Dec. 5

Allentown AARP Chapter #5415 meet noon at St. Timothy Church, 140 S. Ott St., Allentown, l p.m. The Lehigh Valley Pops Orchestra will entertain. Guests and non-members are welcome. Bring a non-perishable food item for the Allentown Food Bank. For more information, call 610-437-4265.

Dec. 6

Old-Fashioned Christmas events at various sites in Emmaus. For a complete list of events, visit www.emmausmainstreet.com or call 610-739-1273.

Dec. 7

Holiday vendor and craft sale 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 2336 S. Ninth St., Allentown. For more information, call 610-797-1571.

Bethel Bible Church’s 10th annual Christmas dinner. The church, 418 Elm St., Emmaus, will begin serving 4:15 p.m. and will end 6 p.m. There is no charge for the event. For more information, call 610-965-2682.

Old-Fashioned Christmas in Emmaus 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Events at multiple places in Emmaus. For more information, visit www.emmausmainstreet.com or call 610-739-1273.

Dec. 8

Christmas at the Bortz Log House, 4-7 p.m., Wescosville. Tours by candlelight, warm drinks and cookies will be available.

Alburtis Holiday Festival 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Event includes breakfast with Santa, pet photos with Santa, baking contest, special performances and a tree lighting. Horse-drawn surrey rides leave from The Alburtis Tavern 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tickets are needed for the surrey rides.

Dec. 11

The Emmaus Historical Society will hold its annual Christmas Covered Dish Party 5:30 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church Parish Hall, Fifth and Chestnut streets, Emmaus. Call the museum if you plan to attend and note if you will bring an appetizer, side dish or dessert. Appetizers will be available as soon as you arrive so you can snack and visit before dinner. Dinner is 6 p.m.followed by a visit from the Belsnickel 7 p.m.

Dec. 14

Old Zionsville United Church of Christ cookie walk, 8 a.m. to noon at the church, 5981 Fountain Road, Old Zionsville. All items are handmade. For more information, call 610-966-3601 or email ozuccoffice@ptd.net.

Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Emmaus Historical Society, 218 Main St., Emmaus, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and receive a special treat. For more information, visit www.emmaushistoric-pa.org or call 610-966-6591.

Macungie Holiday will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Local businesses, the historical society and Macungie Memorial Park participate in this borough-wide event. The Macungie Institute will feature Macungie Farmers Market vendors, Boy Scout displays and food and Santa and Mrs. Claus for photos. There will also be a scavenger hunt, horse-drawn surrey rides and gingerbread displays at Kalmbach Park.

Dec. 21

All-you-can-eat breakfast buffet 7 to 11 a.m. at Old Zionsville United Church of Christ, 5981 Fountain Road, Old Zionsville. There is a cost. For more information, contact the church office at 610-966-3011.