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  A GETTYSBURG CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
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THINGS TO DO 
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2024
LIVING HISTORY RE-ENACTMENT OF A CIVIL WAR WINTER ENCAMPMENT
​Seminary Ridge Museum & Education Center
TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 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 under 12 FREE

DESCRIPTION:  Hunt through the museum to find Santa "hidden" in the exhibits.
Prizes for finding all of them!

WEBSITE: Seminary Ridge Museum
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 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
CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT PAINTING
MOBILE POTTERS WHEEL BUS & SHOP

Under the Horizon
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 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 p.m.
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​

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!
ADVENT JAZZ WORSHIP SERVICE
Christ Lutheran Church
​TIME: 10:30 a.m. 
LOCATION: 30 Chambersburg Street
DESCRIPTION: Join the service featuring the Buzz Jones Jazz Quintet and soloist Susan Hochmiller.
​AUTHOR BOOK SIGNING/STORE SALES/FREE TREAT BAGS WITH PURCHASE
The Crystal Wand
TIME: ​1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 
LOCATION: 5 Steinwehr Avenue
DESCRIPTION:  Meet author Kate O'Dell with her book Crystal Rhythms.
Browse the store sales and receive a free treat bag with purchase!

 WEBSITE: Crystal Shop in Gettysburg PA | Mystical, Magical Products | The Crystal Wand (crystalwandpa.com)
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 kids's crafts!
All children ages 0-17 receive FREE admission on Saturday 12/7 & Sunday 12/8!
All adults receive 50% off admission on Saturday 12/7 & Sunday 12/8!

WEBSITE: www.gettysburgbeyondthebattle.org
​GETTYSGEAR CAFE
GettysGear Cafe
TIME: 
​10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 777 Baltimore Street
DESCRIPTION:  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.
 
Spirited Coffee & Hot Cocoa Bar in the GettysGear Café throughout the day. 
Various food and sweets available.
​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
HOMESPUN CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY MARKET
Historic Gettysburg Adams County
​TIME: 12:00 - 3:00 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)
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.
WINE & CHRISTMAS COOKIE PAIRING FLIGHTS
Reid's Winery & Cider House
TIME:  12:00 - 6:00 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!
​COCOA BAR & A MOVIE
Adams County Library System
TIME: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 140 Baltimore Street, 3rd floor meeting room
DESCRIPTION: Join us for a holiday movie and a make your own hot cocoa bar!
Registration required by calling 717-334-5716 or online at:

WEBSITE: Cocoa Bar and a Movie | Adams County Library
​AUTHOR BOOK SIGNING
Gettysburg Heritage Center Gift & Book Store
TIME: 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
LOCATION: 297 Steinwehr Avenue
DESCRIPTION: Stop in and meet authors Peter Lukacs & Jeffrey Dengler and have your books signed! 
CHRISTMAS CAROLING NATIVITY STROLL
Gettysburg Area Ministerium
TIME:  4:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Gettysburg Presbyterian Church
​204 Baltimore Street

COST: Free
DESCRIPTION: Meet at the church steps for a stroll through Lincoln Square to the nativity (10 York Street). There will be a brief prayer service and time of reflection at the nativity. Dress warmly and bring an LED candle for the caroling procession. All are welcome!
CHRISTMAS MISSION FAIR
Gettysburg Presbyterian Church
TIME:  6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Gettysburg Presbyterian Church
​204 Baltimore Street

DESCRIPTION: A Night to Celebrate! Silent Auction. Games/Crafts. Trivia/Bingo. Dessert Bar. Sing-Along. 
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 animated series.
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 7that 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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