# Christmas Events, Markets & Things to Do in Harrisburg

- **Subtitle**: Celebrate Christmas 2026 in Harrisburg with festive markets, holiday parties, Christmas dinners, family activities, Santa experiences, Christmas lights, live shows, brunches, concerts, and seasonal events. Discover the best things to do and book your tickets online.
- **Category**: Christmas
- **Display Name**: Christmas events
- **Type**: other

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## About

As Christmas draws near in the [CITY] in 2026, mark your calendars for a taste of festive enchantment! Beyond the traditional gatherings at home, exploring during this festive season can be enchanting. Whether planning a family trip or going solo, there's a sleigh-load of festive fairs, holiday craft shows, and Christmas services in the [CITY] waiting to be explored. Check out the best events and parties in [CITY] to make your Christmas unforgettable, and get ready for a season of joy and celebration!

## Christmas Events in Harrisburg

- **Event Name**: Lower Paxton Christkindlmarkt 2026
  - **Description**: 🎄🎅Get into the holiday spirit at the 8th annual Lower Paxton Christkindlmarkt on December 12, 2026, in the Village of Linglestown, just outside of Harrisburg, PA!

Our outdoor German Christmas market features 125+ vendors with handmade crafts, German and
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  - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Dec 12 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/harrisburg/lower-paxton-christkindlmarkt-2026/200029577298917
  - **Venue**: Lingelstown
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, live-music, christmas, holiday, kids, food-truck-festivals, music-festivals
- **Event Name**: Pennsylvania Krampusnacht
  - **Description**: A Horrifyingly Hilarious Holiday Experience!About this EventKrampus don’t play! We’ve searched high & low, turned every rock, scoured the planes and climbed every mountain for
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Dec 05 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/harrisburg/pennsylvania-krampusnacht/100001990890770889
  - **Venue**: Zembo Shrine Auditorium
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  - **Price**: USD 18 to 23
  - **Categories**: fitness, Contests, Music, food-drinks, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: SoMa Christmas Market
  - **Description**: Save the date for the SoMa Christmas Market! Featuring 40+ artisan and craft vendors, Santa's Workshop, live music, and much more! 

Applications are open now: https://forms.gle/GP6d9THveAzxaWQK9
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  - **Date**: Sun Nov 29 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Nov 29 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/harrisburg/soma-christmas-market/200029755465637
  - **Venue**: S 3rd St, Harrisburg, PA, United States
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  - **Categories**: christmas, christmas-markets-and-fairs, music, workshops, live-music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Santa Shuffle 5K
  - **Description**: Join the jolliest 5K, with hundreds of fellow Santas, sponsored by adidas! 

Every participant receives either a full Santa suit or Santa shirt to get you in the holiday spirit. All finishers earn a special medal that also serves as a festive ornament to
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  - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/harrisburg/santa-shuffle-5k/200030472370437
  - **Venue**: Championship Way, Harrisburg, PA 17101, United States
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  - **Categories**: sports, holiday
- **Event Name**: PA Christmas Show
  - **Description**: @pachristmasshow Booth 788 Wednesday to Sunday … 9-8 Wednesday to Saturday… Booth 788 in Expo Hall. Handcrafted Jewelry with same day custom creations … your gemstone it ours. #kimberleyjadejewelry #wiretofireartisans #handcraftedjewelry #christianjewelry
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  - **Date**: Wed Dec 02 2026 at 08:51 am – Sun Dec 06 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/harrisburg/pa-christmas-show/200029572146340
  - **Venue**: Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center
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  - **Categories**: christmas, business, exhibitions
- **Event Name**: Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
  - **Description**: ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Harrisburg. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Christmas Carols on Strings at Sunoco Performance Theater und
  - **Date**: Fri Dec 18 2026 at 06:30 pm – Fri Dec 18 2026 at 08:45 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/harrisburg/candlelight-christmas-carols-on-strings/2700030342577010
  - **Venue**: Sunoco Performance Theater
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  - **Price**: USD 25 to 50
  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Concerts, Music, Art, Theatre, performances
- **Event Name**: Holiday Karaoke Party
  - **Description**: Come sing your favorites!About this EventKaraoke NightDate: Saturday, December 12, 2026Time: Starts at 3:00 PMLocation:Verhovay Home Association1012 S 29th StHarrisburg, PA 17111Event Details
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat Dec 12 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/harrisburg/holiday-karaoke-party/100001987405526429
  - **Venue**: Verhovay Home Association
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Music, performances
- **Event Name**: 1st Annual Christmas Artisan Event
  - **Description**: Add the Edit HBG to your black Friday weekend shopping stop! In addition to our curated selection of merchandise we are partnering with Artisan's who have curated their own product line for you to shop for all your gifting needs!
Attending Vendors
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 28 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Nov 28 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/harrisburg/1st-annual-christmas-artisan-event/200030305607159
  - **Venue**: 5913 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17112
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  - **Categories**: christmas, art, black-friday, shopping

## Trending Events in Harrisburg

- **Event Name**: Rainbow Kitten Surprise at Riverfront Park - Harrisburg
  - **Venue**: Riverfront Park - Harrisburg
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- **Event Name**: Harrisburg Senators vs. Richmond Flying Squirrels
  - **Venue**: FNB Field
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- **Event Name**: Cultural Fest
  - **Description**: Saturday, August 15 | 3:00 - 10:00 PM
River Front Park | Harrisburg, PA
FREE ADMISSION

The Commissioners and the County's Cultural Celebration Task Force invite you to a free festival celebrating cultural diversity in Dauphin County. This event will brin
  - **Venue**: 200 S Front St, Harrisburg, PA 17104, United States
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Kipona Festival
  - **Description**: Join the City of Harrisburg for the 110th annual Kipona Festival on September 5-7, 2026. The 3-day event will feature a Family Fun Zone, Multicultural Celebration, live music, Art in the Park, food trucks, beer/wine garden, a Giant Puppet Parade, Keyst
  - **Venue**: Riverfront Park
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- **Event Name**: Slightly Stoopid with The Elovaters and DENM
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Riverfront Park - PA
🏠 Address: 200 South Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101
🌆 City: Harrisburg
📍 Location: 40.2528, -76.8961🎉 Welcome to Slightly Stoopid with The Elovaters and DENM, where dreams come alive and possibilities ar
  - **Venue**: Riverfront Park - PA
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- **Event Name**: Rainbow Kitten Surprise
  - **Venue**: Riverfront Park - Harrisburg
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- **Event Name**: Jason Isbell
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Riverfront Park - PA
🏠 Address: 200 South Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101
🌆 City: Harrisburg
📍 Location: 40.2528, -76.8961🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Jason Isbell, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the
  - **Venue**: Riverfront Park - PA
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- **Event Name**: An Evening with Martin Taylor - Jazz Guitarist
  - **Description**: On Saturday, August 29, 2026, English fingerstyle jazz guitarist Martin Taylor will perform in the River Room at The Manor on Front. The doors will open at 6:00 PM, and the show will begin promptly at 7:00 PM.

Seating is limited to the first 100 interest
  - **Venue**: 2917 N Front Street, Harrisburg, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17110
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Back-to-School Extravaganza
  - **Description**: Celebrate back-to-school with activities, characters, raffles, resources, and limited free haircuts and vision checks.About this EventCommunity Connections for Children (CCC) is excited to partner with The
  - **Venue**: Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Christmas events in Harrisburg?
  - **A:** Lower Paxton Christkindlmarkt 2026 (Sat Dec 12 2026 at 10:00 am at Lingelstown), Pennsylvania Krampusnacht (Sat Dec 05 2026 at 12:00 pm at Zembo Shrine Auditorium), SoMa Christmas Market (Sun Nov 29 2026 at 12:00 pm at S 3rd St, Harrisburg, PA, United States), Santa Shuffle 5K (Sat Dec 12 2026 at 09:00 am at Championship Way, Harrisburg, PA 17101, United States), PA Christmas Show (Wed Dec 02 2026 at 08:51 am at Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center).
- **Q**: What are the top free Christmas events in Harrisburg?
  - **A:** Holiday Karaoke Party (Sat Dec 12 2026 at 03:00 pm at Verhovay Home Association).
- **Q**: How can I find Christmas events in Harrisburg?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Christmas events in Harrisburg on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Christmas events in Harrisburg?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Christmas events in Harrisburg?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Christmas events in Harrisburg include Lingelstown, Zembo Shrine Auditorium, S 3rd St, Harrisburg, PA, United States.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Christmas events in Harrisburg?
  - **A:** Prices for Christmas events in Harrisburg range from USD 18 to USD 50. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Christmas events in Harrisburg?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Christmas events in Harrisburg include Lower Paxton Christkindlmarkt, Keystone Gold & The Hofford Mill, Sara Bozich.
- **Q**: Are there any online Christmas events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Christmas events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Christmas events in Harrisburg?
  - **A:** Follow the Christmas category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Christmas events are listed in Harrisburg.

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