Colebrookdale Railroad
December 1–12
Santa’s Polar Bear Express
This is not an ordinary train ride, but rather a trip into the Christmas past with Santa. Warm up with complimentary hot cocoa and enjoy the view from the train window!
$10-$50 | 10 a.m., 1 p.m. & 4 p.m. | Colebrookdale Railroad | Washington & 3rd Sts., Boyertown | 610.367.0200 | colebrookdalerailroad.com
Christmas Carole 1944
December 6–21
Christmas Carole 1944
In this World War II adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, cosmetic magnate Carole Scrooge is introduced to a new series of “Spirits” who surprise and delight. Much of the script and lessons learned stay true to Dickens’ story.
$34 | 2 & 7:30 p.m. | Civic Theatre of Allentown | 527 N. 19th St., Allentown | 610.432.8943 | civictheatre.com
December 7
Get Out Lehigh Valley
Lock Ridge Park’s mile-long, castle-like stone structure is the perfect excuse to get outdoors this season. The park offers a variety of recreational activities including hiking, biking and a nature study. It is also dog friendly!
Free | 10 a.m.–noon | Lock Ridge Park and Furnace Museum | 525 Franklin St., Alburtis | 610.965.4397 x 136 | wildlandspa.org
December 7
Santa Will Run for Beer 5K-ish
The fun kicks off with drinks at Roosevelt’s 21st and continues through Bethlehem. The first 25 Santas to arrive at each participating bar location receive a free beer, so this is definitely a race!
$30 | 11 a.m.–3 p.m. | Roosevelt’s 21st | 21 E. Elizabeth Ave., Bethlehem | 484.727.8155 | runlehighvalley.com
Photo by Marco Calderon
Social Still
December 7, 14, 21 & 28
Grain to Glass Advanced Tour
Not only do they make their own alcohol, but they’re ready to let you in on their secrets. Learn about the ingredients, processing, fermentation, aging and bottling process while tasting Social Still’s best gins, whiskeys and vodkas.
$10 | 3 p.m. | Social Still Distillery | 530 E. 3rd St., Bethlehem | 610.625.4585 | eventbrite.com
December 9
Author Talk
David Pratt will be reading and signing his latest book, Todd Sweeney: The Fiend of Fleet High, this month at The Library in Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center.
Free | 6–8 p.m. | Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center | 522 W. Maple St., Allentown | 610.347.9988 | bradburysullivancenter.org
Lindsey Sterling Warmer In The Winter Christmas Tour
December 9
Warmer In The Winter Christmas Tour
Known for her violin-driven electronic music, Lindsey Stirling’s first-ever holiday album was the number one new Christmas album of 2017. Experience the magic this month at Wind Creek Event Center!
$39.50–$99.50 | 7:30 p.m. | Wind Creek Event Center | 77 Wind Creek Blvd., Bethlehem | 610.297.7414 | windcreekeventcenter.com
December 11–28
Lights in the Parkway
This Lehigh Valley tradition allows guests to get in the holiday spirit without leaving the warmth of their cars. Take a drive through this gorgeous light show and enjoy the displays shown off in this winter wonderland. Closed for Christmas Day.
$15 per car | 5:30–10 p.m. | 1700 Martin Luther King Blvd., Allentown | 610.439.5999 | allentownpa.gov
December 29
Pre-New Year’s Eve Party
This afternoon celebration is great for families, complete with ice cream, a children’s resolution station and music by DJ Jimbo. Children under 12 are granted free admission.
$12 | 12:30–3 p.m. | America On Wheels | 5 N. Front St., Allentown | 610.432.4200 x10 | americaonwheels.org
Peepfest
December 30 & 31
PEEPSFEST®
The Valley’s annual PEEPSFEST® is a decade-plus long tradition. Celebrate the 11th year with the drop of the 400-pound, lit PEEPS® Chick. There will be kid-friendly bands, a family disco lounge, magicians, a kids fun run and more! Stick around for a fireworks display.
Free | 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. | SteelStacks | 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem| 610.332.1300 | steelstacks.org
