A Lancaster Christmas
There are so many fun things to do during Christmas time in Lancaster. From a jingle bell trolley ride to amazing drive-thru light shows, you can really do it all! It’s also a city and county that offers such a warm cozy feeling. You really get the best of both worlds, city and country when visiting Lancaster, PA.
We’ve created a December countdown of festive activities to do in Lancaster County Pennsylvania during the month of December. Several of the activities below begin earlier than December so you can join in the festive fun a bit earlier! Check out our full listing of Christmas events in Lancaster in the Lancaster Kids Christmas 2025 Guide!
Some of these events are time sensitive. Check the opening dates and times before visiting!
December 1st
Drive by the Laurel Avenue lights in Lititz.
December 2nd
Christmas shopping at Root’s Country Market & Auction.
December 3rd
Explore the Christmas Market at Flinchbaugh’s Orchard & Farm Market.
December 4th
Have ice cream in an igloo at The Pretzel Hut.
December 5th
Go ice skating at AvalanceXpress in York.
December 6th
Ride the Jingle Bell Trolley in Ephrata.
December 7th
Breathe in the fresh air on a forest walk in Landis Valley Woods.
December 8th
Ride a Christmas Train at Strasburg Railroad.
December 9th
Donate toys or clothes to a local charity or shelter.
December 10th
Buy Christmas pies at the Bird-in-Hand Farmer’s Market.
December 11th
Join the Annual Community Christmas Carol Sing in Lititz.
December 12th
”Lancaster Shops Late” Christmas shopping downtown.
December 13th
Visit Santa and goats at the Amish Farm and House.
December 14th
Shop the Christkindlmarkt with the Lancaster Liederkranz.
December 15th
Check out the Messick’s Christmas Light Show in Mt. Joy.
December 16th
Christmas shopping at Lancaster Central Market.
December 17th
Check out some cozy books from Lancaster libraries.
December 18th
Go on a Santa hunt at the Choo Choo Barn.
December 19th
Maple syrup on spaghetti? See “Elf” at the Fulton Theatre.
December 20th
Enjoy Christmas Spirit Lights at Penn Medicine Park.
December 21st
Get in the Christmas spirit at Dutch Winter Wonderland.
December 22nd
Go zip-lining through lights Refreshing Mountain.
December 23rd
See a Christmas magic show at Magic & Wonder Dinner Theater.
December 24th
Enjoy a cozy Christmas Eve reading books from Pocket Books.