Thursdays to Sundays to Dec. 24

Christmas City Village new holiday-themed wooden huts with unique holiday gifts. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Historic Downtown Bethlehem. Thursdays through Sundays through Dec. 24. Visit visithistoricbethlehem.com/event/christmas-city-village/2023-11-09/

To Dec. 17

Christkindlmarkt: Handmade works by more than 50 artisans, live Christmas music, jolly Old St. Nick, Kathe Wohlfahrt offering handmade ornaments, nutcrackers and collectibles from Germany and more. Thursdays through Sundays to Dec. 17. Free admission on Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m. Tickets, information: christmascity.org/christkindlmarkt/

Wednesday, Nov. 29

NCC Student Holiday Bazaar. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Room 605, Fowler Center, 511 E. Third St. Visit news.northampton.edu/event/holiday-bazaar-at-fowler/

Johann Valentin Haidt’s painting, “Nativity of Christ”: discovered and purchased by the Archives in 2020, and was then conserved. Conservator Steven Erisoty will speak about the conservation treatment, its challenges and the discoveries he made. Graphic designer and artist Heather Reinert will look at the artistic elements of the painting and uncover parallels with other early-modern artists and their work. Moravian archivist Paul Peucker will speak about the discovery and validation of the painting. Live and streamed for the public at 4 p.m. Registration required. Visit moravianchurcharchives.org/event/presentation-discovering-the-nativity/

Nov. 30 to Dec. 3

Christkindlmarkt: Handmade works by more than 50 artisans, live Christmas music, jolly Old St. Nick, Kathe Wohlfahrt offering handmade ornaments, nutcrackers and collectibles from Germany and more. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays through Dec. 17. Free admission Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m. Steel Stacks campus, 101 Founders Way Tickets, information: christmascity.org/christkindlmarkt/

Nov. 30 to Dec. 17

Star and Candle Craft and Bake Shoppe: Traditional Moravian crafts, beeswax candles, glass sculpture, church CD’s and books, handcrafted manger scenes, traditional Moravian stars and candles, folded paper stars, crafts, homemade cookies by baker Tom Tenges and snacks. Across the hall from the Central Putz (east side of Campus Green and nestled between the Sisters’ House on Main Street and God’s Acre on Market Street). 1 to 5 p.m. Fridays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Visit centralmoravianchurch.org/seasons/star-and-candle-shoppe/

Nov. 30 to Dec. 23

Central Moravian Church Putz (“Putz” means “to decorate” or “to embellish”). Miniature replicas depict various settings of the Nativity Story. Story, music, handcrafted figurines. 1 to 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day. East side of Campus Green nestled between the Sisters’ House on Main Street and God’s Acre on Market Street. Visit www.centralmoravianchurch.org/seasons/christmas-putz/

Friday, Dec. 1

First Friday Southside. Visitfacebook.com/southsideartsdistrict/

InVision Photo Festival and winter student art exhibits, 6 to 8 p.m. Corpora Gallery, 321 E. Third St. Visit charterarts.org/event/first-friday-reception-winter-student-exhibit/

Hot Glass Experience at Christkindlmart. 1 p.m.; ArtsQuest Annual Resident Artists and ArtSmart fall 2023 exhibitions; from 6 to 9 p.m. in Studio 102 a. 25 W. Third St. Visitbananafactory.org/event/day/2023-12-01/

Friday, Dec. 1 to Friday, Dec. 22

Christmas City Follies XXIV: sketches, characters, music, merriment and a pinch of festive high jinks. Shows at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays; additional performance at 8 p.m. Dec. 20. Cost; pay-what-you-will at the door on Thursdays. Touchstone Black Box Theatre, Tickets: Call 610-867-1689 or online at touchstone.org

Gingerbread Games: The sold out Gingerbread Friends are on display from Dec. 1 to 22 at the Sun Inn’s Winter Garden, Sun Inn Courtyard at the Tavern along with some Christmas City Village Huts. Visit visithistoricbethlehem.com/event/gingerbread-games/

Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays Dec. 1 to 23

Downtown Bethlehem Association Live Advent Calendar. Free, family-friendly event, 5:30 p.m. until Dec. 23. Historic District shops, restaurants, community organizations host 10-15 minute programs with a special treat at Historic Bethlehem Visitor Center and 1810 Goundie House, 505 Main St. For information, visit visithistoricbethlehem.com/

Saturday, Dec. 2

Shop With A Cop: Colonial Regional Police Department Christmas Holiday program in conjunction with Chick-Fil-A, Red Robin and Walmart. Benefits children within our two municipalities whose families have faced hardship during the year. Volunteer officers and a Santa helper will pick up children in a police cruiser and take them to breakfast, go shopping for presents for their families and one for themselves, wrap presents and have lunch.

Stuff the Bus: Bethlehem Area School District’s transportation department is collecting new, unwrapped toys for ‘Toys for Tots” and nonperishable food items and personal hygiene supplies to benefit local nonprofit organizations. Donations drop off hours: 10 a.m. till 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 24 at the yellow school bus, Bethlehem Square parking lot, Linden Street/Route 191. Buses will be at SteelStacks, near Christkindlmarkt, 101 Founders Way, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dec. 1, 8, 16 and 17 and from 5 to 8 p.m. through Dec. 15. Look for the yellow school bus at each location.

Citizens Christmas City Committee’s 55th annual Advent Breakfast. Speaker: Charlene Donchez Mowers. 8:30 a.m. Moravian Village of Bethlehem, 526 Wood St. Tickets: allevents.in/bethlehem/the-55th-annual-community-advent-breakfast/200025658910834 or email brittneyc@lehighvalleychamber.org

Cops ’n Kids: The return of Santa’s Helpers (from Liberty HS) read “Snowman At Christmas by Caralyn Buehner. Make a craft. Enjoy a holiday surprise. Ages three and up. 10 a.m. to noon. Reading Room at the Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third St. Must register; email lvcops-n-kids@att.net or call 610-861-5526. General information: visit lvcopsnkidslv.org

Story time with Santa.

Central Moravian Church Busy Workers’ Christmas gifts and wreath sale. Benigna Auditorium, Christian Education Building, 40 W. Church St. Proceeds benefit charities from Bethlehem to Tanzania, Nepal and Start Mountain Rehabilitation Cneter in Palestine and Ukraine. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitcentralmoravianchurch.org

Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites Holiday Dinner and Auction: dining, cocktails and auctions featuring beautiful art, unique items and more. 6:30 p.m. ArtsQuest Center, Steel Stacks, 101 Founders Way. Information, tickets: historicbethlehem.org/experience/holiday-dinner-and-auction

Saturdays, Dec. 2, 9; Sundays, Dec. 3, 10

Annual Railroad Days open house, 1 to 4 p.m. Black Diamond Society of Model Engineers, 902 E. Macada Road. Cost; 12 and under free (you are welcome to bring a step stool for children). For additional dates and information, visit bdsme.org or call 610-867-2591.

Saturdays, Dec. 2, 9, 16 at 8 a.m.

The annual Breakfast with St. Nicholas; Arts & crafts, led by a professional Banana Factory Arts Center Teaching Artist. Cost. Reservations, information: christmascity.org/christkindlmarkt/schedule-ticket-info/

Sunday, Dec. 3

Central Moravian Church Advent and Christmas Concert with the Main Street Brass. 1:30 p.m. 73 W. Church St. Visitcentralmoravianchurch.org

Bel Canto Youth Chorus, Christmas music and messages of Peace and Unity. 4 p.m. Cathedral Church of the Nativity, 321Wyandotte St. Information, tickets: bach.org/belcanto/

Central Moravian Church Busy Workers’ Christmas Gifts and Wreath Sale. Benigna Auditorium, Christian Education building, 40 W. Church St. All proceeds benefit many charitable causes from Bethlehem to Tanzania, Nepal and Star Mountain Rehabilitation Center in Palestine and Ukraine. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit centralmoravianchurch.org/

Tuesday, Dec. 5

Moravian Singstunde (singing) of Advent hymns and carols in English and German. Free will offering. 73 W. Church St. 7 to 8 p.m. Visitcentralmoravianchurch.org