Wednesday, Nov. 22
• Cressona Tree Lighting, 6:30 p.m., Cressona basketball courts, Sillyman Street. Holiday carols with Girl Scout Troop #31088, light refreshments, Dutchland funnel cake food truck.
Friday, Nov. 24
• “The Nutcracker,” 7 p.m., by Schuylkill Ballet Theatre, Schuylkill Haven Area High School Zwerling Auditorium, 501 E. Main St. Tickets in advance: $12/adults; $10/students; $6/children (3-10); at the door/$15. Purchase tickets on line or call 570-617-5616.
Saturday, Nov. 25
• Schuylklill Haven Christmas stroll and scavenger and Elf on the Shelf hunt, 8 a.m. Stroll begins at 10 a.m., and registration is required. Complete missions, snap photos, find elves, with the free interactive GooseChase app. Download the app on your phone search “2023 Schuylkill Haven Christmas Stroll” or game code 5Z4ER5, play as a guest or register for a free account. Complete missions from Nov. 25-Dec. 3 and earn chances to win prizes. VISION staff will be in the office, 11 E. Main St. on Nov. 25 from 9-11 a.m. and at the train station on Dec. 2 for the stroll check-in to assist with the Hunt setup.
• Schuylkill Holiday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Pioneer Evergreen Farms, 159 E. Adamsdale Road, Orwigsburg. Live music, carolers, Santa, s’mores, reindeer, carriage rides, and more.
• Christkindl Market, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., The Perla Building, 105 W. Broad St., Tamaqua. Indoor market featuring over 35 vendors.
• “The Nutcracker,” 7 p.m., by Schuylkill Ballet Theatre, Schuylkill Haven Area High School Zwerling Auditorium, 501 E. Main St. Tickets in advance: $12/adults; $10/students; $6/children (3-10); at the door/$15. Purchase tickets on line or call 570-617-5616.
Sunday, Nov. 26
• “The Nutcracker,” 2 p.m., by Schuylkill Ballet Theatre, Schuylkill Haven Area High School Zwerling Auditorium, 501 E. Main St. Tickets in advance: $12/adults; $10/students; $6/children (3-10); at the door/$15. Purchase tickets on line or call 570-617-5616.
• Schuylkill Haven Christmas tree lighting, 5 p.m., Parkway at West Main Street.
Friday, Dec. 1
• “A Christmas Carol,” Majestic Theater, 209 N. Centre St., Pottsville, 7 p.m. Reserved seating, $15. Tickets: majestictheater.net.
Saturday, Dec. 2
• Brunch with Santa, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Cressona Fire Co. No. 1, 59 S. Second St. Free presents for kids 12 and under. Cost: $12/adult; $8/kids 10 and under; free/kids 6 and under. Eat-in or takeout. Reservations: Jim Krammes 570-294-9875 or Brenda Oliver 570-691-6883.
• Wreath and Basket Raffle, through Saturday, Dec. 2, at Orwigsburg Free Public Library, 216 W. Independence St., Orwigsburg.
• Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Zion’s Red Church, 1287 Centre Turnpike (Route 61), Orwigsburg. Raffles, hot food, cookies, baked goods, vendors and Christmas items.
• Schuylkill Haven Children’s Christmas Party and stroll, check in at the train station’s covered walkway, 10-11 a.m. Reservations must be submitted by Monday, Nov. 27. Mail or drop off at Schuylkill Haven Rec. Department, 340 Haven St.
• Holiday Artisan Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Walk In Art Center, 220 Parkway, Schuylkill Haven. Forty-plus artisan vendors, live music, visits with Santa, boilo tastings, complimentary refreshments and more. Last day to bid to win your favorite tree.
• Smiles with Santa, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Helana Farms, 1063 Valley Road, New Ringgold.
• Orwigsburg Holly Trail, self-guided tours to home, church and business, noon-4 p.m. Map of tour will be provided. Tea and cookies at Kimmels Church. Begin with brunch at the Schuylkill Country Club from 10 a.m. to noon, $20. Reservations for brunch: 570-366-0622. No need to be a member. Cost of tour $30 in advance; $40 day of tour. Tickets may be purchased at the Orwigsburg Free Public Library.
• Orwigsburg Festival of Lights on Centre Square, 4:30-7 p.m. Music by Blue Mountain High School musicians, caroling, cookie decorating, food trucks, refreshments, decorated car parade, program and more.
• Holiday Movie Marathon concert by Schuylkill Choral Society, 7 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 S. Second St., Pottsville. Tickets: 570-628-3388.
• “A Christmas Carol,” Majestic Theater, 209 N. Centre St., Pottsville, 7 p.m. Reserved seating, $15. Tickets: majestictheater.net.
Sunday, Dec. 3
• “A Christmas Carol,” Majestic Theater, 209 N. Centre St., Pottsville, 2 p.m. Reserved seating, $15. Tickets: majestictheater.net.
• Holiday Movie Marathon concert by Schuylkill Choral Society, 3 p.m., Grace Evangelical Church, 15 E. Stoyer Dr., Schuylkill Haven.
• Christmas at the Clubhouse: 3 p.m., Sweet Arrow Lake Clubhouse, 108 Clubhouse Rd., Pine Grove, featuring the Hershey Handbell Ensemble. Light refreshments will be served after the program. For more information about the ensemble visit their website or Facebook page. This event is sponsored by the Sweet Arrow Lake Conservation Association and is made possible with the help of a grant from the Schuylkill Area Community Foundation and Reidler Family Charitable Fund. Due to limited space, reservations are necessary to guarantee seating. For reservations or for information call 570-345-8952 only (leave a message).
Saturday, Dec. 9
• Concert by Corinna Sowers Adler – Merry and Bright,, 4 p.m., Majestic Theater, 209 N. Centre St., Pottsville. Tickets, $20 at www.majestictheater.net
Friday, Dec. 15
• “Nutcracker,” 6:30 p.m., by Artists in Motion, Schuylkill Haven Area High School Zwerling Auditorium, 501 E. Main St., Schuylkill Haven. Purchase tickets online.
Saturday, Dec. 16
• Happy Holidays at Helana Farms, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 1063 Valley Road, New Ringgold. Pre-register for photo sessions. Food and beverage venues, local craft artisans, drive-in movie and more. Photo sessions, $45. Admission fee waived for event entry. Reservations: 570-982-0727.
• Lunch with Santa, 11:30 p.m., Good Will Hose Fire Company, 34 South Sillyman St., Cressona. Children’s crafts and pictures with Santa. Free to Cressona borough residents 12 years old and under. Reservations by Dec. 2. Call Sarah at 570-527-5539.
• “Nutcracker,” 2 and 6:30 p.m., by Artists in Motion, Schuylkill Haven Area High School Zwerling Auditorium, 501 E. Main St. Purchase tickets online.
Sunday, Dec. 17
• “Nutcracker,” 2 p.m., by Artists in Motion, Schuylkill Haven Area High School Zwerling Auditorium, 501 E. Main St. Purchase tickets online.
• Christmas concert, 4 p.m., St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 110 W. Church St., Orwigsburg. Festive music by St. Paul’s handbell choir, chancel choir and instrumentalists. Light refreshments and fellowship follow. Free will offering appreciated.
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