Join us this Christmas, on the Road to Bethlehem!

With actors depicting the first Christmas, live animals, 200,000 Christmas lights, and cookies & hot cocoa, this free event is something you and your family won’t want to miss! Follow a guide along a wooded path, meeting first century travelers as you make your way to the little town of Bethlehem. There you’ll encounter a special young family, and discover what happened on that first Christmas night!

December 12-14

Arrive anytime from 4:30-8:30pm to join us for Road to Bethlehem! No tickets needed — just come join us! If you’d like to reduce your wait time and get access to preferred parking, reserve a Fast Pass beforehand online.

NEW THIS YEAR

WALKUPS CAN ARRIVE AT ANY TIME. FOR SHORTER WAIT TIMES, FREE FAST PASSES ARE AVAILABLE.

Need To Know

  • What’s a Fast Pass?
    No tickets needed — just come join us! A Fast Pass simply helps reduce your wait time and gives you access to preferred parking. Everyone’s welcome; it just helps us keep things running smoothly for all our guests.
  • Tickets are Required for Fast Pass
    Tickets must be presented to join Fast Pass line. Cell phone coverage may not be available. Before you arrive, please have your ticket saved to your phone or printed out.
  • Arrival Times
    For walk ups, arrive any time between 4:30pm & 8:30pm to begin your journey. Fast Pass starting times are based on a 15-minute window. In order to maximize parking for this event, please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled starting time, and leave immediately at the conclusion of your tour.
  • Accessibility
    The ruggedness of the path will make it difficult for wheelchairs and those who would have trouble hiking a half-mile path. In order to address that, off-road wheelchairs will be available for guests to use. For more information, please call the church office: (717) 456-7600
  • What to Wear
    Sturdy shoes or boots are recommended. Sandals or flip-flops are NOT recommended.
  • Food and Drink
    Cookies & hot cocoa will be provided at the end of the tour, with gluten free options available. Please Note: Cookies may contain trace amounts of nuts or wheat.
  • Smoking
    To protect the health and well-being of our guests, staff, and animals, Road to Bethlehem is a smoke-free event. Guests may smoke in their personal vehicles.
  • Pets
    Pets are not permitted on the tour. Properly identified service animals that provide assistance for guests with disabilities are permitted on the church grounds.
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Details

Duration
40 minutes

Effort
Easy/Moderate

Distance
0.5 miles