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!
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
2023 Walkthrough Video
Can’t attend in person, or miss this year’s Road to Bethlehem? Watch the walkthrough video from 2023 here!
Need To Know
- Confirmation Email Required
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 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.
Must reserve time for adults AND children
To keep group sizes manageable, reservations must be made for everyone in your group. - 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.