THINGS TO DO
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2024
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
St. James Lutheran Church
DATE & TIME: Saturday from 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.
LOCATION: 109 York Street
COST: Free - open to the public
DESCRIPTION: All are welcome! Enjoy a free breakfast, a free photo with Santa, make Christmas decoration crafts, play games and enjoy a Christmas train display!
Breakfast with Santa - St. James Lutheran Gettysburg (stjamesgettysburg.org)
St. James Lutheran Church
DATE & TIME: Saturday from 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.
LOCATION: 109 York Street
COST: Free - open to the public
DESCRIPTION: All are welcome! Enjoy a free breakfast, a free photo with Santa, make Christmas decoration crafts, play games and enjoy a Christmas train display!
Breakfast with Santa - St. James Lutheran Gettysburg (stjamesgettysburg.org)
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
United Way of Adams County
TIME: 8:00 - 12:00 p.m.
LOCATION: United Lutheran Seminary
Refectory Building
148 Seminary Ridge
DESCRIPTION: Enjoy breakfast with Santa
to benefit Children's Programs of the
United Way of Adams County. Registration is required.
COST: $7 per person. Kids under 3 are free.
REGISTRATION: uwadams.org/breakfast-with-santa
United Way of Adams County
TIME: 8:00 - 12:00 p.m.
LOCATION: United Lutheran Seminary
Refectory Building
148 Seminary Ridge
DESCRIPTION: Enjoy breakfast with Santa
to benefit Children's Programs of the
United Way of Adams County. Registration is required.
COST: $7 per person. Kids under 3 are free.
REGISTRATION: uwadams.org/breakfast-with-santa
CRAFT AND VENDOR SHOW
Gettysburg American Legion Auxillary Post 202
TIME: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 528 East Middle Street
DESCRIPTION: Stop in and shop! Vendors, Crafters and local Artists; featuring jewelry, ornaments, wreaths, decorations, paintings, art, cosmetics, essential oils, wood carvings handmade items and much more!
Ladies Auxiliary will be selling Poinsettias and baked goods.
Snack Bar open: serving BBQ, hot dogs, sauerkraut and drinks.
Gettysburg American Legion Auxillary Post 202
TIME: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 528 East Middle Street
DESCRIPTION: Stop in and shop! Vendors, Crafters and local Artists; featuring jewelry, ornaments, wreaths, decorations, paintings, art, cosmetics, essential oils, wood carvings handmade items and much more!
Ladies Auxiliary will be selling Poinsettias and baked goods.
Snack Bar open: serving BBQ, hot dogs, sauerkraut and drinks.
9th ANNUAL COOKIE WALK
Gettysburg Foursquare Church
TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (or until sold out)
LOCATION: 328 West Middle Street
DESCRIPTION: Don't miss this opportunity to purchase amazing homemade gourmet cookies and holiday treats. Cookies will be sold by the pound.
Gettysburg Foursquare Church
TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (or until sold out)
LOCATION: 328 West Middle Street
DESCRIPTION: Don't miss this opportunity to purchase amazing homemade gourmet cookies and holiday treats. Cookies will be sold by the pound.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS GREENS & GOURMET GIFT SALE
The Gettysburg Garden Club
TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (or until sold out)
LOCATION: Gettysburg Fire Hall, 35 N. Stratton Street
DESCRIPTION: Proceeds benefit the Lincoln Square Flower Gardens and scholarships for Adams County Students majoring in horticulture-related fields. Cash, credit cards, or checks will be accepted for purchases. Contact 551-427-5248, or visit gettysburggardenclub.org.
The Gettysburg Garden Club
TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (or until sold out)
LOCATION: Gettysburg Fire Hall, 35 N. Stratton Street
DESCRIPTION: Proceeds benefit the Lincoln Square Flower Gardens and scholarships for Adams County Students majoring in horticulture-related fields. Cash, credit cards, or checks will be accepted for purchases. Contact 551-427-5248, or visit gettysburggardenclub.org.
LIVING HISTORY RE-ENACTMENT OF A CIVIL WAR WINTER ENCAMPMENT
Seminary Ridge Museum & Education Center
TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 111 Seminary Ridge
DESCRIPTION: View and interact with re-enactors recreating a civil war winter encampment.
WEBSITE: Seminary Ridge Museum
Seminary Ridge Museum & Education Center
TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 111 Seminary Ridge
DESCRIPTION: View and interact with re-enactors recreating a civil war winter encampment.
WEBSITE: Seminary Ridge Museum
"SANTA" SCAVENGER HUNT
Seminary Ridge Museum & Education Center
TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 111 Seminary Ridge
COST: Adults $13.00 plus tax
Children 12 and under FREE
DESCRIPTION: Hunt through the museum to find Santa "hidden" in the exhibits.
Prizes for finding all of them!
WEBSITE: Seminary Ridge Museum
Seminary Ridge Museum & Education Center
TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 111 Seminary Ridge
COST: Adults $13.00 plus tax
Children 12 and under FREE
DESCRIPTION: Hunt through the museum to find Santa "hidden" in the exhibits.
Prizes for finding all of them!
WEBSITE: Seminary Ridge Museum
FREE HISTORIC DOBBIN HOUSE TOUR
TIME: 10:00 a.m.
LOCATION: Dobbin House
89 Steinwehr Avenue
DESCRIPTION: Enjoy a FREE, guided, hour plus tour of the Dobbin House. This popular and highly rated presentation highlights the house built by the Rev. Alexander Dobbin. View all the decorated rooms while interacting with period antiques to understand how the home's occupants lived during the beginnings of America in the 18th and 19th centuries.
TIME: 10:00 a.m.
LOCATION: Dobbin House
89 Steinwehr Avenue
DESCRIPTION: Enjoy a FREE, guided, hour plus tour of the Dobbin House. This popular and highly rated presentation highlights the house built by the Rev. Alexander Dobbin. View all the decorated rooms while interacting with period antiques to understand how the home's occupants lived during the beginnings of America in the 18th and 19th centuries.
LEE'S HEADQUARTERS OPEN HOUSE
American Battlefield Trust
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 401 Buford Avenue
DESCRIPTION: The American Battlefield Trust will host an open house at Lee's Headquarters on the Gettysburg Battlefield, including tours of the house decorated for the holidays, historical interpretation, and crafts for young and old!
WEBSITE: Gettysburg Battlefield: General Lee's Headquarters | American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 401 Buford Avenue
DESCRIPTION: The American Battlefield Trust will host an open house at Lee's Headquarters on the Gettysburg Battlefield, including tours of the house decorated for the holidays, historical interpretation, and crafts for young and old!
WEBSITE: Gettysburg Battlefield: General Lee's Headquarters | American Battlefield Trust
POP-UP HOLIDAY MARKET
Adams County Farmers Market
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Gettysburg Area Rec Park
545 Long Lane
DESCRIPTION: Visit this outdoor market with 30+ vendors featuring tons of local gifts, foods, & more! Great place to shop in conjunction with the Rec Park's indoor craft fair!
Adams County Farmers Market
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Gettysburg Area Rec Park
545 Long Lane
DESCRIPTION: Visit this outdoor market with 30+ vendors featuring tons of local gifts, foods, & more! Great place to shop in conjunction with the Rec Park's indoor craft fair!
GETTYSGEAR CAFE
GettysGear Cafe
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 777 Baltimore Street
DESCRIPTION: Vehicle from WWII American Experience Museum parked in front of GettysGear throughout the day. Get up close and personal with an authentic WWII vehicle.
Tent in Gettysburg Battlefield Bus Tours Parking Lot throughout the day. Gettysburg Tobacco Cigar Smoking Lounge. Gettysburg Coffee Spirited Coffee Bar.
Spirited Coffee & Hot Cocoa Bar in the GettysGear Café throughout the day.
Various food and sweets available.
A Gettysburg Christmas Movie Activities throughout the day.
Official A Gettysburg Christmas Movie Coffee.
Behind the scenes reel playing in the GettysGear Café.
Various movie props on display.
3:00 PM Movie Talk with Bo Brinkman (writer/director) and Kris Webb (producer). Learn about the making of A Gettysburg Christmas.
Wandering Santa from Gettysburg Battlefield Bus Tours throughout the day.
GettysGear Cafe
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 777 Baltimore Street
DESCRIPTION: Vehicle from WWII American Experience Museum parked in front of GettysGear throughout the day. Get up close and personal with an authentic WWII vehicle.
Tent in Gettysburg Battlefield Bus Tours Parking Lot throughout the day. Gettysburg Tobacco Cigar Smoking Lounge. Gettysburg Coffee Spirited Coffee Bar.
Spirited Coffee & Hot Cocoa Bar in the GettysGear Café throughout the day.
Various food and sweets available.
A Gettysburg Christmas Movie Activities throughout the day.
Official A Gettysburg Christmas Movie Coffee.
Behind the scenes reel playing in the GettysGear Café.
Various movie props on display.
3:00 PM Movie Talk with Bo Brinkman (writer/director) and Kris Webb (producer). Learn about the making of A Gettysburg Christmas.
Wandering Santa from Gettysburg Battlefield Bus Tours throughout the day.
HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR
Gettysburg Area Recreation Authority
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Sterner Building
545 Long Lane
DESCRIPTION: Find beautiful hand-crafted holiday decorations, gifts, and more. Shop for delicious home-baked goods as well!
Gettysburg Area Recreation Authority
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Sterner Building
545 Long Lane
DESCRIPTION: Find beautiful hand-crafted holiday decorations, gifts, and more. Shop for delicious home-baked goods as well!
SANTA'S WORKSHOP CRAFT TENT WITH
SANTA & MRS. CLAUS
Gettysburg Foundation
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Children of Gettysburg 1863 Museum - side yard
451 Baltimore Street
COST: FREE
DESCRIPTION: Children can visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and make a holiday ornament or paint a wooden toy in the Children of Gettysburg 1863 Museum's craft tent.
Craft supplies sponsored by AAA Central PA.
WEBSITES: https://www.gettysburgfoundation.org/exhibits-tours-events/special-events
https://www.gettysburgfoundation.org/exhibits-tours-events/exhibits-tours-events/children-of-gettysburg-1863
SANTA & MRS. CLAUS
Gettysburg Foundation
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Children of Gettysburg 1863 Museum - side yard
451 Baltimore Street
COST: FREE
DESCRIPTION: Children can visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and make a holiday ornament or paint a wooden toy in the Children of Gettysburg 1863 Museum's craft tent.
Craft supplies sponsored by AAA Central PA.
WEBSITES: https://www.gettysburgfoundation.org/exhibits-tours-events/special-events
https://www.gettysburgfoundation.org/exhibits-tours-events/exhibits-tours-events/children-of-gettysburg-1863
LIVING HISTORY AROUND THE CAMPFIRE
Gettysburg Foundation
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Children of Gettysburg 1863 Museum -side yard
451 Baltimore Street
COST: FREE
DESCRIPTION: Warm up around the fire pit and talk to soldiers from 1st Rhode Island Battery B.
WEBSITES: https://www.gettysburgfoundation.org/exhibits-tours-events/special-events
https://www.gettysburgfoundation.org/exhibits-tours-events/exhibits-tours-events/children-of-gettysburg-1863
Gettysburg Foundation
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Children of Gettysburg 1863 Museum -side yard
451 Baltimore Street
COST: FREE
DESCRIPTION: Warm up around the fire pit and talk to soldiers from 1st Rhode Island Battery B.
WEBSITES: https://www.gettysburgfoundation.org/exhibits-tours-events/special-events
https://www.gettysburgfoundation.org/exhibits-tours-events/exhibits-tours-events/children-of-gettysburg-1863
CHRISTMAS AT THE MUSEUM
Gettysburg Beyond the Battle Museum
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 625 Biglerville Road
DESCRIPTION: Come enjoy a no cost holiday scavenger hunt, hot cocoa bar, and additional free kid's crafts!
All children ages 0-17 receive FREE admission on Saturday & Sunday!
All Adults receive 50% off admission on Saturday & Sunday!
WEBSITE: www.gettysburgbeyondthebattle.org
Gettysburg Beyond the Battle Museum
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 625 Biglerville Road
DESCRIPTION: Come enjoy a no cost holiday scavenger hunt, hot cocoa bar, and additional free kid's crafts!
All children ages 0-17 receive FREE admission on Saturday & Sunday!
All Adults receive 50% off admission on Saturday & Sunday!
WEBSITE: www.gettysburgbeyondthebattle.org
BOOK SIGNING & MEET AUTHOR JEFF SHAARA
Lord Nelson's Gallery & Gettysburg Custom Framing
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 17 Chambersburg Street
DESCRIPTION: Meet local and NY Times best-selling author Jeff Shaara.
WEBSITE: Lord Nelson's Gallery - Gettysburg Art Gallery for wildlife, historical art, books and gifts (lordnelsons.com)
Lord Nelson's Gallery & Gettysburg Custom Framing
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 17 Chambersburg Street
DESCRIPTION: Meet local and NY Times best-selling author Jeff Shaara.
WEBSITE: Lord Nelson's Gallery - Gettysburg Art Gallery for wildlife, historical art, books and gifts (lordnelsons.com)
CIVIL WAR SANTA
Lord Nelson's Gallery &
Gettysburg Custom Framing
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 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
Lord Nelson's Gallery &
Gettysburg Custom Framing
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 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
CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT PAINTING
MOBILE POTTERS WHEEL BUS & SHOP
Under the Horizon
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 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 from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Sunday from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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
MOBILE POTTERS WHEEL BUS & SHOP
Under the Horizon
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 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 from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Sunday from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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
GINGERBREAD CELEBRATION AND HOLIDAY MARKET
Adams County Arts Council
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 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 gingerbread house bakers win prizes when you vote in person with dollars for your favorite!
WEBSITE: Homepage - Adams County Arts Council
Adams County Arts Council
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 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 gingerbread house bakers win prizes when you vote in person with dollars for your favorite!
WEBSITE: Homepage - Adams County Arts Council
HOMESPUN CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY MARKET
Historic Gettysburg Adams County
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 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)
Historic Gettysburg Adams County
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 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)
THE CRYSTAL WAND
AUTHOR BOOK SIGNING/STORE SALES/FREE TREAT BAGS WITH PURCHASE
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 5 Steinwehr Avenue
DESCRIPTION: Book Signings. 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)
AUTHOR BOOK SIGNING/STORE SALES/FREE TREAT BAGS WITH PURCHASE
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 5 Steinwehr Avenue
DESCRIPTION: Book Signings. 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
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
ROASTED CHESTNUTS
Shriver House Museum
TIME: 11:00 a.m. while supplies last
LOCATION: 309 Baltimore Street
DESCRIPTION: Come taste authentic roasted chestnuts -
a traditional holiday treat!
Donations accepted & appreciated.
Shriver House Museum
TIME: 11:00 a.m. while supplies last
LOCATION: 309 Baltimore Street
DESCRIPTION: Come taste authentic roasted chestnuts -
a traditional holiday treat!
Donations accepted & appreciated.
CHRISTMAS DURING THE CIVIL WAR:
COURTYARD PRESENTATION
Gettysburg Foundation
TIME: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Children of Gettysburg 1863 Museum -courtyard
451 Baltimore Street
COST: FREE
DESCRIPTION: Author Stephan Evangelista and Licensed Town Guide Ted Hirt will perform a special holiday program entitled Christmas During the Civil War: Citizens and Soldiers.
The presentation will take place in the museum courtyard at 11am.
WEBSITES: https://www.gettysburgfoundation.org/exhibits-tours-events/special-events
https://www.gettysburgfoundation.org/exhibits-tours-events/exhibits-tours-events/children-of-gettysburg-1863
COURTYARD PRESENTATION
Gettysburg Foundation
TIME: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Children of Gettysburg 1863 Museum -courtyard
451 Baltimore Street
COST: FREE
DESCRIPTION: Author Stephan Evangelista and Licensed Town Guide Ted Hirt will perform a special holiday program entitled Christmas During the Civil War: Citizens and Soldiers.
The presentation will take place in the museum courtyard at 11am.
WEBSITES: https://www.gettysburgfoundation.org/exhibits-tours-events/special-events
https://www.gettysburgfoundation.org/exhibits-tours-events/exhibits-tours-events/children-of-gettysburg-1863
SOUP SAMPLER & BAKE SALE
Forever Love Rescue
TIME: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Total Tech Solutions (around the corner from Forever Love Rescue)
670 Johns Avenue
DESCRIPTION: Stop in purchase homemade soups and Christmas baked goods while raising money for the kitties!
FACEBOOK: Forever Love Rescue at the Kitty Corner Gettysburg | Gettysburg PA | Facebook
Forever Love Rescue
TIME: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Total Tech Solutions (around the corner from Forever Love Rescue)
670 Johns Avenue
DESCRIPTION: Stop in purchase homemade soups and Christmas baked goods while raising money for the kitties!
FACEBOOK: Forever Love Rescue at the Kitty Corner Gettysburg | Gettysburg PA | Facebook
FACE PAINTING BY ADVENTURE IN FUN
Adventure In Fun
DATE & TIME: Saturday from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Gettysburg Polish Pottery
102 Baltimore Street
DESCRIPTION: Get festive at the festival with free face painting by Adventure In Fun's amazing artist!
Adventure In Fun
DATE & TIME: Saturday from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Gettysburg Polish Pottery
102 Baltimore Street
DESCRIPTION: Get festive at the festival with free face painting by Adventure In Fun's amazing artist!
FACE PAINTING BY SMILE ON YU
Steinwehr Business Improvement District
TIME: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Best Western (inside lobby)
301 Steinwehr Avenue
DESCRIPTION: Pick a free festive face paint design professionally applied by our talented artist!
Steinwehr Business Improvement District
TIME: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Best Western (inside lobby)
301 Steinwehr Avenue
DESCRIPTION: Pick a free festive face paint design professionally applied by our talented artist!
HOT COCOA WARM UP STATION
Gettysburg Trinity United Church of Christ
TIME: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 102 Baltimore Street
DESCRIPTION: Stop by to warm up with a free cup of hot cocoa! Donations Accepted
Gettysburg Trinity United Church of Christ
TIME: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 102 Baltimore Street
DESCRIPTION: Stop by to warm up with a free cup of hot cocoa! Donations Accepted
AUTHOR BOOK SIGNINGS
Gettysburg Heritage Center Gift & Book Store
TIME: 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 297 Steinwehr Avenue
DESCRIPTION: Stop in and meet authors Jim Rada, Linda Clark and Mark Greathouse and have your books signed!
Gettysburg Heritage Center Gift & Book Store
TIME: 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 297 Steinwehr Avenue
DESCRIPTION: Stop in and meet authors Jim Rada, Linda Clark and Mark Greathouse and have your books signed!
CARRIAGE RIDES
Horse Tours of Gettysburg
TIME: 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Steinwehr Avenue at Queen Street
COST: $10/adults; free for children under 12
DESCRIPTION: Come enjoy a festive carriage ride!
Register online for your time slot!
Horse Tours of Gettysburg
TIME: 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Steinwehr Avenue at Queen Street
COST: $10/adults; free for children under 12
DESCRIPTION: Come enjoy a festive carriage ride!
Register online for your time slot!
PHOTOS WITH SANTA
Gettysburg Academy
TIME: 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 66-68 W. High Street
DESCRIPTION: Come visit with Santa on the front porch decorated for the holidays! FREE photos using your camera or mobile device. Pets are welcome!
Gettysburg Academy
TIME: 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 66-68 W. High Street
DESCRIPTION: Come visit with Santa on the front porch decorated for the holidays! FREE photos using your camera or mobile device. Pets are welcome!
FACE PAINTING BY ELIZABETH
Steinwehr Business Improvement District
TIME: 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Gettysburg Diorama (inside lobby)
241 Steinwehr Avenue
DESCRIPTION: Get in the holiday spirit with a free special design by Elizabeth for you or the kids!
Steinwehr Business Improvement District
TIME: 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Gettysburg Diorama (inside lobby)
241 Steinwehr Avenue
DESCRIPTION: Get in the holiday spirit with a free special design by Elizabeth for you or the kids!
WINE & CHRISTMAS COOKIE PAIRING FLIGHTS
Reid's Winery & Cider House
TIME: 12:00 - 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!
Reid's Winery & Cider House
TIME: 12:00 - 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!
PICTURES WITH SANTA CLAUS
Heartfelt History Gettysburg Gift Shop
TIME: 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 327 Baltimore Street, 2nd Floor
COST: Free with your smart phone
DESCRIPTION: Come to Santa's workshop for your holiday pictures with Santa!
WEBSITE: Events - Gettysburg Gift Shop
Heartfelt History Gettysburg Gift Shop
TIME: 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 327 Baltimore Street, 2nd Floor
COST: Free with your smart phone
DESCRIPTION: Come to Santa's workshop for your holiday pictures with Santa!
WEBSITE: Events - Gettysburg Gift Shop
S'MORES AT QUALITY INN
Quality Inn Gettysburg
TIME: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 380 Steinwehr Avenue
DESCRIPTION: Come and take a seat by the fire and enjoy free s'mores!
Quality Inn Gettysburg
TIME: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 380 Steinwehr Avenue
DESCRIPTION: Come and take a seat by the fire and enjoy free s'mores!
JENNIE WADE HOUSE CHRISTMAS SPECIALTY TOUR
The Jennie Wade House
TIME: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: The Jennie Wade House
548 Baltimore Street
PHONE: 717-334-4100
COST: $17/Adult, $12/Child. Purchase over the phone or through our website (link below)
DESCRIPTION: Celebrate a civil war Christmas with a guided tour of the Jennie Wade House concluded with a presentation on Victorian Christmas traditions.
WEBSITE: Jennie Wade Specialty House Tour on 12/7/24 @ 1:00 PM | Gettysburg Battlefield Tours
The Jennie Wade House
TIME: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: The Jennie Wade House
548 Baltimore Street
PHONE: 717-334-4100
COST: $17/Adult, $12/Child. Purchase over the phone or through our website (link below)
DESCRIPTION: Celebrate a civil war Christmas with a guided tour of the Jennie Wade House concluded with a presentation on Victorian Christmas traditions.
WEBSITE: Jennie Wade Specialty House Tour on 12/7/24 @ 1:00 PM | Gettysburg Battlefield Tours
PRESENTATION: "A SAD CHRISTMAS TO MANY"
Seminary Ridge Museum & Education Center
TIME: 2:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Valentine Hall, 61 Seminary Ridge
COST: FREE
DESCRIPTION: Join Seminary Ridge Director of Education & Interpretation, Codie Eash explore how Civil War soldiers and families experienced the Holiday Season through letters, poetry, songs, drawings and Christmas traditions.
WEBSITE: Seminary Ridge Museum
Seminary Ridge Museum & Education Center
TIME: 2:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Valentine Hall, 61 Seminary Ridge
COST: FREE
DESCRIPTION: Join Seminary Ridge Director of Education & Interpretation, Codie Eash explore how Civil War soldiers and families experienced the Holiday Season through letters, poetry, songs, drawings and Christmas traditions.
WEBSITE: Seminary Ridge Museum
A GETTYSBURG CHRISTMAS MOVIE
TALK WITH BO BRINKMAN & KRIS WEBB
GettysGear Cafe
TIME: 3:00 P.M.
LOCATION: 777 Baltimore Street
DESCRIPTION: Movie Talk with Bo Brinkman (writer/director) and Kris Webb (producer). Learn about the making of A Gettysburg Christmas.
TALK WITH BO BRINKMAN & KRIS WEBB
GettysGear Cafe
TIME: 3:00 P.M.
LOCATION: 777 Baltimore Street
DESCRIPTION: Movie Talk with Bo Brinkman (writer/director) and Kris Webb (producer). Learn about the making of A Gettysburg Christmas.
CHRISTMAS CAROLS OF THE CIVIL WAR
Christ Lutheran Church
TIME: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 30 Chambersburg Street
DESCRIPTION: A “Sing-a-Long” program of Christmas Carols and their stories that were popular during the time of the Civil War.
Christ Lutheran Church
TIME: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 30 Chambersburg Street
DESCRIPTION: A “Sing-a-Long” program of Christmas Carols and their stories that were popular during the time of the Civil War.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS SPIRITS
Ghostly Images of Gettysburg
TIME: 4:00 - 5:15 p.m.
LOCATION: 777 Baltimore Street
COST: $20 per person. Can be purchased through our website (link below)
DESCRIPTION: Join Professor Tara Moore by candlelight to learn about the traditions of yuletide hauntings and Christmas lore.
WEBSITE: Victorian Christmas Ghost Stories on 12/7/24 @ 4:00 PM | Gettysburg Battlefield Tours
Ghostly Images of Gettysburg
TIME: 4:00 - 5:15 p.m.
LOCATION: 777 Baltimore Street
COST: $20 per person. Can be purchased through our website (link below)
DESCRIPTION: Join Professor Tara Moore by candlelight to learn about the traditions of yuletide hauntings and Christmas lore.
WEBSITE: Victorian Christmas Ghost Stories on 12/7/24 @ 4:00 PM | Gettysburg Battlefield Tours
PARENTS NIGHT OUT
Gettysburg's BEST After School & Summer Camps
TIME: 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 26 Springs Avenue
COST: $10 per child. $6 for pizza (optional)
DESCRIPTION: Parents' Night Out Extravaganza for Lincoln Elementary Kids! This is a fundraising event for Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO).
REGISTER: Register your kids for your night out!
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
Gettysburg's BEST After School & Summer Camps
TIME: 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 26 Springs Avenue
COST: $10 per child. $6 for pizza (optional)
DESCRIPTION: Parents' Night Out Extravaganza for Lincoln Elementary Kids! This is a fundraising event for Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO).
REGISTER: Register your kids for your night out!
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
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
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
18th-19th CENTURY LIVE CHRISTMAS MUSIC
Mansion House 1757
TIME: 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 15 West Main Street Fairfield, PA 17320
COST: FREE - Reservations recommended
DESCRIPTION: Enjoy an evening with Troubadour musician John DuRant playing 18th-19th century Christmas music!
WEBSITE: Mansion House 1757
Mansion House 1757
TIME: 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 15 West Main Street Fairfield, PA 17320
COST: FREE - Reservations recommended
DESCRIPTION: Enjoy an evening with Troubadour musician John DuRant playing 18th-19th century Christmas music!
WEBSITE: Mansion House 1757
CHRISTMAS KARAOKE ON STEINWEHR AVENUE
Mother Vapors
TIME: 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 244 Steinwehr Avenue
DESCRIPTION: Don't be shy...stop in and sing a favorite song and enjoy snacks and refreshments!
FACEBOOK: Mother Vapors | Gettysburg PA | Facebook
Mother Vapors
TIME: 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 244 Steinwehr Avenue
DESCRIPTION: Don't be shy...stop in and sing a favorite song and enjoy snacks and refreshments!
FACEBOOK: Mother Vapors | Gettysburg PA | Facebook
FINDING NEMO, JR.
the musical
Gettysburg Community Theatre
TIME: Varied times/dates (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.
the musical
Gettysburg Community Theatre
TIME: Varied times/dates (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.