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!

Dec 19:   10pm – 2am

Lapierre Merry-oke

Escapade

2523 Union Ave, Altoona

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

Christmas jingles with Seth Goheen Quartet in our taproom!

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!