Dec 19 2011
God bless us everyone! A Very Merry Christmas from South Central Pennsylvania!
Toys for Kids from 1-92!: December 16 at the
Antique Auto Museum in Hershey. We’re transforming
the galleries of the Antique Automobile Club of
America Museum into a spectacular winter
wonderland featuring Christmas trees through the
ages adorned with period decorations. Toys for kids
from 1-92 will fill our Cammack Gallery with exotic
cars, Hot Rods, Hot Wheels, Hess Trucks, Dolls,
Pedal Cars and much more! Kids can even ride a few
pedal cars in a special play area. Through December
31. 717-566-7100 or www.aacamusuem.org
Reindeer Roundup: December 20 at the Hands-on
House. Meet Rudolph and his reindeer buddies!
Young visitors, 2-10, are invited to visit and learn
about reindeer and enjoy some holiday fun. Children
will pretend that they are one of the team that takes
care of Santa’s pretend reindeer!
717-569-5437 or www.handsonhouse.org
Home for the Holidays: December 19 at The
Rainbow Dinner Theatre. A nice young couple settles
in for a cozy Christmas together in their New York
apartment. No pressure, no parents. Especially her
parents, who don’t even know they’re living together…
or that she even has a boyfriend, or that he’s Jewish
while she’s not. It would be a beautiful Christmas if her
parent’s don’t show up on her door.
(800) 292-4301 or www.rainbowdinnertheatre.com
Old Fashioned Christmas: December 23 at The
Kitchen Kettle Village. There are plenty of holiday
activities to enjoy for young and old alike. Families will
love “Personalize Your Own Whoopie Pie” every
Friday Night at The Kettle Cafe or make a s’more.
Guests of all ages will be delighted by carolers &
roaming musicians, holiday cooking demonstrations
and oodles of specialty Pa Dutch shopping.
800-732-3538 or www.kitchenkettle.com
Paradise Tri-Centennial Train Operating
Days: December 24 at the Paradise Township
Building. Train displays open 1-4pm. Tables of new
and used toy/model/scale trains. Light fare available.
717-768-8222 or www.paradisetownship.org
Segway Hoiday Tours: December 19 at Redrose
Segway. During this special guided Segway tour you’ll
learn about holiday traditions that started in Lancaster.
You’ll see beautifully decorated downtown Lancaster
shop windows, as well as the huge holiday tree
located in Penn Square! Through January 15.
717-393-4526 or www.redrosesegtours.com
Candlelight Tours: December 26 at the Rockford
Plantation. During the candlelight tours, General
Edward Hand’s Georgian-style mansion will be
bedecked in holiday greenery and glowing by
candlelight. Visitors will also hear music of the
period performed live and watch early American
dancing in the great hall. Through December 29.
717-392-7223 or www.rockfordplantation.org
Choo Choo Barn’s Holiday Display: December
19 at Strasburg Rail Road. Choo Choo Barn is
celebrating the season with an enhanced holiday
display. Look for 50 hidden Santas and watch as
Santa’s sleigh flies above the gigantic model train
display. Enjoy the holiday decorations throughout the
display including holiday lights and the snow-covered
landscape. Through December 31. 717-687-7911 or www.choochoobarn.com
Show & Sale of Pennsylvania German Folk
Art: December 20 at Lancaster Mennonite Historical
Society. Over 30 artists display pieces inspired by
original Pennsylvania German designs and
techniques, including blue stoneware, redware,
painted toleware, saffron boxes, painted boxes,
hooked rugs, scherenschnitte, woodworking, quilts,
theorem, fraktur and fiber arts. For more information,
go to the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society
website. 717-393-9745 or www.lmhs.org
Last minute Shop-a-thon: December 23 at
Building Character. Come experience holiday
shopping in Downtown Lancaster, PA at its finest with
the largest selection of locally made gifts by
BUiLDiNG CHARACTER artisans and shopkeepers.
Enjoy cookies, hot cocoa, and holiday cheer.
717-394-7201 or www.buildingcharacter.biz
2011 Christmas Show: December 19 at
American Music Theatre. It’s the most wonderful time
of the year – time to be dazzled and delighted with
musical merriment! The critically acclaimed AMT
singers, dancers and orchestra will be back with an
all-new show featuring the very best holiday music,
dynamic dancing, and even a visit from Santa himself.
(800) 648-4102 www.amtshows.com
