Christmas City’s Tree Lighting Ceremony
Payrow Plaza 10 E. Church Street, Bethlehem, PA, United StatesThe 2022 Christmas City Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held Friday, November 18th on Bethlehem’s Payrow Plaza at 5:00pm.
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Event Series InformationSaturday, January 10th, 2026 at 12:00 pm
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74 W. Broad Street, Suite 240
Bethlehem, PA 18018
Bethlehem is sometimes called the “City of Festivals” thanks to more than 10 major festivals and over 150 smaller festivals and community events.
The 2022 Christmas City Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held Friday, November 18th on Bethlehem’s Payrow Plaza at 5:00pm.
Join us in Historic Downtown Bethlehem for Small Business Saturday! While you're here, look for our Christmas Elves and take a selfie with them to win!
From December 1st through December 12th, the Downtown Bethlehem Association will be giving away presents from local businesses and organizations.
For 23 years, Touchstone has been ringing in December with this fan-favorite holiday variety show of music, merriment, and seasonal joy!
For 23 years, Touchstone has been ringing in December with this fan-favorite holiday variety show of music, merriment, and seasonal joy!
For 23 years, Touchstone has been ringing in December with this fan-favorite holiday variety show of music, merriment, and seasonal joy!
Be a part of Christmas in the Christmas City and join us for the Christmas City Lovefeast on Sunday, December 4th at Christkindlmarkt from 8am-10am. Lovefeast is a community gathering and a call to "love our neighbors as ourselves.”
For 23 years, Touchstone has been ringing in December with this fan-favorite holiday variety show of music, merriment, and seasonal joy!
For 23 years, Touchstone has been ringing in December with this fan-favorite holiday variety show of music, merriment, and seasonal joy!
For 23 years, Touchstone has been ringing in December with this fan-favorite holiday variety show of music, merriment, and seasonal joy!
For 23 years, Touchstone has been ringing in December with this fan-favorite holiday variety show of music, merriment, and seasonal joy!
For 23 years, Touchstone has been ringing in December with this fan-favorite holiday variety show of music, merriment, and seasonal joy!
For 23 years, Touchstone has been ringing in December with this fan-favorite holiday variety show of music, merriment, and seasonal joy!
For 23 years, Touchstone has been ringing in December with this fan-favorite holiday variety show of music, merriment, and seasonal joy!
For 23 years, Touchstone has been ringing in December with this fan-favorite holiday variety show of music, merriment, and seasonal joy!
For 23 years, Touchstone has been ringing in December with this fan-favorite holiday variety show of music, merriment, and seasonal joy!
For 23 years, Touchstone has been ringing in December with this fan-favorite holiday variety show of music, merriment, and seasonal joy!
We're celebrating Christmas all year long! Historic Downtown Bethlehem will have Santa in town as well as sales and specials from some of our favorite Merchants.
Join us for Storytime with Santa! Children will read stories with Santa, enjoy snacks, and work with Santa's elves on a craft.
Soak in the Christmas Spirit as you walk along Main St. and Broad St. for this year’s Historic Downtown Bethlehem Window Decorating Competition!
The 2025 Christmas City Village is open Fridays through Sundays, starting November 14th through December 21st.
The 2025 Christmas City Village is open Fridays through Sundays, starting November 14th through December 21st.
Join us for our Annual Historic Bethlehem Holiday Cocktail Trail on November 15th, from 12:00pm to 5:00pm with the Red & Green Trails.
The 2025 Christmas City Village is open Fridays through Sundays, starting November 14th through December 21st.
The 2025 Christmas City Village is open Fridays through Sundays, starting November 14th through December 21st.
The 2025 Christmas City Village is open Fridays through Sundays, starting November 14th through December 21st.
The 2025 Christmas City Village is open Fridays through Sundays, starting November 14th through December 21st.
The 2025 Christmas City Village is open Fridays through Sundays, starting November 14th through December 21st.
Join us for our Annual Historic Bethlehem Holiday Cocktail Trails on November 22nd, from 12:00pm to 5:00pm with the Silver and Gold Trails.
The 2025 Christmas City Village is open Fridays through Sundays, starting November 14th through December 21st.
The 2025 Christmas City Village is open Fridays through Sundays, starting November 14th through December 21st.
The 2025 Christmas City Village is open Fridays through Sundays, starting November 14th through December 21st.
The 2025 Christmas City Village is open Fridays through Sundays, starting November 14th through December 21st.
Leading up to Christmas, come visit with Santa! Take your own photos, with your own devices! It’s FREE!
As the aroma of beeswax fills the air, candles illuminate the windows, and decorations brighten our surroundings, it’s clear that Christmas is fast approaching. But...
Advent is a time to wait, to remember how much we need God, and to get ready for Jesus’ birth. Join us at 11 a.m....
The 2025 Christmas City Village is open Fridays through Sundays, starting November 14th through December 21st.
Leading up to Christmas, come visit with Santa! Take your own photos, with your own devices! It’s FREE!
Live Advent Calendar will take place in the charming Sun Inn Courtyard, starting December 1st and running every night at 5:30 PM until December 23rd.
Live Advent Calendar will take place in the charming Sun Inn Courtyard, starting December 1st and running every night at 5:30 PM until December 23rd.
Tour begins at 1810 Goundie Welcome Center on Main Street Designed especially for the holidays, the Christmas City Stroll is a casual, comfortable walk (evening tours are...
Tour begins at 1810 Goundie Welcome Center on Main Street Designed especially for the holidays, the Christmas City Stroll is a casual, comfortable walk (evening tours are...
Live Advent Calendar will take place in the charming Sun Inn Courtyard, starting December 1st and running every night at 5:30 PM until December 23rd.
Tour begins at 1810 Goundie Welcome Center on Main Street Designed especially for the holidays, the Christmas City Stroll is a casual, comfortable walk (evening tours are...
Motorcoach departs from in front of Hotel Bethlehem on Main Street Discover the rich history and holiday traditions of Bethlehem, Christmas City USA, as you traverse the...
Includes admission to Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, Moravian Museum of Bethlehem and Single Sisters’ House. Also included in your admission is the new Baked Into Bethlehem exhibition. Immerse yourself in the...
Tour begins at 1810 Goundie Welcome Center on Main Street Designed especially for the holidays, the Christmas City Stroll is a casual, comfortable walk (evening tours are...
Tour begins at 1810 Goundie Welcome Center on Main Street Designed especially for the holidays, the Christmas City Stroll is a casual, comfortable walk (evening tours are...
Discover Bethlehem’s holiday spirit in a uniquely festive way on the Spirits of Christmas walking tour. Led by a certified guide in 18th-century attire, you’ll...
Motorcoach departs from in front of Hotel Bethlehem on Main Street Discover the rich history and holiday traditions of Bethlehem, Christmas City USA, as you traverse the...
Live Advent Calendar will take place in the charming Sun Inn Courtyard, starting December 1st and running every night at 5:30 PM until December 23rd.
Tour begins at 1810 Goundie Welcome Center on Main Street Designed especially for the holidays, the Christmas City Stroll is a casual, comfortable walk (evening tours are...
Motorcoach departs from in front of Hotel Bethlehem on Main Street Discover the rich history and holiday traditions of Bethlehem, Christmas City USA, as you traverse the...
Motorcoach departs from in front of Hotel Bethlehem on Main Street Discover the rich history and holiday traditions of Bethlehem, Christmas City USA, as you traverse the...
Includes admission to Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, Moravian Museum of Bethlehem and Single Sisters’ House. Also included in your admission is the new Baked Into Bethlehem exhibition. Immerse yourself in the...
Since its founding by Moravian settlers in 1741, Bethlehem has woven baking into the fabric of its cultural identity. From the aromatic Moravian sugar cakes...
The 2025 Christmas City Village is open Fridays through Sundays, starting November 14th through December 21st.
Tour begins at 1810 Goundie Welcome Center on Main Street Designed especially for the holidays, the Christmas City Stroll is a casual, comfortable walk (evening tours are...
Tour begins at 1810 Goundie Welcome Center on Main Street Designed especially for the holidays, the Christmas City Stroll is a casual, comfortable walk (evening tours are...
Discover Bethlehem’s holiday spirit in a uniquely festive way on the Spirits of Christmas walking tour. Led by a certified guide in 18th-century attire, you’ll...
Motorcoach departs from in front of Hotel Bethlehem on Main Street Discover the rich history and holiday traditions of Bethlehem, Christmas City USA, as you traverse the...
Motorcoach departs from in front of Hotel Bethlehem on Main Street Discover the rich history and holiday traditions of Bethlehem, Christmas City USA, as you traverse the...
Live Advent Calendar will take place in the charming Sun Inn Courtyard, starting December 1st and running every night at 5:30 PM until December 23rd.
Tour begins at 1810 Goundie Welcome Center on Main Street Designed especially for the holidays, the Christmas City Stroll is a casual, comfortable walk (evening tours are...
Motorcoach departs from in front of Hotel Bethlehem on Main Street Discover the rich history and holiday traditions of Bethlehem, Christmas City USA, as you traverse the...
Get ready to laugh and learn with our fun-filled sourdough bread workshop. Not only will we dive into the art of making this deliciously crusty...
Motorcoach departs from in front of Hotel Bethlehem on Main Street Discover the rich history and holiday traditions of Bethlehem, Christmas City USA, as you traverse the...
Motorcoach departs from in front of Hotel Bethlehem on Main Street Discover the rich history and holiday traditions of Bethlehem, Christmas City USA, as you traverse the...
Please join us in the Christian Education building, upper level, (40 W Church St.) for the Busy Workers’ Christmas sale on Saturday, December 6 and...
Includes admission to Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, Moravian Museum of Bethlehem and Single Sisters’ House. Also included in your admission is the new Baked Into Bethlehem exhibition. Immerse yourself in the...
Since its founding by Moravian settlers in 1741, Bethlehem has woven baking into the fabric of its cultural identity. From the aromatic Moravian sugar cakes...
The 2025 Christmas City Village is open Fridays through Sundays, starting November 14th through December 21st.
Tour begins at 1810 Goundie Welcome Center on Main Street Designed especially for the holidays, the Christmas City Stroll is a casual, comfortable walk (evening tours are...
Leading up to Christmas, come visit with Santa! Take your own photos, with your own devices! It’s FREE!
Join us on Saturday, December 6th at 1:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Welcome in the Advent and Christmas season with the Central Moravian Church Choir...
Discover Bethlehem’s holiday spirit in a uniquely festive way on the Spirits of Christmas walking tour. Led by a certified guide in 18th-century attire, you’ll...
Tour begins at 1810 Goundie Welcome Center on Main Street Designed especially for the holidays, the Christmas City Stroll is a casual, comfortable walk (evening tours are...
Discover Bethlehem’s holiday spirit in a uniquely festive way on the Spirits of Christmas walking tour. Led by a certified guide in 18th-century attire, you’ll...
Motorcoach departs from in front of Hotel Bethlehem on Main Street Discover the rich history and holiday traditions of Bethlehem, Christmas City USA, as you traverse the...
Motorcoach departs from in front of Hotel Bethlehem on Main Street Discover the rich history and holiday traditions of Bethlehem, Christmas City USA, as you traverse the...
Live Advent Calendar will take place in the charming Sun Inn Courtyard, starting December 1st and running every night at 5:30 PM until December 23rd.
Tour begins at 1810 Goundie Welcome Center on Main Street Designed especially for the holidays, the Christmas City Stroll is a casual, comfortable walk (evening tours are...
Motorcoach departs from in front of Hotel Bethlehem on Main Street Discover the rich history and holiday traditions of Bethlehem, Christmas City USA, as you traverse the...
Motorcoach departs from in front of Hotel Bethlehem on Main Street Discover the rich history and holiday traditions of Bethlehem, Christmas City USA, as you traverse the...
Motorcoach departs from in front of Hotel Bethlehem on Main Street Discover the rich history and holiday traditions of Bethlehem, Christmas City USA, as you traverse the...
Motorcoach departs from in front of Hotel Bethlehem on Main Street Discover the rich history and holiday traditions of Bethlehem, Christmas City USA, as you traverse the...
Please join us in the Christian Education building, upper level, (40 W Church St.) for the Busy Workers’ Christmas sale on Saturday, December 6 and...
Includes admission to Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, Moravian Museum of Bethlehem and Single Sisters’ House. Also included in your admission is the new Baked Into Bethlehem exhibition. Immerse yourself in the...
Since its founding by Moravian settlers in 1741, Bethlehem has woven baking into the fabric of its cultural identity. From the aromatic Moravian sugar cakes...
The 2025 Christmas City Village is open Fridays through Sundays, starting November 14th through December 21st.
Tour begins at 1810 Goundie Welcome Center on Main Street Designed especially for the holidays, the Christmas City Stroll is a casual, comfortable walk (evening tours are...
Leading up to Christmas, come visit with Santa! Take your own photos, with your own devices! It’s FREE!
Tour begins at 1810 Goundie Welcome Center on Main Street Designed especially for the holidays, the Christmas City Stroll is a casual, comfortable walk (evening tours are...
Discover Bethlehem’s holiday spirit in a uniquely festive way on the Spirits of Christmas walking tour. Led by a certified guide in 18th-century attire, you’ll...
Motorcoach departs from in front of Hotel Bethlehem on Main Street Discover the rich history and holiday traditions of Bethlehem, Christmas City USA, as you traverse the...
Live Advent Calendar will take place in the charming Sun Inn Courtyard, starting December 1st and running every night at 5:30 PM until December 23rd.
Tour begins at 1810 Goundie Welcome Center on Main Street Designed especially for the holidays, the Christmas City Stroll is a casual, comfortable walk (evening tours are...
Motorcoach departs from in front of Hotel Bethlehem on Main Street Discover the rich history and holiday traditions of Bethlehem, Christmas City USA, as you traverse the...
Motorcoach departs from in front of Hotel Bethlehem on Main Street Discover the rich history and holiday traditions of Bethlehem, Christmas City USA, as you traverse the...
Includes admission to Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, Moravian Museum of Bethlehem and Single Sisters’ House. Also included in your admission is the new Baked Into Bethlehem exhibition. Immerse yourself in the...
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