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TO OUR SPONSORS!
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LIVE REINDEER FROM SPRUCE RIDGE
Steinwehr Business Improvement District
Gettysburg Heritage Center, 297 Steinwehr Avenue
Saturday-Sunday, December 2-3, 2023
10am - 4pm
Visit the reindeer for FREE!
Cell phone pictures are welcome for FREE!
Get an up-close and personal for a
photo opportunities for just $10.00.
Bring the family to meet and learn about Santa's reindeer friends!
Steinwehr Business Improvement District
Gettysburg Heritage Center, 297 Steinwehr Avenue
Saturday-Sunday, December 2-3, 2023
10am - 4pm
Visit the reindeer for FREE!
Cell phone pictures are welcome for FREE!
Get an up-close and personal for a
photo opportunities for just $10.00.
Bring the family to meet and learn about Santa's reindeer friends!
MECHANICAL REINDEER
Gettysburg Heritage Center, 297 Steinwehr Ave
Hold on for a fun ride on our mechanical reindeer!
ARCTIC BOUNCE HOUSE
Gettysburg Recreation Park, 545 Long Lane
Fun bounce house for the kids!
Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.*
CHRISTMAS BOUNCE HOUSE
Steinwehr Avenue
Fun bounce house for little kids!
CIRCUS TRAIN BOUNCE HOUSE
Baltimore Street
Fun bounce house for kids!
MECHANICAL SNOWBOARD
Baltimore Street
See how long you can stay on the
mechanical snowboard!
Schedule for the activities listed above
(*exception)
Friday: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Gettysburg Heritage Center, 297 Steinwehr Ave
Hold on for a fun ride on our mechanical reindeer!
ARCTIC BOUNCE HOUSE
Gettysburg Recreation Park, 545 Long Lane
Fun bounce house for the kids!
Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.*
CHRISTMAS BOUNCE HOUSE
Steinwehr Avenue
Fun bounce house for little kids!
CIRCUS TRAIN BOUNCE HOUSE
Baltimore Street
Fun bounce house for kids!
MECHANICAL SNOWBOARD
Baltimore Street
See how long you can stay on the
mechanical snowboard!
Schedule for the activities listed above
(*exception)
Friday: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
FAMILY GAMES
Come play some family friendly games on the beautiful sidewalks of historic Steinwehr Avenue and Baltimore Street in front of the Library. Engage in some friendly competition in these reindeer games, suitable for all ages.
Come play some family friendly games on the beautiful sidewalks of historic Steinwehr Avenue and Baltimore Street in front of the Library. Engage in some friendly competition in these reindeer games, suitable for all ages.
WINTER WONDERLAND &
PHOTOS WITH SANTA
St. James Lutheran Church
109 York Street
Saturday December 2nd from 8 a.m - 11 a.m.
**Photos with Santa at 9:00 a.m.
Stop by with the kids and enjoy free crafts, games, a breakfast buffet as well as photos with Santa!!
PHOTOS WITH SANTA
St. James Lutheran Church
109 York Street
Saturday December 2nd from 8 a.m - 11 a.m.
**Photos with Santa at 9:00 a.m.
Stop by with the kids and enjoy free crafts, games, a breakfast buffet as well as photos with Santa!!
KID FRIENDLY PINE-CONE
BIRD FEEDER CRAFT
Gettysburg Heritage Center
297 Steinwehr Avenue
Saturday December 2nd from 10 a.m - 12 p.m.
Saturday December 2nd from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Bring the whole family to make a FREE pine-cone bird feeder!
BIRD FEEDER CRAFT
Gettysburg Heritage Center
297 Steinwehr Avenue
Saturday December 2nd from 10 a.m - 12 p.m.
Saturday December 2nd from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Bring the whole family to make a FREE pine-cone bird feeder!
FACE PAINTING BY ELIZABETH
Civil War Diorama (in lobby)
241 Steinwehr Avenue
Saturday December 2nd from 12 noon - 4 p.m.
Free face painting by the talented Elizabeth McBride! Choose from a variety of festive holiday designs!
Civil War Diorama (in lobby)
241 Steinwehr Avenue
Saturday December 2nd from 12 noon - 4 p.m.
Free face painting by the talented Elizabeth McBride! Choose from a variety of festive holiday designs!
FROZEN PRINCESSES
Gettysburg Recreation Park, 545 Long Lane
Come and meet the Snow Queen & Snow Princess!
Saturday
Gettysburg Recreation Park, 545 Long Lane
Come and meet the Snow Queen & Snow Princess!
Saturday
HOLIDAY FACE PAINTING
WITH KAYLA BUCHER
Gettysburg Polish Pottery
102 Baltimore Street
Saturday December 2nd from 11am - 4pm
Free face painting by the talented Kayla Bucher!
Choose from a variety of festive holiday designs!
WITH KAYLA BUCHER
Gettysburg Polish Pottery
102 Baltimore Street
Saturday December 2nd from 11am - 4pm
Free face painting by the talented Kayla Bucher!
Choose from a variety of festive holiday designs!
CHESTNUT ROASTING ON AN OPEN FIRE
Shriver House Museum
309 Baltimore Street
Enjoy the old Christmas tradition
of freshly roasted chestnuts!
$1 Donations appreciated
Shriver House Museum
309 Baltimore Street
Enjoy the old Christmas tradition
of freshly roasted chestnuts!
$1 Donations appreciated
CIVIL WAR SANTA
Jennie Wade House/Gettysburg Tour Center
548-778 Baltimore Street
Come and meet Civil War Era Santa on Baltimore Street strolling between Jennie Wade House and the Gettysburg Tour Center!
Jennie Wade House/Gettysburg Tour Center
548-778 Baltimore Street
Come and meet Civil War Era Santa on Baltimore Street strolling between Jennie Wade House and the Gettysburg Tour Center!
SANTA'S TOY SHOP
Children of Gettysburg 1863 Museum
451 Baltimore Street - Side yard
Children and their families will be able to construct basic wooden toys and/or decorate wooden ornaments to take home!
Children of Gettysburg 1863 Museum
451 Baltimore Street - Side yard
Children and their families will be able to construct basic wooden toys and/or decorate wooden ornaments to take home!
SANTA'S SHANTY
Gettysburg Area Retail Merchants Association
14 Lincoln Square
November 24: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
November 25: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
November 26: 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Friday, December 1: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 2: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 3: 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
December 8: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
December 9: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
December 10: 12:00 - 4: 00 p.m.
December 15: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
December 16: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
December 17: 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
December 22: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
December 23: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Santa wants to know your wish list this Christmas!
Come and visit with him in his seasonal Shanty.
Gettysburg Area Retail Merchants Association
14 Lincoln Square
November 24: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
November 25: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
November 26: 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Friday, December 1: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 2: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 3: 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
December 8: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
December 9: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
December 10: 12:00 - 4: 00 p.m.
December 15: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
December 16: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
December 17: 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
December 22: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
December 23: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Santa wants to know your wish list this Christmas!
Come and visit with him in his seasonal Shanty.
HOLIDAY PHOTO BOOTH
Lincoln Square
Dobbin House, 89 Steinwehr Ave
Get a memorable holiday photo, complete with props, with your friends and family!
Lincoln Square
Dobbin House, 89 Steinwehr Ave
Get a memorable holiday photo, complete with props, with your friends and family!
HUMAN FOOSBALL
Lincoln Square
Steinwehr Avenue
Come be a part of the life size version of the popular table game found in many basements and game rooms! Line up with friends and family as players attempt to kick the ball past their opponents and into the goal. An exhilarating way to stay warm!
Lincoln Square
Steinwehr Avenue
Come be a part of the life size version of the popular table game found in many basements and game rooms! Line up with friends and family as players attempt to kick the ball past their opponents and into the goal. An exhilarating way to stay warm!
LETTERS TO SANTA
Drop off your letters to Santa Claus!
If you provide an address, your letter will be answered by Santa!
LOCATION
Best Western
301 Steinwehr Avenue
Drop off your letters to Santa Claus!
If you provide an address, your letter will be answered by Santa!
LOCATION
Best Western
301 Steinwehr Avenue
WISHING WELL GIVEAWAYS
Sponsored by Gettysburg Area Retail Merchants Association
Drop your name in one or all three wishing wells and you could be a winner! GARMA will be drawing winners for First Friday prizes, including gift cards from local businesses and three grand prize winners will receive an overnight stay in Gettysburg including dining and activities.
Sponsored by Gettysburg Area Retail Merchants Association
Drop your name in one or all three wishing wells and you could be a winner! GARMA will be drawing winners for First Friday prizes, including gift cards from local businesses and three grand prize winners will receive an overnight stay in Gettysburg including dining and activities.
SELFIE STATIONS
Stop by one of our custom holiday selfie stations handpainted by local sign maker, Marty Mummert. Strike a pose and get that perfect instagram snap of you and your crew! Be sure to tag your pic with #GettysburgChristmas
Stop by one of our custom holiday selfie stations handpainted by local sign maker, Marty Mummert. Strike a pose and get that perfect instagram snap of you and your crew! Be sure to tag your pic with #GettysburgChristmas
Can you get a selfie with all of Santa's Reindeer?
DASHER * CUPID * DANCER * DONNER * PRANCER * BLITZEN * VIXEN * COMET * RUDOLPH
DASHER * CUPID * DANCER * DONNER * PRANCER * BLITZEN * VIXEN * COMET * RUDOLPH
Be on the
LOOK OUT for
many more holiday characters!
LOOK OUT for
many more holiday characters!