Are you on the hunt for some festive family activities to get into the holiday spirit? Look no further! We've got the inside scoop on all the magical events happening around town. From tree lightings that'll dazzle your eyes to train rides that'll whisk you away on a yuletide adventure, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Please remember our guides are living guides, which means new events are added daily. So be sure to check back often for updates. If you know of an event that's not listed, submit your details here for free. We want to make sure that everyone in York County can enjoy the magic of the holiday season.

Local Tree Farms

Click here for a list of great local tree farms.

Hanukkah Events

Beit HaShalem Emet Hanukkah Celebration

Ready to ignite your holiday spirit and make memories that last a lifetime? Join us for the Beit HaShalem Emet Hanukkah Celebration on December 28, 6:00pm-8:30pm at the Commonwealth Fire Company Bring your loved ones and indulge in an epic feast of lip-smacking Hanukkah treats, including latkes (potato pancakes) and sufganiyot (doughnuts).

Join us as we retell the mesmerizing Hanukkah tale, passed down through generations. Experience the magical symbolism and wonder of this timeless story.

Create beautiful crafts, play thrilling games, and bond with your family over exciting activities planned for all ages.

This is one Hanukkah celebration you don't want to miss. So, join us and let the holiday festivities spark your soul.

We can't wait to celebrate with you!

Holiday Parades

Fawn Grove- Saturday, November 23: 5:00 PM

Hanover Christmas Parade- Friday, November 29, 9:00 a.m.

Spring Grove Christmas Parade- December 5, 6:15pm

Delta- December 6, 7:00pm

New Freedom Christmas Parade- December 7, 5:00pm

Tree Lightings

SPRINGETTSBURY

On November 22 5:45pm.

FAWN GROVE

November 23, 6:00 pm.

NEW FREEDOM

November 30, 2024 at 5:30pm.

HANOVER

November 30, 6:00 pm

Rain Date December 7

GLEN ROCK

December 1st from 6:30pm to 8pm

Brogue

December 6, 5:00 pm

Delta

December 6th 8:00 pm following the parade

DALLASTOWN TREE LIGHTING AND CHILDREN'S PARTY

Saturday, December 7th beginning at 6:30 pm.

YORK

December 6 5:00pm-9:00pm at Continental Square

SPRING GROVE

December 5, 6:15 pm.

WELLSVILLE

December 6 6:30 pm at the Wellsville Borough Park

YORK TOWNSHIP

Friday, December 6 from 6:30pm – 9pm

SHREWSBURY

December 8 at 6:00 p.m.

JACOBUS

December 8 6:00pm

STEWARTSTOWN

December 7. 6:00pm

Click here for full details for each events.

Holiday Train Excursions
(Click the links for the full Holiday Excursion Schedule for each Railway)

Stewartstown Railroad

Ma & PA Railroad

Northern Central Railway

Train Displays

Click here for our full 2024 Holiday Train Garden Guide

Christmas Tree Tours

Click here for our 2024 Christmas Tree Tours Guide

Holiday Light Displays

Click here for our 2024 Holiday Light Display Guide which includes large-area displays as well as residential displays.

To add your favorite display to the list click here or email the address and info to sarahfrane@macaronikid.com.

Santa Fire Truck Visits

Every year Santa trades in his reindeer for a fire engine so he can visit neighborhoods all across York County! To ensure your family doesn't miss this annual tradition we've compiled a list of dates and times just for you.

Click here for 2024 schedule!

Santa Visits

Click here for our full 2024 Santa visits schedule

Grinch Visits

Click here for our full 2024 Grinch visit schedule

Live Nativities