Escape to Ephrata! Surprising, Unexpected, Ephrata...
Want to get in on the Tree-mendous beauty of Ephrata for the holidays? Adopt a Lighted Tree or a wreath and help us shine!
Join Downtown Ephrata in wishing the community a Happy Holiday Season! Share your favorite family photo or office photo along Main Street and help to keep the Tree Lighting Event and Santa visits possible in Ephrata. Click here for additional details
Our Ephrata tradition of Santa’s arrival and tree lighting continues. Many families look forward to this special evening and making precious memories each year. We will also welcome the Belsnickel. You won’t want to miss it! Downtown Ephrata right on Main St at 31 E Main St. Click here for additional details.
Starting November 30, 2024, every Friday and Saturday until December 21, 2024, when Santa flies back to the North Pole to prepare for Christmas. Santa’s House is located at 16 E Main St, Ephrata PA 17522 in the visitor’s center/train station.
Mainspring of Ephrata Christmas Committee is once again continuing our Christmas in Ephrata celebration the next day & is hosting our 4th Holiday Crafters Market! We want to support LOCAL crafters & businesses to get their holiday selling season off to a great start!! This event coincides with Small Business Saturday.
Please join us for Small Business Saturday & take advantage of some downtown shopping and the Holiday Market at the Whistle Stop Plaza, located at 16 E Main St., Ephrata, PA 17522 Downtown Ephrata. (stay tuned for list of vendors closer to the date)
The Jingle Bell Trolley Tour is BACK this year for the 11th season! Mainspring of Ephrata cordially invites you to this special community event. The tour will launch on Friday, December 6th, with family night and December 7th will be an adult night with a guided tour of Ephrata homes & businesses (outside only) that will be decorated for the holiday season.
Tickets for the event are as follows ~
We hope you will join us for this year’s tour!! Stay Tuned for when tickets will go on sale! Click here for additional information and tickets! (link will be updated when details are confirmed)
Walk the candlelit paths of the historic site and tour the buildings, listen to the music, and visit with craftsmen. Admission is $7.00 for everyone age 3 and above.
Additional information at ephratacloister.org
Get ready to embark on a holiday adventure when EPAC closes its 2024 season with Elf, Jr.! Based on the beloved film, this delightful musical brings the magic of Christmas to life on stage. Follow Buddy, a cheerful and oversized elf, as he leaves the North Pole in search of his true identity in bustling New York City. Along the way, he spreads joy, love, and a bit of chaos, teaching us all the true meaning of Christmas. With catchy songs, energetic dance numbers, and a heartwarming story, Elf, Jr. is the perfect show for kids and adults alike. Join Buddy and his newfound friends on a journey filled with laughter, friendship, and holiday cheer. This festive musical celebration is guaranteed to leave you with a smile on your face and the spirit of Christmas in your heart. (from EPAC’s website)
Additional information & tickets: EPAC Tickets
225 Woodcrest Rd, Ephrata
For additional information and to reserve a timeslot, visit WoodcrestRetreat.org
Spend a few moments in quiet reflection with seasonal readings and holiday music in the historic Saal. Two programs are offered each night, one starting at 6:30 p.m. and the other at 8:00 p.m. Seating is limited and advance tickets are required for this event. Tickets are available to members starting November 1 and to the General Public on November 8.
Additional information at ephratacloister.org
These special tours don’t tell the full Ephrata story but take you back in time to visit with a special story. Each year offers a new story with a cast of junior and senior high school students playing the roles that bring history to life. The one-hour tours start every half-hour each night and reservations are required and can be made by calling the Visitor Center at 717-733-6600 beginning December 1. Admission charged.
Additional information at ephratacloister.org
On Sunday, December 31, Mainspring of Ephrata is hosting its 3rd Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration from 9:30 pm ~ 12:00 am! The Square in downtown Ephrata will come alive to ring in the New Year! We’ll have dancing in the streets to live music, cheer to fireworks bursting on the hour, food trucks, adult beverages, and more!