HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDES Nov. 19 till Dec. 24 along Bethlehem’s downtown National Historic Landmark District (up to four adults and two children on laps max per carriage). Leave from the Kemerer Museum, 427 N. New St., and run every 20 minutes. All carriages have a break from 6 to 6:20 p.m. Downloadable audio tour available (additional cost). Tickets are nonrefundable; all dates and times are final; visit historicbethlehem.org/experiences/series/christmas-carriage-rides/

CHRISTMAS HUTS ON MAIN: Thursdays through Sundays till Dec. 24 Christmas City Village new holiday-themed wooden huts with unique holiday gifts along S. Main Street and in the Colonial Industrial Quarter, filled with unique holiday gift ideas. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Historic Downtown Bethlehem. Visit historicbethlehem.com/event/christmas-city-village/2023-11-09/

LIVE ADVENT CALENDAR: Through Thursday, Dec. 23, virtual live advent calendar, 5:30 p.m. daily at Goundie House door, 501 Main St. Each night special guests from a local business or organization appear and distribute treats to the crowd. The Dec. 1 (First Friday) host group was the Bach Choir of Bethlehem. Hosted by the Downtown Bethlehem Association in collaboration with Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites. Visit www.historicbethlehem.org/experiences/series/live-advent-calendar/ for list of daily activities.

TREES OF HISTORIC BETHLEHEM: Showcases more than 25 trees on display at the Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, The Moravian Museum of Bethlehem and the Single Sisters’ House historic sites. Each tree is decorated by members of the Bethlehem Garden Club. Pass includes admission to the Unspun: Stories of Silk exhibition with rarely exhibited items from the collections; access to two museums, The Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts and the Moravian Museum of Bethlehem; holiday art exhibition at the Luckenbach Mill; and the Moravian putz at the Single Sisters’ House, featuring reproductions of local National Historic Landmark District buildings. Tickets include Holiday Putz Trail admission. Visit Funding by the Bealer-Greene Christmas Endowment. Bundle pass with the Christmas City Combo (additional cost) which includes one entry to Christkindlmarkt at SteelStacks beginning Nov. 17, 2023.

To purchase tickets and see availability, visithistoricbethlehem.org/christmas/trees-of-historic-bethlehem/‘till

STEELSTACKS ICE RINK: Presented by Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, the outdoor rink is larger than last year and a food and beverage area has been added at the rink. SteelStacks campus, 101 Founders Way.

To Sunday, Dec. 17

Star and Candle Craft and Bake Shoppe: Traditional Moravian crafts, beeswax candles, glass sculpture, church CDs and books, hand-crafted 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. Visitcentralmoravianchurch.org/seasons/star-and-candle-shoppe/

To Friday, Dec. 22

Central Moravian Church Putz (“Putz” means “to decorate” or “to embellish”). Miniature replicas depict various settings of the Nativity Story. Story, music, hand-crafted figurines. Hours are Thursday and Fridays 1 to 7 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sundays 1 to 5 p.m. Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. After Christmas, the Putz is open daily from 1 to 5 p.m. through Dec. 31. East side of Campus Green nestled between the Sisters’ House on Main Street and God’s Acre on Market Street. Visitcentralmoravianchurch.org/seasons/christmas-putz/

To Friday, Dec. 22

Christmas City Follies XXIV: Sketches, characters, music, merriment and a pinch of festive hijinks. 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

To Saturday, Dec. 23

Central Moravian Church Putz (“Putz” means “to decorate” or “to embellish”). Miniature replicas depict various settings of the Nativity Story. Story, music, hand-crafted 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 centralmoravianchurch.org/seasons/christmas-putz/

Thursday, Dec. 14 to Sunday, 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. Free admission on Fridays: 5 to 8 p.m. Steel Stacks campus, 101 Founders Way Tickets, information: christmascity.org/christkindlmarkt/

Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays to Dec. 23

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

Wednesday, Dec. 13

Sensory-friendly ice skating. We turn the music off, keep the lights solid, and make skate aids free to rent (while supplies last); Sessions start at 5 p.m. Ice Rink at SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way. Visitchristmascity.org/events/sensory-friendly-skate-at-the-ice-rink-at-steelstacks-9/

Friday, Dec 15

Charter Arts Instrumental Winter Concert, Charter Arts Theatre, Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, 321 E. Third St. 7 p.m. For dates, times, tickets: visitshowpass.com/o/lehigh-valley-charter-high-school-for-the-arts/

Last of the eight days of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights and the Feast of Dedication. Daily candle lightings are reminders of the rededication of the Second Temple of Jerusalem and Judaic ideals.

Saturday, Dec. 16

Wreaths Across America, noon, Fountain Hill Cemetery, 1121 Graham St., Fountain Hill. Remember and honor our veterans. To sponsor a wreath, volunteer to lay weaths or to donate, visitwreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/19585/Overview/?relatedId=0

The Bethlehem Food Co-Op family-friendly take- out or in person Gingerbread House making event, 1 to 3 p.m. West Side Moravian Church, 402 Third Ave. There is a cost which includes gingerbread house panels, candy and icing for trimmings and landscaping. For information, visit bethlehemfood.coop or call 610- 428-9649.

Saturday, Dec. 16

Open House, Lehigh and Keystone Valley Model Railroad Museum, 705 Linden St. 1 to 5 p.m. Information: call 610-868-7101 or email lkvmrrc@gmail.com or visit lkvmodelrailroad.com/open-houses

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: visitlvcopsnkidslv.org

Story time with Santa. Read stories with Santa, have a snack; make crafts with Santa’s elves. 10 a.m. to noon. Visitvisithistoricbethlehem.com/events/series/storytime-with-santa/ to register.

Come Meet Santa and see the museum. Free admission. Light refreshments. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lutz-Franklin Schoolhouse, Lower Saucon Township Historical Society, 4216 Countryside Lane, Hellertown. Call 610 625-8771 or visit lutzfranklin.wordpress.com

Sunday, Dec. 17

Christmas Basket Raffle drawing, 2 p.m. St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, 980 Bridle Path Road. stnicholasoca.org/events Russian Days Basket Raffle, St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, 980 Bridle Path Road. Visit stnicholasoca.org/events

The First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem’s annual “Christmas Joy Concert” (free-will offering collection), with the church’s Chancel Choir, selected voices from the Concord Chamber Singers and the Lehigh Valley Charter Arts HS for the Arts’ Touring and Treble choirs. Directed by David Macbeth, FPC’s Director of Music Ministries at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary, 2344 Center St. It will be live-streamed on the church’s Facebook page: @firstprebethlehem.org and on the website: fpc-bethlehem.org

Tuesday, Dec. 26

Opening day of Kwanzaa celebration of African American and Pan-African values of families, culture, community responsibility, commerce and self-improvement.

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