SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2025
8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
A HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR Multiple craft vendors Gettysburg Rec Park 545 Long Lane Charles Sterner Building |
8:00 - 11:00 a.m.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Breakfast, photos, crafts, and games with Santa! St. James Lutheran Church 109 York Street |
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Registration required. Seminary Ridge Refectory 148 Seminary Ridge |
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
CRAFT & VENDOR SHOW Stop in and shop! Gettysburg American Legion Auxiliary Post 202 528 East Middle Street |
9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
(or until sold out) 10th ANNUAL COOKIE WALK Thousands of homemade cookies! Gettysburg Foursquare Church 328 West Middle Street |
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
GREENS AND GOURMET GIFTS SALE Wreaths, arrangements, gourmet gifts, and more! Gettysburg Fire Hall, 35 North Stratton Street |
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
SEMINARY RIDGE MUSEUM Living history, photo stations, free hot chocolate and more. Seminary Ridge Museum 61 Seminary Ridge |
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CHILDREN'S CHORUS Enjoy the delightful music of this student group! Children of 1863 Museum 451 Baltimore Street |
10:00 a.m.
LIVE ICE CARVING Watch Danny Kissel carve a life-size sleigh! The Christmas Haus 13 Baltimore Street |
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
BOSTON BACHERT Amazing show, full of magic and illusions! Children of 1863 Museum 451 Baltimore Street |
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
CIVIL WAR COMRADES Living history, songs and stories Steinwehr Tent South end of Steinwehr Avenue |
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
HISTORIC DOBBIN HOUSE TOUR Free tour of the 1776 house built by Reverend Alexander Dobbin. Dobbin House 89 Steinwehr Avenue |
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
MINIATURE HORSES Meet mini horses from Shining Stars Therapeutic Riding Program! Unity Park at Baltimore and Lefever Streets |
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
MANDY B Enjoy the beautiful talents of this local musician. Festival Tavern Tent Lincoln Square |
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
A HOLIDAY POP-UP HOLIDAY MARKET Farmers market vendors and local artisans Gettysburg Rec Park 545 Long Lane |
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
& 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. SANTA'S SHANTY Visit Santa! Lincoln Square |
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
GENERAL LEE'S HEADQUARTERS OPEN HOUSE House tour and historical interpretation. American Battlefield Trust 401 Buford Avenue |
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
LIVING HISTORY AROUND THE CAMPFIRE Warm up around the fire pit and talk to soldiers from 1st Rhode Island Battery B. Children of Gettysburg 1863 Museum - side yard 451 Baltimore Street |
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
AN EVERGREEN CHRISTMAS - GATEHOUSE OPEN HOUSE Free open house at the historic Evergreen Cemetery Gatehouse Evergreen Cemetery 799 Baltimore Street |
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
SANTA'S WORKSHOP CRAFT TENT WITH SANTA & MRS. CLAUS Great family fun! Children of Gettysburg 1863 Museum - side yard 451 Baltimore Street |
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
LIVE REINDEER FROM SPRUCE RIDGE See live reindeer! Gettysburg Heritage Center 297 Steinwehr Avenue |
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
SPECIAL PHOTO BOOTH Meet the Holly King! Professional photographs at Christmas Fantasy photo booth! Southeast Quad of Lincoln Square |
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
CHRISTMAS AT THE BEYOND THE BATTLE MUSEUM Holiday museum scavenger hunt, crafts, free cookies, and hot chocolate bar. Beyond the Battle Museum 625 Biglerville Road |
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
GINGERBREAD CELEBRATION AND HOLIDAY MARKET See handcrafted gingerbread houses. Shop local artisans. Adams County Arts Council 125 S Washington Street |
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
HOMESPUN CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY MARKET Crafts and gifts from HGAC artists and artisans. G.A.R. Hall 53 East Middle Street |
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
POTTER'S WHEELS - MOBILE POTTERY SHOPPE EXPERIENCE & STUDIO Shop handmade pottery, thumbprints, and more! In-Bus Store 1st block Baltimore Street |
10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.SCAVENGER HUNT
Christmas-themed scavenger hunt! Civil War Tails Diorama Museum 785 Baltimore Street |
11:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
CHRISTMAS DURING THE CIVIL WAR Enjoy special program, Christmas During the Civil War: Citizens and Soldiers. Children of 1863 Museum 451 Baltimore Street |
11:00 a.m.
CHESTNUTS ROASTING ON AN OPEN FIRE Enjoy the old Christmas tradition of freshly roasted chestnuts! Shriver House Museum 309 Baltimore Street |
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
CONFEDERATION OF UNION GENERALS Living History Presentation Steinwehr Tent South end of Steinwehr Avenue |
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
SOUP & BAKE SALE Homemade soups and Christmas baked goods for sale. Total Tech Solutions (around the corner from Forever Love Rescue) 670 Johns Avenue |
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
FACE PAINTING BY ADVENTURE IN FUN Free face painting! Gettysburg Polish Pottery 102 Baltimore Street |
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
FACE PAINTING BY SMILE ON YU Free face painting! Best Western (inside lobby) 301 Steinwehr Avenue |
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
CIVIL WAR SANTA Come and meet Civil War Santa on the patio of O'Rorke's! O'Rorke's Family Eatery 44 Steinwehr Avenue |
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
HOT COCOA WARM UP STATION Warm up with a free cup of hot cocoa! 102 Baltimore Street |
11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
CHRISTMAS BALL GOLF Put some putt-putt in your holiday season! Lincoln Links 533 Steinwehr Avenue |
11:00 - 1:00 p.m.
GETTYSBURG BRASS BAND Enjoy traditional carols by this amazing brass band! Dobbin House 89 Steinwehr Avenue |
12:00 p.m.
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
CAMPTOWN SHAKERS Enjoy Victorian-era music! Steinwehr Tent South end of Steinwehr Avenue |
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12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
TROY LOVE Enjoy this amazingly talented artist. Festival Tavern Tent Lincoln Square |
12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
FACE PAINTING BY ELIZABETH Free face painting Civil War Diorama (in lobby) 241 Steinwehr Avenue |
12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
IRISH FIDDLE MUSIC Enjoy Irish fiddle music Steinwehr Avenue |
12:00 - 10:00 p.m.
WINE & CHRISTMAS COOKIE PAIRING FLIGHTS Christmas cookies! and wine pairing Reid's Winery & Cider House 400 Baltimore Street |
1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
HOLIDAY CRAFT DROP-IN Craft stations and hot cocoa! Gettysburg Public Library 140 Baltimore Street |
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
FREE S'MORES Come create and enjoy roasting smore's! Quality Inn Gettysburg 380 Steinwehr Avenue |
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
DJ MUSIC Fun holiday and pop music by live DJs. Tommy's Pizza 105 Steinwehr Avenue |
1:00 p.m.
DALLASTOWN AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL CHORUS & STRING OCTECT Enjoy holiday music from these talented students! Children of 1863 Museum 451 Baltimore Street |
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
GETTYSBURG WITCHES Meet the good witches of Gettysburg! Baltimore Street near Gettysburg Library |
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
DJ MUSIC Pop and holiday favorites spun by HD Entertainment Baltimore Street near Gettysburg Library |
1:00 - 6:00 p.m.
"OF MISTLETOE AND MINIE' BALLS" Historic House Tours Daniel Lady Farm 1008 Hanover Road |
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
CHRISTINE & THE JINGLE KING Fun show with stories, puppets, sing-a-along, and kid-friendly music. Children of 1863 Museum 451 Baltimore Street |
2:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CHRISTMAS Get your tickets now! Majestic Theater 25 Carlisle Street |
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
FORT DELAWARE CORNET BAND A Victorian-era brass band that performs authentic Civil War-era music. Steinwehr Tent South end of Steinwehr Avenue |
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
VIBE DANCE STUDIO Check out the energy and talent of these dance students! Baltimore Street near Gettysburg Library |
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
NICK MICH Enjoy this local artist for acoustic country and rock music! Festival Tavern Tent Lincoln Square |
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
GETTYSBURG BRASS BAND Enjoy this brass band inside the warm hotel lobby ! Hotel Gettysburg 1 Lincoln Square |
2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
BOSTON BACHERT Amazing show, full of magic and illusions! Children of 1863 Museum 451 Baltimore Street |
3:00 p.m.
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
OFFICERS FOR THE UNION Portraying A.A. Humphreys - Engineer & Career Soldier, U.S.A. Steinwehr Tent South end of Steinwehr Avenue |
3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
GETTYSBURG CHORAL SOCIETY CHRISTMAS CONCERT Enjoy “In dulci jubilo” (“In sweet rejoicing”) United Lutheran Seminary Chapel 61 Seminary Ridge |
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
GETTYSBURG CHRISTMAS AT THE "COLLEGE" CHURCH Historic Church open with tours and festive Christmas carols. Open at 3 p.m./ Music at 4 p.m.-5 p.m. 44 Chambersburg St. |
3:30 p.m.
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
NEXTSTEP MARTIAL ARTS Demonstration by students of martial arts school Baltimore Street near Gettysburg Library |
4:00 p.m.
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
FAITH NOEL Singer, Songwriter, Multi-Instrumentalist Musician. Her talent brings multiple genres of music to life, including holiday favorites! Festival Tavern Tent Lincoln Square |
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
PAINTED TRILLIUM Enjoy this three-member band perform Victorian music. Steinwehr Tent South end of Steinwehr Avenue |
6:00 p.m.
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
GETTYSBURG PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH LIVING NATIVITY Features live actors and the glorious tones of the GPC Worship Choir! Corner of Baltimore & East High Streets (in front of church) |
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
RYAN HAND Enjoy this versatile musician known for his extensive repertoire. Ryan is passionate about music with a flair for performance! Festival Tavern Tent Lincoln Square |
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
ALICE IN WONERLAND JR. the musical Get tickets to this musical based on the Disney movie. Gettysburg Community Theatre 49 York Street |
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CHRISTMAS Get your tickets now! Majestic Theater 25 Carlisle Street |
8:00 p.m.
8:00 - 10:00 p.m.
CORNER BROTHERS Sponsored by Sign of the Buck Enjoy this talented duo consisting of brothers Matt and Tyler Greer from State College. Come experience their music and audience engagement! Festival Tavern Tent Lincoln Square |
