December 2025
Wednesday December 3 8:00 am – Tuesday December 23 8:30 am
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Christmas at Fort Hunter MansionFort Hunter Mansion and Park (5300 N Front St, Harrisburg, PA 17110, United States)
Enjoy a 45-minute guided tour of historic Fort Hunter Mansion, elegantly decorated for the Christmas holiday season. For December, the tour focuses on holiday traditions and seasonal details rather than the detailed history of the house—many thanks to the Civic Committee of the Garden Club of Harrisburg for their holiday inspirations. Reservations suggested.
Reservations are encouraged, and walk-in tours are accommodated as available.* Tuesday -Saturday, 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm
* Sunday, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm
* Closed MondaysAdmission is charged, and reservations are recommended.
* $8 – Adult
* $7- Senior/Military/AAA
* $5 – Students and ChildrenLearn more & get your tickets: https://forthunter.org/
Weekends feature a popular Toy Train exhibit in the Centennial Barn, Fort Couture, where dress forms are transformed into imaginative holiday decorations, the Festival of Trees, and a kids-only holiday shop. Consider joining the fun at one of the special events, such as a visit with Santa’s Reindeer or the Victorian Tea!
The Fort Hunter Mansion Museum Shop is stocked with unique gifts for everyone on your list. Admission is not required to visit the Mansion Shop.
Friday December 12
- 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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Christkindlmarket 2025227 N Baltimore St, Dillsburg, Pennsylvania 17019, United States
Join us for an adaptation of a traditional German Christmas market. Two days of Christmas cheer, ambience, shopping, food, children’s activities, music and so much more spread across the tavern’s beautiful historic grounds. This event is sure to propel you into the Christmas spirit and will give you the opportunity to find unique, one-of-a-kind gifts. While the official vendor list is below, shoppers can expect to find items like:
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clothing & accessories – quilted, knitted, crocheted and sewn items in a variety of fibers
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wooden items – carved, burned, turned
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stained glass products
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tea & all the accessories
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jewelry
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specialty honey products
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pottery
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meat & cheese boxes
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books
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popcorn
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candles
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dry herbs
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stationary
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wine/mead
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soaps & lotions
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paintings
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iron hearth & home goods
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lavender products
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home decor & housewares
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wreaths
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craft kits
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cakes & cookiesThis event gets bigger and better every year! It consistently draws over 6000 shoppers, and with over 100 vendors and artisans coming, it’s easy to see why we are anticipating another successful event for 2025. Don’t miss the best small town, big market event of the year!
Please leave your pets at home! No pets – other than service animals – are allowed on the property.