Well, the Christmas season is upon us, so here is my list of holiday attractions in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas. A short description is included with each attraction as well as pertinent details. Admission prices are for adults, children's tickets are typically less. Please share your favorite holiday attractions in the comments! Happy Holidays!
Christmas Hayride (Glen Mills PA)
http://holidayhayride.com/
Open Nov 26th thru Dec 27th
See website for operating days
http://holidayhayride.com/hours/
Hours 5:30-8:30p
Adult ticket: $15
Grings Mill Holiday Lights (Wyomissing)
http://www.co.berks.pa.us/Dept/Parks/Pages/HolidayLights.aspx
Open Wed through Sun Dec 4th thru 27th (closed Dec 24th and 25th)
Also open Dec 21st and 22nd!
Hours: 6-9p
Walk around lights, train display, visits with santa, snack bar, concerts.
Admission: $5 per car
Lights in the Parkway (Allentown)
http://www.lightsintheparkway.com/
*Closed in 2015 due to repairs on a retaining wall. It is being replaced by “Allentown Lights” which will be held Nov 28th thru Dec 31st at multiple locations. http://www.allentownpa.gov/Parks-and-Recreation/Recreation/Annual-Events/Allentown-Lights
Koziar’s Christmas Village (Bernville)
http://www.koziarschristmasvillage.com/home.html
Nov 7th thru Thanksgiving Hours:
Fri 6-9p
Sat 5:30-9:30p
Sun 5:30-9p
Thanksgiving thru Jan 2nd Hours:
Mon-Fri 6-9p
Sat 5-9:30p
Sun 5-9p
HUGE walk around light display
Adult Admission: $10
Christmas City Bus Tour (Bethlehem)
http://historicbethlehem.org/bethlehem-by-night-bus-tour/
Nov 27th thru Dec 27th (except Nov 29th, Dec 24th+25th)
Thurs-Sun 5p, 6p and 7p
Adult Admission: $15
Hillside playground (Reading)
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hillside-Playground-Association/137068286322823
459 N. 14th St. Reading PA 19604
No info yet for 2015!
Walk around light display, with visits with Santa and a snack stand
Admission: Free but donations are welcome! Food and pictures with Santa cost extra.
Christmas Feast Dinner Train (Strasburg)
http://www.strasburgrailroad.com/on-the-train/dining-on-the-train/christmas-feast/
Dates Nov 27th, Dec 4th, 11th, and 18th
Boarding at 6:30p
Adult Ticket (includes food and tax): $52
Quiet Valley Historical Farm Old Time Christmas (Stroudsburg)
http://www.quietvalley.org/programs/specialevents/christmas/christmas.htm
Dates Dec 5th, 6th, 12th and 13th
3pm-7pm
Tours of the farm to see Christmas traditions from the 1800’s (nativity scenes, bonfire, caroling, refreshments, gift shop)
Adult Admission: $10
Tours last 1.5 hours
Lehigh Valley Zoo Winter Light Spectacular (Schnecksville)
http://lvzoo.org/
Open Nov 14th thru Jan 3rd (closed Nov 26th, Dec 24th + 25th)
Wed-Sun 5:30-10p
Walk through light display, refreshments, holiday music, light shows to music, pictures with Santa
(fundraiser for the zoo)
Admission: $14
Hershey:
-Hersheypark
http://www.christmasinhershey.com/christmas_candylane/index.php
Open Nov 13th thru Dec 31st
Shopping, limited rides, lights, dining, entertainment (including live reindeer)
See website for operating days/times
http://www.hersheypark.com/hours/index.php?tab=christmas
Adult Admission: $19
Parking: $9
Note the preview plan under the tickets tab on the website that allows you extra time in the park!
-Sweet Lights (drive through light display)
http://www.christmasinhershey.com/hershey_sweetlights.php
Open Nov 13th thru Jan 1st (everynight)
See website for times
http://www.hersheypark.com/hours/index.php?tab=christmas
Admission (for passenger cars that seat up to 8 people)-
Sun-Thurs: $20
Fri and Sat: $25
You can get a Sweet Lights add-on ticket for $18 at guest services in Hershey Park.
-Christmas Trolley Rides
http://www.hersheytrolleyworks.com/what-is-hershey-trolley-works.html
Open Nov 13th
Please see website for dates and times that the Christmas trolley show is running, as some weekday shows are still the regular version.
http://www.hersheytrolleyworks.com/detailed-departure-schedule.html
Adult Admission: $13
Also-see Hershey Sweet Lights by trolley!
Admission: $9pp
Christmas Hayride (Glen Mills PA)
http://holidayhayride.com/
Open Nov 26th thru Dec 27th
See website for operating days
http://holidayhayride.com/hours/
Hours 5:30-8:30p
Adult ticket: $15
Grings Mill Holiday Lights (Wyomissing)
http://www.co.berks.pa.us/Dept/Parks/Pages/HolidayLights.aspx
Open Wed through Sun Dec 4th thru 27th (closed Dec 24th and 25th)
Also open Dec 21st and 22nd!
Hours: 6-9p
Walk around lights, train display, visits with santa, snack bar, concerts.
Admission: $5 per car
Lights in the Parkway (Allentown)
http://www.lightsintheparkway.com/
*Closed in 2015 due to repairs on a retaining wall. It is being replaced by “Allentown Lights” which will be held Nov 28th thru Dec 31st at multiple locations. http://www.allentownpa.gov/Parks-and-Recreation/Recreation/Annual-Events/Allentown-Lights
Koziar’s Christmas Village (Bernville)
http://www.koziarschristmasvillage.com/home.html
Nov 7th thru Thanksgiving Hours:
Fri 6-9p
Sat 5:30-9:30p
Sun 5:30-9p
Thanksgiving thru Jan 2nd Hours:
Mon-Fri 6-9p
Sat 5-9:30p
Sun 5-9p
HUGE walk around light display
Adult Admission: $10
Christmas City Bus Tour (Bethlehem)
http://historicbethlehem.org/bethlehem-by-night-bus-tour/
Nov 27th thru Dec 27th (except Nov 29th, Dec 24th+25th)
Thurs-Sun 5p, 6p and 7p
Adult Admission: $15
Hillside playground (Reading)
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hillside-Playground-Association/137068286322823
459 N. 14th St. Reading PA 19604
No info yet for 2015!
Walk around light display, with visits with Santa and a snack stand
Admission: Free but donations are welcome! Food and pictures with Santa cost extra.
Christmas Feast Dinner Train (Strasburg)
http://www.strasburgrailroad.com/on-the-train/dining-on-the-train/christmas-feast/
Dates Nov 27th, Dec 4th, 11th, and 18th
Boarding at 6:30p
Adult Ticket (includes food and tax): $52
Quiet Valley Historical Farm Old Time Christmas (Stroudsburg)
http://www.quietvalley.org/programs/specialevents/christmas/christmas.htm
Dates Dec 5th, 6th, 12th and 13th
3pm-7pm
Tours of the farm to see Christmas traditions from the 1800’s (nativity scenes, bonfire, caroling, refreshments, gift shop)
Adult Admission: $10
Tours last 1.5 hours
Lehigh Valley Zoo Winter Light Spectacular (Schnecksville)
http://lvzoo.org/
Open Nov 14th thru Jan 3rd (closed Nov 26th, Dec 24th + 25th)
Wed-Sun 5:30-10p
Walk through light display, refreshments, holiday music, light shows to music, pictures with Santa
(fundraiser for the zoo)
Admission: $14
Hershey:
-Hersheypark
http://www.christmasinhershey.com/christmas_candylane/index.php
Open Nov 13th thru Dec 31st
Shopping, limited rides, lights, dining, entertainment (including live reindeer)
See website for operating days/times
http://www.hersheypark.com/hours/index.php?tab=christmas
Adult Admission: $19
Parking: $9
Note the preview plan under the tickets tab on the website that allows you extra time in the park!
-Sweet Lights (drive through light display)
http://www.christmasinhershey.com/hershey_sweetlights.php
Open Nov 13th thru Jan 1st (everynight)
See website for times
http://www.hersheypark.com/hours/index.php?tab=christmas
Admission (for passenger cars that seat up to 8 people)-
Sun-Thurs: $20
Fri and Sat: $25
You can get a Sweet Lights add-on ticket for $18 at guest services in Hershey Park.
-Christmas Trolley Rides
http://www.hersheytrolleyworks.com/what-is-hershey-trolley-works.html
Open Nov 13th
Please see website for dates and times that the Christmas trolley show is running, as some weekday shows are still the regular version.
http://www.hersheytrolleyworks.com/detailed-departure-schedule.html
Adult Admission: $13
Also-see Hershey Sweet Lights by trolley!
Admission: $9pp
