niagara, and Merlot. Ken promMany brave participants like Morgen Turner jump, fall ises that Liquid Fun, a and belly-flop into the icy waters of Parker Lake for the Polar peach-and-pear-flavBear Plunge.
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DuBois, and Straub Brewery in St. Marys – participate in a self-guided driving circuit that invites visitors to “Tour the backwoods, backroads, and backwaters of Clearfield County at your leisure.” Overnight stays at four chain hotels start around $61 and include continental breakfast, wireless internet, indoor pools, and fitness centers. For more information, call Vitullo at 814-765-5734. “It’s a great opportunity to try different craft beers and go up to Straub and take the tour,” said Jones, who developed the unique visitor option. Soon, Visit Clearfield County will provide Lumberjack Brew Tour passports that, after they have been stamped at each location, can be redeemed for a free T-shirt The Ground- or hat at the visitors’ center at hog Wine Fes- 208 Plaza Drive in Clearfield. tival is fittingly held each year on Groundhog Day, Feb. 2nd, in Clearfield.
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Through Dec 29. Performance: A Christmas to Remember - Unexpected Treasures ... in Unlikely Places. Musical. Adm. Bird-in-Hand Family
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Through Dec 29. West Side Ghost Tour. Hear Carlisle’s fascinating history and look for the ghosts that linger there. 8pm. Downtown Carlisle.
Through Jan 1. Performance: Magic & Wonder: Christmas - Holiday Fun for the Whole Family. Brett Myers and his talented cast will combine illusions and comedy with the holiday spirit in a journey of joy, hope and celebration that offers seasonal fun for people of all ages. Adm. Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant and Stage, Bird-in-Hand. www.bird-in-hand.com
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Through Jan 5. Performance: Jesus - Live on Stage. The action-packed musical stage adventure will
take audiences on a miraculous journey alongside Jesus and the people whose lives He changed forever. Adm. Sight and Sound Theatres, Ronks. www.sight-sound.com
Nov 16-Jan 6. Holiday Lights on the Lake.
Featuring a large display of holiday lights and animation covering 51 acres. The display includes a model train village. Open nightly. Lakemont Park, Altoona. 814-9497275, www.lakemontparkfun.com
Nov 16-Jan 13. Johnstown’s Christmas Tree.
The 38-foot animated tree, synchronized to holiday music, will be surrounded by a Christmas village of little houses sponsored by local businesses. Watch holiday videos on the side of the AmeriServ Building that are also synced to the music. Central Park, Johnstown. www.discoverjohnstown.org candlelight tour of the museum, decorated for an 1860s Christmas, while hearing the story of the Shriver family and how the Battle of Gettysburg and the Civil War changed their lives. Thanksgiving weekend and Saturdays. 5 and 7pm. Shriver House Museum, Gettysburg. 717-337-2800, www.shriverhouse.org
Nov 23-25, Dec 1-2, 8-9, 15-16. Santa Express Trains. Offering all the magic of Christmas with the
nostalgia of a steam train. Santa and his elves will meet with children while carolers lead in a sing-along of Christmas tunes. Warm up with hot cocoa and cookies. Select dates. Everett Railroad, Hollidaysburg. http://everettrailroad.com
Nov 23-Dec 16. Performance: The Man Who Saved Christmas. Set in 1917, the new holiday musi-
cal is based on the true story of A.C. Gilbert, inventor of the Erector Set. Select dates. Allenberry Resort Inn and Playhouse, Boiling Springs. www.allenberry.com
Nov 24-Dec 16. Festival of Trees. Themed
Christmas trees beautifully decorated with handmade ornaments and trimmed by local garden clubs will be on exhibit at the Tavern House. Visitors may vote for their favorite by entering a drawing to win one of the trees. 12:30-4:30pm. Fort Hunter Mansion and Park, Harrisburg. 717-599-5751, www.forthunter.org
Nov 24-Dec 16. Exhibit: Toy Train Exhibit. The
Keystone Model Railroad Historical Society will bring a magical wonderland of HO-gauge trains on a large layout that may be viewed from all sides. Old and new trains will be displayed each week.12:30-4:30pm. Centennial Barn, Fort Hunter Mansion and Park, Harrisburg. 717-599-5751, www.forthunter.org
Nov 28-Dec 2. Pennsylvania Christmas & Gift Show. Find a gift for everyone at this celebration of the
season’s finest decorations, arts and crafts, cuisine, music, and dance. Adm. Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg. pachristmasshow.com
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Nov 22-Dec 15. A Civil War Christmas. Take a
Nov 30-Jan 31. Exhibit: Of Christmas & Catechism: A Journey Through the 12 Days of Christmas. Jeremy Miller’s 12-piece collection based
on the Christmas carol The Twelve Days of Christmas. The grand opening, on Nov 30 from 6-9pm, will feature music by vocalist Amy Yovanovich, light refreshments, and opportunities to buy artworks. Ephrata Public Library, Ephrata.
Nov 30-Dec 2. Dickens of a Christmas. Featuring
vendors and crafters, ice carving, antique shopping, a live Nativity, a model railroad, a Christmas parade, photos with Santa, a Christmas luncheon, sleigh and carriage rides, a pipe organ recital and a holiday production by Cresson Lake Playhouse. Downtown Ebensburg. 814-472-8780, http://ebensburgpa.com
Nov 30-Dec 16. Performance: ’Twas the Night Before Christmas. The tribute to the holiday season
shares the wild adventures of a mouse, an elf and a spunkly little girl. Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg, Mechanicsburg. 717-766-0535, www.ltmpa.com
Nov 30-Dec 2. Craft Reunion. The sale of locally
made fine craft and art will celebrate its 21st year as a cherished holiday tradition offering handmade treasures from pottery and gem-toned wearables to exquisite jewelry and fine art collage. Centennial Barn, Fort Hunter Mansion and Park, Harrisburg. 717-599-5751, www.forthunter.org
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Dec 1. 23rd Annual Christmas at Cornwall House Tour. A self-guided tour of area homes deco-
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Dec 1-Feb 28. Colebrookdale Railroad. Secret
Valley expeditions, a Holiday Express, themed excursions and more. Colebrookdale Railroad, Boyertown. 610-367-0200, www.colebrookdalerailroad.com
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Dec 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. The 12 Tastes of Christmas.
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A holiday walking food tour of the downtown area featuring the sights, sounds, and tastes of the season. Enjoy the festive decorations, including the 30-foot Christmas tree in Lincoln Square. Shopping available, as well. Saturdays only. Adm. Downtown Gettysburg. www. suvcw.org, www.savorgettysburgfoodtours.com
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Dec 1. Colonial Cookie Christmas Bake Sale.
Shop from more than 100 dozen homemade holiday treats while enjoying the festive atmosphere of the museum, which will be decorated for a Colonial Christmas. The event will occur during DBI’s Christmas Family Fun event. 2-4pm. Fort Bedford Museum, Bedford. 814-623-8891
Dec 1, 8. Candlelit Christmas. Stroll through the village and enjoy live seasonal music. Hot cocoa and cider will be available in the tavern. Bring a flashlight. Saturdays. 5-9pm. Adm. Old Bedford Village, Bedford. 814-623-1156, www.oldbedfordvillage.com Dec 1. Performance: Altoona Symphony Orchestra Home for the Holidays. The traditional celebration of the holiday season for the whole family will feature Fantazia Hollidaysburg Senior High. Bring a book to donate to Sheetz for the Kidz. 7:30pm. Historic Mishler Theatre, Altoona. www.altoonasymphony.org
Dec 1. A Gettysburg Christmas Festival.
Experience Christmas through the years in Gettysburg at six distinct holiday experiences, including A Roaring ’20s Christmas, A Colonial Christmas, and A Victorian Christmas. The festival also includes food, entertainment, art, free carriage rides, the Gettsburg Christmas Parade, and the Gingerbread Celebration. Throughout Downtown Gettysburg. 717-334-6274, www.suvcw.org, www.agettysburgchristmasfestival.com
Dec 1-31. An Eisenhower Christmas. Celebrate
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Dec 1-Jan 1. The Greatest Christmas Display in the U.S.A. Visit the various buildings filled with trim-a-
tree ideas, along with indoor and outdoor Christmas and handmade train displays, unique gifts, souvenirs, freshly baked cookies and other treats and Santa’s Toy Shoppe. Koziar’s Christmas Village, Bernville. 610-4881110, www.koziarschristmasvillage.com
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IceFest ‘19
Jan. 31- Feb. 3 2019 Downtown Chambersburg
• Over 80 ice sculptures! • Chili Cookoff • Hot Pepper Eating Contest • Snowfall Ball • Double-wide Ice Slide
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Dec 1. Christmas on the Farm. Enjoy a Pennsylvania Dutch Christmas, featuring seasonal demonstrations, craftspeople and artisans, food, Christmas carols, a visit with the Belsnickel and more. 10am-4pm. Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center, Kutztown. 610-6831589, www.kutztown.edu/pgchc
Dec 1. Christkindlesmarkt & Holiday Crafts Bazaar. Enjoy holiday music and entertainment, quality
Dec 1. Performance: Cirque Mechanics: 42FT A Menagerie of Mechanical Marvels. The latest
Dec 1-30. Holiday Lights. Walk through the beautiful light display around the scenic park, featuring historic buildings and landscaping along the Tulpehocken Creek. Warm up in the barn with live entertainment, visits with Santa, an HO-model train display and refreshments. Thursdays to Sundays 6-9pm. Closed Dec. 24 and 25. Gring’s Mill Recreation Area, Wyomissing. 610-3742944, www.countyofberks.com/parks
invention of Cirque Mechanics offers a unique mechanical interpretation with a story full of the lore of the historic one-ring circus. 7:30pm H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg. 717-477-SHOW, http://luhrscenter.com
Dec 1-23. Christmas at Fort Hunter. Fresh greens and fruits, dried materials and fresh flowers will decorate the mansion in Victorian elegance. Guided tours will highlight the holiday trimmings and customs, and the museum shop will be open. Closed Mondays. Fort Hunter Mansion and Park, Harrisburg. forthunter.org Dec 1-16. Kids-Only Holiday Shop. Children age 12
artisans and food. 9am-2pm. Free adm and parking. U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center, Carlisle. 717-2454533, http://ahec.armywarcollege.edu, www.armyheritage.org, https://carlisle.armymwr.com
Dec 2. Marietta Candlelight Tour. One of the old-
est continuous holiday walking tours in Pennsylvania, the event will feature a splendid array of eight to 10 private homes, public buildings and a variety of special events. Free parking and shuttle service. Adm. Marietta. 717-426-4048, www.mariettarestoration.org
and under may shop by themselves for nominally priced holiday gifts for friends and family. They will be assisted by Santa’s helpers, and gifts will be wrapped and tagged. Parents provide the shopping money. 12:30-4:30pm. Centennial Barn, Fort Hunter Mansion and Park, Harrisburg. 717-599-5751, www.forthunter.org
Dec 2. Christkindlmarkt. During the gentle festival,
Dec 1. The Market of Curiosities. A three-ring circus of exceptional holiday gifts featuring more than 65 independent artists, vintage dealers and DIY creators. Enjoy microbrews, food and entertainment by the Circus Stella. 11am-7pm. Carlisle Expo Center, Carlisle. 717-713-6622, www.marketofcuriosities.com
Dec 2. Performance: David Crosby & Friends.
the venue will be transformed into a pre-Christmas marketplace specializing in toys and goodies for children as well as traditional Yule decor. German food and warm red gluhwein will also be featured. Noon-6pm. Reading Liederkranz, Reading. readingliederkranz.com
Crosby, a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and cofounder of the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, will be joined by the Lighthouse band. 7:30-10:30pm. Whitaker Center for Science and Arts, Harrisburg. 717-214-2787, www.whitakercenter.org
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Don’t Miss these Special ❊ Santa’s Polar Bear Express ❊ ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Train ❊ Snowflake Special ❊ New Year’s Eve on the Rails See our website for events and other specials that we offer throughout the year.
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Dec 5. Performance: Jane Lynch: A Swingin’ Little Christmas. KU Presents will welcome award-
winning actress, singer, and comedian Jane Lynch as she rings in the holidays with a fun performance featuring poignant and hilarious takes on classic holiday tunes. Best known for her role as Sue Sylvester on Glee, Lynch is joined by her comedic sidekick, actress Kate Flannery, known for her role as Meredith on The Office, as well as Glee’s vocal arranger, Tim Davis, and backed by a full jazz band. 7:30pm. Adm. Schaeffer Auditorium, Kutztown. 610-683-4092, www.KUPresents.org
Dec 6-9, 13-16. Performance: Charlotte’s Web.
A theater adaptation of the classic children’s book. Lebanon Community Theatre, Lebanon. 717-833-4LCT, www.lebanoncommunitytheatre.org
Dec 6. Performance: The Sound of Music. A new
production of the beloved musical that tells the story of Maria and the von Trapp family. 7:30pm. H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg. 717-477-SHOW, http://luhrscenter.com
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Dec 2. Performance: Messiah College Christmas Concert. Begin the Christmas season with a concert
featuring a variety of Department of Music ensembles, including Messiah College brass quintets, handbells, men’s and women’s ensembles and concert choir. 7:309:30pm. Parmer Hall, High Center, Messiah College, Mechanicsburg. 717-691-6036, www.messiah.edu/tickets
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Dec 7. Heritage Christmas. Photos with Santa, carriage wagon rides, food, children’s activities, and entertainment. Free adm. Center Square, Greencastle. 717597-4610, http://greencastlepachamber.org Dec 7-9. Christmas on the Farm. The German farmstead will celebrate the holiday as people did in the 1800s. The farmstead’s Christmas trees will be adorned with period-correct ornaments. Adm. Renfrew Museum and Park, Waynesboro. 717-762-4723, http://renfrewmuseum.org
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Art with HeArt...
FRI. NOV. 30 - SUN. DEC. 2 Spirit of the Holiday Arts Tour
140 Pennsylvania Artisans!
FEBUARY: Valentines Shopping & Kids V-day Craft Class
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JANUARY: After Christmas Sale
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Dec 7. Performance: Ted Vigil: A Tribute to John Denver - A Rocky Mountain Christmas.
Don’t Hibernate; Explore Schuylkill County’s
Craft Beverage Trail
Lift Your Spirits with Schuykill County’s Pour Tour
4Play Moonshine
The spot-on tribute show will consist of a full band performing the hits of John Denver, as well as some holiday favorites. 8pm. Carlisle Theatre, Carlisle. 717-2580666, www.carlisletheatre.org
Dec 7-9. Performance: 2018 Radio Plays. Actors
will perform radio shows in period costumes with live music and live sound effects. Oyster Mill Playhouse, Camp Hill. 717-737-6768, www.oystermill.com
Dec 8. 22nd Annual Holiday House Tour & Tasting. The self-guided tour will include stops at the
Yuengling Brewery Benigna’s Creek Vineyard & Winery & Gift Shop Red Shale Ridge Vineyards
Dobbin House, Little Round Top Farm, Battlefield Bed and Breakfast, Doubleday Inn, Inn at Herr Ridge, A Sentimental Journey, Federal Pointe Inn, Inn at White Oak, Tillie Pierce House and The Lodges. Gettysburg. 717-337-1342, www.gettysburgbedandbreakfast.com
Fieldwood Winery
Dec 8-9. Greenberg Train Show. The largest traveling model train and toy show in the northeastern United States. Lebanon Valley Expo Center and Fairgrounds, Lebanon. 717-273-3670, www.lebexpo.org Dec 8. Christmas Craft & Gift Show. Crafts will
include jewelry, stained-glass items, wreaths, scarves, home decor items, knitted and crocheted items, quilted items, candles, paper gifts and more. Apple dumplings, homemade soups, caramels and baked goods will be for sale, and the church kitchen will sell breakfast and lunch items. Middletown First Church of God, Middletown. 717944-9608, www.facebook.com/events/265779837570195/
Dec 8-9. Santa in the Cave. Dive into the Christmas
Galen Glen Vineyard & Winery
Stone Mountain Wine Cellars
Long Trout Winery
season by visiting with Santa in a natural underground environment. Professional digital photographs will be available, and the gift shop will be open. 1-4pm. Lincoln Caverns & Whisper Rocks, Huntingdon. 814-643-0268, www.lincolncaverns.com
Dec 8. Performance: Handel’s Messiah. The
timeless masterpiece will return in this Johnstown Symphony Orchestra holiday tradition, featuring worldrenowned soloists and the Johnstown Symphony Chorus all under the direction of maestro James Blachly. Adm. Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center, Johnstown. www.upjarts.org, www.johnstownsymphony.org
Stoker’s Brewing Company
Set your own path of discovery on our craft beverage trail. www.schuylkill.org/pour-tours-and-more
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Dec 8. Performance: Vienna Boys Choir: Christmas in Vienna. The group of child musicians
will perform an extraordinary program featuring Austrian folk songs, classical masterpieces, popular songs and holiday favorites. 7:30pm. H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg. 717-477-SHOW, http://luhrscenter.com
Dec 8-15. Memories of Christmas Past Walking Tour. A hot beverage and a paint-your-own-ornament
opportunity will be offered afterward.10am. Cumberland County Historical Society, Carlisle. 717-249-7610, www. historicalsociety.com
Dec 8. Santa’s Reindeer & Mrs. Santa. Visit with Santa’s reindeer and take photographs with Mrs. Santa and the reindeer. Refreshments will be available by donation. The line to see the reindeer will close at 2:15pm. 12:30-2:30pm. Centennial Barn, Fort Hunter Mansion and Park, Harrisburg. www.forthunter.org Dec 8-9. Winter Wonderland Craft & Vendor Fair. Santa Claus will visit from the North Pole and will
be set up in his Winter Wonderland in the customer service area, where children may have their photos taken with him. 9am-5pm. Carlisle Expo Center, Carlisle. 717-262-8839
Dec 9. Christmas House Tour & Champagne Brunch. Enjoy brunch at one of the elegant bed-and-
breakfasts and then visit several properties decorated for the holidays. 10:30am-5pm. Brunch from 10:30am1pm, with the tour from 11am-5pm. Park at First Energy Stadium and enjoy free shuttle service. Centre Park Historic District, Reading. 610-375-7860, www.centreparkhistoricdistrict.org
Dec 12. Performance: Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. The popular classic will be pre-
sented on the stage with lush costumes, stunning sets and puppetry, song and dance, humor and a timeless message. The music of 26 traditional carols of the season will be woven throughout the production. Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center, Johnstown. 814269-7200, www.upjarts.org
Dec 14-23. Performance: A Christmas Carol. A 90-minute adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic Yuletide story. Daily, except Dec. 17 and 18. Majestic Theater, Gettysburg. www.gettysburgmajestic.org
Dec 14. Heritage Christmas. Photos with Santa,
carriage wagon rides, food, children’s activities, and entertainment. Free adm. Center Square, Greencastle. 717-597-4610, http://greencastlepachamber.org
Dec 14-15. A Country Christmas. Dale and Kip
Young of Forever Young Music Ministry will play country-style music, including traditional Christmas hymns and original songs. Cowboy Santa will visit, and a farmhouse family-style dinner will be served. Adm. Green Grove Gardens, Greencastle. greengrovegardens.com
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Dec 14. 23rd Annual Holiday Tuba Carol Fest.
Get into the holiday spirit at this magical event, where tuba players from all over will play Christmas carols outdoors. The rain location will be the Prince of Peace Episcopal Church. Historic Lincoln Square, Gettysburg. 717-334-7719
Dec 14-15. Christkindlmarket. Artisans and crafts-
people, food, music, caroling, a tree lighting, Santa, children’s activities, gifts, a live Nativity and more across the tavern’s beautiful historic grounds. Tour the tavern aglow in candlelight and come dressed in historical clothes. Dill’s Tavern and Plantation, Dillsburg. 717-5021440, www.dillstavern.org, northernyorkhistorical.org
Dec 14. Performance: A Candlelight Christmas.
The celebration of the joy of the season is resplendent with the sounds of brass and percussion along with organ and audience participation. 8-10pm. High Center, Messiah College, Mechanicsburg. 717-691-6036, www. messiah.edu/tickets, www.susquehannachorale.org
Dec 15-16. Performance: Portraits of White Winter Concert. The singer-songwriter will present
her fifth annual holiday spectacular, complete with a 27-piece orchestra. Christ Community Church, Camp Hill. 717-776-6474, https://portraitsofwhite.com
Dec 15-16. Performance: Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet Presents George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker. Dancers will bring the winter classic to life with larger-than-life sets and dazzling costumes in the performance set to the music of Tchaikovsky. Sunoco Performance Theater, Harrisburg. cpyb.org
Dec 22-23. Performance: Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet Presents George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker. Dancers will bring the winter classic to life with larger-than-life sets and dazzling costumes in the performance set to the music of Tchaikovsky. The Hershey Theatre, Hershey. 717-534-3405, www.hersheytheatre.com, www.cpyb.org
Dec 29. Performance: Daniel Tiger Live! The
musical for little tigers and grown-ups alike is based on the television show. Tickets include a meet-and-greet with Daniel Tiger after the show and a poster. 11am-3pm. Whitaker Center for Science and Arts, Harrisburg. 717214-2787, www.whitakercenter.org
Dec 31. New Year’s Eve Bologna Drop. A 120-
pound Lebanon bologna is dropped to celebrate the new year. Ninth and Cumberland streets parking lot, Lebanon. 717-273-7215, https://lebanoncla.com
Dec 31. New Year’s Eve on the Rails. Enjoy a
splendid evening of merriment in The Secret Valley to celebrate the turning of the year. Commemorate the occasion with a complimentary glass of champagne and light hors d’oeuvres. 10:30pm-1am. Adm. Colebrookdale Railroad, Boyertown. 610-367-0200, www.colebrookdalerailroad.com
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Dec 31. Performance: Reading Symphony Orchestra: New Year’s Eve - The Music of James Taylor & Carole King. Ring in the new year
with favorites by James Taylor and Carole King, including How Sweet It Is, Carolina in My Mind, I Feel the Earth Move and You’ve Got a Friend, performed by guest artists Jonathan Birchfield and Kirsti Manna. 7:30pm. Santander Performing Arts Center, Reading. 610-3737557, www.readingsymphony.org
Dec 31. New Year’s Eve Celebration. Entertainment
at downtown venues, fireworks and a party including live music, balloon art and more. All programs will be free and open to the public. Lincoln Square, Gettysburg. 717-334-5006, http://adamsarts.org
JANUARY
Jan 5-12. Pennsylvania Farm Show. Pennsylvania’s
agriculture industry is on display during the 103rd annual farm show, including 6,000 animals, 10,000 competitive exhibits, food, and more. Free adm. Parking fee. Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg. 717-787-5373, www.farmshow.pa.gov
Jan 18-27. Performance: Oh Joy, Oh Rapture!
An all-new musical celebration saluting Gilbert and Sullivan. Adm. Theatre Harrisburg - Krevsky Center, Harrisburg. www.theatreharrisburg.com
Jan 18-20. Cabin Fever Expo. A display of all types
of model engineering, a miniature dragline, vendors, demonstrations and consignment auctions. Lebanon Valley Expo Center and Fairgrounds, Lebanon. 717-2733670, www.lebexpo.org
Jan 18-19. Fire & Ice Festival. Sip on hot cocoa and nibble on s’mores while listening to live outdoor music during ice carving competitions. A variety of food trucks will also be on-site. Penn Street between Fourth and Sixth streets, Reading. www.readingfireandicefest.com
Jan 19. Polar Bear 5K Trail Run/Hike. Runners and
hikers may participate in the 3.1-mile race, which will wind through scenic Lancaster County Central Park on well-maintained trails with some hills. Leashed dogs only. 10am. Lancaster County Central Park, Lancaster. www.lancastersierraclub.org
Jan 22. Performance: Evita. 7:30pm. Santander
Performing Arts Center, Reading. 610-898-7469, www. santander-arena.com
Jan 22. Performance: Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia. Join Terell Stafford, artistic director and
world-renowned trumpet player, and the jazz orchestra in a celebratory concert for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Joining the group will be Rutha Harris, an original Freedom Singer, and Messiah’s gospel choir, United Voices of Praise. 7-9pm. Parmer Hall, High Center, Messiah College, Mechanicsburg. 717-691-6036, www. messiah.edu/tickets
Jan 23. Performance: BODYTRAFFIC. Los
Angeles-based BODYTRAFFIC will present an evening of mixed repertoire dance. The company is listed among Dance Magazine’s 25 To Watch list. Adm. Rose Lehrman Art Center, HACC’s Harrisburg Campus, Harrisburg. 717780-2576, www.hacc.edu/RLAC
Jan 26. Lebanon Bologna Fest & Winter Carnival. A celebration of all things Lebanon bologna,
with games, food and a beer garden. Lebanon Valley Expo Center and Fairgrounds, Lebanon. 717-273-3670, www.lebexpo.org
FEBRUARY
Feb 1. 10th Annual Snowfall Ball. Swing instruction taught by Frank Hancock of Hancock Dance, along with a Snowfall Ball Dance and a showcase performance by students of Hancock Dance. 6-10pm. Central Presbyterian Church, Chambersburg. icefestpa.com Feb 7-17. Performance: Into the Woods. In this
show full of fairy tale lore, a childless baker and his wife travel into the woods to lift their family curse. Lebanon Community Theatre, Lebanon. 717-833-4LCT, www.lebanoncommunitytheatre.org
Feb 8-10. Gettysburg Rocks. During the multi-venue music festival, more than 100 local and regional bands covering multiple genres come together to play music and raise money for the Four Diamonds Fund. Venues in Gettysburg and other locations throughout Adams County. http://gburgrocks.com Feb 9. BATFEST 2019. Observe bats and participate
in workshops for all ages, including a visit from Robyn Graboski, wildlife rehabilitator, and her big brown bat, Betsy. There will be games, crafts, fun and a pizza lunch. Preregistration required. 10am-3:30pm. Lincoln Caverns & Whisper Rocks, Huntingdon. www.lincolncaverns.com
Feb 15-16. Lititz Fire & Ice. Music, live ice carvings, more than 50 ice carvings on display, and food trucks. Downtown Lititz. 717-626-6332, www.lititzfireandice.com Feb 15-16. Lebanon Valley Indoor Classic Tractor Expo. Featured tractors and exhibitions, ven-
dors, a parts and swap meet and educational seminars. Lebanon Valley Expo Center and Fairgrounds, Lebanon. 717-273-3670, www.lebexpo.org
Feb 15-Mar 3. Performance: It Shoulda Been You. The comedic and heartwarming new musical showcases the culture clash when two families from wildly different backgrounds come together. Allenberry Resort Inn and Playhouse, Boiling Springs. 717-462-4401, www.allenberry.com, http://keystonetheatrics.com
Feb 22. Performance: The Temptations & The Four Tops. 7:30pm. H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts
Center, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg. 717-477SHOW, http://luhrscenter.com
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By Wendy Royal
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he Allenberry Resort in Boiling Springs, Cumberland County, has seen many changes over the years, but one thing that has been a constant is the bucolic landscape that has drawn guests for 75 years. The original tract of land was granted to James Crockett (a distant relative of Davy) in 1786. Crockett built two of the existing limestone buildings – a small two-story dwelling situated on the bank of the Yellow Breeches Creek, now known as the Still House, and a large bank barn known as Fairfield Hall, which houses The Barn Restaurant.
Between 1812 and 1820, George Belzhoover, who purchased the property in 1798, added two more limestone buildings – a large farmhouse known as the mansion house and a second stone barn that later became known as the Stone Lodge and Carriage Room. The property would change hands again in 1928 before being sold to Charles A.B. Heinze in 1944. Heinze felt very strongly that Allenberry was a gem that
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The view from mansion’s wrap-around porch showcases the tranquility that can be experienced at Allenberry. needed to be shared with the public, and for the next 72 years the Heinze family owned and operated Allenberry On-The-Yellow Breeches, a Resort Inn and Playhouse. Over the decades, Allenberry became a place of relaxation and entertainment. Under new ownership since 2016, the limestone buildings have all been renovated, bringing back the original historic charm. The countryside resort has 16 buildings where guests can stay, relax, dine and be entertained. From weddings to family vacations, the resort has once again become an idyllic destination in the heart of southcentral Pennsylvania. There truly is nothing more peaceful in my mind than the sound of water flowing over rocks in a creek. The Yellow Breeches Creek is known as a world-class fly-fishing destination, but guests also enjoy kayaking and tubing on the creek. The resort offers special year-round fly-fishing packages from a One-Day Fly Fishing Experience to a three-and-a-half-day Hallowed Waters Tour. Guys, if you want to score some big points in the romance department, book a winter getaway and she may even let you get some fly-fishing in. Close proximity to the Appalachian Trail makes Allenberry the perfect getaway for outdoors enthusiasts.
Since 1949, the Playhouse has been the entertainment epicenter of the resort. Famous actors like a young John Travolta and Shirley Jones have graced the Playhouse stage. This winter, the Playhouse at Allenberry will present The Man Who Saved Christmas and It Shoulda Been You. The springtime will bring male and female versions of The Odd Couple and Monty Python’s Spamalot to the stage. In addition to the theater, Allenberry hosts Murder Mystery Weekends at the resort.
In 2019, the Playhouse will celebrate 70 years of bringing live theater to Allenberry.
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Cozy cottages with kitchenettes and living rooms and the 1820s Stone Mansion with its lovely wrap-around porch are just two of the seven well-appointed and relaxing lodging facilities for guests. continued
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The Allenberry Resort offers two dining experiences: The Barn Restaurant and The Breeches Café. The rustic chic feel of The Barn Restaurant offers the perfect atmosphere for the seasonal dishes served using local farm-to-table ingredients. The restaurant is open for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. The Breeches Cafe is the place to go the get your day started right. Delicious made-from-scratch breakfasts and great coffee from Little Amps Coffee Roasters of Harrisburg provide the nutrition you need for your day on the creek or just relaxing by the creek. Guests and locals have made this their favorite way to start the day. Winter, spring, summer or fall – you can’t go wrong when you stay at Allenberry Resort. Each season brings a unique color to the canvas. As they like to say at Allenberry, “the setting will bring you in, the experience will bring you back.”
If You Go Allenberry Resort 1559 Boiling Springs Rd. Boiling Springs, PA 17007 Phone: 717.258.3211 Website: allenberry.com Lovely accommodations in the historic 1820’s Mansion.
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Through Dec 30. Performance: Winter Wonderettes. Featured entertainment at the 1968 Harper’s Hardware Christmas party will be the Winter Wonderettes. Each of the ladies inserts her own humor into the holidays, and the group performs Wonderette versions of more than 20 seasonal favorites. Adm. Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia. walnutstreettheatre.org
Nov 9-Dec 31. Winter Light Spectacular. Stroll
the grounds of the zoo, which will be decked in full holiday splendor, and stop to roast marshmallows over a fire pit and to say hello to Santa’s reindeer. Lehigh Valley Zoo, Schnecksville. 610-799-4171, www.lvzoo.org
Through Jan 6. Performance: Matilda the Musical. Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia. 215-5743550, 800-982-2787, www.walnutstreettheatre.org
Nov 16-Dec 23. Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem. A
family holiday market featuring more than 75 visual artists and craftspeople, food, live music, children’s rides, decorations, and Kathe Wohlfahrt, the premier designer of authentic German Christmas ornaments. SteelStacks, Bethlehem. 610-332-FEST, www.christmascity.org
Nov 17-Jan 1. A Very Furry Christmas. Sing along at three Christmas shows and enjoy a spectacular Christmas and light show at the giant Christmas tree. Select dates. Sesame Place, Langhorne. sesameplace.com whereandwhen.com / 2019 W&W winter / 45 /
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Nov 17-Jan 1. Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market. A total of 50 local vendors will provide hand-
made artwork, decorations, ornaments, sweets and other gifts. Craft classes, including glass blowing, will be available, and food will be for sale. Dilworth Park, City Hall, Philadelphia. 215-268-7606, www.madeinphila.com
Nov 20-Jan 6. The Gilded Age of Christmas.
Tours will highlight antique Christmas ornaments of the early 20th century, along with some ornaments and glass icicles from the Pennypacker family. Adm by donation. Pennypacker Mills, Schwenksville. 610-287-9349, www.montcopa.org/pennypackermills
Nov 22-Jan 6. A Longwood Christmas 2018.
Thousands of poinsettias, towering Christmas trees and fragrant flowers will transform the conservatory into a warm holiday wonderland. Outside, colorful fountains will dance to festive music, strolling carolers will herald the season with song and a half-million lights will twinkle. Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square. longwoodgardens.org
Nov 11-Dec 24. Christmas Village. Recreation of
an authentic German Christmas market featuring holiday gifts, ornaments, jewelry and arts and crafts. Live music and dancers, along with food and beverages such as bratwurst, schnitzel, lebkuchen, and hot gluhwein. Free adm. LOVE Park (JFK Plaza), Philadelphia. www.philachristmas.com
Nov 23-Dec 30. Christmas City Stroll. Take a walk
through beautiful downtown historic Bethlehem with a certified guide in period dress. Discover the story of the town’s unique beginning in 1741, the tales of a candle-inevery-window and the renowned Bethlehem Star. Downtown Bethlehem. http://historicbethlehem.org
Nov 23-Dec 30. Bethlehem by Night Bus Tours. Experience the Christmas City by bus on a tour that includes a visit to the famous star atop South Mountain, a look at early and current local holiday traditions and access to historic sites in north and south Bethlehem. Downtown Bethlehem. http://historicbethlehem.org
Nov 23-Jan 6. Exhibit: A Brandywine Christmas. Holiday displays including an extensive O-gauge model railroad, antique dolls and thousands of whimsical critter ornaments on holiday trees. Brandywine River Museum of Art, Chadds Ford. www.brandywine.org
Nov 23-Dec 31. Holiday Light Spectacular. Cruise
through the park in your car and enjoy this annual holiday display presented by the city of Scranton. 5-9pm. Free, but donations accepted. Nay Aug Park, Scranton.
Nov 23-Jan 6. Twelfth Night Tours. Discover the
familiar traditions of Twelfth Night as the venue transforms for the holiday season with holly and greenery. Guided tours will help unwrap the history of the holiday, and visitors will learn about desserts, gifts, servants’ tasks and more. Closed Mondays. Suggested donation. Pottsgrove Manor, Pottstown. montcopa.org/PottsgroveManor
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Nov 30-Dec 1. Old-Fashioned Holiday Market on Public Square. Celebrate the holiday season wtih entertainment, food vendors and art and craft vendors. Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 570-208-4149, wilkes-barre.city
Nov 30-Dec 16. Performance: A Christmas Carol. The classic Lehigh Valley holiday tradition returns to the Civic stage for a 29th year with a production of Charles Dickens’ timeless tale. Civic Theatre of Allentown, Allentown. 610-432-8943, civictheatre.com
Nov 30-Dec 2, 7-9, 13-15. Performance: Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some).
During the madcap romp through the holiday season, three actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told and every carol ever sung. DCP Theatre, Telford. 215-234-0966, www.dcptheatre.com
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Dec 1-2. Christmas at Eckley. The old-fashioned
Christmas celebration has something for everyone from carolers to cocoa, crafts to St. Nick. Eckley Miners’ Village, Weatherly. 570-636-2070, eckleyminersvillage.com
Dec 1-23. Performance: Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Enjoy holiday magic when the his-
toric theater presents the heartwarming tale of Ebenezer Scrooge. This hourlong adaptation for youngsters features original and traditional songs to highlight the well-known story. Adm. Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia. 215-574-3550, www.walnutstreettheatre.org
Dec 1-2. Festive Traditions at Swetland Homestead. Travel through centuries of celebrations
and explore how Christmas traditions evolved at the homestead. The tour will include period hearth cooking demonstrations in the summer kitchen. Swetland Homestead, Wyoming. 570-823-6244, ext. 3
Dec 1. Candlelight Tours. The soft glow of candles will guide tourgoers during tours with Colonial music, seasonal entertaining and a visit from the Belsnickel, a Pennsylvania German St. Nicholas in furs. 3-9pm. Adm is by donation. Peter Wentz Farmstead, Lansdale.www. montcopa.org/929/Peter-Wentz-Farmstead Dec 4. Reindeer Romp. Learn about reindeer and other animals of the far north, hear a seasonal story, play reindeer games and make a reindeer craft. Prereg required. 1pm. Adm. Meet in the Salt Wing, Norristown Farm Park, Norristown. montcopa.org/874/Norristown-Farm-Park Dec 6. Performance: PAW Patrol Live: Race to the Rescue. Mohegan Sun Arena, Wilkes-Barre. 570970-7600, http://mohegansunarena.com
Dec 7-16. Performance: The Nutcracker. The
holiday spirit will resound as Clara and her Uncle Drosselmeyer journey to the magical land of dancing toy soldiers, snowflakes, and fairies. Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, West Chester. www.brandywineballet.org
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Dec 7. Performance: Sinatra’s Big Birthday.
Celebrate Sinatra’s 102nd birthday with Tony Sands and his big band. Sands will belt out all of Sinatra’s greatest hits. 7:30-9pm. The Theater at North PA, Scranton. 570800-5020, www.thetheateratnorth.com
Dec 8. 2018 Holiday Craft Fair. 10am-2pm. Greater Scranton YMCA, Dunmore. events/709063029428508/
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Dec 8. Holiday Luminaria. Step back in time into a
Dickens holiday scene in the beautifully decorated Locktender’s house and sing along with the joyful music played by local musicians. 6-9pm. Adm. Parking avail. Lock 60 at the Schuylkill Canal Park, Mont Clare. www. montcopa.org/1145/Lock-60-at-the-Schuylkill-Canal-Park
Dec 8. SantaFest. 10am-1pm. Adm. American Helicopter Museum and Education Center, West Chester. www.americanhelicopter.museum/
Dec 8-28. Performance: Rosie the Reindeer & the Case of the Stolen Snow Globe. Two actors
will play all the roles in this hilarious quick-change mystery geared toward families. Children will help Rosie solve the mystery and save Christmas. Adm. Act II Playhouse, Ambler. 215-654-0200, http://act2.org
Dec 25. Annual Washington’s Christmas Day Crossing. The full re-enactment of the crossing of the Delaware River planned by George Washington will feature re-enactors in full gear crossing in Durham boat replicas. Additional activities and re-enactments will take place throughout the historic village, as well. 1pm. Washington Crossing Historic Park, Washington Crossing. www.washingtoncrossingpark.org
Dec 30-31. PEEPSFest. Celebrate the coming of the
new year with one of America’s favorite candies - the marshmallow PEEPS. Guests will enjoy live music, arts and crafts, s’more making, photos with the PEEPS Chick and much more. To ring in the new year, a 4.5-foot-tall PEEPS Chick will be dropped. Campus of SteelStacks, Bethlehem. www.steelstacks.org/festivals/peepsfest
Dec 31. Kennett Square’s New Year’s Eve Midnight in the Square. In addition to the annual
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Jan 12. Performance: Napoleon Dynamite Live. Based on the beloved indie classic movie. F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre. 570-8261100, www.kirbycenter.org
Jan 15-Mar 3. Performance: A Comedy of Tenors. Chaos, mistaken identities and more threaten
the concert of the century in 1930s Paris. Opneing night is Jan. 23. Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia. 215-5743550, 800-982-2787, www.walnutstreettheatre.org
Jan 15-Feb 17. Performance: Oleanna. A fierce and fiery story by Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet focused on a university professor, his student, and their two drastically different perspectives. Adm. Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia. 215-574-3550, 800-9822787, www.walnutstreettheatre.org
FEBRUARY Feb 2-10. Performance: R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps: Phantom of the Auditorium. A
silly and not-too-spooky adventure. Adm. Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia. www.walnutstreettheatre.org
Feb 15-17. Clarks Summit Festival of Ice: Ice Wars. More than 50 ice sculptures, live ice carving
demonstrations, a parade on Friday evening, live music and entertainment, horse and carriage rides and more. 11am-5pm. Free adm and parking. South State Street, Clarks Summit. 570-587-9045, www.theabingtons.org
Feb 15. Performance: Who’s Bad: The World’s No. 1 Michael Jackson Tribute Band. 8pm. Adm.
Keswick Theatre, Glenside. www.keswicktheatre.com
Feb 23. Kennett Winterfest. Bundle up and enjoy winter brews from 60 unique craft breweries, as well as live music and food trucks. The ticket price includes unlimited beer tastings. Food is pay-as-you-go. Adm. 600 Block of South Broad, Kennett Square. 610-4448188, http://kennettwinterfest.com
Mushroom Drop, there will be family fun, music and food. Downtown Kennett Square. midnightinthesquare.com whereandwhen.com / 2019 W&W winter / 47 /
W
hen driving north on Interstate 81 in winter, if you look to your right as you approach Scranton, you will see a series of trails cut into the snow-covered mountainside that serves as the backdrop for the retail and commercial businesses located right off Exit 190. This scenic mountainside is the home of one of northeastern Pennsylvania’s most popular ski areas – Montage Mountain. Opening in 1984 with seven trails, today Montage Mountain offers visitors 24 trails, including White Lightning, the second-steepest trail in the eastern United States. Home to two terrain parks designed with jumps, rails, and features ranging from beginner to expert, the resort has become a popular winter destination for snowboarders seeking an exciting mountain experience. Skiers of every skill level from beginner to expert agree that the experience waiting to be discovered on these 140 pristine acres makes a trip to Montage Mountain worth the two-hour drive from points like Philadelphia and Harrisburg. Have you considered hitting the slopes but feel intimidated to try? Montage Mountain’s Ski School offers classes for people of all ages designed to teach beginners the basics. Most lesson pricing at the resort is inclusive, with lift ticket, rental, and instruction offered for one economical price.
One of winter’s newest trends – airboarding – is a popular draw to the resort, which boasts the largest program in the United States dedicated to this growing winter activity. Airboarding (gliding down the mountain slopes on an inflatable sled-like board) can be learned in minutes! Instructors provide a quick lesson, and in no time, airboarders will be gliding down the mountain as if they have been practicing their airboard technique for years. Snow tubing, another popular winter activity, remains a major draw at the mountain each year, where 10 snow tube tracks await visitors of all ages and all skill levels. Visitors, groups, and families looking to dine while visiting the mountain will discover a variety of options within the lodge at Montage Mountain. At the food court, burgers, pizza fresh from the oven, and hot beverages are always on the menu. Those who want to truly brave the elements can enjoy a big cone of their favorite flavor of ice cream. Slocum Hollow Bar & Restaurant offers guests a relaxing place to dine while enjoying spectacular views of the mountain scenery. Featuring a wide menu of draft beer options, a full bar, and a menu of filled with American bistro favorites, Slocum Hollow offers a warm time and a great meal waiting for guests at the lodge.
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Special events scheduled throughout the season put the spotlight on having fun in the snow during winter. This January’s “Splashin’ With Compassion” will be the fourth annual Polar Plunge to support young individuals with cancer in northeastern Pennsylvania. Fun and creativity will take center stage at February’s Cardboard Box Derby, during which friends and families build sleds out of cardboard, tape, glue, and string to compete to cross the finish line in the most snow-worthy sled they can create. This event culminates with a Torch Light Parade down Main Line slope followed by a fireworks display at the lodge. Ski races throughout the season (including the Mid-Atlantic Masters Race) mean there is always something on the calendar to welcome guests for a great time on the slopes. Located 8 miles from the heart of Scranton and the popular downtown attractions like Steamtown National Historic Site, Scranton Cultural Center, and the Houdini Museum, Montage Mountain is the The firepit is a great way to warm ideal destination for a winafter a run on the slopes.. ter getaway that is easy to
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access despite changing weather forecasts. Thanks to the diligent work of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation crews, Interstate 81 (the region’s main traffic artery) is one of the roadways cleared first during snow events. From the highway exit to the main entrance of the resort, local crews take over seasonal cleanup duties, allowing visitors easy access to the site. Several hotels located at the base of the mountain offer winter packages and ski rates to draw visitors looking for a winter holiday. The Shoppes at Montage, Cinemark 20 an,d popular restaurants located on the mountain fill out an itinerary for visitors to consider when planning a ski vacation to northeastern Pennsylvania.
Tubing and airboarding are family favorites easy to learn and tons of fun!
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Through Dec 9. Exhibit: 50 Cities - 50 Traces. Bricolage, Pittsburgh. 412-471-6070, http://bricolagepgh. org, www.trustarts.org
Through Dec 9. Exhibit: Antrumba.
707 Penn Gallery, Pittsburgh. 412-471-6070, www.trustarts.org
Through Mar 25. Exhibit: Carnegie International. A curatorial-driven showcase of con-
temporary art, including works by people from Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. The exhibition will feature signal debuts, installations, and live performances. Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh. 412-622-3131, http:// cmoa.org
Through Dec 30. Exhibit: NONOTAK.
Wood Street Galleries, Pittsburgh. 412-471-6070, www.trustarts.org
Through Dec 31. Kraynak’s Santa’s Christmasland. Enter the world of make-believe with
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Nov 12-Dec 20. Exhibit: Members’ Small Works. The Cranberry Artists Network will present its members’ small works. This showcase will be located in the new Back Hall exhibit space near the state representative office in the Cranberry Township Municipal Building, Cranberry Township. www.cranberryartistsnetwork.com
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light and music extravaganza may turn on their radio and watch the magic unfold while driving through hundreds of thousands of brilliant LED lights in dancing synchronization. The journey will end at the childfriendly Santa’s Village. Dusk-10pm. Adm. Big Big Butler Fairgrounds, Prospect. www.shadrackchristmas.com
Nov 16-Jan 2. Fun Fore All Holiday Lights MiniGolf Festival. The event will combine 36 holes of award-winning miniature golf with a holiday lights extravaganza. 5-10pm. Adm. Fun Fore All, Cranberry Township. 724-779-1800, www.funforeall.com
Nov 16-Feb 25. Mass Mutual Pittsburgh Ice Rink at PPG Place. Glide through the crisp winter air
at this ice skating rink in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh. The 116-by-116-foot rink is centered around a large holiday tree. PPG Place, Pittsburgh. 412-394-3641, www.ppgplace.com
Nov 20-Feb 22. Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens Winter Lights. Experience the
beauty of nature surrounded by holiday lights. The annual winter lights show is a seasonal favorite that the whole family will enjoy. Select Fridays. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Pittsburgh. 412622-6914, http://phipps.conservatory.org
Nov 22-25, Nov 30-Dec 2, Dec 7-9. Beaver County Christmas Extravaganza. The Beaver
County Festival of Trees has changed its name and added a third weekend. Many new attractions are being developed to enhance visitors’ Christmas season experience. Special events include a breakfast with Santa on Nov. 24 (call for reservations), Armed Services Day on Nov. 25 and Senior Citizens Day on Dec. 2. Adm. Bradys Run Park Lodge, Beaver Falls. 330-502-9882
Nov 24-25, Dec 1-2. Santa Express. Join Santa and his helpers for a trip through Oil Creek State Park. Enjoy Christmas caroling by local students, as well as complimentary cookies and hot chocolate in Perry Street Station at the end of the trip. Saturdays and Sundays. Station opens at 10am, with train departure at 1pm. Reservations recommended. Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad, Titusville. 814-676-1733, www.octrr.org Nov 30-Dec 1. Performance: R-ACT’s Annual Holiday Radio Show: A Christmas Carol. This
special-edition version of the popular holiday tale is a show in the old-style radio play genre, with actors playing multiple parts and sound effects created live before a studio audience. 7pm. Adm. Merrick Art Gallery, New Brighton. 724-775-6844, www.merrickartgallery.org
Nov 30-Dec 31. Victorian Holidays. A multifaceted celebration of the season featuring 12 decorated rooms, Victorian teas, musical performances and more. Watson Curtze Mansion, Erie. www.eriehistory.com
Nov 30-Dec 1. Let There Be Lights Weekend.
Featuring live music, a dance performance, a Christmas tree lighting, fireworks and a movie showing on Nov. 30, along with a Christmas parade and the opening night of Christmas in the Park with Santa and free carriage rides through Ewing Park on Dec. 1. Ellwood City. 724-7585501, http://ellwoodchamber.org
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Dec 1-2. Schoolhouse Craft Festival. More than 125 premier juried crafters, a craft auction, refreshments, entertainment and more. McDowell Intermediate School, Erie. 814-835-5356, www.asburywoods.org Dec 1. Holly Jolly in Latrobe & Santa’s Party in the Park. Santa will arrive at James Rogers Memorial
Park to have a meet-and-greet with children. The first 250 children will receive a treat bag full of goodies from local businesses. There will also be live entertainment, food trucks, indoor children’s activities, shopping deals, the Latrobe Farmers Market and more. Downtown Latrobe. 724-537-7011, www.latrobeartcenter.org
Dec 1-Feb 28. Gateway Clipper Cruises. The
cruises run all year, and there are special cruises for the Christmas, New Year’s and Valentine holidays. Special riverboat cruises allow participants to dine and dance the night away while taking in the breathtaking views. Gateway Clipper Fleet, Pittsburgh. 412-355-7980, www. gatewayclipper.com
Dec 1. Annual Downtown Christmas Parade. Celebrate with holiday cheer and floats, fire trucks, dance performers and Santa. 2pm. Free adm. Downtown Waynesburg. 724-627-5926, www.greenechamber.org Admission: $ 00
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Dec 1-2. Christmas Open House. Enjoy a candle-
light tour of a historic museum in a wonderful array of holiday decorations, including train and antique toy displays. 3-7pm. Free adm. Greene County Historical Society Museum, Waynesburg. 724-627-3204, www. greenecountyhistory.org
Dec 1. Beaver Valley Holiday Antique Trail. Enjoy
an open house at various antique shops, browse for gifts and enjoy a special treat. 10am-5pm. Various locations from Ambridge to Beaver Falls. visitbeavercounty.com
Dec 1. Christmas at the Vicary Mansion. Various
Christmas trees will highlight decorations from different eras. Candles on a Civil War decorated tree will be lit at 5 and 7pm. Christmas music will be presented by local choirs. There will be demonstrations and make-and-take Christmas decorations for children of all ages, plus a visit from Santa. 2-8pm. Donations appreciated. Vicary Mansion, Freedom. 724-775-1848
Dec 1. Christmas in the Park. This family-friendly event features the lighting of park decorations at 6pm. Wreaths decorated by elementary school students will be auctioned off later in the evening, and Santa Claus will arrive after the decorations are lit. 5pm. Free. Townsend Park, New Brighton. 724-846-1870
Dec 1. Christmas on Merchant. Enjoy a hometown Christmas parade at 11am, followed by music, food, art, crafts and more. 11am-3pm. Free. PJ Clark Park, Ambridge. 724-266-3040 Dec 1. Christmas Tea at Beaver Station. Enjoy a classic tea luncheon with family, friends and co-workers. Traditional finger sandwiches, scones, quiche, dessert pastries and custom-blended tea from Cafe Kolache will be served. 12:30pm. Adm. Reservations required. Beaver Train Station Cultural and Event Center, Beaver. 724987-8060, http://rsvp.beaverstation.org Dec 1-2. Christmas at the Village. Visit a 19thcentury Christmas village and walk along the candlelit cobblestone street and window shop in the various stores that contain interpreters eager to show off their wares. Regular adm. Old Economy Village, Ambridge. 724-266-4500, ext. 101, www.oldeconomyvillage.org Dec 1-2. Christmas in the Village. The historic district comes alive with the Beaver Valley Holiday Antique Trail, Ohio Valley Lines train exhibit and art studio displays. Guests may stay at one of the bed-andbreakfasts and enjoy sidewalk luminarias, candlelight tours, food and gift vendors and antique shops. Historic District, Ambridge. 412-855-0511 Dec 1. Smicksburg Annual Cookie Tour. Visit local shops, taste cookies and take home recipes. Smicksburg. 814-257-0192, www.smicksburg.net
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Dec 1, 8. Santa at the Log Cabin. Visit Santa at the vintage 1800s log cabin, decorated in its holiday finest with a roaring fire in the fireplace. There will be treats for children, and the reindeer barn will be humming with activity. After visiting Santa, guests may walk down the path of Christmas inflatables to the McCarl Industrial Museum to explore multiple train displays. 1-4:30pm. Donations appreciated. McCarl Industrial and Agricultural Museum, Darlington. 724-827-8841
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Dec 1. Light Up Night. Activities at the band stand will include a parade, the tree lighting and a visit from Santa. There will be music, crafts, games, a live Nativity, a bonfire, food and beverages. Blairsville. 724-459-9100 Dec 1. Quota Christmas Home Tour. A tour of homes in the downtown Indiana area. Downtown Indiana. 724-349-3006, ext. 247 Dec 1-2. Performance: Christmas Stories. An
old-fashioned evening of storytelling presented by Dillweed’s Parlor Players. Preregistration and prepayment required. Adm. Dillweed Bed and Breakfast, Dilltown. 814-446-6465, www.dillweedinc.com
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Dec 2. Light Up Night. See Santa and the Grinch and enjoy a tree lighting, crafts, hot chocolate and more. Downtown Saltsburg. 724-639-9413
Dec 3. Performance: Monty Python’s Spamalot.
The outrageous Broadway musical comedy tells the tale of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest for the Holy Grail. Ripped from the film classic, the show includes flying cows, killer rabbits and show-stopping musical numbers. 8pm. Adm. Fisher Auditorium, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana. www.iup.edu/livelyarts
Dec 5. Performance: 11th Annual Holiday Concert. Enjoy the musical sounds of the holiday in a special concert presented by Beaver County Wind Ensemble and Monaca Cornet Band. 7pm. Free. CCBC Dome, Monaca. 412-485-8808
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Dec 6. Evergreen Garden Club Tinsel Time 2018. Boutique shopping, a luncheon, holiday designs,
entertainment, Santa’s surprise, giveaway drawings and door prizes. Rustic Lodge, Indiana. 724-549-2295, 724354-4639
Dec 7. Downtown d’Lights. The downtown will
come alive with light for the holiday season. Downtown Erie. 814-455-ERIE, www.eriedowntown.com
Dec 7-8. Fezziwig’s Christmas Party - A Christmas Carol. Participants will be transported to
the world of Charles Dickens’ famous book and enjoy Mr. Fezziwig’s annual Christmas party, complete with a full dinner, good music and everyone from Scrooge to Bob Cratchit in attendance. Baldwin-Reynolds House Museum, Meadville. 814-333-9882, baldwinreynolds.org
Dec 7. Christmas Carriage Rides. Carriage rides
that depart from the Market House and travel around Diamond Park will be available for a fee in conjunction with Meadville’s Light-Up Night festivities from 5-9pm. Complimentary homemade cookies and hot chocolate will be served inside the Market House. Meadville Market House, Meadville. www.meadvillemarkethouse.org
Dec 7, 14. Skate & Dance. Friday evening at the skating rink with a perfect blend of roller skating followed by late-night dancing. 7-11pm. Adm. Mon View Roller Rink, Greensboro. 724-852-5323, www.co.greene.pa.us Dec 7. Noel Night. During the festive customer appreciation evening and fun for all, sample delectable hors d’oeuvres and enjoy special offers while strolling the magically lit village. Volant Village Shops, Volant. 724533-5611, www.volantshops.com Dec 7. Light Up Night. A bazaar will feature crafts,
baked goods, books and more. Activities at the fireman’s field will include a bonfire, holiday music, food from a concession stand and treats from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Downtown Homer City. 724-915-8124
Dec 8. Performance: Waynesburg University Christmas Concert. The Waynesburg University
Lamplighters Concert Choir and Symphonic Band will perform seasonal arrangements in celebration of the holidays. 7:30pm. Free adm. Waynesburg University, Waynesburg. 800-225-7393, www.waynesburg.edu
Dec 9. Performance: Johnstown Symphony Orchestra Presents Handel’s Messiah. Celebrate the spirit of the season with the orchestra, under the direction of Maestro James Blachley. World renowned soloist, IUP choirs and the Johnstown Symphony Chorus will join in the celebration. 3pm. Adm. Fisher Auditorium, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana. 724-357-2787, www.iup.edu/livelyarts
Dec 9. Holiday Craft Blast. Shop for the season at
one of Greene County’s largest craft shows with an array of vendors. 10am-5pm. Free adm. Greene County Fairgrounds, Waynesburg. 877-280-8687, natgreene.org
Dec 9. Arctic Day. Spot the special holiday tree out on the trails, take a photo with the secret tree, and post on Facebook using the hashtag #mmarcticblast. After posting, return to the office to claim a prize. Adm. Mines and Meadows ATV Park, Wampum. 724-535-6026, www. minesandmeadows.com Dec 10. Performance: Happy Man’s Christmas Featuring Cahal Dunne. Cahal’s Christmas reper-
toire includes traditional carols and some of his own songs and piano pieces. Rockwood Mill Shoppes Opera House, Rockwood. 814-926-4546, www.rockwoodmillshoppes.com/operahouse.html
Dec 12. Performance: Christmas With Jackie Evancho. Since her debut on America’s Got Talent at
age 10, Evancho has released a string of platinum and gold albums. Now 18, she will perform a collection of heart-warming, beloved classic Christmas and popular holiday songs. Orr Auditorium, Westminster College, New Wilmington. www.westminster.edu/celebrity
Dec 14-16, 27-30. Winter Wonderland. Stroll along the boardwalk illuminated with thousands of lights and enjoy holiday music, children’s crafts and refreshments. Relax by the fire in the outdoor pavilion. Asbury Woods Nature Center, Erie. 814-835-5356, www.asburywoods.org Dec 14-15. Performance: Christmas Memories IV Musical. A heartwarming variety show presented
by the Center Theatre Players that includes an all-new list of songs. Adm. 724-888-7054
Dec 15. A Community Christmas. A partnership with the Hookstown Grange, as well as other community groups and churches, makes this evening special for all ages. Enjoy a live Nativity in the barn, Christmas stories in the log cabin, an artisan shop, strolling carolers, hot chocolate, a warm fire and more. 5-8pm. Free. South Side Historical Village, Hookstown. 724-573-9367, www. sshva.wordpress.com Dec 16. Sahli Nature Park Winter Hike. The
Seneca loop trail is 1.3 miles of easy hiking with numerous interior trails giving distance options. Bring snowshoes if needed. Meet after the hike for snacks. 1pm. All are welcome. Free. Sahli Nature Park, Beaver Falls.
Dec 21-23. Live Nativity. Sponsored by First and
Second Baptist churches of Rochester, the outdoor Nativity scene features people playing the roles of Mary, Joseph, the wise men, shepherds and angels. There will be a live sheep and donkey too, plus refreshments and children’s activities inside. 6-8pm. All are welcome. Free. First Baptist Church of Rochester, Rochester. 724-7758931, www.fbcrochester.com
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WESTERN REGION calendar of events
Dec 31. New Year’s Eve at the Baldwin-Reynolds House Museum. The event is an excellent chance for
attendees to wear their best attire or dress Great Gatsby-style as they listen and dance to live jazz, enjoy beverages and hors d’oeuvres and countdown to midnight and a Champagne toast. 9:30pm-12:30am. Adm. Baldwin-Reynolds House Museum, Meadville. 814-3331258, www.baldwinreynolds.org
Dec 31. Silvester New Year’s Eve Celebration.
Welcome the new year on German time at 6pm EST, which is midnight in Germany, in recognition of the community’s heritage. Races, museum tours, dinner, a comedic short film, a Christmas tree and wreath throwing contest, refreshments and specialty shops will be capped off by a ball drop and fireworks. 2-6:30pm. Town square, Harmony. 724-452-7341, harmonymuseum.org
Dec 31. First Night Pittsburgh. Ring in the new year in style with numerous activities that will keep the city moving into 2019. Several locations throughout the Cultural District of downtown Pittsburgh. 412-471-6070, https://firstnightpgh.trustarts.org/events
JANUARY
Jan 5. Second Annual Disc Golf Nutcracker. Disc
golf enthusiasts will share the love of the game while playing the sport in January. Participants will play both rounds from the short tees. Everyone is welcome. Call for cost. Two Mile Run Park Extension, Beaver. 412-841-6162
Jan 12. 55th Annual Beaver County Snow Shovel Riding Championship. Participants will vie
to be the fastest snow shovel rider to slide from the top of the hill to the bottom in a 160-foot race downhill. Age 5 and older. Those age 17 and under need parental consent to participate Registration from 11am-noon. Racing from 12:30-3pm. Weather permitting. Free. Old Economy Park, Baden. 724-770-2060
Jan 12. Seventh Annual Beaver County Polar Plunge. The event raises funds and awareness for
Special Olympics Pennsylvania. Plungers commit to raise a minium of $50 to dip a toe, wade or jump into the icy waters of the Beaver River. Noon. Bridgewater Landings Marina, Beaver.
Jan 18-21. Stars & Stripes Gymnastics Invitational. Thousands of gymnasts from across the region will take part in Pennsylvania’s second-largest coed gymnastics competition. Bayfront Convention Center, Erie. www.bayfrontconventioncenter.com, www.eriegymnastics.com
Jan 18-20. 34th Annual Bluegrass Festival. Featuring tons of incredible entertainment, giveaway drawings, jam sessions and more than 20 bands, including local musicans. Donations will be accepted to benefit the local hospice. Hotel Conneaut, Conneaut Lake Park, Conneaut Lake. 814-573-7747 / 56 /
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Jan 19-27. Pittsburgh RV Show. One of the longest-running indoor RV shows in the country featured more than 300,000 square feet of exhibit space and more than 20 dealers last year. David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh. www.pittrvshow.com Jan 26-27. Erie Kennel Club Show. An AKC AllBreed Conformation and Obedience Show. Bayfront Convention Center, Erie. www.bayfrontconventioncenter.com, www.eriekennelclub.com Jan 26. Butler County Wine Festival. Featuring
wine, food, music and vendors. Sample from 10 Pennsylvania wineries, local restaurants and caterers, and shop for merchandise. Separate sessions from 3-5:30pm and 6:30-9pm. Butler Days Inn, Butler. www.butlerradio.com
Jan 26. Cabin Fever Music Series. Featured in January will be Township Road with lead singer Christian Beck. Reservations include the concert, beer and wine. Reservations required. Doors open at 7pm. Show starts at 8pm. Adm. Beaver Train Station Cultural and Event Center, Beaver. 724-987-8060, rsvp.beaverstation.org Jan 26. Chamber Business Expo. The premier
networking event will provide an opportunity to reach key business contacts and will include exhibits, seminars, musical entertainment and drawings. Indiana Mall, Indiana. www.indianacountychamber.com
Jan 31-Feb 3. Erie Auto Show. More than 100 mod-
els of new cars, SUVs, trucks and vans will be on display. The show will feature 25 Erie County dealers, domestic and imported vehicles, classic cars, muscle cars, motorcycles and auto accessories. Bayfront Convention Center, Erie. www.bayfrontconventioncenter.com, www. eriepromotions.com
FEBRUARY
Feb 1, 8, 15, 22. Skate & Dance. Friday evening at the skating rink with a blend of roller skating followed by late-night dancing. 7-11pm. Adm. Mon View Roller Rink, Greensboro. 724-852-5323, www.co.greene.pa.us Feb 1. Groundhog Day Breakfast. Featuring food, fun and fellowship. Community Living and Learning Center, St. Andrew’s Village, Indiana. 724-464-1600, www.standrewsvillage.org Feb 7-10. Erie RV Show Powersports & Camping. Featuring RVs, campers, motorhomes and more. Bayfront Convention Center, Erie. www.bayfrontconventioncenter.com, www.eriepromotions.com
Feb 8-10, 15-17. Performance: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. The show tells of an
eclectic group of six students who are vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime. Academy Theatre, Meadville. 814-337-8000, www.theacademytheatre.org
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Feb 9-10. Red Wine & Chocolate. Sample choco-
late candy, red wine and bubbly for free from 11am-5pm. There will also be chocolate dessert samples and port available for a nominal fee, as well as discounts on red wine during the event. Conneaut Cellars Winery and Distillery, Conneaut Lake. 814-382-3999, www.conneautcellarswinery.com
Feb 9. Wedding Wine & Spirits Show 2019. Featuring local wedding professionals. The Country Club of Meadville, Meadville. 814-724-7421, www.weddingshow2018.com
Feb 10. Butler Carved in Ice. Watch as DiMartino
Ice Company creates ice sculpture works of art. There will also be a chili cook-off, food, beverages, wine and beer tastings, live entertainment and more. 11am-4pm. Butler. www.butleramrotary.com/
Feb 11. Performance: Mnozil Brass: Cirque. One
of the world’s premier brass ensembles, the Austrian septet performs original compositions with classical favorites, jazz standards and pop hits. 8pm. Adm. Fisher Auditorium, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana. 724-357-2787, www.iup.edu/livelyarts
Feb 15-17. Performance: Snow White - The Ballet. Lincoln Park alumnus Zachary Mendola returns with the world premiere of his original ballet, Snow White. Featuring a live 20-piece orchestra, this timeless fairy tale will enchant audiences of all ages. Adm. Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, Midland. 724-576-4644, ext. 2, www.lincolnparkarts.org
Feb 16. The Imagination Expotarium. A child’s
imagination will come to life with special meet-andgreets, interactive activities and more. Bayfront Convention Center, Erie. www.bayfrontconventioncenter.com, www.eriepromotions.com
Feb 17. 13th Annual Valley’s Best Chili Cook-off.
Restaurants, caterers and individuals will compete to see who makes the best chili. Prizes and money will be awarded to winners of both the best chili and best display during this event, which will offer tasty fun for the whole family. Noon-4pm. Adm. Vanport Volunteer Fire Department, Vanport.
Feb 22. Performance: Bubble Trouble: An Interactive Bubble Show. Mixing comedy, music and interactive bubble magic, Jeff Boyer engages and delights family audiences. 7pm. Adm. Waller Hall Mainstage, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana. 724-357-2787, www.iup.edu/livelyarts
Feb 23. Winter Ice House Festival. The third
annual event. Ice House Park, Conneaut Lake. 814-3826141, www.newconneautlake.com
Feb 23. Cherry Pie Hike. The annual hike commemorates George Washington’s birthday with a hike through the woods followed by free cherry pie. Hikers will meet re-enactors portraying Washington and his guide, Christopher Gist, and watch the re-enactment of the gunshot that could have ended Washington’s life at age 21. Reservations required. Adm by suggested donation. Jennings Environmental Education Center, Slippery Rock. www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/jennings/index.htm, www.washingtonstrail.org Feb 23. Cabin Fever Music Series. Featured in
February will be Jessica Lee and Mark Strickland. Reservations include the concert, beer and wine. Reservations required. Doors open at 7pm. Concert starts at 8pm. Adm. Beaver Train Station Cultural and Event Center, Beaver. 724-987-8060, http://rsvp.beaverstation.org
Feb 23. Fifth Annual Independence Township Chili Cook-off. Enjoy a variety of homemade chili.
There will be a bake sale at this BYOB event, and hot dogs and nachos will also be sold. 6-9pm. Adm. Independence Township Community Center, Aliquippa. 724-378-3739, www.independencetwpbeavercounty. com
Feb 23. Fourth Annual Wings, Suds & Songs.
Beat the winter blues with an evening of fun that benefits the Beaver County Humane Society with karaoke, dancing, good food, beverages, a fabulous cookie table, a photo booth and great auction items. Age 21 and up. 6:30-10pm. Adm. Center Stage, Monaca. 724-775-5801, ext. 5801, www.beavercountyhumanesociety.org
Feb 23. Performance: Blairsville CDA Comedy Night Live. Featuring a dinner buffet, a show, a cash
bar and chances to win cash and prizes. Chestnut Ridge Golf Resort and Conference Center, Blairsville. 724-4598588
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Feb 23. Wine on the Lake. Taste wines, sample cheese and foods and shop for unique gifts. Bayfront Convention Center, Erie. www.bayfrontconventioncenter.com, www.wineonthelake.com
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