December is the heart of the holiday season in Cumberland Valley. This year, keep the spirit and magic alive with heartwarming performances, festive events, and ample opportunities to shop locally.

Check out holiday-inspired sights and delights in Cumberland Valley and children's holiday activities. Plan your shopping excursions at upcoming craft shows, markets, and holiday open houses, and read more about opportunities to participate in creative holiday food and craft workshops.

2024 Christkindlmarkt

Friday, December 13, 2024 - Saturday, December 14, 2024

Join us for an adaptation of a traditional German Christmas market with over 90 vendors and artisans! Across the tavern's beautiful historic grounds, you'll find Christmas cheer, ambiance, shopping, food, children's activities, music, and so much more during this two-day event. Get into the... Read More 

George Balanchine's The Nutcracker

Saturday, December 14, 2024 - Sunday, December 15, 2024

Let the Holiday Magic Come to Life with George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker! Whether a holiday tradition or a first-time discovery, The Nutcracker is an annual gift every family will want to be part of! Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet has been hosting a Nutcracker performance yearly since 1965.... Read More 

Susquehanna Chorale Concert "A Candlelight Christmas"

Saturday, December 14, 2024

The Susquehanna Chorale celebrates the joy, hope, and wonder of the season with a mix of seasonal pieces and traditional carols, including audience sing-alongs. As lights are dimmed and candles glow, the Chorale will once again surround the audience for the traditional finale, Silent Night. Linda... Read More 

George Balanchine's The Nutcracker

Saturday, December 21, 2024 - Sunday, December 22, 2024

Let the Holiday Magic Come to Life with George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker! Whether a holiday tradition or a first-time discovery, The Nutcracker is an annual gift every family will want to be part of! Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet has been hosting a Nutcracker performance yearly since 1965.... Read More 

Drop the Anchor New Year's Celebration

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Everyone is invited to celebrate 2025 in style as we Drop the Anchor in Shippensburg on December 31. The event will occur on King Street between Penn Street and Earl Street. Festivities will begin at 8 p.m. This is a FREE, fun family event, and all are welcome! We cannot wait to welcome in the New... Read More 

Hotchee New Year

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Let's celebrate all that 2024 offered before we dive into 2025! Love Carlisle's Hotchee New Year event, sponsored in part by Brightspeed and Briggson Building Co., will take place inside and outside the Carlisle Theatre on West High Street on Tuesday, December 31st, from 6 to 10 p.m. Deep Space 90s... Read More