When it comes to celebrating the season, what are your #LehighValleyTraditions? We’ve rounded up the quintessential things to do and places to go that make December a month to remember. Peruse our list to see if we share the same tried-and-true traditions, or use it as a guide to discover a new one or two. Ready? Let’s go!
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Hamilton District Main Street Program
Carriage rides, face painting, music and Santa!
PPL Plaza, 800 block Hamilton St., Allentown | Dec. 7, 4–7 p.m.
Can’t-Miss Tradition
21st Anniversary
Lights in the Parkway
More than one mile of the Lehigh Parkway in Allentown is transformed into a glittering winter wonderland in this spectacular drive-through light display set to holiday music.
Wednesdays–Sundays, 5:30–10 p.m. | Now through Dec. 30 (closed Christmas Day)
#XMasLightGoals
The Morning Call reporter Bill White hits the road for his 18th annual road trip across the Valley to find the best and brightest houses decked out for the season in “Christmas Lights with Bill White” on RCN. Tune in throughout the month to marvel at neighborhood displays couch-side, or use it to take notes for your next night drive.
Winter Light Spectacular
Lehigh Valley Zoo
This after-hours walk through the zoo features eight themed display areas, pathways swathed in awesome light tunnels, classic holiday movies on a big screen, a live reindeer and tons of special events scheduled throughout the month.
Now through Dec. 31 | Wednesdays–Sundays: 5:30–10 p.m.
20th Anniversary
Luminaria Night
We can’t think of a more beautiful display of charity than the glowing white bags that line the sidewalks of more than 3,500 homes and businesses throughout Bethlehem on Luminaria Night. Last year, this increasingly popular fundraiser for New Bethany Ministries raised more than $90,000 for individuals and families to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency.
Dec. 9
Fun Fact: Over 800 little Christmas trees adorn the intersections throughout the city of Bethlehem (white lights on the north side, multicolored lights on the south side).
