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2024 Walkthrough Video

Missed this year’s Road to Bethlehem, or want to see it again? Watch the walkthrough video from 2024 here!

Can’t attend in person, or miss this year’s Road to Bethlehem? Watch the walkthrough video from 2023 here!

Join us this Christmas, on the Road to Bethlehem!

With actors depicting the first Christmas, live animals, 150,000 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!

Ticketing/Pre-Registration Information

December 13-15

Arrive anytime from 4:30-8:30pm to join us for Road to Bethlehem! While pre-registrations are no longer available, all are welcome to come. We’ve taken steps to make sure we’re able to accommodate all our guests. If you don’t have a ticket, don’t worry, you can still come when you’re able! If you’ve already pre-registered, be sure to still bring along your confirmation email to ensure reduced wait times and guaranteed parking.

Get Tickets

To reduce wait times, we’re requiring tickets for this year’s event. Register for your free tickets here to book your reservation!

Friday

Dec 13

Saturday

Dec 14

Sunday

Dec 15

Details

Duration
40 minutes

Effort
Easy/Moderate

Distance
0.5 miles

Need To Know

  • Confirmation Email Required for Pre-Registration
    Confirmation emails must be presented upon arrival. Cell phone coverage may not be available. Before you arrive, please have your confirmation email saved to your phone or printed out.
  • Arrival Times
    The pre-registration 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. For walk ups, arrive any time before 4:30pm & 8:30pm to begin your journey.
  • 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.