# Christmas markets and winter wonderlands in Lancaster–Harrisburg–Hershey, 2026

> We found four Christmas markets and winter events in and around Lancaster–Harrisburg–Hershey with 2026 dates posted: three German-style Christmas markets and one holiday market. Three are free to get in. They’re spread over four areas, from Harrisburg to Manheim. Each card has the dates and hours, what it costs to get in, and notes on strollers and things for little kids.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 4 markets and winter events with 2026 dates
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## Markets and winter events

- **Pennsylvania Christmas and Gift Show** at PA Farm Show Complex, 2300 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg, PA. When: Dec 2 – Dec 6. Time: Dec 2 to 5, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Dec 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Price: $12 at the door, $11 online by Dec 1. Kids 11 and under free with a paying adult. Type: Holiday market. Hours: Dec 2 to 5, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Dec 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Official page: https://www.pachristmasshow.com/attendee-info/show-info (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Intercourse Village Christkindlmarkt** at Intercourse Library, 31 Center St., Intercourse, PA. When: Dec 4 – Dec 5. Time: Dec 4, 3 to 7 p.m.; Dec 5, noon to 7 p.m. Price: Free. Type: German-style market. Hours: Dec 4, 3 to 7 p.m.; Dec 5, noon to 7 p.m. For kids: Kids' crafts, a tree lighting and a walk to a live nativity. Official page: https://www.discoverlancaster.com/events/intercourse-village-christkindlmarkt/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Lower Paxton Christkindlmarkt** at Village of Linglestown, Linglestown, PA · outside Harrisburg. When: Sat, Dec 12, 2026. Time: Dec 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Price: Free. Type: German-style market. Hours: Dec 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. For kids: More than 120 vendors, a live nativity and children's activities. Official page: https://lpchristkindlmarkt.com/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Lancaster Liederkranz Christkindlmarkt** at Lancaster Liederkranz, 722 S. Chiques Rd., Manheim, PA. When: Sun, Dec 13, 2026. Time: Dec 13, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Price: Free entry. Parking is $10, or use the free shuttle from Mount Joy. Type: German-style market. Hours: Dec 13, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For kids: Photos with St. Nick, a playground, a bonfire with s'mores and a kids' craft room. Food and drinks are cash only. No dogs. Official page: https://www.lancasterliederkranz.com/festschristkindlmarkt.html (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### Are there Christmas markets in Lancaster–Harrisburg–Hershey in 2026?
Pennsylvania Christmas and Gift Show at PA Farm Show Complex, 2300 N. Cameron St.: Dec 2 – Dec 6. $12 at the door, $11 online by Dec 1. Kids 11 and under free with a paying adult. Intercourse Village Christkindlmarkt at Intercourse Library, 31 Center St.: Dec 4 – Dec 5. Free. Lower Paxton Christkindlmarkt at Village of Linglestown: Sat, Dec 12, 2026. Free. Lancaster Liederkranz Christkindlmarkt at Lancaster Liederkranz, 722 S. Chiques Rd.: Sun, Dec 13, 2026. Free entry. Parking is $10, or use the free shuttle from Mount Joy.

### Is there a German Christmas market (Christkindlmarkt) near Lancaster–Harrisburg–Hershey?
Intercourse Village Christkindlmarkt (Intercourse, PA): Dec 4 – Dec 5. Lower Paxton Christkindlmarkt (Linglestown, PA · outside Harrisburg): Sat, Dec 12, 2026. Lancaster Liederkranz Christkindlmarkt (Manheim, PA): Sun, Dec 13, 2026.

### How do you check these markets?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every week through December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).