Lancaster Kids Christmas 2025 Guide
We’ve said it before and I’ll say it again… Lancaster really is the best place to be a kid… especially during the Christmas season! 🎄⭐️
We’ve compiled a list of the best activities for children and families during the Christmas season. From live theatre to German Christmas markets, this 8-page list has it all! There are even some festive events just for the parents. 🥂
A Truly Lancaster Christmas
Enjoy the holiday magic that only Lancaster County can offer.
Christmas Trains
Strasburg Railroad
1 November - 31 December 2025
Christmas on the Farm
Country Barn
29 & 30 November and 6,7,13 & 14 December 2025
Amish Christmas Cookie Tour
The Amish Farm and House
21 November - 20 December 2025
The 2025 Belsnickle Experience
Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum
13 December 2025
Dutch Winter Wonderland
Dutch Wonderland
15 November - 31 December 2025
Turkey and Santa Scavenger Hunt
Choo Choo Barn
1 November - 31 December 2025
Christmas Live Shows
There is something so magical about taking the whole family to a festive show. Lancaster offers some amazing options for live theatre.
The Christmas Rush
Bird-in-Hand Stage
30 October - 31 December 2025
Christmas Show 2025: Deck the Halls
American Music Theatre
7 November - 31 December 2025
Rudolph the red-nosed Reindeer
Dutch Apple Dinner Theater
21 November - 27 December 2025
Elf the Musical
Fulton Theater
19 November - 30 December 2025
Magic & Wonder: Winter Wonderland
Magic & Wonder Dinner Theater
8 November - 31 December 2025
Noah
Sight & Sound Theater
Until 30 December 2025
Unique Holiday Events
Lancaster County is a one-of-a-kind place and you can certainly find unique events here! Trolley, markets, goats…. you can find it all!
Christmas at the Cloister
Ephrata Cloister
8 & 9 December 2025
Mayor’s Tree Lighting
Lancaster City
28 November 2025, 5:00-8:00pm
Santa and Goats
Amish Farm and House
13 December 2025
Jingle Bell Trolley
Mainspring of Ephrata
5 & 6 December 2025
Christkindlmarkt
The Lancaster Liederkranz
14 December 2025
Yuletide at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Fair
Pennsylvania Renaissance Fair
28-30 November and 6-7 December 2025
Drive-Thru Lights
Enjoy amazing light displays from the comfort of your own car. We love bringing along out own snacks and going in our pjs!
Herr’s Christmas Lights Display
Herr’s Factory
24 November 2025 - 2 January 2026
Refreshing Mountain Christmas Light Experience
Refreshing Mountain
21 November 2025 - 3 January 2026
Christmas Spirit Light Show
Penn Medicine Park
28 November - 31 December 2025
Hersheypark Christmas Candy Lane
Hersheypark
14 November 2025 - 4 January 2026
Messick’s Christmas Light Show
Messick’s
4 - 29 December 2025
Christmas Lights Drive-Thru
Stone Gables Estate
29 November - 29 December 2025
Free Christmas Events
Christmas fun doesn’t have to cost a dime. Enjoy these free events in Lancaster County.
Christmas in the Park
Lititiz Springs Park
1 December
Winterfest and Tree Lighting
Mount Joy
6 December 2025, 2:00pm-5:00pm
Christmas in the Park
Terre Hill Park
5 - 14 December 2025
Christmas in the Grove
The Pretzel Hut
15 Nov - 21 December 2025
Christmas Market
Garden Spot Village
6 December 2025
Annual Community Christmas Carol Sing
Lititz Historical Foundation and Lititz Moravian Archives
11 December 2025
The Christmas Market
Flinchbaugh’s Orchard and Farm Market
3 & 4 December 2025
Kitchen Kettle Village Christmas
Kitchen Kettle Village
28, 29 Nov and 6, 13 and 20 December 2025
Santa in the City
City of Lancaster
5. 6. 13 and 20 December 2025
Christmas Open House
Ken’s Gardens
4-6 December 2025
Cookies and Stories with Mrs Claus
Colombia Public Library
19 December 2025, 6-6:45pm
Laurel Avenue Lights
Lititz, PA
27 Nov - 31 December 2025
