December 6-8 & 13-15, 2024

Tens of thousands of Christmas lights will fill the Terre Hill Park along with food, activities, top notch entertainment, free children’s crafts, music, vendors and more! Christmas in the Park has expanded to TWO weekends – with more food, activities, lights and entertainment then ever before!

Dates: Friday, December 6 through Sunday, December 8 AND Friday, December 13 through Sunday, December 15

Hours: Nightly, 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM (hours for specific activities vary- see below). Check our Facebook page for weather updates.

Cost: General admission is FREE. Food, certain activities, and admission to the lighted walking trail are a small fee. See schedule for cost details. Parking is $5 per vehicle. Click here to purchase light trail tickets online and skip the ticket window!

NEW FOR 2024- General Parking: General parking will be available at 1030 Precast Rd, New Holland (Weaverland Produce Auction) with heated shuttle service to and from the park. Follow signs as you approach town. Parking is $5 per vehicle.

Drop Off: Drop off will be available to unload guests, strollers, etc – use address 210 Lancaster Ave, Terre Hill and follow signs to drop off location inside the park. This area is for active loading and unloading only- no parking or waiting will be permitted. General parking is at 1030 Precast Rd, New Holland.

Handicapped Parking: Available at the Terre Hill Community Center parking lot – Use the Lancaster Ave. entrance to Conestoga Street to access this paved lot. Have your valid handicap placard ready and visible. There is a short gravel trail to get to the event from this lot. The lighted walking trail is also gravel- the remainder of the event is in the grass. This is the closest parking lot to the event.

Town Parking: Street parking is available in town along Main street and side streets which are a few minute walk to the park. Pedestrians entering the park must enter at the Lancaster Ave entrance or via the Community Center parking lot. We encourage guests to utilize the large, lit and paved parking lot at 1030 Precast Rd, New Holland with shuttle service directly to the entrance of the event.

Schedule of Events

Ongoing Events Each Night

Lighted Walking Trail & Nativity Display – Stroll through the Terre Hill Park walking trail complete with 125+ hand made lighted
decorations, music, live nativity (hours vary) and lots and lots of Christmas lights! Admission to the trail is $5, 3 and under are free. Admission is valid the entire evening. Walking distance is approximately a quarter mile. Transportation through the trail is available to those who require assistance. Click here to purchase light trail tickets online and skip the ticket window!
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Christmas Tree Plaza – Enjoy a variety of food including freshly made soup, sandwiches, soft pretzels, funnel cakes, hot chocolate, french fries, nachos, quesadillas, tacos, BBQ, sticky buns, kettle corn, coffee and more! Dine under our covered pavilion or in the heated tent. Browse local craft vendors with all kinds of holiday gifts of all kinds! Our children’s holiday craft & activity tent (Santa’s Workshop) is also located in this area!
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Visit with Santa – Santa wants to hear from everyone what they want for Christmas this year! Santa will be on site in the activities tent from 6-8:30 pm.
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Christmas Village – Experience the magic of Christmas Village! Browse vendors with holiday themed items perfect for the upcoming gift giving season! Enjoy holiday tunes, tasty treats and warm drinks! The village is also the gateway to the lighted walking trail. Enjoy specialty hot chocolate drinks in Christmas in the Park mugs in fun holiday flavors. Also available are baked goods, hot apple cider and popcorn. Visit with local organizations including the Terre Hill Historical Society toy train display!
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Horse Drawn Carriage Rides – Enjoy a ride like no other through town on a horse drawn carriage! Tickets are $5/person, ages 3 and under are free. Get your tickets online here!
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Children’s Crafts and Activities Tent – Children’s craft stations sponsored by local organizations (free), gingerbread cookie decorating, balloon twisting, visits with Santa and more!
Horse & Pony Rides – Take a holiday ride with a furry friend! Friday and Saturday nights from 5 – 8:30 PM (small fee)
Mini Golf – Kids (and adults) love our holiday themed mini golf under the lights! $1 per player. 5 – 8:30 PM ($1)
Toy Train Display – Enjoy a holiday themed traveling toy train display by the Choo Choo Barn each night in Christmas Village! Also, don’t miss their Wurlitzer Band Organ playing Christmas tunes in our main parking area on Precast Road.

Special Events Friday, Dec. 6, 2024

Music by Jeff Krick Jr – Elvis Christmas! – 6 – 8:30 pm on the Christmas Tree Plaza Main Stage
Holiday Caroling – 5 – 6 pm in Christmas Village
Philadelphia Handbell Ensemble – 6 – 8:30 pm in Christmas Village

Special Events Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024

John Hess Christmas Brass- 6 – 8:30 pm on the Christmas Tree Plaza Main Stage
Holiday Caroling – 5 – 6 pm in Christmas Village
Music by Nick DiSanto- One Man Band- 6 – 8:30 pm in Christmas Village
Ice Carving Demonstration – starting at 6 pm in Christmas Village

Special Events Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024

Music by the Bailey Fulginiti Quartet (Holiday Jazz) – 6 – 8:30 pm on the Christmas Tree Plaza Main Stage
Holiday Caroling – 5 – 6 pm in Christmas Village
Music by Holiday Horns – 6 – 8:30 pm in Christmas Village
Ice Carving Demonstration – starting at 6 pm in Christmas Village
Visit with ELANCO Library – children’s tent

Special Events Friday, Dec. 13, 2024

Music by Little Red & Company – 6 – 8:30 pm on the Christmas Tree Plaza Main Stage
Ted Ansel – Holiday Keys – 6 – 8:30 pm in Christmas Village

Special Events Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024

Music by New Holland Brass– 6 – 8:30 pm on the Christmas Tree Plaza Main Stage
Music by Nick DiSanto- One Man Band – 6 – 8:30 pm in Christmas Village
Ice Carving Demonstration – starting at 6 pm in Christmas Village

Special Events Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024 – Closing at 8PM – Final Night!

Ironwood Drive Band- Holiday Bluegrass – 6 – 8:30 pm on the Christmas Tree Plaza Main Stage Band cancelled for 12/15 – come see them next year!
Holiday Horns – 6 – 8:30 pm in Christmas Village
Ice Carving Demonstration – starting at 6 pm in Christmas Village

Click here to purchase light trail tickets online and skip the ticket window!

Schedule subject to change. Questions? Email us at [email protected]

Dogs are permitted, as long as they are friendly and on a leash at all times. Walking trail is partially crushed stone and partially grass and can accommodate wheeled items such as strollers and wheelchairs so long as ground surface permits.
Golf cart transportation through the trail is available for those who may need assistance (no charge).

This event is made possible by sponsorship and donations. Partner with us with an excellent advertising opportunity! Businesses will be featured on our website, promotional posters and signage at the event. Your support and funding is needed to help get the event off the ground. Please contact us for more information- [email protected]

Christmas in the Park 2024 is presented by: