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Experience giant slides, a cozy fire pit, friendly barnyard animals, exciting trike rides, the challenge of the straw pyramid, an enchanting Elf Scavenger Hunt, a thrilling hedge maze, and much more!
Open weekends starting November 14, 2026 - January 3, 2027
“Tis the season to make new family memories. Enjoy all new activities that make this award-winning holiday event more festive than ever. It's time to celebrate the season with the family at Dutch Wonderland!
Throughout the holiday season!
Enjoy the beautiful lights of the village as you shop. Visit on Saturdays and experience live music. Pass brass bands as you dash from one shop to another. Roast a marshmallow over an open fire at the "Pepper Lane Fudge S'more Station." There are special events to look forward to. Book a dinner with Mrs. Claus and Yummie. Get tickets to the Holiday Breakfast with Santa & Friends. Discover abundant shopping filled with music boxes, authentic Amish quilts, and homemade Lancaster County food, fresh baked goods, and tasty canned goods.
Strasburg Rail Road | November 21 - December 24, 2026
Hop aboard one of several holiday trains pulling out of the station at Strasburg Rail Road! Santa’s Paradise Express is a Christmas tradition in Strasburg that brings the magic of the holidays to life. Take the Santa Claus Limited for a sensory-friendly train ride with Santa. Experience the nostalgia of Christmas past on The Night Before Christmas Train aboard an authentic stream train.
Escape. On Queen | Throughout the holiday season!
Step into the world of a beloved holiday classic with Escape on Queen’s Alone at Home escape room. Bandits are on the loose, and it’s up to you and your team to outsmart them by setting clever traps and protecting the house before time runs out. Inspired by a favorite 90s holiday adventure, this immersive experience is perfect for a group looking for festive hijinks and fun.
Old Windmill Farm | November 19 - December 18, 2026
Make authentic farm-to-table food alongside the Amish using recipes handed down through generations. Churn butter, press fresh apple cider, bake fresh bread and pumpkin pies, then sit down at the heirloom table to enjoy. Afterwards, boil apples to make apple sauce for preserving!
Stone Gables Estate | November 20 until December 23, 2026
Hop aboard Santa's Christmas Train and have a magical, narrated adventure on an 1869 steam locomotive replica as it chugs along the Lincoln & Lancaster Railroad. You & your young ones won’t want to miss out on a visit to the Christmas Village this winter. The fully decorated Star Barn will be offering beverages, snacks, and the opportunity to meet Santa, his helpers, and more!
Penn Medicine Park | November 27 - December 31, 2026
Drive through the wonderful Christmas light display from the comfort of your own vehicle. Your journey will take you through a mile-long track as you are immersed and surrounded by hundreds of thousands of color-changing lights, animated and dancing with your favorite holiday classics. Take in over 100 beautifully decorated trees while you are there.
Hersheypark | November 13, 2026 - January 3, 2027
Be amazed as you stroll through the amusement park that has been transformed to embody the Christmas spirit with festive music, decorations, and so many Christmas lights.
Stone Gables Estate | November 20, 2026 - January 2, 2027
Celebrate the traditions and true meaning of Christmas with your loved ones from the comfort of your vehicle. Stone Gables Estate invites you to experience a spectacular 3-mile Christmas Light Drive-Thru which features over 1-million+ brilliant LED lights and expressions of the Christmas message.
Refreshing Mountain | November 13, 2026 - January 2, 2027
Experience over a half million lights decorating trees, buildings, and other structures either by a stroll through their interactive Christmas light displays or from an aerial perspective. Reserve a ziplining adventure in advance, tickets go quick! For those wanting to keep their feet on the ground, the walk-thru experience is wheelchair accessible and kid-friendly including a scavenger hunt. Enjoy a hot beverage from their café around one of their bonfires as you bask in the wonderous forest of lights. With so much to see and do at Refreshing Mountain, consider making a weekend of it! Book a cabin or hotel room right on the property for easy access to all of the adventures they offer.
American Music Theatre | November 3 - December 30, 2026
Travel from a charming Bavarian village all the way to the festive North Pole in this magical Winter Wonderland! Awe-inspiring music, phenomenal cast, and a visit from Santa are the ingredients for this holiday extravaganza!
Bird-In-Hand Stage | October 30 - December 31, 2026
It’s Christmas Eve, and the town’s largest department store is hosting a Last-Minute Madness Sale. Overwhelmed employees scramble to keep up, the store Santa is fundraising for the local soup kitchen, and a widowed mom and her daughter are on a search of their own. This new Blue Gate Musicals production will have you laughing, tug at your heartstrings, and leave you humming its Broadway-caliber songs.
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre | November 13, 2026 - January 3, 2027
This original musical revue brings a cozy, small-town Christmas feel to the stage with high-energy dancing and all the classic carols you can’t help but sing along to, plus a visit from St. Nick!
Bird-In-Hand Stage | November 25 - December 30, 2026
This limited run, “special edition” show features even more music than Ryan’s regular shows, including new songs, parody Christmas songs with hilarious original lyrics and at least one traditional Christmas carol. You’ll hear Christmas comedy poetry recitations and commentary from Ryan’s cast of characters. Madeline joins in the songs and silliness, and you’ll be laughing along with the whole comical cast.
Ephrata Performing Arts Center | December 4 - December 20, 2026
Watch a fairy tale unfold before your eyes in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella! Sparkling costumes and enchanting music bring this classic to life as Cinderella, armed with kindness, courage, and her fairy godmother’s help, finds her happily ever after.
Magic & Wonder Theatre | November 5, 2026 - January 2, 2027
Join Brett and his cast in a heartwarming Christmas show this winter. Family and friends of all ages will enjoy the illusions, comedy, costumes, and music in this spectacular production. This one-of-a-kind Christmas show fuses together the fun and wonderment of the Christmas season with comedy, dynamic circus arts, and grand illusions.
Magic & Wonder Theatre | October 27 - December 19, 2026
Everybody gather around the yuletide jukebox as we put the "rock" around your Christmas tree!! Get ready to tap your toes, clap your hands, and dance down the aisles to the greatest rock and roll renditions of all of your favorite holiday tunes. This high energy song and dance review is sure to put everyone young and old in the holiday spirit. So grab your quarters and head on down to Shirley's soda shop at the Magic and Wonder Theater this season for Holly Jolly Jukebox!!
Fulton Theatre | November 20 - December 30, 2026
Set during the Christmas season, this heartwarming story follows Annie on her journey from the orphanage to a holiday celebration she’ll never forget. Inspired by Harold Gray’s classic comic strip, this worldwide hit took home seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse, and Martin Charnin’s award-winning musical is packed with showstoppers, including the unforgettable “Tomorrow.”
Fulton Theatre | December 4 - December 27, 2026
The Dickens you know, with a Lancaster twist you’ll love! This adaptation of A Christmas Carol follows Scrooge from his childhood in England to America, where he sets out to make his fortune. Expect plenty of local references, humor, and plenty of hometown magic.
Fulton Theatre | November 28 - December 26, 2026
Join Charlotte on a magical trip through Toyland where she learns what family and holidays are really about. Inspired by the beloved holiday poem, this song-and-dance adventure features Santa, snowmen, reindeer, and more.
Sight & Sound Theatres | Through December 31, 2026
Experience a miraculous adventure and witness the journey of Joshua as he is called to lead the people of Israel as they navigate their newfound freedom while their supplies dwindle and armies close in. With just one fortified city left between them and the Promised Land, help comes from behind enemy lines, and Joshua’s faith is put to the ultimate test.
Prima | November 20 - December 23, 2026
Experience the magic of the holiday season like never before with Illumination, an immersive candlelit holiday concert. Captivating renditions of beloved holiday classics will envelop audiences in a radiant ambiance, making it a cherished family tradition each year.
Servant Stage Company | December 3 - December 20, 2026
Bursting with festive music, joyful dancing, and heartwarming moments, this spirited show features favorite carols and holiday classics from around the world. With stunning harmonies, lively choreography, and a talented cast spreading cheer, Joy To The World is a celebration of hope, love, and the true meaning of Christmas. Perfect for the whole family, this joyous production will fill your heart with holiday spirit!
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