THINGS TO DO
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2023
GINGERBREAD CELEBRATION
AND HOLIDAY MARKET
Adams County Arts Council
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 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 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 or online at:
WEBSITE: https://adamsarts.org/gingerbread-celebration-2/
AND HOLIDAY MARKET
Adams County Arts Council
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 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 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 or online at:
WEBSITE: https://adamsarts.org/gingerbread-celebration-2/
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!
A CHRISTMAS AT THE GETTYSBURG MERCANTILE MUSEUM
AND FREE GOOSE BROS. ICE CREAM
Gettysburg Mercantile Museum
Goose Bros. Gettysburg Ice Cream Parlor
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 252 Baltimore Street
COST: Adults aged 13+ $11.95
Children aged 7-12 $8.75.
Kids aged 6 and under FREE.
DESCRIPTION: Come tour the General Store decorated in 1800's Christmas style and enjoy free locally homemade ice cream!
-ALSO-
Goose Brothers Ice Cream is offering $11.00 hand packed homemade quarts of ice cream for sale. For each quart sold during the festival hours, $5.00 will be donated to Main Street Gettysburg!!
WEBSITES: Gettysburg Mercantile Museum | Take a Trip Back in Time!
Goose Bros. Ice Cream Gettysburg (goosebrosgettysburg.com)
AND FREE GOOSE BROS. ICE CREAM
Gettysburg Mercantile Museum
Goose Bros. Gettysburg Ice Cream Parlor
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 252 Baltimore Street
COST: Adults aged 13+ $11.95
Children aged 7-12 $8.75.
Kids aged 6 and under FREE.
DESCRIPTION: Come tour the General Store decorated in 1800's Christmas style and enjoy free locally homemade ice cream!
-ALSO-
Goose Brothers Ice Cream is offering $11.00 hand packed homemade quarts of ice cream for sale. For each quart sold during the festival hours, $5.00 will be donated to Main Street Gettysburg!!
WEBSITES: Gettysburg Mercantile Museum | Take a Trip Back in Time!
Goose Bros. Ice Cream Gettysburg (goosebrosgettysburg.com)
CHRISTMAS AT THE MUSEUM
Gettysburg Beyond the Battle Museum
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 625 Biglerville Road
DESCRIPTION: Come enjoy a no cost holiday scavenger hunt, hot cocoa bar, and additional free family-friendly activities
All children ages 0-17 receive FREE admission on Saturday 12/2 & Sunday 12/3!
WEBSITE: www.gettysburgbeyondthebattle.org
Gettysburg Beyond the Battle Museum
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 625 Biglerville Road
DESCRIPTION: Come enjoy a no cost holiday scavenger hunt, hot cocoa bar, and additional free family-friendly activities
All children ages 0-17 receive FREE admission on Saturday 12/2 & Sunday 12/3!
WEBSITE: www.gettysburgbeyondthebattle.org
CHRISTMAS CAROLS OF THE CIVIL WAR
Christ Lutheran Church
TIME: 10:30 a.m.
LOCATION: 30 Chambersburg Street
DESCRIPTION: Advent Jazz Worship Service featuring the Buzz Jones Quintet.
Christ Lutheran Church
TIME: 10:30 a.m.
LOCATION: 30 Chambersburg Street
DESCRIPTION: Advent Jazz Worship Service featuring the Buzz Jones Quintet.
CARRIAGE RIDES
Horse Tours of Gettysburg
TIME: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Steinwehr Avenue at Culp 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: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Steinwehr Avenue at Culp Street
COST: $10/adults; free for children under 12
DESCRIPTION: Come enjoy a festive carriage ride!
Register online for your time slot.
CENTRAL PA WEDDING SHOWS
TIME: 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Adams County Historical Society
625 Biglerville Road
DESCRIPTION: If you're planning your big day, this is a great stop while you're here! Over $50K in cash & prizes, and free wedding bands for the first 50 couples to register.
WEBSITE: CentralPaWeddingShows.com
Click here for more info.
TIME: 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Adams County Historical Society
625 Biglerville Road
DESCRIPTION: If you're planning your big day, this is a great stop while you're here! Over $50K in cash & prizes, and free wedding bands for the first 50 couples to register.
WEBSITE: CentralPaWeddingShows.com
Click here for more info.
LOCAL ART SALE
Waldo's & Company
TIME: 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 17 Lincoln Square (Basement)
DESCRIPTION: Original works by local artists for sale as well as selling excellent house roasted coffee and teas
WEBSITE: www.waldosandco.com
Waldo's & Company
TIME: 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 17 Lincoln Square (Basement)
DESCRIPTION: Original works by local artists for sale as well as selling excellent house roasted coffee and teas
WEBSITE: www.waldosandco.com
POP UP POTTERY MOBILE & SHOP
Under the Horizon
TIME: 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Baltimore Street
DESCRIPTION: Visit Under the Horizon mobile pottery, learn about the studio's outreach work, pottery lessons and studio services. View and purchase professional pottery wares, decorative items and Prayer Thumbprints.
Under the Horizon
TIME: 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Baltimore Street
DESCRIPTION: Visit Under the Horizon mobile pottery, learn about the studio's outreach work, pottery lessons and studio services. View and purchase professional pottery wares, decorative items and Prayer Thumbprints.
HISTORIC WALKING TOUR
Gettysburg Licensed Town Guides
TIME: 12:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Dobbin House
89 Steinwehr Avenue
COST: $20 for Adults; $10 for Youth (9-17);
Free for Children!
DESCRIPTION: Danger & Courage - The "no man's land" during the battle - civilians on lower Baltimore Street and Steinwehr Avenue were trapped in the crossfire. Hear about Jennie Wade, after the battle, and President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.
RESERVATIONS: Contact 202-360-8162 or
717-253-5737; or go to www.gbltg.com for reservations
Gettysburg Licensed Town Guides
TIME: 12:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Dobbin House
89 Steinwehr Avenue
COST: $20 for Adults; $10 for Youth (9-17);
Free for Children!
DESCRIPTION: Danger & Courage - The "no man's land" during the battle - civilians on lower Baltimore Street and Steinwehr Avenue were trapped in the crossfire. Hear about Jennie Wade, after the battle, and President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.
RESERVATIONS: Contact 202-360-8162 or
717-253-5737; or go to www.gbltg.com for reservations
MEET THE AUTHORS & BOOK SIGNING
Gettysburg Academy
TIME: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 66-68 W. High Street
AUTHORS:
Daryl Marston from A&E's Ghost Hunters
Book: The Horrors of the House of Wills
Jean Green, Gettysburg Resident
Book: My Ancestors Journey
Mark Nesbit, Gettysburg resident
Book: Ghosts of Gettysburg
DESCRIPTION: Come meet the authors with free book signings. *Book purchases available
Gettysburg Academy
TIME: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 66-68 W. High Street
AUTHORS:
Daryl Marston from A&E's Ghost Hunters
Book: The Horrors of the House of Wills
Jean Green, Gettysburg Resident
Book: My Ancestors Journey
Mark Nesbit, Gettysburg resident
Book: Ghosts of Gettysburg
DESCRIPTION: Come meet the authors with free book signings. *Book purchases available
SANTA'S BOOKSHOP
Friends of the Adams County Library System
TIME: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 140 Baltimore Street
DESCRIPTION: Used Books and Puzzles for sale with a holiday focus, as well as many other books for both Adults and Children that would make excellent gifts. All proceeds benefit the Adams County Library System.
Friends of the Adams County Library System
TIME: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 140 Baltimore Street
DESCRIPTION: Used Books and Puzzles for sale with a holiday focus, as well as many other books for both Adults and Children that would make excellent gifts. All proceeds benefit the Adams County Library System.
DAVID WILLS HOUSE TOURS
National Park Service
TIME: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: David Wills House
8 Lincoln Square
COST: Free
DESCRIPTION: Visit the home of Gettysburg attorney David Wills, where President Lincoln put the finishing touches on his Gettysburg Address. The museum features six galleries, including two rooms that have been restored to their 1863 appearance. Free admission.
National Park Service
TIME: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: David Wills House
8 Lincoln Square
COST: Free
DESCRIPTION: Visit the home of Gettysburg attorney David Wills, where President Lincoln put the finishing touches on his Gettysburg Address. The museum features six galleries, including two rooms that have been restored to their 1863 appearance. Free admission.
CENTRAL PA WEDDING SHOWS
TIME: 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: World War II Experience Museum
845 Crooked Creek Road
DESCRIPTION: Bridal Yard Sale!
WEBSITE: CentralPaWeddingShows.com
TIME: 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: World War II Experience Museum
845 Crooked Creek Road
DESCRIPTION: Bridal Yard Sale!
WEBSITE: CentralPaWeddingShows.com
CHRISTMAS CAROLING PROCESSION
TO THE NATIVITY
Gettysburg Ministerium
TIME: 4:30 p.m.
LOCATION: 208 Baltimore Street to
Lincoln Square and York Street
DESCRIPTION: Join this faithful group to carol in procession to the nativity scene. Gather on the corner of Baltimore and High Streets. This event is open to anyone who wants to observe the advent of Jesus. Candles will be provided or you can bring your own if you prefer. A short service will be held at the site of the nativity.
TO THE NATIVITY
Gettysburg Ministerium
TIME: 4:30 p.m.
LOCATION: 208 Baltimore Street to
Lincoln Square and York Street
DESCRIPTION: Join this faithful group to carol in procession to the nativity scene. Gather on the corner of Baltimore and High Streets. This event is open to anyone who wants to observe the advent of Jesus. Candles will be provided or you can bring your own if you prefer. A short service will be held at the site of the nativity.
RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER
the musical
Gettysburg Community Theatre
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 49 York Street
DESCRIPTION: Come and enjoy the live onstage
musical based on the animated series.
A favorite of young and old alike!
COST: $15 Tickets must be purchased in advance on website
WEBSITE: gettysburgcommunitytheatre.org/
Friday, December 1st at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 2nd at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 2nd at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 3rd at 2:00 p.m.
Friday, December 8th at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 9th at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 10th at 2:00 p.m.
Friday, December 15th at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 17th at 2:00 p.m.
Many performances are already sold out.
Order tickets in advance.
the musical
Gettysburg Community Theatre
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 49 York Street
DESCRIPTION: Come and enjoy the live onstage
musical based on the animated series.
A favorite of young and old alike!
COST: $15 Tickets must be purchased in advance on website
WEBSITE: gettysburgcommunitytheatre.org/
Friday, December 1st at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 2nd at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 2nd at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 3rd at 2:00 p.m.
Friday, December 8th at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 9th at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 10th at 2:00 p.m.
Friday, December 15th at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 17th at 2:00 p.m.
Many performances are already sold out.
Order tickets in advance.