November 29: 6:30pm
Live Nativity at Silver Spring Presbyterian Church
- From 6:30-7:30 p.m., travel in your car down the luminary lit path back to the time of Jesus' birth. Hear Amy Grant sing “Breath of Heaven,” along with scripture reading, as you see Joseph and Mary ride on a real donkey traveling on their way to Bethlehem. Continue around the Christian Education building and see shepherds abiding in the fields with their sheep. The end of your journey will lead to a humble stable in Bethlehem, the “Live Nativity.” Shortly after 7:30 p.m., when parking will be made available, we welcome people to gather at the manger for a Christmas Celebration. There will be warm drinks and beautiful Christmas music, while we watch Mary and Joseph arrive with baby Jesus. Enjoy singing Christmas carols led by Heidi Kenyon and petting all the animals which may include sheep, llamas, alpacas, donkeys, and even a goose!
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December 11: 6p-9p // December 12: 4p-8p
Middlesex Hayride to Bethlehem
- Bundle up & jump on the hay wagon for a 40 min ride through the birth of Jesus Christ. The wagon will stop at several different scenes ending at the manger where Jesus was born. You will experience live actors, animals, and musicians along with experiencing the true meaning of Christmas. Enjoy a homemade cookie and cup of hot chocolate at the close of the ride.
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December 12, 13, 18, 19 & 20, 7p-8:30p // runs every 15 mins
Grantville UMC Live Nativity with animals
- Enjoy a live nativity of the birth of Jesus with donkeys, horse, chicken, goats & sheep. Afterwards enjoy some hot chocolate & cookies.
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December 13: 4-4:45 for guests with special needs, 5:15p-7:30p to the general public
FUM Church, A Night in Bethlehem
- First United Methodist Church in Mechanicsburg invites all area families to “A Night in Bethlehem,” a unique Christmas celebration. The event will open from 4:00 to 4:45 p.m. for guests with special needs and their families. The event will then be open from 5:15 to 7:30 p.m. to the general public. Guests will be taken back in time to ancient Bethlehem to experience life in Jesus' time. Guests can browse the marketplace with several “shops,” with items to include toys, weaving, carpentry and baked goods. Some shops will offer items to make, and games for children. Also, visit the new baby Jesus in the manger.A Mission Meal will be served, with donations benefiting youth missions.
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December 18, 19 & 20: 7-8:30p
Colonial Park UCC, A Live Nativity
- All are invited to Colonial Park UCC to enjoy this year's live nativity.
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If you know of a live nativity happening in the area that is missing from the list, please email me at KathrynD@MacaroniKid.com and I'll get it added to the list.
For a full list of great family friendly events in the Harrisburg & West Shore area please check the calendar of events.
