Event Calendar

DECEMBER

Monday, December 1 Annual Deer Widow Sale. At Needle & Thread Fabrics, 2215 Fairfield Road. From 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call 717-334-4011 for details.

Wednesday, December 3-Sunday, December 14 Million Dollar Quartet.  A special holiday show featuring the famous musical ensemble. At the Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle Street. Matinees on December 6 and 13, evening performances held on December 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 12, 13, and 14. Visit gettysburgmajestic.org for performance schedule and ticket information.

Friday, December 5-Sunday, December 7 A Gettysburg Christmas Festival. Visit a festive Gettysburg from Lincoln Square through Steinwehr Avenue. Includes many holiday events, tours, music and festive food. From noon to 10 p.m. Friday, 10-10 Saturday and 10-3 on Sunday. Visit agettysburgchristmas.com for details.

Friday, December 5 Gettysburg’s Lighting of the Christmas Tree. Held in Lincoln Square at 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Free to the public. Tree lighting will open the Gettysburg Christmas Festival. Call 717-334-1160 for more information.

Friday, December 5 Tuba Carol Fest. An annual event held in Lincoln Square in conjunction with the tree lighting and the Christmas Festival. Free to the public. Enjoy holiday songs and sing along with the lively brass accompaniment. Call 717-334-1160 for details.

Friday, December 5-Saturday, December 6 In Dulci Jubilo: In Sweet Rejoicing Christmas Concert.  Performed by the Gettysburg Choral Society. At the Seminary Chapel, 147 Seminary Ridge on Friday, at 7 p.m., and Saturday at 3 p.m. Free to the public. Donations accepted. Visit gettysburgchoralsociety.org for details.

Friday, December 5-Saturday, December 6 Christmas Candlelight Tours at the Daniel Lady Farm. At the Daniel Lady Farm, 1008 Hanover Road. Visit danielladyfarm.com for more information.

Friday, December 5-Sunday, December 7 A Gettysburg Christmas Festival. Visit a festive Gettysburg in 19th century style from downtown and Lincoln Square, through Baltimore Street to Steinwehr Avenue (which will feature A Victorian Christmas). Includes many holiday events, living histories, musical entertainment, tours, food and more. From noon to 10 p.m. on Friday, from 10-10 on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Visit agettysburgchristmasfestival.com for details.

Friday, December 5-Sunday, December 7 The 16th Annual Gingerbread Celebration and Holiday Market.  At the Arts Education Center, 125 South Washington Street. Presented by the Adams County Arts Council. Awards for the best gingerbread houses, and held in conjunction with the Gettysburg Christmas Festival. Call 717-334-5006 for details.

Friday, December 5-Saturday, December 20 Five Christmases at the Shriver House.  A holiday house tour that features a family’s nineteenth century Christmas celebrations. At 307 Baltimore Street. Held weekends through December 20, beginning at 4-8 p.m. on Fridays and 10 a.m. on Saturdays. Visit shriverhouse.org for ticket information.

Saturday, December 6 Meet Local Artists & Author. At Lord Nelson’s Gallery, 17 Chambersburg Street. Featuring nationally acclaimed historical author Jeff Shaara, with artists Larry Selman, Bobbi Becker, and Christina Bias. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Ms. Becker will appear from noon to 4 p.m.). Visit lordnelsons.com for details.

Saturday, December 6 Santa Claus Visits Chubby’s. At Chubby’s Pizza, Wings & More, 885 Taneytown Road. Santa will appear from 2-4 p.m. Call 717-334-0438 for details.

Saturday, December 6 An Evening with the Painting. An up-close, more personal view of the historic Gettysburg Cyclorama painting. At the Gettysburg Museum & Visitor Center, 1195 Baltimore Pike, from 5-7 p.m. Presented by the Gettysburg Foundation. Visit GettysburgFoundation.org for ticket information.

Saturday, December 6-Sunday, December 7 Christmas at the Museum. At the Adams County Historical Society, 625 Biglerville Road. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Includes a scavenger hunt, holiday crafts, a book sale, refreshments and more. Visit gettysburghistory.org for details.

Sunday, December 7 Historic East Berlin House Tour. Visit ten historical homes in East Berlin, PA.  Presented by the East Berlin Preservation Society. Purchase tickets in advance at Cashman’s Ace Hardware, Route 194 or Red Men’s Hall, 332 W. King Street, East Berlin. Call 717-870-1634 for more information.

Friday, December 12 Santa Claus Visits Chubby’s. At Chubby’s Pizza, Wings & More, 885 Taneytown Road. From 6-8 p.m. Call 717-334-0438 for details.

Friday, December 12 Live Music Featuring Nick Mich. At Gettysburg Eddie’s, 217 Steinwehr Avenue. From 7-9 p.m. Visit gettysburgeddies.com for details.

Saturday, December 13-Sunday, December 14 Holiday House Tours. Presented by The Adams County Historical Society. Tour historic homes and museums arrayed in finest holiday fashion. Call 717-334-4723, ext. 101 or visit achs-pa.org for ticket information.

Saturday, December 13-Sunday, December 14 Holiday Open House. At Boyer Nurseries, 405 Boyer Nursery Road, Biglerville. Includes refreshments, tours, Santa and special sales. Call 717-677-8558 for details.

Sunday, December 14 Music, Gettysburg! A Christmas Offering.  At the Lutheran Theological Seminary Chapel, 147 Seminary Ridge. Free to the public. Performance of Christmas favorites begins at 7:30 p.m. Visit musicgettysburg.org for details.

Sunday, December 14 Wreath Workshop.  At Hollabaugh Brothers Fruit Farm & Market, 545 Carlisle Road, Biglerville. From 12:30-2:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. Visit hollabaughbros.com for details.

Friday, December 19-Saturday, December 20 A Gettysburg Christmas. See the popular movie, filmed in Gettysburg. At The Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle Street. Friday and Saturday showing at 7:30 p.m., with a matinee performance at 2 p.m. Saturday. Visit majestictheater.com or call 717-337-8200 for ticket information.

Saturday, December 20 Santa Claus Visits Chubby’s. From 5-7 p.m. See December 6 entry for details.

Thursday, December 25 Christmas Day.

Saturday, December 27 Gettysburg Sports Card Show.  At the Allstar Events Complex, 2634 Emmitsburg Road. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. About 125 tables of sports cards for sale and for view. Free entry, free parking. Visit captainromerossportscards@gmail.com for details.

Wednesday, December 31 New Year’s Eve Open House.  At the Christ Lutheran Church, 44 Chambersburg Street. From 7-10 p.m. Free to the public. Includes feats of magic, face painting, and games in the cultural hall. Upstairs there will be a jazz quartet, classical music, and a candlelight service. Call 717-334-5212 for details.

Wednesday, December 31 New Year’s Eve on the Square.  An annual family-friendly event, presented by Good Samaritan Lodge No. 336 and Accepted Masons. A community New Year’s Eve celebration, with music by local artists, food trucks, free hot chocolate available. Ring in the New Year with the raising of Lincoln’s Hat at midnight. From 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Avenues around Lincoln Square will close at 6 p.m. Call 717-334-1160 for more information.

January

Thursday, January 1 New Year’s Day.

Saturday, January 10 Civil War Era Dancing. At the Village Hall, 108 West Main Street, Fairfield, PA (located 8 miles west of Gettysburg via Route 116). From 7:30 to 10 p.m. Suggested donation of $10 per person $5 for students. All levels of dancers welcome. Email gettysburgdancesociety@gmail.com for details.

Sunday, January 11 Music Gettysburg: The Gettysburg Chamber Orchestra. At the Lutheran Theological Seminary Chapel, 61 Seminary Ridge. Free to the public. Performance begins at 4 p.m. Visit musicgettysburg.org for details.

Saturday, January 17 Winterfest at The Barn Resort. At The Barn Resort, 75 Cunningham Road, Gettysburg. From noon to 5 p.m. Celebrate the new year and the winter season with rustic fun. Includes wagon rides, crafts, seasonal treats, musical entertainment and more. Ideal for the entire family. Call 717-334-7580 for more information.

Saturday, January 17, 2026 Gettysburg Winter Civil War Ball  Sponsored by Civilians of Gettysburg 1861-1865. Battlefield Overlook Event Center, 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg, PA. Dance Master and Mistress Briant and Karin Bohleke. Music by Smash the Windows. Light refreshments. Visit Civilians of Gettysburg 1861-1865 on Facebook or email civilwardance@earthlink.net for more details.

Friday, January 23 Mountainfilm Festival.  A thrilling documentary on film. At The Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle Street. Film begins at 7:30 p.m. Call 717-337-8200 for ticket information.

Sunday, January 25 Robert Burns Night. An annual celebration at the Lutheran Theological Seminary, 61 Seminary Ridge. Presented by Music, Gettysburg. Free to the public. Performance begins at 4 p.m. Visit musicgettysburg.org for details.

Events are subject to change without notice. Please call numbers or visit websites listed with the event you wish to attend in case of changes or cancellations.