I will usually only post about activities I've experienced first hand but there are so many great things to do in the Harrisburg area around the holidays and my family can't possibly do them all AND let you know about them in time for you to do them too so here are a few untested (and some tested) ideas for you:
Christmas Magic - A walk-thru Christmas light display in the York area. (Closed Dec. 24, 25 ) They also have five enclosed heated pavillions with train displays, refreshments and music.
Santa's Paradise Express at Strasburg Railroad, - A 45-minute heated train ride with Santa and music
Dutch Winter Wonderland at Dutch Wonderland in Lancaster and Candylane at Hersheypark in Hershey. (Note: Candylane is not untested - we have been there every Christmas since my 8 year old was a baby.)
You can buy a combined pass for Winter Wonderland and Candylane and save a bit of money if you want to do both parks. Look for discount coupons for Candylane at Giant, McDonalds, CVS. I have not found any coupons for Dutch Winter Wonderland (they may exist).
Sweetlights - a drive thru light display in Hershey. Look for discount coupons at Giant, McDonalds, CVS.
National Christmas Center Family Attraction and Museum, open weekends March and April then daily through the New Year. Features Christmas exhibits, a gift shop and a café.
Several activities at Fort Hunter : (we finally got there in 2011)
"Kids Only" Holiday Shop, Saturdays and Sundays, 12:30-4:30 pm
You need to give the kids the money to shop
"Festival of Trees" Annual Tree Display, Saturdays and Sundays,12:30-4:30 pm
Free
Toy Train Exhibit,Saturdays and Sundays, 12:30-4:30 pm
Free
Christmas at Fort Hunter
This is at the mansion so it's regular admission price for the mansion.
Little Buffalo Christmas Trail, December 17th-December 23rd
A free evening quarter-mile walk through the woods with Santa and Christmas lights.
Little Elves Workshop at The Hershey Story
Koziar's Christmas Village - Bernville, PA
Indoor and outdoor displays. Open evenings. About an hour from Harrisburg.
Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro at the Harrisburg Mall - a chance to visit with Santa and get a free 4x6 photo taken with him. They also have craft activities.
Ice Cream Social with Santa at the Turkey Hill Ice Cream Experience - Hershey, PA December 17th and 18th. This Ice Cream Social includes an individual chat with Santa, a special gift bag (including one free ticket to the Turkey Hill Experience), an ice cream sundae, and a personal photo with Santa. Admission is $9.95.
If you have any feedback on these suggestions or if you have suggestions of your own, please add them in the comment section.
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