The holidays are a magical time, filled with fun activities – but it can be hard to figure out what events are affordable and worth visiting. So The Fourth Estate has done the research for you! Below is a holiday bucket list featuring locations, hours, and prices. Make sure to check off some of these events this winter with friends and family.
Seasonal Sweet Treats
Places to find a seasonal sweet treat this winter!
- Evan’s Candy
- Where: Lancaster, PA
- Hours: Monday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Treats & Pricing: 8oz Peppermint Pretzels ($7.75), 2lb Assorted Chocolates ($33), 1lb Peppermint Bark ($14.50)
- Lancaster Cupcake
- Where: Lancaster, PA
- Hours: Dec. 16–24; Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday–Saturday 9 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–6 p.m.
- Treats & Pricing: Mrs. Claus’ Red Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake ($3.47), Santa’s Late Night Snack ($3.47), Lump of Coal (price varies)
- Lancaster Sweet Shoppe
- Where: Lancaster, PA
- Hours: Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m.–9 p.m.
- Treats & Pricing: Mini Stroopie Dippers ($9.90), Fudge ($6.25), Brittle ($10.95)
Ice Skating
Places to go public ice skating this year!
- Lancaster Ice Rink
- Where: Lancaster, PA
- Hours: Vary by day; check website
- Price: $13 (ages 5+), skate rentals $5
- Regency Ice Rink
- Where: Lancaster, PA
- Hours: Vary by day; check website
- Price: $7 (ages 5+), 4 & under free; skate rentals $3
Snow Tubing
Try out some of these snow tubing locations during your Winter Break, along with friends and family!
- Iron Valley Tubing
- Where: Cornwall, PA
- Hours: Thursday–Friday 6–9 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Price: 6 & under $12, Thursday $24, Friday $30, Saturday/Sunday $40
- Round Top Mountain Resort
- Where: Lewisberry, PA
- Hours: Wednesday–Thursday 4–8 p.m., Friday–Saturday 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Price: 2-hour tubing $46
Light Show
Make sure to check out these holiday light events this winter season!
- Lancaster Stormers Stadium
- Where: Lancaster, PA
- Hours: Nov. 28–Dec. 31; Friday–Saturday 5:30–10:30 p.m., Sunday–Thursday 5:30–9:30 p.m.
- Price: 1 vehicle $25; more than 9 passengers $35
- Hershey Park
- Where: Hershey, PA
- Hours: Select dates through Jan. 4, 5–10 p.m.
- Price: 1 vehicle $54.15
- Herrs Christmas Light Display
- Where: Nottingham, PA
- Hours: Vary; check website
- Price: Free
Tree Farms
If you’re in need of a tree and want to make an activity out of it, check out these locations where you can pick-your-own tree.
- Abe’s Tree Farm
- Where: Lancaster, PA
- Hours: Nov. 28–30 and Dec. 5–7; Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday 12–5 p.m.
- Price: $65–$100, depending on size and quality
- Bowser’s Christmas Tree Farm
- Where: Lititz, PA
- Hours: Opens Friday after Thanksgiving; Monday–Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday 1–5 p.m.
- Price: Call ahead; not listed online
- Frog Hollow Evergreens
- Where: Mannheim, PA
- Hours: Thursday–Sunday 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Price: $70 per tree; selection includes Douglass, Concolor, and Canaan firs
