It's all about Christmas: Things to do in December in Franklin County
Heritage Christmas
Fridays, Dec. 1 and 8
Downtown Greencastle
Experience a small-town Christmas in Greencastle's Center Square. Each evening will feature organizations and community groups selling food and host activities, live performances, and activities for kids and families. Kids can get photos with Santa and even mail their letters to the real Santa Claus at the North Pole.
Horse and wagon rides will also be available, but seating is very limited. Online reservations are sold out, but tickets are set aside to be sold at the Holiday House (northwest corner of the square) starting at 5:30 p.m. each day. There will be seats for eight people for departure times of 5:45, 6:15, 6:45, 7:15, 7:45 and 8:15.
Holiday Sip, Shop and Stroll
1-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9
Downtown Chambersburg
Check out the best of what Chambersburg's small businesses have to offer at this holiday-themed sip-and-stroll event. It's hosted by Downtown Chambersburg Inc.
Each ticketholder will get a passport that provides access to 3-oz. samples of food (one at each location) and alcoholic drinks at participating restaurants and bars (two samples per location).
Guests can choose to come out either 1-4 p.m. or 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Ticketholders can pick up their passports at Courthouse Plaza.
Tickets, $45, are available via Eventbrite. Proceeds from ticket sales will go toward downtown revitalization efforts and to cover the cost of samples.
Below are the businesses that will provide samples. Those located outside of downtown will be set up at various retailers and other sites.
Beverages: Cold Spring Hollow Distilling Co., GearHouse Brewing Co., Screaming Bambino Wines, Barrel House, Rough Edges Brewing, Webb's Sports Bar, Michaux Brewing Company, Hidden Key Brewing Company
Food: Avocado Cafe, Lotus Bowls & Juicery, The Oasis Cafe, Falafel Shack, Jordyn's Caffe
Details about Heritage Christmas: Want to get into the holiday spirit? Check out Heritage Christmas in Greencastle
Holiday Lights Drive Through
6-8 p.m. Dec. 8-10
Volvo Construction Equipment, 304 Volvo Way, Shippensburg
Pile in the car and take and drive through the Volvo campus to check out lighted displays, then vote on your favorite. Construction equipment will even get the Christmas light treatment.
Holiday Sip and Stroll
1-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16
Downtown Waynesboro
More than a dozen local and regional beverage vendors will serve up samples at this second annual event, hosted by Mainstreet Waynesboro.
Participants must pick up their passports first at Main Street Park. But first, buy your ticket, $30, via Eventbrite.
There will also be an ugly sweater contest.
'White Christmas' and holiday social
Thursday, Dec. 21
Capitol Theatre, 159 S. Main St., Chambersburg
In addition to catching a viewing of the classic holiday film "White Christmas" at either 3 or 6:30 p.m., stay late or come early for the annual holiday social in between. Even Santa will be there.
A Toys for Tots donation box will be on site. New, unopened (and not wrapped) toys are accepted.
Tickets, $5, will only be available at the door.
Trail of Lights
Through Dec. 31
Country Creek Produce Farm, 3794 Etter Road, Chambersburg
This popular corn maze site transforms into a Christmas wonderland, with more than 100 light displays throughout the property. Photo opportunities abound.
You'll be walking through an uneven, sometimes muddy field, so be sure to wear appropriate shoes. If you need a stroller, one with larger tires is best.
The mountain slides, jump pads and other play areas will be open.
Santa Claus will even be there some nights.
Trail of Lights is open 5-9 p.m. Friday through Sunday and, starting Dec. 17, the same hours Monday through Thursday. Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas.
Admission is $13 (free for ages 2 and under). Cards and cash accepted.
This article originally appeared on Chambersburg Public Opinion: December things to do in Franklin County: Christmas lights and brews
