Following the directives established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to limit public gatherings, several of the following meetings / activities might be changed, canceled, streamed or online. Check websites and social media as available.

SAFETY GUIDELINES: ArtsQuest has a number of best practices and procedures based on guidelines from the CDC, City of Bethlehem and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Visit artsquest.org/safety to view current health and safety guidelines.

To December 21

Gingerbread Friends contest entries displays: Main Street area around Christmas Huts, down the path leading into the Colonial Industrial Quarter. Information: visit https://getdowntownbethlehem.com/gingerbread-games/

To December 22

East Hills Moravian Church 40th annual Christmas putz and displays through Dec. 22 in the church’s Fellowship Hall, 1830 Butztown Road. Wednesdays and Fridays, 6 to 8 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 3 to 8 p.m. Walk-ins welcome. Group reservations: call 610-442-6056 or email nancyecosta@gmail.com. ADA accessible. Face masks must be worn.

To December 23

Virtual live advent calendar, 5:30 p.m. daily to Dec. 23. Outside of Goundie House door, 501 Main St. In partnership with the Downtown Bethlehem Association. Visit https://getdowntownbethlehem.com/ or www.facebook.com/GetDowntownBethlehem/ or www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2812686609054374

To December 31

Christmas at Hotel Bethlehem. Free self guided tour seven days a week through December; reservations required. 437 Main St. Visit www.eventbrite.com/e/hotel-bethlehem-self-guided-christmas-tour-reservations-required-tickets-121540427691 for availability. 35,000 Christmas lights, Christmas trees, 36 wreaths, six seven foot toy soldiers, two life size Nutcrackers and a gingerbread house modeled after the hotel.

To January 9

Trees of Historic Bethlehem, 26 trees; five historic sites, each decorated by the Bethlehem Garden Club to reference a classic holiday movie, including favorites such as “It’s a Wonderful Life,” “The Grinch,” and “A Christmas Carol,” 11 a.m. to 6 pm. Thursdays through Sundays through Jan. 9, 2022. Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, Moravian Museum of Bethlehem, Single Sisters House, Luckenbach Mill and 1810 Goundie House. For single, multi-site passes, combination offers and discounts, visit https://historicbethlehem.org/christmas/activities/

Holiday Putz Trail, Moravian Museum of Bethlehem and Single Sisters’ House. Traditional Moravian settings of the Nativity used around Christmas. Putz is a German term for decorate or embellish. This year’s miniatures feature hand-crafted models of Moravian Landmark District buildings. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Single and multi-site passes, combination offers and discounts available. Putz displays included in a Trees of Historic Bethlehem pass. Visit https://historicbethlehem.org/holiday-putz-trail/ for days, hours, tickets and more information.

Saturday, December 19

Downtown and Southside outdoor walking food fair and open air shopping with sidewalk sales and in person gift card flash sales. Santa will be in Brownstone Design for his last day visiting Bethlehem. Visit the Southside’s Christmas Tree Trail. Some meters will feature two or three hours of free parking. For more information, visit https://getdowntownbethlehem.com/a-merry-little-shop-and-stroll/; For parking information, visit https://getdowntownbethlehem.com/get-the-parking/ or www.bethpark.org

December 16 to 19

Huts on Main 2020, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Main St. Colonial Industrial Quarter shopping, putz, art, photo ops, live music, food trucks, winter bar, activities, illuminations. Thursday, Friday: 5 to 8 p.m.; Saturday: 2 to 8 p.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 459 Old York Road. Information, tickets: https://store.historicbethlehem.org/2020-christmas-in-the-quarter/?utm_source=HBMS&;utm_medium=CITQ%20Ticket%20Page&utm_campaign=CITQ

Christmas City Follies XXII, Touchstone Theatre’s vaudeville. 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays. Additional performances: 2 p.m. Dec. 18, 19. Information, tickets: visit www.touchstone.org/events/christmas-city-follies-xxii/

December 17, 18, 19

Christkindlmarkt, (cost) 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays free entry 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets, passes: visit ChristmasCity.org or call ArtsQuest box office : 610-332-3378. hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 2 to 5, 9 to 12 and 16 to 19. ArtsQuest follows the latest CDC, state and local health and safety guidelines. Visit artsquest.org/safety for more information. Every Friday evening from 6-8 p.m., there will be free entry, thanks to the generosity of ArtsQuest’s partner T-Mobile.

Saturday, December 18

Clash of the Carols - Second annual holiday a capella choir competition for youth, middle school, high school and adult choirs. Finals - check website for times. Colonial Industrial Quarter. Information: visit https://getdowntownbethlehem.com/get-christmas/clash-of-the-carols/

Wednesday, December 22

The Festivus Concert with Charter Arts Jazz Program’s ensembles. Familiar and obscure holiday and other works by Wes Montgomery, Sun Ra, Claude Thornhill, Milt Jackson and others. 7 p.m. School theatre, 321 E. Third St. Masks are required. Information, tickets (also at the door): visit www.charterarts.org/event/festivus-concert-5/ www.charterarts.org/event/festivus-concert-5/

Horse drawn carriage rides, every 20 minutes, 3 to 9 p.m. Hours of operation and availability subject to change. Depart from Central Moravian Church Church, 73 W. Church St. No carriage rides on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Information and tickets: visit https://historicbethlehem.org/carriage-rides-christmas-hours/

Christmas City Stroll Outdoor Walking Tour, certified guide in period dress; includes two National Historic Landmarks. 1, 3 and 6 p.m. Historic Bethlehem Visitor Center, 505 Main St. Seniors, special combination offers, discounts available. Visit https://historicbethlehem.org/

Thursday, December 23

Christmas City Stroll Outdoor Walking Tour, certified guide in period dress; includes two National Historic Landmarks. 1, 3 and 6 p.m. Historic Bethlehem Visitor Center, 505 Main St. Seniors, special combination offers, discounts available. Visit https://historicbethlehem.org/

Horse drawn carriage rides, every 20 minutes, 3 to 9 p.m. Hours of operation and availability subject to change. Depart from Central Moravian Church Church, 73 W. Church St. No carriage rides on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Information and tickets: visit https://historicbethlehem.org/carriage-rides-christmas-hours/

Sunday, December 26

Christmas City Stroll Outdoor Walking Tour, certified guide in period dress; includes two National Historic Landmarks. 1, 3 and 6 p.m. Historic Bethlehem Visitor Center, 505 Main St. Seniors, special combination offers, discounts available. Visit https://historicbethlehem.org/

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