It’s (almost) the most wonderful time of the year and there are tons of celebrations and events around Central PA to get into the spirit! We’ve rounded up some of the best and most exciting entertainment to get you through the season.
Live Theater & Performances
The only thing I love more than visiting the theatre is visiting the theatre during the holidays! Central PA has a packed line-up of holiday shows and musicals to help you celebrate all season long.
Now – Dec. 29
A Christmas Carol
Open Stage – Harrisburg
Tickets
Now – Dec. 28
Who’s Holiday
Open Stage – Harrisburg
Tickets
Now – Dec. 28
Twas the Night Before Christmas
Fulton Theatre – Lancaster
Tickets
Now – Dec. 30
The 2019 Christmas Show: Joy to the World
American Music Theatre – Lancaster
Tickets
Now – Jan. 4, 2020
Holiday Inn
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre – Lancaster
Tickets
Dec. 4
Moscow’s Ballet Great Russian Nutcracker
Pullo Center – York
Tickets
Dec. 5-15
The Homecoming
Hershey Area Playhouse – Hershey
Tickets
Dec. 7-8
Studio 91 presents: ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
Cumberland Valley High School Performing Arts Center
Tickets
Dec. 10-11
The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Musical
Hershey Theatre – Hershey
Tickets
Dec. 13 -14
A Very Court Street Cabaret Christmas
Open Stage – Harrisburg
Tickets
Dec. 14-15
Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet: The Nutcracker
Whitaker Center – Harrisburg
Tickets
Dec. 14
The Hip Nut Presented by Greater York Dance
Strand Theatre – York
Tickets
Dec. 15
The Nutcracker Ballet Presented by Greater York Dance and Midstate Ballet
Strand Theatre – York
Tickets
Dec. 15-16
The Not Ready For Drive Time Players Present “Winter Radio Theater 2019”
Centre Street Grille – Enola
$5 at door
Dec. 18-19
The Illusionists – Magic of the Holidays
Appell Center – York
Tickets
Dec. 19-22
It’s A Wonderful Life
Carlisle Theatre, Players on High – Carlisle
Tickets
Dec. 21-22
Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet: The Nutcracker
Hershey Theatre – Hershey
Tickets
Concerts & Music
Whether it’s cozy or classic, there’s nothing like some holiday tunes to drum up the holiday spirit! (Even if it’s not typically your thing, check out the Symphony. You can only hear “Walking in a Winter Wonderland” so many times on the radio …)
Nov. 26
A Motown Christmas
Whitaker Center – Harrisburg
Tickets
Nov. 30
York Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Pops Spectacular
Strand Theatre – York
Tickets
Dec. 8
The Ten Tenors: Home for the Holidays
The Pullo Center – York
Tickets
Dec. 11
Saint Thomas Dulcimer Society in Concert at Fort Hunter Barn
Fort Hunter – Harrisburg
Tickets
Dec. 12
A Pentatonix Christmas Tour 2019
Giant Center – Hershey
Tickets
Dec. 12
Horton’s Holiday Hayride with Reverend Horton Heat
XL Live – Harrisburg
Tickets
Dec. 13
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Giant Center – Hershey
Tickets
Dec. 14
Hershey Symphony Holiday Spectacular
Hershey Theatre – Hershey
Tickets
Dec. 15
Brass Triumphant in Concert
Fort Hunter Park – Harrisburg
FREE
Movies & Showings
Grab the popcorn (balls and garland) and catch a classic movie on the big screen!
Nov. 30 – Dec. 15
The Polar Express 3D
Whitaker Center – Harrisburg
Tickets
Dec. 7
Polar Express Pajama Party
AACA Museum – Hershey
Tickets
Dec. 14 & 15
White Christmas
Capitol Theatre – York
Tickets
Dec. 19-22
It’s a Wonderful Life
Carlisle Theatre – Carlisle
Tickets
Dec. 22 & 24
It’s a Wonderful Life
Midtown Cinema – Harrisburg
Tickets
Dec. 23 & 25
White Christmas
Midtown Cinema, Harrisburg
Tickets
