Full list: 2023 holiday markets and craft fairs in Central Pennsylvania
(WHTM) – You don’t have to travel to Europe this holiday season to experience a magical Christmas market because Central Pennsylvania has an abundance of them perfect for your holiday shopping experience.
Many of these events feature local and homemade goodies. There are also holiday craft fairs in the Midstate that are perfect for finding unique, one-of-a-kind holiday gifts.
The full list of holiday markets and craft fairs in Central Pennsylvania this holiday season is as follows:
Adams County
2023 Holiday Makers Market
When: Nov. 24 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.), Nov. 25 (9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.), Nov. 26 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Where: Aspire Hotel and Suites, 2634-A Emmitsburg Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325
Details: Free admission, unique gifts, food, crafts, Greetings with Santa Center for $10 that includes a picture with Santa, candy, cookies, hot cocoa, opportunity to make an ornament and a goodie bag
When: Dec. 2 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Where: Adams County Farmers Market, Gettysburg Recreation Park, 545 Long Lane, Gettysburg, PA
Details: farmers market vendors and local artisans
Sunday Funday Christmas Bazaar
When: Nov. 26 (12 p.m. – 4 p.m.)
Where: Creekside Farm Marker, 240 Markle Run Road, East Berlin, PA
Details: Free Admission, small businesses and local vendors, story time and holiday activities
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Cumberland County
Merry Merchants Outdoor Holiday Market
When: Nov. 19 (11 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Where: 360 Bridge St., New Cumberland, PA 17070
Details: 30+ local makers and artists, six food trucks and Christmas music from local musicians, mistletoe dog-kissing booth with adoptable dogs and a “Make Your Own Pomander”craft
When: Dec. 2 (3 p.m. – 8 p.m.)
Where: Market Square, New Cumberland, PA
Details: handmade items, German food and drink
Saint Patrick Christmas Craft Market
When: Dec. 2 (9 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
Where: Saint Patrick Church Parish Activity Center, 97 Marsh Drive, Carlisle, PA United States
Details: Free admission, local vendors and artisans, Christmas Cookie Sale and concessions for sale
When: Dec. 8-10
Where: Capital City Mall, Camp Hill, PA
Details: local businesses, artists, crafters and authors
Christkindlmarkt at Dills Tavern
When: Dec. 8 (4 p.m. – 9 p.m.), Dec. 9 (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Where: 227 N. Baltimore Street, Dillsburg, PA 17019
Details: 80+ vendors and artisans, food, children’s activities and more
New Cumberland Christmas Market
When: Dec. 2 (3 p.m. – 8 p.m.)
Where: Market Square221-235 Market Street New Cumberland, PA 17070 US
Details: “Taste of an authentic German Christmas Market”, live music, food, and handcrafted decor and gifts
Christmas Craft Fair
When: Dec. 2 (8 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
Where: Hope United Methodist Church, 6260 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Details: Local craft vendors, bake sale, breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Dauphin County
Pennsylvania Christmas + Gift Show
When: Nov. 29 – Dec. 3 (9 a.m. – 7 p.m.)
Where: Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center
Details: $10 Adult/$8 Senior/ Group of 20+ $8, 550+ specialty shops
When: Dec. 2 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Where: Hershey Christian Academy 3003 Elizabethtown Road, Hershey, Pa
Details: local and student-run businesses, food available for purchase
When: Dec. 9 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Where: Outdoors in Village of Linglestown, Linglestown, PA 17112, USA
Details: Crafters, exhibits, food, live music and dancing
When: Dec. 9 (11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.)
Where: Italian Lake, 2960 N. 3rd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Details: local artist market, tree lighting, caroling, food trucks and sleigh rides
Hummelstown Holiday Craft Fair
When: Dec. 3 (7 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
Where: Hummelstown Fire Department
Details: Vendors
CD East Holiday Magic Craft Fair
When: Nov. 18 (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.)
Where: Central Dauphin East High School, 626 Rutherford Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17109
Details: Freee admission, 180 vendors with handmade and local goods, raffles and food trucks. Proceeds benefit Band, Orchestra and Choral programs at CD East High School.
Getting Ready for the Holidays Craft & Vendor Event
When: Nov. 18 (9 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
Where: 1155 N Union St1155 North Union Street Middletown, PA 17057
Details: Local crafters and vendors, a visit from Santa, food trucks and raffle prizes
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Lancaster County
Garden Spot Village Christmas Market
When: Dec. 2 (10 a.m. – 3 p.m.)
Where: 433 S Kinzer Avenue, New Holland, PA 17557
Details: shopping, entertainment, food, hot cocoa bar, train room visits, Polar Express book readings with Mrs. Claus and more
German Christmas Market and Auction
When: Nov. 18 (4 p.m. – 7 p.m.)
Where: Weaverland anabaptist faith community, 210 Weaverland, East Earl, PA, United States
Details: German Christmas market-style craft vendors, German-style food stands, auction and more
When: Dec. 8 (5 p.m . – 8 p.m.)
Where: Ewell Plaza, 145 N. Queen Street, Lancaster, PA 17603
Details: Free, vendors of local artists and crafters
Holiday Makers Market – Creatively Lancaster
When: Dec. 2 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Where: Greenfield Lancaster (formerly Armstrong Flooring), 1740 Hempstead Road Lancaster, PA 17601
Details: Local artisans and crafters
Holiday Craft Bazaar
When: Nov. 11 (8 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
Where: Lancaster Church of the Brethren, 1601 Sunset Ave, Lancaster, PA 17601
Details: Food items, craft vendors, baked goods and holiday decorations
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Mifflin county
When: Nov. 18 (9 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
Where: Milroy United Methodist Church, 91 s. Main Street Milroy, PA
Details: local crafters, bake sale and food for purchase
Perry County
Christmas in Millerstown
When: Dec. 2 (11 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
Where: Millerstown Community Park, 110 W. Juniata Parkway
Details: Unique gifts, jewelry, custom metal works, food and alpacas
York County
The Christmas Market at Flinchbaugh’s Orchard & Farm Market
When: Dec. 2 (11 a.m. – 5 p.m.), Dec. 3 (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.)
Where: 110 Ducktown Rd, Hellan, PA 17406
Details: Free, 75+ local vendors, entertainment, Santa Claus from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. every day, fire pit, alpacas, cider, wine and brews
When: Dec. 16 (11 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
Where: York Expo Center Horticulture Hall, 334 Carlisle Ave, York, PA 17402
Details: Small business vendors, food
Fang Around – Krampusnacht & The Dark Holiday Market
When: Dec. 16 (11 a.m. – 10 p.m.)
Where: Royal Square District, 101 S Duke Street, York, PA
Details: Merchants, galleries, vendors, family-friendly activities, entertainment and more
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