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 15-21
Brought to you by:
Tru Healing Concepts
Forr, Stokan, Huff & Naugle
PennSOULvania Inc.
Mind Over Media Studios
ARC Federal Credit Union
Country Inn & Suites
Watch the 2025
WinterFest Parade
RIGHT HERE!!!
Watch the 2025
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 19: 5pm-8pm
Santa’s Coming to Town
Christmas at the Curve
Horseshoe Curve
Nat. Historic
Landmark
2400 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Altoona
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we kick off A Magical Christmas with a heartwarming visit from Santa Claus himself — arriving in true railroad style!
Enjoy complimentary hot cocoa, cookies, and popcorn while you soak in the festive sights and sounds of the season.
Dec 19 & 20: 6pm-10pm
Santa’s Slay Ball
The Jaffa Shrine
2200 Broad Ave, Altoona, PA
Hottest Christmas Party! Cocktails, VIP speakeasy, $1,000+in prizes, jaw-dropping decor & unforgettable holiday fun!
On December 19th & 20th, 2025, the Jaffa Shrine will be transformed into a jaw dropping, immersive winter wonderland with an edge. Get ready to experience pure Christmas magic, cocktails, live music & entertainment , and over the top décor designed for your next viral photo moment!
Dec 19: 7:30pm
The John Denver Tribute
Christmas Concert
The Mishler Theatre
1208 12th Ave, Altoona
Celebrate the joy, magic and memories of Christmas with The John Denver Tribute Christmas Concert! Award-winning international artists Chris Collins and Boulder Canyon will treat audiences to classic John Denver songs such as Rocky Mountain High, Take Me Home, Country Roads, Sunshine on My Shoulders, and many more along with holiday favorites. Reminiscent of John Denver’s popular Christmas concerts and holiday specials, Chris Collins and Boulder Canyon have been delighting audiences in an acclaimed holiday show that is on everyone’s Christmas list!
Merry-oke Pajama Party!!! Friday December 19th from 10:00 pm till 2:00 am.
Put on your Christmas Jammies or ugly Christmas sweater and come in for some great Karaoke fun!
Bar opens at 8:00, NO cover, must be 21 with valid ID to enter
Dec 20: 10am
Sleigh What!? Mommy/Daddy
And Me Canvas Class
Playtime Pottery
318 Allegheny St., Hollidaysburg
Join us on Saturday, December 20th at 10am for our Mommy / Daddy& Me Reindeer Canvas Class. One reservation books 2 spots for the class, one canvas for the child, and one canvas for the adult. We provide all the supplies, and Kiki will teach the class step by step. You must register in advance, space is limited. Register through the link provided. You will not be refunded if you don’t show up the day of class.
Dec 20: 12pm
Altoona Community
Christmas Dinner (Free)
CLC Church
1314 12th Street, Altoona, PA
Join us for a free Christmas Dinner filled with warmth, joy, and all the holiday favorites!
Champion Life Church and Feed the Kids are thrilled to open our doors and welcome our community for a delicious meal with all the fixings.
Whether you’re coming with family, friends, or on your own, you’ll be surrounded by people who care, a friendly atmosphere, and the true spirit of Christmas.
No registration needed — just come, enjoy, and let us serve you.
Everyone is welcome.
We can’t wait to celebrate Christmas with Altoona!
Dec 20: 6:30pm
Merry Christmas with
Seth Goheen Quartet
Levity Brewing
1411 11th Ave, Altoona, PA
Dec 20: 7:30pm
ORNAMENT!
The Mishler Theatre
1208 12th Ave, Altoona
P&J Productions presents The Return of ORNAMENT––The Premier Trans-Siberian Orchestra Tribute!
The perennial sell-out Tribute returns to the Mishler for one night only to celebrate P&J’s 20th Anniversary Season!
Dec 21: 10am
Pageant and Combined Worship
2nd Ave Global Methodist Church
118 2nd Ave, Altoona, PA
Join us for our annual 2nd Ave Kids Christmas Pageant and combined 3rd Sunday of Advent service.
Dec 21: 11am
Sunday Service +
Christmas Pageant
Mardorf United Methodist Church
3433 Juniata Gap Rd, Altoona
Join us on Sunday 12/21 at 11:00am for a fun time.
The children will be presenting our “No Fuss – No Rehearsal” Christmas Pageant.
We have no idea how it will go, but with the help of the congregation, we know that it will be a fun and joyful way to begin your Christmas festivities!