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FREE Local Things to Do This Weekend

SANTA COMES TO TOWN & CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTNING

Friday, Nov 25, 6-8pm
Downtown Ephrata, Ephrata, PA
Enjoy carolers, FREE cookies, and cider in front of Ephrata National Bank. There will also be numerous performances, the lighting of the Christmas tree, and Santa will arrive from top of The Royer Building.

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DOWNTOWN LANCASTER FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Friday, Nov 25-Saturday, Dec 24
Downtown Lancaster, Lancaster, PA
The month long holiday celebration includes visits with Santa, strolling entertainment, horse drawn carriage rides, 30+ holiday events and holiday shopping. FREE

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MAYOR’S TREE LIGHTING AND TUBA CHRISTMAS

Friday, Nov 25, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Penn Square, Lancaster, PA
Join us for the official kick off to the holiday season with the Mayor’s Tree Lighting, arrival of Santa Claus and Tuba Christmas. FREE

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FESTIVAL OF TREES

Saturday, Nov 26-Sunday, Dec 18, 12:30p.m.-4:30p.m.
Fort Hunter Tavern House, 100 Fort Hunter Road, Harrisburg, PA
View Christmas trees decorated by local Garden Clubs of the Harrisburg Area Civic Garden Center using handmade ornaments. FREE

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HERSHEY’S 2011 HOLIDAY CHOCOLATE HOUSE

Friday, Nov 18-Saturday, Dec 31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Hershey’s Chocolate World, 251 Park Boulevard, Hershey, PA
Come and see the unique and magical Hershey’s 2011 Holiday Chocolate House: The stately Victorian stands 12 feet tall ! FREE

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CHRISTKINDLESMARKT

Sundays, November 27 – December 18
Stoudt’s, www.stoudts.com
Every Sunday, celebrate the season with a traditional Christmas theme. Seasonal dealers display a lovely variety of antiques, Christmas crafts and toys at the Bier Garten and Antique Mall. An array of music, festive food and holiday cheer provided for the whole family. 717-484-4386

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OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS

Fridays & Saturdays, November 25 – December 23
Kitchen Kettle Village, www.kitchenkettle.com
Marshmallow roasting, s’more making, holiday entertaining demonstrations, dinner with Mrs. Claus and Yummie, music, carolers, and village shopping.  800-732-3538

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