Christmas Market

December 2 and 3, 2023

9:30am–4pm Saturday and 12pm–4pm Sunday

The first weekend in December is the annual Christmas Market featuring sales of folk art, small crafts, books, and gifts for children and adults. Pam Smith returns with her special jewelry, and we will have a rummage table too.

Besides shopping, there are special activities. The Christmas Putz exhibit, a traditional Pennsylvania German village scene, returns in two locations this year. On Saturday, the first 50 children ages 4-12 will have the opportunity to build and take home a brick built Christmas Tree from a kit containing genuine LEGO® pieces. In the afternoons, enjoy holiday music. On Saturday, members of the Red Hill Band will entertain us, and on Sunday at 1:30pm, festive tunes of the season will be presented by the students of Harmony Corner Music under the direction of Cynthia Hector.

This year the Market also includes the Heritage Center’s 2nd annual Basket Raffle. Each of the baskets will have a distinct theme, with many donations of gifts, food, or gift cards from local businesses. Tickets run 2 for $1, 12 for $5, and 25 for $10. They go on sale November 21 and must be purchased with cash or a debit card (no credit cards allowed). The winning ticket will be pulled on Monday, December 4, and the proceeds of the Basket Raffle support the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center. Free admission.

Be sure to visit other Pennsylvania German Christmas partners during the weekend for more shopping, tours, and holiday food.