Merry Christmas!!
2025
We’ll do our best to show
as many local Christmas-related
activities as possible…
Season’s Greetings!!!!
Christmas Events
for
December 1-7
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Country Inn & Suites
The 2025 Spirit of Christmas Parade
December 6 at 1pm
Begins at 17th St and 9th Ave
Watch the 2024
Spirit of Christmas Parade
RIGHT HERE!!!
Holiday Lights on the Lake
Lakemont Park
Nov 14 – Jan 4
Open Nightly from
6pm-10pm
700 Park Avenue, Altoona
(814) 949-7275
Holiday Nights of Lights
Bedford County Fairgrounds
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
6pm – 9pm
Nov 28 – Jan 3
Lights in the Park
Reservoir Park, Tyrone
Dec 5-7th from 6pm to 10:30pm
Dec 12-14th from 6pm to 10:30pm
Dec 19-22nd from 6pm to 10:30pm
Drive-thru-only event. $5 per vehicle
Altoona Community Band
Holiday Concert Schedule
Dec 2 – 6:30pm: Maybrook Hills, Altoona
Dec 3 – 7:00pm: Homewood, Martinsburg
Dec 10 – 6:45pm: Garvey Manor, Hollidaysburg
Dec 14 – 2pm: St Mary’s Catholic Church
Dec 17 – 7pm: First Baptist Church in Altoona
Dec 21 – 10:00am: Altoona 1st Southern Baptist Church
Daily through Dec 31: 1pm-8pm
Christmas Bazaar
Bellwood-Antis Public Library
526 Main St., Bellwood
Our Christmas Bazaar begins in November and continues during regular library hours (Monday-Thursday – 1pm-8pm and Saturday – 9am-2pm) until we close for our winter break. Shop gently used holiday merchandise and costume jewelry anytime we’re open. We accept donations of Christmas decorations & other Christmas items (no clothing, please) anytime we are open. New items added weekly!
Dec 1: 6pm – 7:30pm
Christmas Cookie
Decorating Workshop
Biddle’s Brewing
215 High Street, Williamsburg, PA
Dec 5: 5pm-8pm
Pictures with Santa
The Film Center
243 Frankstown Rd, Altoona
Looking to capture the magic of Santa without breaking the bank? Join us at The Film Center for a cozy and charming experience!
Feel free to bring your furry friends along—pets are welcome! (Please remember that pet owners are responsible for any messes.)
Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to create lasting memories with Santa in a relaxed atmosphere!
Dec 5 & 12: 6pm – 9pm
Live Holiday Music
Baker Mansion
3419 Oak Lane, Altoona
Live holiday music performances by local artists alongside homemade desserts and appearances by members of the Baker family (portrayed by living historians)! Admission is $5.00 and can be paid at the door each evening.
Music Schedule for Friday, December 5:
– Woodwind quintet: 6 PM to 7 PM
– Woodwind duet: 7 PM to 8 PM
– Anna Baker’s piano performance: 8 PM to 9 PM
Dec 5: 7pm
Pretty in PinkMas
Adult Canvas Class
Playtime Pottery
318 Allegheny St., Hollidaysburg
Join us on Friday, December 5th at 7pm as we paint this festive Christmas tree, taught by Ava. We provide all of the supplies, and teach it step by step. Make it a fun night out and BYOW! Seating is limited, and you must register in advance by clicking the link below. You will not be refunded if you do not show up for the class.
Dec 5: 7pm
Dec 6: 3pm
Dec 7: 2pm
“A Miracle on 34th Street”
Off Pitt St Theater Company
110 West Pitt Street, STE 2, in Downtown Bedford
Dec 5: 7:30pm
Dec 6: 7:30pm
Dec 7: 2pm
The Nutcracker
The Mishler Theatre
1208 12th Ave, Altoona
The Pauline Baker Rodgers School of Dance in collaboration with Cambria Dance Academy will present The Nutcracker, directed by Mary Ellen Rodgers Everhart and co-directed by Emily Koch.
Journey with us through a scene of dancing Snowflakes and into the Land of Sweets as we take you on a magical adventure. Allow visions of the Sugar Plum Fairy to dance through your heads as mice and soldiers come to life in a battle against the Rat King!
Dec 6: 2pm – 6pm
“Merry on the Mountain”
Holiday Kickoff & Tree Lighting
Blue Knob Clubhouse
1424 Overland Pass, Claysburg
On Saturday, December 6th, bring the whole family for our “Merry On The Mountain” Holiday Kick-Off & Tree Lighting Event at the Blue Knob Clubhouse pavilion presented by Global Powerline Academy! We’ll have Christmas music, kids Christmas crafts and Santa will visit with all the kids! Kids 12 & younger can register at no obligation to be drawn as the one who will push the button to light up the tree at 6 pm!
Enter our “Gingerbread House” contest! Bring us your Gingerbread House creation to be voted on at the event – you could win a Snow Tubing Party For Ten! You can bring your gingerbread house to the Blue Knob Conference Center from 3 until 5 pm on Friday, 12/5 and from 11 am until 2 pm on Saturday, 12/6. We have to have your entry by 2 pm on Saturday, 12/6.
There will also be some holiday shopping opportunities with Allison’s Alpacas Farm Store and soup sampling to benefit “The Last Juicebox Project”! We’ll be giving away prizes each hour, no purchase necessary! This is a free outdoor event, so dress for winter weather!
Dec 6: 5pm – 7pm
Light Up Night
Biddle’s Brewing
Williamsburg
Dec 6: 6pm
The Polar Express
Pajama Party with Santa
CLC Church
1314 12th St, Altoona, PA
All aboard! Join us for FREE at The Polar Express Pajama Party — a magical Christmas movie night for the whole family! Wear your favorite PJs, enjoy milk and cookies, and watch The Polar Express on the big screen. Santa will be making a special appearance before the movie and we’ll have fun and plenty of Christmas cheer!
Santa 5:00pm
Movie starts at 6:00 PM
Dec 6: 7pm
Dec 7: 2pm
Hollidaysburg Community
Chorus: “Christmas Peace”
Holbg Area HS Auditorium
1510 N Montgomery St Hollidaysburg
We welcome as our Guest Musicians a talented quintet from the Altoona Brass Collective along with the always dynamic young voices of the Children’s Community Chorus. You will enjoy holiday favorites, sacred music of the season, and some new compositions for your delight.
Tickets are $8 for adults; under 18 are Free.
Dec 6: 7:30pm
Altoona Symphony Orchestra
Home for the Holidays
Altoona Area HS Auditorium
1415 6th Ave, Altoona
Featuring music from familiar favorites like The Nutcracker, A Charlie Brown Christmas and more, combined with traditional Christmas classics, this concert will showcase local guest ballet dancers, vocalists, and choirs from our community.
The ASO will bring family and friends together to celebrate and kick off another memorable holiday season!
Dec 7: 10am-3pm
Christmas Market
and Soup Sampling
Juniata Civic Association
206 W 12th Avenue Juniata, Altoona, PA
Stop into the JCA Pavilion on Sunday, December 7th, and check out the variety of vendors in the gym to help with your holiday shopping. Don’t forget lunch in the small room with a flight of four different soups for $5.00. We will also be selling quarts of soup for $10.00. Admission is free.
Dec 7: 3pm-5pm
Allegheny Chorale
“Sharing Christmas Joy”
St. James Lutheran Church
1407 8th Avenue, Altoona, PA
