Holidays in Gettysburg

As seen in the 2026 Destination Gettysburg Getaway Guide.

The holiday season in Gettysburg unfolds throughout the entire month of December. From the star topping the Lincoln Square tree to the raising of Lincoln’s stovetop hat on New Year’s Eve, the town embraces winter with traditions that invite visitors to linger, explore, and experience the season at a gentler pace.

At the center of it all is A Gettysburg Christmas, a community celebration that serves as both a kickoff and a gathering point for holiday happenings across town. The festival brings people together, but it also sets the tone for the weeks that follow, when seasonal programming continues at museums, inns, shops, and historic sites throughout the area.

Planning a holiday visit to Gettysburg offers other opportunities too. Visitors can enjoy winter walks on the battlefield, take a ride on the historic excursion train, warm up in historic taverns and restaurants, browse locally owned shops for meaningful gifts, and take advantage of special menus, events, and overnight packages offered only during the season. The quieter rhythms of winter allow space for reflection and for making new traditions of your own.

Because holiday programming evolves each year, details, schedules, and special offerings continue to be added as December approaches. For the most up-to-date information on A Gettysburg Christmas, visit MainStreetGettysburg.org. And to track the many other events during the most wonderful time of the year, stay up to date on DestinationGettysburg.com  Whether you’re planning a weekend escape or a longer stay, the holidays in Gettysburg reward those who take the time to explore what’s happening now, and what’s still to come.

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