The 42nd annual Pennsylvania Christmas and Gift Show will be held from Wednesday, Dec. 3, to Sunday, Dec. 7, at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex, 2300 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg. Hours will be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Dec. 3 through 6 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. 7.

The show is one of the largest holiday shows in the U.S., with more than 30,000 shoppers in attendance each year. More than 525 specialty vendors will sell gifts, holiday decor, apparel, jewelry, toys, gourmet food, and more.

Some of the show's new areas and events will include a Beauty on Budget Sale area located in the Equine Arena, with 90% off on a variety of women's clothing, handbags, shoes, and accessories; Christmas Music Bingo on Friday, Dec. 5, and Dec. 6 from 4 to 7 p.m.; a Macaroni KID Jingle Bell Family Fun Zone, featuring activities such as face painting, balloon creations, a Lego play station, and holiday crafts; and Santa's Village, where children can play in playhouses provided by Fontana Outdoors. Also new this year, parking will be free after 3 p.m.

Some of the show's special events, which will include various admission discounts, will include Girls' Night Out on Dec. 5 from 4 to 7 p.m., Country Christmas Night on Dec. 6 from 4 to 7 p.m., Friends & Family Day on Dec. 6 from 1 to 5 p.m., and Hero Day on Dec. 7. Attendees may also receive an admission discount every day after 4 p.m. at the box office.

Other features of the show will be an opportunity to meet Karolyn Grimes, author and actress in "It's A Wonderful Life"; a maker's market with handcrafted items in the North Hall; pop-up caroling in the Cameron Street Lobby on Dec. 6 from 9 to 11 a.m.; and Deck the Paws, a dog fashion show with adoptable dogs, on Dec. 6 at 10 a.m. Santaland, where attendees may take free photos with Santa in his sleigh, will be open from Dec. 3 to 6 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will also be a Christmas Lego Village, a 165-foot model train display, a Christmas tree lane, an entertainment stage, and a Winter Wonderland.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at https://pachristmasshow.mpetickets.com/ or at the box office. Children age 12 and under will be admitted for free.

For more information, visit http://www.pachristmasshow.com.