To Dec. 22 (Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays)

Christkindlmarkt: Explore a one-of-a-kind Christmas market featuring unique gifts, delicious treats and local vendors. Features 60 artisans and craftspeople, performances, food, St. Nicholas and German ornament manufacturer Käthe Wohlfahrt. City Combo tickets available. Weekends. SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way. Visit steelstacks.org/christkindlmarkt -bethlehem/; performances times and dates: visit steelstacks.org/christkindlmarkt-performances/

Huts on Main and Christmas City Village: Holiday-themed wooden huts filled with unique gifts in the Moravian Historic District’s Christmas City Village along S. Main Street and in the Colonial Industrial Quarter. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visit visithistoricbethlehem.com/event/christmas-city-village/2024-11-15/

Now To Jan. 13

Christmas Carriage Rides: Discover Bethlehem’s rich history and architecture in style with a cozy carriage ride. Two organizations provide rides throughout the holiday season. Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites and Bethlehem Carriage Company. Visit www.historicbethlehem.org/christmas/christmas-events/

Now to Jan. 12

Trees of Historic Bethlehem: 20 trees display city-themed decorations by Bethlehem Garden Club members. Take a self-guided tour. Complete a scavenger hunt for ornaments highlighting World Heritage Sites and National Historic Landmarks throughout the U.S. Funding by the Bealer-Greene Christmas Endowment. Sites: Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, 427 N. New St.; Moravian Museum of Bethlehem, 66 W. Church St.; and the Single Sisters’ House- leaves from the Moravian Museum. Information and tickets: historicbethlehem.org/; bundle pass with the Christmas City Combo (additional cost).

Thursday, Dec. 5 to Sunday, Dec. 22

Christmas City Follies XXV: Touchstone Theatre’s unique Bethlehem vaudeville. 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Additional shows at 2 p.m. on Sat., Dec. 14 and 21 and 8 p.m. on Wed., Dec. 18. Thursdays: Pay-What-You-Will tickets (if available) at the door. Regularly priced tickets may still be purchased in advance to guarantee seats. Visit https://touchstone.org/events/christmas-city-follies/ for information and tickets.

Now ‘till Monday, Dec. 23

Live Advent Calendar: 5:30 p.m. daily in the Sun Inn Courtyard, 1136 W. Walnut St. Each night special guests from a local business or organization appears and distributes treats to the crowd. Hosted by the Downtown Bethlehem Association in collaboration with Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites. Visit www.historicbethlehem.org/experiences/series/live-advent-calendar/ or Facebook at www.facebook.com/events/1068096217846562 for list of daily activities.

Ice skating at Steel Stacks: 5 to 9 p.m. Mondays -Thursdays; 4:30 to -10 p.m. Fridays; 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturdays; 10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Sundays. More hours, days and information: www.steelstacks.org/ice-rink-at-steelstacks-faq/

Weekends to the week after Christmas

The Star & Candle Shoppe: Moravian History Store of the Moravian Archives partnered with Central Moravian Church’s Star and Candle Shoppe with history store and Central Church items for sale including paper stars and beeswax candles all four weekends. Hours are the same as those for the Putz and is across hall from the Putz, lower level of the C. E. building, Central Moravian Church, 40 W. Church St. Visit www.centralmoravianchurch.org/seasons/star-and-candle-shoppe/ for specific dates, times and other information.

Central Moravian Church Putz: 1 to 7 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. After Christmas, the Putz is open from 1 to 5 p.m. daily through Dec. 31. Visit www.centralmoravianchurch.org/seasons/christmas-putz/; to sign up as a volunteer, visit https://bit.ly/CMC2023Putz

Fridays and Saturdays to Dec. 22 and 30; Sunday, Dec. 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Monday, Dec. 23, and Tuesday, Dec. 24

Annual Stuff the Bus Campaign: The Bethlehem Area School District Transportation Department school bus drivers will collect Toys for Tots, and nonperishable food and personal hygiene items for local agencies through Dec. 24. Collection locations are Bethlehem Square/Walmart at 3926 Linden St. through Dec. 22 and near the entrance to Christkindlmarkt at SteelStacks and Monday, Dec. 23 and Tuesday, Dec. 24 at Bethlehem Square.

Saturday, Dec. 6

Luminaria Night volunteers needed: Volunteer on Dec. 6 and on 14 with setting out lights at City Hall. To volunteer, need delivery or more information contact luminaria@ bhda.org or https://bhda.org/luminaria-night-december-14-2024/

Tree Lighting, Hanover (Norco) Township: Santa, tree lighting, horse and carriage rides, crafts, food, beverage, DJ music, “snowball” fight, Nitschmann M.S. Band performance. 6 to 8 p.m. Hanover Township Community Center, 3660 Jacksonville Rd. 18017.

A Jazzy Little Christmas in Bethlehem: Jazz pop songstress Corinne Mammana’s Christmas tour with Tom Kozic (guitar) and Brian Bortz (bass). 7 p.m. Christ Church UCC, 75 E. Market St. Bring donation items to aid Bethlehem’s unhoused. Information: www.facebook.com/events/1088695665959715/?rdid=rShVjCukiIXPlBfx&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1DXDmRENYe%2

Christmas Movies in the Courtyard: Polar Express: 6 p.m. Sun Inn, 556 Main St. Visit https://suninnbethlehem.org/events/month/2024-12/ for information.

Holiday at the Y- River Crossing. Arts and crafts, family swim session, snacks and treats from around the world. 5 p.m. Availability varies by branch. 430 E. Broad St. Visit www.facebook.com/YMCA.Bethlehem for more information.

Saturday, Dec. 7; Sunday, Dec. 8; Scout Night: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10

Railroad Days train show. Models of steam locomotive legends to modern day diesel work horses. Black Diamond Society of Model Engineers, 900 E. Macada Rd. 1 to 4 p.m. Cost; 12 and under free (you are welcome to bring a step stool for children). For additional dates and information, visit www.bdsme.org or call 610-867-2591.

Saturday, Dec. 7

56th annual Bethlehem Advent Breakfast with Mayor J. William Reynolds and acclaimed actor Danny Roebuck; live music by the Broughal Middle School Southside Singers, Moravian Trombone Choir and the Moravian Ringers; Historic Hotel Bethlehem’s homemade Moravian Sugar Cake; all guests will receive a traditional beeswax candle. Doors open at 8 a.m. program at 8:30 a.m. Moravian Village, Tickets: visit https://bit.ly/4d33TfW

Festival of Carols — Central Moravian Church Choir and the Mainstreet Brass. Doors open: 1 p.m. Program: 1:30 p.m. Freewill offering. No tickets needed. Visit www.centralmoravianchurch.org/seasons/advent-activities/

Annual Holiday Dinner and Auction: Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites Holiday Dinner and Auction: dining, cocktails and auctions featuring beautiful art, unique items and more. 5:30 p.m. Benefactor check-in; 6:30 p.m. Guest check-in. ArtsQuest Center at Arts Quest Center, Steel Stacks, 101 Founders Way. Information, tickets: www.historicbethlehem.org/

Full calendar online.

Dave Fry’s Family Holiday Carol Sing. Holiday songs, singing, dancing, and hands-on fun with instruments. Cost. 7 p.m. Positively Fourth St. — Godfrey Daniels, 7 E. Fourth St. Visit https://godfreydaniels.org/event/dave-fry-family-holiday-carol-sing-december-7-2024/ for more information.

Little Russian Days Christmas Bazaar holiday shopping, ethnic foods including potato pancakes, halushki, borscht, pelmeni, (eat in or take out) and bake sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, 980 Bridle Path Rd. Visit www.stnicholasoca.org/events

Naughty or Nice Cocktails & Cookies Holiday Cocktail Trail. 10 holiday-themed mini cocktails and 10 Christmas cookies served up along SouthSide’s Arts District — Third and Fourth Streets; event goody bag with a signature Naughty or Nice souvenir glass. Must be 21 or older to purchase tickets and participate and must have a valid photo ID with them during the event. You may be asked to present your ID. Please drink responsibly. No returns, exchanges, or refunds. 1 to 5 p.m. For information: visit https://southsideartsdistrict.com/event/naughty-or-nice/

Saturday Night Dance with Country Dance. 7 to 10 p.m. Cost per person includes light refreshments. Singles and couples welcome. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700.

Sunday, Dec. 8

Fountain Hill Borough tree lighting, 4:30 p.m. https://www.fountainhill.org/events/christmas-tree-lighting/

Monday, Dec. 9

Holiday Gathering and Heller Homestead Open House: the Michael Heller House and the Widow’s House for holiday cheer, food and docent tours. 6 to 8 p.m. 1892 Friedensville Rd., 18015. Visit Saucon Valley Conservancy-Heller Homestead at https://sauconvalleyconservancy.org

Wednesday, Dec. 11 ‘till Monday, Dec. 23

Live Advent Calendar: 5:30 p.m. daily in the Sun Inn Courtyard, 1136 W. Walnut St. Each night special guests from a local business or organization appears and distributes treats to the crowd. Hosted by the Downtown Bethlehem Association in collaboration with Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites. Visit www.historicbethlehem.org/experiences/series/live-advent-calendar/ or Facebook at www.facebook.com/events/1068096217846562 for list of daily activities. The Star & Candle Shoppe, Moravian History Store of the Moravian Archives partnered with Central Moravian Church’s Star and Candle Shoppe with history store and Central Church items for sale including paper stars and beeswax candles all four weekends. Hours are the same as those for the Putz and is across hall from the Putz, lower level of the C. E. building, Central Moravian Church, 40 W. Church St. Visit www.centralmoravianchurch.org/seasons/star-and-candle-shoppe/ for specific dates, times and other information.

Central Moravian Church Putz: 1 to 7 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. After Christmas, the Putz is open from 1 to 5 p.m. daily through Dec. 31. Visit www.centralmoravianchurch.org/seasons/christmas-putz/; to sign up as a volunteer, visit https://bit.ly/CMC2023Putz

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