The Pennsylvania Christmas + Gift Show is returning to the PA Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg from Wednesday, Dec. 4 through Sunday, Dec. 8, with more special events, admission discounts, entertainment and interactive features than ever before in its 41-year history.

At over six acres in size, the five-day show features more than 550 specialty vendors offering a wide array of gifts, decor, apparel and jewelry, seasonal items, gourmet food and more, all on one floor. Extensive holiday displays, themed nights and special events help make the show an annual holiday tradition and must-attend event for the 30,000 shoppers who visit the show, one of the largest holiday shows in the U.S.

This year, the PA Christmas + Gift Show has these special admission offers and events:

Girls Night Out on Friday, Dec. 6 (4 pm-7 pm): Gal pals can shop and party, and enjoy discounted admission ($5), discounted signature cocktails, DIY workshops, music, games and great door prizes
NEW: Country Christmas Night on Saturday, Dec. 7 (4 pm-7 pm): Discounted admission ($5) and boot-scootin’ country line dancing for all ages and levels (conducted by Dancin’ with Brittanie), plus country-themed prizes
NEW: Friends & Family Day on Sunday, Dec. 8 (1 pm-5 pm): Friends and families get 2-for-the-price-of-one tickets after 1 pm, and the kids will love the free face painting, stories with Santa at 1:30 pm, meet and greets with Anna and Elsa (Frozen), live entertainment and more

These special guests, events and features will enhance the holiday merriment:

Karolyn Grimes, the actress and author known for her role as Zuzu Bailey in the classic 1946 holiday film It’s A Wonderful Life, returns to the show to meet visitors and showcase her cookbook, Christmas bells and ornaments
NEW: Ho Ho Handmade by Hammer & Stain Shrewsbury: Visitors can make their own wooden home decor and gifts in fun, sociable DIY workshops
NEW: Visitors can share laughs and take photos with the Grumpy Old Green Guy on Weds., Dec. 4 and Sat., Dec. 7 from 9 am to 12 pm
NEW: Mini Maker’s Market area showcasing unique and locally-made, handcrafted gifts
NEW: Pop-Up Caroling of classic carols and holiday favorites sung by Central PA Womyn’s Chorus Friday, Dec. 6 (4-7 pm) and Sat., Dec. 7 (9-11 am)
Deck the Paws on Saturday, Dec. 7 (10 am): Popular doggie fashion show featuring adorable, adoptable dogs from Canine Rescue of Central PA, strutting in their finest howl-iday gear
Merry Money drawings for $100 gift cards to use at any show vendor, between 11 am and 2 pm on Wednesday, Dec. 4, Thursday, Dec. 4 and Saturday, Dec. 7, and between 4 pm and 7 pm on Friday, Dec. 6 during Girls Night Out

Visitors can again enjoy such show favorites as Santaland to get free photos with Santa, marvel at the Christmas Lego Village and 165-foot Model Train Display, and vote for their favorite decorated tree in Christmas Tree Lane. The Entertainment Stage offers a place to sit and take in festive dance performances, heavenly vocals and more.

Special conveniences for shoppers at the show will again include the option to ship their gifts directly from the US Post Office located within the show; Shop and Drop coats and packages check; two Shopper Relaxation Lounges plus additional seating throughout the show; and signature holiday cocktails and Christmas Dinner banquet buffet.

DATES: Wednesday, Dec. 4 through Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024

HOURS: 9 am to 7 pm from Wednesday, Dec. 4 through Saturday, Dec. 7, and from 10 am to 5 pm on Sunday, Dec. 8

ADMISSION: Tickets can be purchased in advance online or at the box office: $10 for adults (age 12+), $8 for seniors (age 62+), and free for children age 11 and under. Individual tickets for groups of 20 or more are $8 each. Admission for $5 per person after 4 pm is only available at the box office. Second-day tickets can be purchased for $5 at the box office before exiting.

For floor plan, hotels, parking and more, go to pachristmasshow.com/information

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