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.

NEW NIHM EXHIBIT: A new exhibit focusing on Bethlehem’s General Superintendent and Chief Engineer John Fritz is now on display at the National Museum of Industrial History. The Works of a Mechanical Genius: The Legacy of John Fritz explores the life and legacy of an innovative ironmaster who has been touted as founder of the American steel industry, alongside names like Andrew Carnegie. Fritz built and oversaw the operations at the Bethlehem Iron Company from 1860-1893. The Bethlehem Iron Works is described in engineering journals of the day as, “one of the most famous enterprises in the world - the Mecca of engineer-pilgrims from abroad and the pride and pattern of American practice.”

The exhibit marks the 200 anniversary of the birth of industrial pioneer and mechanical genius, John Fritz. The display closes in October 2022.

Through December

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.

Wednesday, December 22

East Hills Moravian Church 40th annual Christmas putz and displays through Dec. 22 in the church’s Fellowship Hall, 1830 Butztown Road. 6 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.

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 theater, 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/

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

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

Virtual live advent calendar, 5:30 p.m. Last day. 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

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/

December 26 to 31

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 New Year’s Day. Information and tickets: visit https://historicbethlehem.org/carriage-rides-christmas-hours/

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 p.m. 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.

January 8, 9, 15, 16

Black Diamond Society of Model Engineers, 902 E. Macada Road. 1 to 4 p.m. Cost; 12 and under free. For additional dates and information, visit www.bdsme.org or call 610-867-2591.

The Bethlehem Press calendar listings are, to the best of our knowledge, correct at the time of printing. We are not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of information submitted by external parties.