To Jan. 13

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

Daily

Ice skating at SteelStacks: 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.to 8:30 p.m. Sundays. More hours, days and information: steelstacks.org/ice-rink-at-steelstacks-faq/

Wednesday, Jan. 1

Closing day of Kwanzaa: A seven day celebration of African American and Pan-African values of families, culture, community responsibility, commerce and self-improvement. These events represent harvest festival traditions from areas of Africa.

Ring in the New Year from 3 to 6 p.m. PEEPS Chick Drop at 5:35 p.m. followed by family-friendly activities and fireworks. Games, crafts from local nonprofit groups and interactive shows by the Wildlands Conservancy and the da Vinci Science Center. Stop by Peeps in the Kitchen with PBS39 for fun and tasty recipes. There are PEEPS Passports for kids under 12 to collect treats and build a custom goody bag. Tickets are limited for some of the events. There is a sensory-friendly room at PBS39 where guests can relax and unwind in a quieter, comfortable space. Visit www.steelstacks.org/festivals/peepsfest/ for more information.

PEEPS ice skating at 3 and 4:30 p.m. at the Ice Rink at SteelStacks, presented by Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital. For tickets (limited number available) and for skating and additional details, visitsteelstacks.org/peepsfest

Thursday, Jan. 2

Lehigh Valley Charter HS for the Arts rescheduled concert: the Winter Instrumental Concert scheduled for Dec. 20 was postponed to 7 p.m. Jan. 2. Visit CharterArts.org for more information.

Last of the eight days of Hanukkah/Chanukah, the Festival of Lights and the Feast of Dedication. Daily candle lightings until Dec. 15 are reminders of the rededication of the Second Temple of Jerusalem and Judaic ideals.

Saturday, Jan. 4

Black Diamond Society of Model Engineers Open House. See model train layouts in action. 1 to 4 p.m. Per person donations; age 12 and under are free. 902 E Macada Road. Visit bdsme.org/club-calendar/

Saturdays, Jan. 4 and 11

Annual Railroad Days open house. Jan. 4: passenger trains; Jan. 11: modern trains. Cost; children 12 and under free. 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 lkvmodelrailroad.com/open-houses for information.