What to do in Penn

Between Monday, November 17, 2025 and Friday, January 16, 2026

Fried & Festive: A Chanukah Party

Dec 18Celebrate the 5th night of Chanukah with latkes, donuts, drinks, and dreidel games.

Ditch Day Holiday Party 2025

Dec 19A winter day party experience.

DowntownDC Holiday Market

Nov 21A magical marketplace in Downtown Washington, DC, for holiday shopping.

Westbard Square Holiday Market

Dec 20A local holiday market.

Dec 11A holiday performance at The Keegan Theatre.

Holly TrolleyFest

Dec 20A family-friendly holiday event at the National Capital Trolley Museum.

Ewell Plaza Winter Market

Nov 28Stroll through festive stalls with artisan gifts, handcrafted treasures, and seasonal treats, accompanied by warm drinks, holiday lights, and cheerful music.

Annual Barn at Paradise Station Christmas Dinner & Show

Dec 18Enjoy a festive Christmas dinner accompanied by a holiday show.

Lancaster SantaCon 2025

Dec 20A festive pub crawl event.

Ghosts of Christmas Past

Dec 6A magical, mystical Christmas event suitable for all ages.

Annual Kids Christmas Holiday Event

Dec 19A special holiday celebration designed for children.

Ditch Day Holiday Party 2025

Dec 19Check ticket price on event page

Carlisle Christmas Parade

Dec 13The annual Christmas parade featuring festive floats and entertainment.

Christkindlmarkt

Dec 12A traditional German Christmas market with vendors and festive goods.

Dec 13A festive event or showing at the Carlisle Theatre.

Nutcracker Stroll & Online Auction

Dec 1Stroll through Downtown Carlisle, PA, to see various nutcrackers on display.

DowntownDC Holiday Market

Dec 8A festive holiday and Christmas market featuring unique gifts from over 150 exhibitors and seasonal performances.

Candlelight: Tribute to Drake

Dec 10An intimate classical music concert featuring a tribute to Drake performed by candlelight.

Dec 8Turkish star Sarper Güven makes his DC Improv debut with stand-up comedy performances.

Maryland Lady Terrapins Basketball vs. Delaware State Hornets

Dec 9A collegiate women's basketball game.

DC Santa Crawl 2025

Dec 13Join a festive bar crawl in Dupont Circle.

The Holiday Show

Dec 13A festive performance at the Lincoln Theatre.

Festive Succulent Tree Happy Hour Workshop

Dec 9Learn to create festive succulent trees in a fun workshop environment.

Christmas Tree Lane with The Lancaster...

Dec 10Experience Christmas Tree Lane.

Boyce Symphony No. 2 & Mozart Symphony No. 15

Dec 8An evening of classical music featuring works by Boyce and Mozart.

Revolution: The Music of The Beatles – A Symphonic Experience with LSO!

Dec 9Experience the iconic music of The Beatles performed by a symphony orchestra.

Emerging Artists Exhibition

Dec 9Get a glimpse of emerging artists and their works.

Santa in the City

Dec 10Meet Santa in the heart of Lancaster.

Annual Security Workshop

Dec 11A workshop focused on security topics.

Bria Skonberg: Jingle Bell Swing

Dec 13A jazz and holiday music performance

Christmas Burns Red VI

Dec 13An all-ages music concert

2025 Lancaster Santa Stumble

Dec 13A festive social event where participants dress as Santa

Wheatland Chorale Presents A Rose in Winter

Dec 14A chorale concert with a winter theme

FREE HOLIDAY CELEBRATION!

Dec 14A free holiday event for families

The 2025 Christmas Show: Deck the Halls

Dec 14A festive Christmas-themed theatrical performance

Christmas Market Extravaganza

Dec 13A festive market offering holiday goods and cheer.

Holiday Craft Fair

Dec 13Discover unique handmade gifts and holiday crafts from local artisans.

Christmas Magic - A Festival of Lights

Dec 20An enchanting outdoor light festival for the holiday season.

The 2025 Christmas Show: Deck the Halls

Dec 20A festive Christmas show with recurring performances.

"Diamant Noir" Winter Masquerade Ball 2025 (3rd Annual)

Dec 20An annual masquerade ball.

Christmas “Free” Store

Dec 14Volunteer or shop for free at this community event.

Santa Visits Ewell Plaza

Dec 11Santa makes a trip from the North Pole to Ewell Plaza.

Santa Visits Ewell Plaza

Dec 12Santa makes a trip from the North Pole to Ewell Plaza.

Ruth Orkin: Women on the Move

Dec 12An exhibition featuring the renowned photography of Ruth Orkin, documenting women from WWII through the 1970s.

Christmas Burns Red VI Friday Tickets

Dec 12A music event at the Lancaster Convention Center.

Julia Kamanda & Cabbage Hill

Dec 12Live musical performance by Julia Kamanda & Cabbage Hill.

The Cosy Christmas Grotto

Dec 13Enjoy a magical Christmas experience at this grotto.

Diva's Las Vegas with Tula & Regina

Dec 12An evening performance featuring Tula & Regina.

BASHMENT LAST LAST 2025

Dec 28A nightlife event with music.

Best of Broadway with the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra & The Fulton!

Dec 28An evening showcasing the best of Broadway with performances by the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra.

Reindeer Ornament Making & Story Time with Mrs. Claus

Dec 28Kids can make reindeer ornaments and enjoy a story read by Mrs. Claus.

Refreshing Mountain Christmas Light Adventures

Dec 15Explore a festive atmosphere with magical Christmas lights, winter activities, family paths, and ziplines.

Courses hippiques de trot

Dec 15Courses hippiques de trot.

Ghosts of Christmas Past

Dec 6A family-friendly special event.

Celebrate the Season 2025

Dec 13An outdoor holiday market featuring child choirs performing holiday songs

Community Menorah Lighting

Dec 14A community gathering for a Menorah lighting ceremony on the front lawn

Stations of the Nativity

Dec 27Religious exhibition/event

Frosted at Franklin Park

Nov 21A display of thousands of festive bright lights bringing a shimmery cool front to Franklin Park.

Nov 21The Smithsonian's National Zoo transforms into an enchanting winter wonderland with festive light displays. Closed December 24 and 25.

Yin Yoga Teacher Training program

Dec 28Participate in a Yin Yoga Teacher Training program.

Wicked (Touring)

Dec 27Experience the touring Broadway production of Wicked.

James Nasty concert

Dec 28A live music performance by James Nasty.

Tommy Davidson ~ Special Event

Dec 29Catch a special comedy performance by Tommy Davidson.

Tommy Davidson ~ Special Event

Dec 28Catch a special comedy performance by Tommy Davidson.

Santa Claus is Comin': A Motown Christmas Revue

Dec 28Enjoy a Motown-themed Christmas revue.

Kwanzaa Celebration

Dec 26An annual Kwanzaa celebration in collaboration with The Men & Families Center and the National Great Blacks In Wax Museum.

A John Waters Christmas 18+

Dec 23An adult-oriented Christmas event featuring local celebrity John Waters.

German Christmas Village in Baltimore

Nov 22Experience an authentic German Christmas Market with over 60 local and international vendors.

2025 HIP HOP Music Tour

Dec 28An inspirational event highlighting and elevating upcoming artists from Harrisburg.

Elf The Musical

Nov 22A festive musical performance based on the beloved holiday movie "Elf".

Lancaster Celebration of Lights

Nov 29Drive-through light show at the Lancaster Fairgrounds.

Kwanzaa Storytime Breakfast

Dec 27A special storytime breakfast celebrating Kwanzaa.

Stephen Kellogg's Old Friends Tour featuring the Kellogg Sisters

Dec 29Enjoy a musical performance by Stephen Kellogg and the Kellogg Sisters.