The holiday season is fast approaching! For family travelers looking to add some Christmas cheer to their upcoming travels to Pennsylvania, here are six holiday markets coming up this year:
Lancaster Liederkranz Christkindlmarkt | Sun., Dec. 13, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In Manheim, Lancaster Liederkranz brings German holiday traditions to life at its annual one-day Christkindlmarkt celebration, featuring more than 30 local craft and gift vendors, German food and Glühwein, musical performances, visits with St. Nick, and children’s activities. Held outdoors under a pavilion and tents, no matter the weather.
Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem | Select dates, Nov. 13 through Dec. 20
Bethlehem is known as Christmas City, USA, so it’s only fitting it’s home to Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem, featuring artisan vendors, handcrafted gifts, live holiday music, glassblowing demonstrations, German-inspired foods and more. Visitors can also stop at nearby Easton Winter Village.
Christmas Village in Philadelphia | Nov. 21 through Dec. 27
LOVE Park and the area surrounding City Hall transform into an open-air holiday marketplace filled with international and local vendors selling handcrafted gifts, ornaments, seasonal foods and holiday décor. Its Center City location puts visitors within walking distance of many attractions.
Kennett Square Holiday Village Market | Dec. 5, 6, 12 and 13, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Kennett Square Holiday Village Market brings regional artisans, handcrafted gifts, specialty foods and festive entertainment together for two December weekends.
Peoples Gas Holiday Market | Nov. 21 through Dec. 23
Chalet-style booths fill the heart of Pittsburgh’s Market Square with handcrafted gifts, international foods, seasonal treats and artisan goods.
Mifflinburg Christkindl Market | Dec. 10 through 12
For three days in December, Mifflinburg puts on one of Pennsylvania’s most distinctive Christkindl markets, with handcrafted goods, costumed volunteers, artisan demonstrations, traditional music and German fare, all inspired by Germany’s historic outdoor markets.
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