What’s your favorite thing about the holiday season? The twinkling lights that adorn cities and towns dotted all across PA? Catching up with family and friends over a delicious holiday meal? Or, the treasured traditions continued year after year with family and friends? Continue a beloved tradition or start a new once when you attend an old-fashioned Christmas in Bellefonte.

A simply charming town all year round, Bellefonte transforms into a winter wonderland every holiday season as it hosts the annual Bellefonte Victorian Christmas.

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This year’s celebration is set for Friday, December 13 and Saturday, December 14, 2019, with a full menu of activities planned for both days.

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The weekend officially kicks off with Opening Ceremonies at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Centre County Courthouse. There, get in the holiday spirit as you listen to a performance by the Bellefonte Community Band.

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The evening also features horse-drawn carriage rides and the Festival of Trees. The Bellefonte Victorian Christmas Community Choir Concert caps off the evening at 7:30 p.m.

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Bring the kids to meet Santa and dine on a delicious breakfast on Saturday at 8:30 a.m. at Faith Hughes Methodist Church. Other kids’ activities include…

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Storytime at the Centre County Library, Children’s Tea at the Little House, and a showing of “The Muppets Christmas Carol” at the library.

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Embrace the holiday spirit as you encounter Dickens characters, as they meander around town singing Christmas carols and greeting townspeople.

Facebook/Historic Bellefonte Inc. First time visiting Bellefonte or just want to admire the quaint town? Set off on one of the History on Wheels Guided Tour, hosted by the Bellefonte Woman’s Club. Tickets for the tour are $20.

Journey back in time on Saturday evening at 6 p.m. at the Fezziwig’s Holiday Party. The party features costumed Dickens’ characters, Christmas carols, parlor games, and a traditional Christmas meal.

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Click here for the official website of Bellefonte Victorian Christmas.

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Have you ever celebrated an old-fashioned Christmas in Bellefonte? Share your experience in the comments! For another simply magical holiday experience, plan a visit to Bethlehem, the Christmas City.

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First time visiting Bellefonte or just want to admire the quaint town? Set off on one of the History on Wheels Guided Tour, hosted by the Bellefonte Woman’s Club. Tickets for the tour are $20.

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Guests must reserve a space and pre-pay for their admission to the party.

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