Weekend drive · Dec 4–6, 2026
Bethlehem to Berks County holiday markets weekend road trip 2026
Shop Bethlehem's big Christkindlmarkt on Friday, spend Saturday afternoon at Quiet Valley's Old Time Christmas in the Poconos, then drive to Koziar's Christmas Village that evening. On Sunday, finish at Peddler's Village in Bucks County before heading home. December 4–6, 2026.
The four stops
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Friday night · Christmas market
Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem
Friday, December 4 · Bethlehem, Pennsylvania · event dates: November 13 - December 20, 2026
One of the country's largest Christmas markets returns to PNC Plaza at SteelStacks for the December 3–6 weekend. Friday hours are 10 am to 8 pm. The market is cashless for admission, food and ArtsQuest merchandise.
- Drive about 40 min (about 30 mi) to Stroudsburg.
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Saturday afternoon · Living history Christmas
Quiet Valley Old Time Christmas
Saturday, December 5 · Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania · event dates: December 5 - 13, 2026
The first Old Time Christmas weekend of the season at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, 347 Quiet Valley Road, runs 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm on December 5. A second weekend follows December 12. Check the farm's site for tickets before you go.
- Drive about 1 h 10 min (about 50 mi) to Bernville.
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Saturday evening · Holiday lights village
Koziar's Christmas Village
Saturday, December 5 · Bernville, Pennsylvania · event dates: November 7, 2026 - January 2, 2027
More than a million Christmas lights fill a valley near Bernville for the village's 79th season, open from November 7, 2026, through January 2, 2027. The 2026 hours calendar was not posted yet when this drive was written, so check the website before you leave Stroudsburg.
- Drive about 1 h (about 45 mi) to Lahaska.
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Sunday on the way home · Holiday village
Grand Illumination & Holiday Lights at Peddler's Village
Sunday, December 6 · Lahaska, Pennsylvania · event dates: November 20, 2026 – January 18, 2027
Holiday lights stay on every evening through January 18, 2027, after the November 20 Grand Illumination. Extended holiday shopping hours through December 30 are Monday through Saturday 10 am to 9 pm and Sunday 11 am to 7 pm. Admission and parking are free. Route 202 and Street Road, Lahaska.
Drive home to Bethlehem, PA: about 40 min (about 30 mi). Gas prices near Lahaska
Drive times are approximate. Check your route before you leave.
At a glance
| Stop | Type | Dates | Drive from previous |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem | Christmas market | Friday, December 4 (runs November 13 - December 20, 2026) | Start |
| 2. Quiet Valley Old Time Christmas | Living history Christmas | Saturday, December 5 (runs December 5 - 13, 2026) | about 40 min |
| 3. Koziar's Christmas Village | Holiday lights village | Saturday, December 5 (runs November 7, 2026 - January 2, 2027) | about 1 h 10 min |
| 4. Grand Illumination & Holiday Lights at Peddler's Village | Holiday village | Sunday, December 6 (runs November 20, 2026 – January 18, 2027) | about 1 h |
Event websites
- Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem
- Quiet Valley Old Time Christmas
- Koziar's Christmas Village
- Grand Illumination & Holiday Lights at Peddler's Village
Dates can change, so check the event’s website before you go.