• Home
  • Thanks to our 2023 SPONSORS!
    • SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
  • 2023 Festival
    • FREE Activities
    • Entertainment
    • Things to Do
    • Contests
    • Festival Tavern
    • Information
    • Merchandise
    • Volunteers
    • Hotel Accommodations
    • Parking, Shuttle, Restrooms
    • Contact
  • 2022 Photos
  • 2021 Photos
  • 2019 Photos
  • 2018 Photos
  A GETTYSBURG CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
Picture

ACTIVITIES

Festival planning is underway. Check for updates!
FREE ACTIVITIES ​THANKS
​TO OUR SPONSORS!
Picture
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!
Picture
​MECHANICAL REINDEER
Gettysburg Heritage Center, 297 Steinwehr Ave
Hold on for a fun ride on our mechanical reindeer!


DISNEY FROZEN BOUNCE HOUSE
Gettysburg Recreation Park, 545 Long Lane
Fun bounce house for the kids!


CIRCUS TRAIN BOUNCE HOUSE
Gettysburg Heritage Center, Steinwehr Avenue
Fun bounce house for little kids!


FERRIS WHEEL BOUNCE HOUSE
Baltimore Street 
Fun bounce house for the kids!


MECHANICAL SNOWBOARD
Lincoln Square
See how long you can stay on the mechanical snowboard!


Schedule for the activities listed above
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.
Picture
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.

FACE PAINTING BY ELIZABETH
Civil War Diorama
​241 Steinwehr Avenue

Free face painting by the talented Elizabeth McBride! ​Choose from a variety of festive holiday designs!
Picture
FROZEN PRINCESSES 
Gettysburg Recreation Park, 545 Long Lane

​
Come and meet the Snow Queen & Snow Princess!

COOKIE DECORATING
Seminary Ridge Museum
111 Seminary Ridge

​Come and decorate cookies for free! You can also warm up by the outdoor firepit and enjoy hot cider while you wait for the shuttle!
ORNAMENT DECORATING
Seminary Ridge Museum
111 Seminary Ridge
Come and decorate ornaments for free! You can also warm up by the outdoor firepit and enjoy hot cider while you wait for the shuttle!
CARRIAGE RIDES
MORE INFO TO COME!
HOLIDAY FACEPAINTING
​WITH KAYLA BUCHER

Gettysburg Polish Pottery
​102 Baltimore Street

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
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!
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!
SANTA'S SHANTY
Gettysburg Area Retail Merchants Association
14 Lincoln Square
Friday: To be announced

Saturday: To be announced
Sunday: To be announced
Santa wants to know your wish list this Christmas! Come and visit with him in his seasonal Shanty. 
HOLIDAY PHOTO BOOTH
Lincoln Square
Get a memorable holiday photo, complete with props, with your friends and family!
HOLIDAY PHOTO BOOTH 
Dobbin House, 89 Steinwehr Ave
Get a memorable holiday photo, complete with props, with your friends and family!
CHRISTMAS KIDDIE TRAIN
Gettysburg Recreation Park
545 Long Lane

All aboard for your youngsters to have
​a fun ride in our Christmas barrel train!
Picture
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!

Picture
LETTERS TO SANTA
Drop off your letters to Santa Claus!
​

​If you provide an address, your letter will be answered by Santa!

TWO LOCATIONS
Best Western
301 Steinwehr Avenue

Artworks
30 York Street

Picture
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.

Picture
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

Can you get a selfie with all of Santa's Reindeer? 

     DASHER * CUPID * DANCER * DONNER * PRANCER *  BLITZEN * VIXEN  * COMET * RUDOLPH
Picture
​Be on the 
​LOOK OUT for
 

GINGERBREAD the ELF 
FROSTY the SNOWMAN 


and many more holiday characters!

Proudly powered by Weebly
  • Home
  • Thanks to our 2023 SPONSORS!
    • SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
  • 2023 Festival
    • FREE Activities
    • Entertainment
    • Things to Do
    • Contests
    • Festival Tavern
    • Information
    • Merchandise
    • Volunteers
    • Hotel Accommodations
    • Parking, Shuttle, Restrooms
    • Contact
  • 2022 Photos
  • 2021 Photos
  • 2019 Photos
  • 2018 Photos