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  A GETTYSBURG CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
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THINGS TO DO 
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2024
THE CRYSTAL WAND
​AUTHOR BOOK SIGNING/STORE SALES/FREE TREAT BAGS WITH PURCHASE

TIME: ​10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
                       1pm - 3pm Book Signings

LOCATION: 5 Steinwehr Avenue
DESCRIPTION:  Meet author Kate O'Dell with her book Crystal Rhythms Saturday and Sunday 1-3pm.
Browse the store sales and receive a free treat bag with your purchase!

 WEBSITE: Crystal Shop in Gettysburg PA | Mystical, Magical Products | The Crystal Wand (crystalwandpa.com)
CIVIL WAR TAILS DIORAMA MUSEUM
​SCAVENGER HUNT

TIME: ​10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
COST: $6.00 Adult/ $4.00 child ages 6-12/ free ages 5 & under
LOCATION: 785 Baltimore Street
DESCRIPTION:  Come enjoy a Christmas-themed scavenger hunt through the Civil War Tails Diorama Museum!
 WEBSITE: www.civilwartails.com/happenings
​GETTYSGEAR CAFE
GettysGear Cafe
TIME: 
​10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 777 Baltimore Street
DESCRIPTION:  A Gettysburg Christmas Movie Activities throughout the day
o Official “A Gettysburg Christmas Movie” Coffee
o Behind the scenes reel playing in the GettysGear Café
o Various movie props on display
 
Spirited Coffee & Hot Cocoa Bar in the GettysGear Café throughout the day
o Various food and sweets available
​DRINK SPECIALS
Gettysburg Eddie's 
TIME: 
​11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 217 Steinwehr Avenue
DESCRIPTION:  Stop in and enjoy seasonal drink specials posted on Gettysburg Eddie's Facebook page!
FACEBOOK: Gettysburg Eddie's | Gettysburg PA | Facebook
CIVIL WAR SANTA
Lord Nelson's Gallery &
​Gettysburg Custom Framing 

TIME: 
​​12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 17 Chambersburg Street
DESCRIPTION:  Come and meet an 1860s Santa Claus!
WEBSITE: Lord Nelson's Gallery - Gettysburg Art Gallery for wildlife, historical art, books and gifts (lordnelsons.com)
WEBSITE: ​Gettysburg Custom Framing
GINGERBREAD CELEBRATION
​AND HOLIDAY MARKET

Adams County Arts Council
TIME: ​12:00 noon - 7:00 p.m.
COST: $1 donation/adults, free/children
LOCATION: 125 South Washington Street
DESCRIPTION:  See the amazing display of gingerbread houses, silent auction of gift baskets, children’s activities, bake sale with tasty treats, and shop the Holiday Market, featuring handmade, one-of-a-kind gifts for sale by local artists. Help the bakers win prizes when you vote in person with dollars for your favorite!     
 WEBSITE: Homepage - Adams County Arts Council

WINE & CHRISTMAS COOKIE PAIRING FLIGHTS
Reid's Winery & Cider House
TIME:  12:00 noon - 10:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 400 Baltimore Street
COST:  $15 includes a flight of 3 wines and 3 cookies.
DESCRIPTION: Come out and enjoy Christmas Cookies paired with 3 wines!
HOMESPUN CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY MARKET
Historic Gettysburg Adams County
​TIME: 3:00 - 8:00 p.m.
LOCATION: G.A.R. Hall 
​53 East Middle Street
DESCRIPTION: Find beautiful hand-crafted and unique holiday gifts from HGAC's member artists and artisans. Holiday greens plus homemade baked goods.
WEBSITE: HOME | HGAC (hgaconline.org)
FIRST FRIDAY YULE MARKET
Unitarian Universalist of Gettysburg
​TIME: 
3:00 - 8:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 136 South Stratton
COST: Free to attend. Hot drinks, baked goods and vegan chili available for purchase.
DESCRIPTION: A merry and bright Yule Market featuring local handcrafters and artists!
WEBSITE: https://uugettysburg.org/​
CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT PAINTING
MOBILE POTTERS WHEEL BUS & SHOP

Under the Horizon
TIME: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Baltimore Street
DESCRIPTION:  Visit Under the Horizon's mobile unit, "The Potters Wheels!" Serving the community for 13 years, Under the Horizon is a family run, professional pottery 5 miles off the Gettysburg Square. Using creative gifts to spread love and light and offering commissioned based pottery work, a pro pottery shop, pottery lessons, ceramics and more!
In the bus, shop a wide selection of professionally finished, master crafted pottery wares, including the collectors limited edition licensed Gettysburg Christmas Movie mugs, as well as Thumbprints
​(Explore @thumbprint.life), and other seasonal items.


SPECIAL EVENT
Ceramic Christmas Ornament Painting: open-house style (weather dependent and young children accompanied by an adult)
Friday 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon and 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Jump into the holiday spirit and stop by the Potters Wheel Bus to paint ceramic Christmas ornaments! There is a wide selection of ornaments to choose from.
This event benefits the outreach work of Under the Horizon. 
COST: $6.00 each. 
Cash is preferred, but cards are accepted
WEBSITE: 
Pottery in Gettysburg - Under The Horizon
GETTYSBURG CHRISTMAS HOUSE TOUR
 Daniel Lady Farm 
TIME: 
​5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Tours available every half-hour.

LOCATION: 1008 Hanover Road
COST:  Adult ages 16 and over $20; Child (3-15) $10. Under 3 free.
​
DESCRIPTION:  See the historic Daniel Lady house as it would have been at Christmas throughout the Civil War! Enjoy a History Encampment, Gift Shop, Christmas Carolers, and Period Food. 
Registration required using link below:
WEBSITE: Daniel Lady Farm - online ​

"DINNER WITH A GHOST"
Gettysburg Academy
​TIME:  7:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
LOCATION: 66-68 West High Street
DESCRIPTION: Be prepared for a 4-course dining experience and a night of ghost hunting with your host, Dinner with a Ghost at the Historic Gettysburg Academy as you go room to room asking questions and using equipment to hear and see possible spirits of Gettysburg as you investigate this historic icon from America's past.

Reserve a room at the Gettysburg Academy for the festival weekend by calling 717-334-0224

​ 12/3/2024 - EVENT SOLD OUT
COST: $99/per person, tickets must be purchased in advance on website.
WEBSITE: Eventbrite

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE WINTER CHORAL CONCERT
Gettysburg College
​TIME:  8:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Christ Chapel at Gettysburg College
        325 N. Washington Street
COST: Free with College ID
             $5.00 Adults ages 18 and over
                Free to ages under 18
Cash or check only, no credit cards

DESCRIPTION: Enjoy this winter concert featuring all four Gettysburg College Choral Ensembles. A variety of seasonal music, audience carols, and a performance of Mozart's Mass in C-major ("Coronation") with a guest orchestra. 





FINDING NEMO JR.
​the musical

Gettysburg Community Theatre
​TIME: See below
LOCATION: 49 York Street 
DESCRIPTION: Come and enjoy the live onstage
​musical based on the Disney movie.
A favorite of young and old alike!
COST: $20 Tickets must be purchased in advance on website
WEBSITE: gettysburgcommunitytheatre.org/
Friday, December 6th at 7:00 p.m. 
Saturday, December 7th at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 7th at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 8th at 2:00 p.m.
Friday, December 13th at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 14th at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 14th at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 15th at 2:00 p.m.
Friday, December 20th at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 21st at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 21st at 7:00 p.m.
 Sunday, December 22nd at 2:00 p.m.

Many performances are already sold out. Order tickets in advance.

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