It’s the official beginning of the holiday season, and Pennsylvania is the place to be during the most wonderful time of the year! Attracting visitors from all over the state and beyond, holiday shoppers and Christmas lovers can find the perfect gifts for friends, family, and loved ones at the annual Pennsylvania Christmas + Gift Show!

From December 4 to 8, the Pennsylvania Christmas + Gift Show will take place at the PA Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg. With more than 575 specialty shops selling a wide variety of unique gifts, holiday decor, crafts, toys, apparel, jewelry, and more—all easily accessible on one floor—visitors can get their holiday shopping done in one place and prepare for the smiles to come Christmas Day!

Expect lots of shops, food, and a very merry atmosphere, with beautiful holiday displays such as Christmas Tree Lane and Winter Wonderland, which will inspire your own holiday celebrations and decorations.

Events and activities

The show’s festive events and activities always provide plenty of merriment for visitors of all ages, which this year includes:

• Country Christmas Night (Dec. 7, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.): Shop, dance, and win! Get gifts for all those cowboys and cowgirls on your list, and then get in on a boot scootin’ good time with country line dancing for all levels. Dancin’ with Brittanie will provide step-by-step instruction, and attendees can win door prizes and other fabulous country-themed giveaways throughout the evening.

• Friends & Family Day (Dec. 8, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.): Gather the family and friends to get two tickets for the price of one starting at 1 p.m., and get all your shopping done before the show’s over. Families will be treated to special activities including free face painting, Stories with Santa at 1:30 p.m., singing and dance groups on the entertainment stage, games, and more!

• Ho Ho Handmade by Hammer & Stain Shrewsbury (daily workshops): For an extra personal touch this year, make your own special gifts or decorative items at the show! You’ll have a fun and crafty time making wood decor projects and more in guided workshops. Click here for the schedule, then get ready to DIY!

Skip the line!

Make the most of your visit (and skip the line) by getting tickets and a parking discount coupon in advance at PAChristmasShow.com. You can also learn more about:

• Getting your free photos with Santa Clause
• Seeing the impressive Christmas LEGO Village and huge model train display
• Meeting Karolyn Grimes, the actress who portrayed young Zuzu Bailey in the classic holiday film “It’s A Wonderful Life”
• Your chance to win some “Merry Money”
• Entertainment stage performances… and much, much more!

In addition to all the fun, shoppers can look forward to more guest conveniences, such as:

• Additional seating areas
• Two roomy shoppers’ lounges for taking a relaxing break
• USPS station where you can ship your gifts directly from the show
• Shop & Drop station for checking in your coats and packages while you shop
• Christmas Banquet Buffet Dinner and signature cocktails

The countdown to Christmas and 2025 begins! Celebrate the last days of the year at the Pennsylvania Christmas + Gift Show!

Get into the holiday spirit and learn more about all of the happenings at this year’s Pennsylvania Christmas + Gift Show at PAChristmasShow.com!