NEW BETHLEHEM, Pa. by: Cecelia Harmon (RVO) – It is the most wonderful time of the year in the valley! Our team here at RedbankValley.Org wants everyone, naughty or nice, to have a holly jolly Christmas this year, so we’ve made a list (and checked it twice) of all the festive things you can do this year in our winter wonderland. 

New Bethlehem PA – Winter. *Photo courtesy of TechReady Professionals & RedbankValley.org

Christmas Parade and Snacks with Santa
*Family Friendly
Location: Broad Street
Date: December 7th
Time: 1 p.m.
Cost: FREE

You better watch out — because Santa Claus is coming to town! Watch him come right down Santa Claus Lane for a parade sure to be merry and bright. Immediately following the parade, Father Christmas himself will be making an exclusive appearance at the New Bethlehem Fire Hall where children are invited to get a picture and tell him what they wish for Christmas. There will also be holiday treats available for children. 

Santa Hotline
*Family Friendly
Location: From Home (814-275-3224)
Date: December 15th, 16th
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Cost: FREE

The Redbank Valley Community Center must have been extra nice this year, because Jolly Old St. Nicholas is taking time out of his very busy schedule to travel from the North Pole to make sure every local child gets their Christmas wishes heard! Have your child call 814-275-3224 with a list ready; Santa will leaning his ear this way on the other line! 

Advent Services
*All Welcome
Location: Redbank Valley Church Association Churches
Date: December 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd
Time: Varies
Cost: FREE/Offering will be taken 

For those looking to join the advent season celebration and repeat the sounding joy, please visit the Redbank Valley Church Association, to check out local churches’ locations and times of service: www.RVChurchAssociation.org

Community Christmas Cantata
*Family Friendly
Location: First Church of God
Date: December 14th, 15th
Time: 7 p.m., 2 p.m.
Cost: FREE

The New Bethlehem Community Choir, under the direction of Bill Young will be presenting a cantata titled: ‘Canticles in Candlelight’. Come to one, or both, showings and join the triumph of the skies! 

Rimersburg Christmas Craft Show
*Family Friendly
Location: Rimersburg
Date: November 7th, 8th, 9th
Time: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Cost: FREE/Items available for purchase

It’s lovely weather for a sleigh ride together at Rimersburg’s annual craft show! Crafters, vendors, food, and chinese auctions will be set up in various locations in Rimersburg. Maps of this wintery fairyland will be available at various New Bethlehem and Clarion businesses. Giddy-up giddy-up giddy-up, let’s go, Let’s look at the show! 

Home Town Christmas
*Family Friendly
Location: Hawthorn Nazarene Church Fellowship Hall
Date: November 9th
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Cost: FREE/Items available for purchase

Kickoff the countdown to Christmas browsing local crafters and vendors and participating in a Chinese Auction ensured to bring you back to the glories of Christmases long, long ago. The kitchen will be open and food will be available to purchase, proceeds go to support the Hawthorn Nazarene Church!

Christmas Date Night
*For Children under 18
Location: Redbank Valley Community Center
Date: December 6th
Time: 6 p.m.
Cost: TBA

While the holiday season is a time for family, sometimes the kids do not want to see Mommy kissing Santa Claus. Drop your children off for some reindeer games while you get to enjoy a much needed night out (or settle down for a long winter’s nap)! Call the Redbank Valley Community Center for more details (814-457-5033).

Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
*All Welcome
Location: Redbank Valley Church Association Churches
Date: December 24th
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Cost: FREE

For those seeking a congregation to join on this silent night, please visit the Redbank Valley Church Association, to check out local churches’ locations and times of service: www.RVChurchAssociation.org

RVCA Festival of Carols
*All Welcome
Location: First Church of God
Date: December 8th
Time: 7 – 9 p.m.
Cost: FREE

O come, all ye faithful to New Bethlehem! Members of local congregations and the community choir will be singing their praise, over the hills and everywhere that Jesus Christ is born! Come to watch or sing along to your favorite Christmas hymns. Refreshments will follow the program. 

Shop, Look, and Listen
*Family Friendly
Location: Redbank Valley Public Library
Date: November 16th
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Cost: FREE/Items available for purchase

Come to the library to get a head start on your holiday shopping by supporting local crafters and vendors. Children are also invited for a special festive story time by one of Santa’s special helpers. While you’re there you can browse the library’s selection on your holiday favorites like: ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ and ‘The Christmas Carol’. 

Holiday Animal Rescue Benefit
*Adults Only
Location: Punxsy Moose Club
Date: December 14th
Time: 1 – 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $10/Additional items available for purchase

‘Tis the Season of Giving! Enjoy an evening of food, friends, and entertainment knowing that your admission fee goes to benefit Just Us for the Animals, a local animal rescue organization. Kris Kringle will present from 1 – 3 for pet pictures; there will also be a basket auction. Please consider being one of Santa Paw’s big helpers this year and bring toys or treats to stuff the stockings of pets in need! 

Snowflakes on Broad
*Family Friendly
Location: Broad Street
Date: Nightly
Time: after dark
Cost: FREE

It’s Christmas time in New Bethlehem! Take time away from the holiday bustle and walk (or drive) along Broad Street to admire our city sidewalks dressed in holiday style. Make sure to thank Bill Reddinger of Reddinger Electric along with the New Bethlehem Police Department and the New Bethlehem Borough for volunteering to deck the halls! 

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