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Gettysburg’s annual holiday celebration featuring special activities, entertainment, games, promotions, and small-town holiday charm! |
GUIDE TO FREE ACTIVITIES - THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!
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 up-close and personal for a photo opportunities for just $10.00.
Bring the family for photos, 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 up-close and personal for a photo opportunities for just $10.00.
Bring the family for photos, meet and learn about Santa's reindeer friends!
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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: 3:00 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. 
FROZEN PRINCESSES
Gettysburg Recreation Park, 545 Long Lane MORE INFO TO COME! Come and meet the Snow Queen & Snow Princess! COOKIE DECORATING
Seminary Ridge Museum, 111 Seminary Ridge MORE INFO TO COME! 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 MORE INFO TO COME! 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! FACE PAINTING BY ELIZABETH
Civil War Diorama 241 Steinwehr Avenue MORE INFO TO COME! Free face painting by the talented Elizabeth McBride! Choose from a variety of festive holiday designs! HOLIDAY FACEPAINTING WITH KAYLA BUCHER
Gettysburg Polish Pottery 102 Baltimore Street MORE INFO TO COME! 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 MORE INFO TO COME! Enjoy an old Christmas tradition - freshly roasted chestnuts! $1 Donations appreciated CIVIL WAR SANTA
Jennie Wade House/Gettysburg Tour Center 548-778 Baltimore Street MORE INFO TO COME! 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 MORE INFO TO COME! 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: MORE INFO TO COME! Saturday: MORE INFO TO COME! Sunday: MORE INFO TO COME! Santa wants to know your wish list this Christmas! Come and visit with him in his seasonal Shanty. HOLIDAY PHOTO BOOTH
Lincoln Square Friday: MORE INFO TO COME! Saturday: MORE INFO TO COME! Get a memorable holiday photo, complete with props, with your friends and family! HOLIDAY PHOTO BOOTH
Dobbin House, 89 Steinwehr Ave Friday: MORE INFO TO COME! Saturday: MORE INFO TO COME! 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! MORE INFO TO COME! |
HUMAN FOOSBALL
Lincoln Square 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! TWO LOCATIONS Best Western, 301 Steinwehr Avenue & Artworks, 30 York Street |
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. |
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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
Be on the LOOK OUT for
GINGERBREAD the ELF FROSTY the SNOWMAN SANTA'S REINDEER and many more holiday characters! |
Can you get a selfie with all of Santa's Reindeer?
DASHER CUPID DANCER DONNER PRANCER BLITZEN VIXON COMET and don't forget RUDOLPH! |