Christmas in Northcentral Pa: Events around the region

Christmas is officially here! Check out our running list of yuletide events to enjoy across the region.

Don't miss out of the holiday fun—from craft shows and holiday shopping to musicals and more. And find out when and where to visit Santa this holiday season.

Lycoming County

Sip & Shop: Thursday, Nov. 30, from 4 to 9 p.m., Bald Birds Brewing Company, 220 Shaffer Lane, Jersey Shore. Shop locally while sipping on craft beer or a signature cocktail.

Birds & Brews: Saturday, Dec. 2, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., located at Tiadaghton State Forest Resource Managment Center, Waterville. Grab a cup of coffee or tea as we watch the bird feeders and keep a detailed account of what stops by.

Whistle Stop Electric Train Show and Sale: Saturday, Dec. 2., beginning at 9 a.m. Located at Woodward Township Fire Hall RT 200, Linden.

Elf The Musical: beginning Saturday, Dec. 2. Located at The Community Theatre League, 100 W. Third St., Williamsport. Multiple times and dates.

The Nutcracker: Saturday, Dec. 2. beginning 7:30. Multiple dates and times following. Located at the Community Arts Center, 220 West 4th St., Williamsport.

Holiday Ornament Painting: Saturday, Dec. 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Located at the World of Little League Museum, 525 US RT 15, South Williamsport. Families are invited to come out and customize a baseball/softball ornament.

Nature's Ornaments: Saturday, Dec. 9, from 1 to 2 p.m., Located at the Tiadaghton State Forest Resource Management Center, 10 Lower Pine Bottom Road, Waterville.

Holiday Open House: Saturday, Dec. 9, from 1 to 3 p.m. Located at The Thomas Taber Museum, 858 West Fourth Street, Williamsport.

Tour of Lights: Saturday, Dec. 9 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Located at Lycoming County Visitors Bureau, 102 W. Fourth Street, Williamsport. A sightseeing tour of the beautiful holiday lights. There will also be an opportunity to have photos taken with Santa.

Santa Express Train Excursions: Departure Times: Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., beginning Saturday, Dec. 16. Located Behind Burger King, 50 Maynard Street, Williamsport.

Tioga County

A Christmas Carol: Saturday, Dec. 2, during Wellsboro's Annual Dicken of a Christmas celebration. Located at Coolidge Theatre. Various times.

Commonwealth University-Mansfield Holiday Concerts: Saturday, Dec. 2, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Located at Mansfield University.

Christmas on Main Street Walking Tours: Friday, Dec. 8, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Multiple times and dates following. Join guides for a 1-hour walking tour of downtown Wellsboro.

Holly Jolly Christmas: beginning Friday, Dec. 8, at 6 p.m. The festivities will continue on Saturday beginning at 3 p.m. The event includes a community tree lighting ceremony, Christmas Marketplace, Santa’s Parade of Lights and more.

Maker's Market at the Gmeiner: Saturday, Dec. 9, from 12 to 6 p.m. Located at Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center, 134 Main Street, Wellsboro. This event features 30 displays of historic ornaments made locally in the early 1940’s.

Kids Kooking: Christmas Cookies, Saturday, Dec. 16, from 9 to 11 a.m. Located at Rookie Cooks Academy, 68 Main St. 2nd floor, Wellsboro.

Williamsport City Jazz Orchestra Holiday Jazz Convert: Saturday, Dec. 16, from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Located at Deane Center for the Performing Arts, 104 Main Street, Wellsboro.

Potter County

Christmas Carols at the Coudersport Arboretum: Friday, Dec. 8, beginning at 6 p.m. Located at 201 S. West St., Coudersport.

Clinton County

Craft Show: Dec. 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday. Located at Flemington First Church of Christ, 714 Canal St., Flemington.

Renovo Area Community Choir Christmas Concert: Sunday, Dec. 3, starting at 2 p.m. Located at Renovo United Methodist Church, 7th St., Renovo.

Holiday Market: Sunday, Dec. 3, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Located at Floating Feathers Brewing Company, 380 Main St., Mill Hall.

Holiday Craft Fair: Sunday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Located at KBR Bingo & More Hall, 1 Piper Way (3rd Floor) Lock Haven.

Christmas Walk & a Visit with Santa at The Nature Park: Sunday, Dec. 17 from 1 to 2 p.m. Located at Wayne Township Nature Park, McElhattan.

Small Business Saturday: every Saturday in December leading up to Christmas, Downtown Lock Haven. Participating stores will have discounts and sales.

Santa Hours in Downtown Lock Haven: Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m., Dec. 1 to Dec. 16. Located at Santa's Workshop, 2 East Bald Eagle St., Lock Haven.

Worship in the Woods: Lights Display, every Friday and Saturday night in Dec. from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Big Woods Parking Lot, 241 South Hanna St., Lock Haven.

Northumberland County

The Holiday on Broadway: Friday, Dec. 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. The event will have food and craft vendors, games and selfie stations.

The Toy Run with Santa: Mrs. Claus and the Milton Fire Department, Friday, Dec. 1. from 5 to 7 p.m.

Winter Wonderland: Friday, Dec. 1, beginning at 3:45 p.m. Canal Street, Watsontown. Includes 85 outside vendors and evening with performances from Saxman Ravi, the Warrior Run Concert Choir and the Pitch Please Carolers.

Tree lighting ceremony: Friday, Dec. 1, beginning at 6 p.m., located at the Canal Street pavilion. Santa will arrive at 6:15 p.m. and will be available for photos until 9 p.m.

The Caravan of Lights Through Watsontown: Friday, Dec. 8, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Photos with Santa will be available from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jim McClincy and Special Delivery will perform bluegrass music from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church.

A Country Christmas: Friday, Dec. 15 from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. Located at the Moon Room at the Watson Inn. Santa will be available for visitors from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Kingdom Kidz will offer pizza, games and a model train giveaway between 5:30 and 8 p.m.

Columbia / Montour County

Benton Winterfest: Saturday, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. Located on Park Street in Benton. There will be over eighty unique craft vendors as well as a variety of mainstream goods such as Scentsy, Usborne Books and more.

Treefest 2023: Saturday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Located at Caldwell Consistory, 150 Market St., Bloomsburg.

Christmas Open House: Saturday, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Located at Olde Farmhouse Antique Country Store, 188 Peppermill Rd., Bloomsburg. Santa 12 to 2 p.m. There will be giveaways, door prize, discounts, hot chocolate and sweet treats.

Joy Through the Grove: multiple dates and times throughout the month of December, located at Knoebel's Amusement Resort, Rt. 487, Elysburg. The light display will begin near Impulse roller coaster, travel down the park’s main boulevard, and throughout much of the campground.

Wreaths Across America: Saturday, Dec. 16, from 12 to 2 p.m. Located at St. Joseph/Odd Fellows Cemetery., Bloom Rd., Danville.

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