Emmaus Old-Fashioned Christmas

Schedule of Events

With activities happening all across the borough, there's something for the whole family to enjoy throughout the day. 

12:00 - 5:00  - Cheers Trail presented by Kleckner & Sons and ServPro of Allentown and Western Lehigh/Team Doyle
12:00 - 4:00 - Candy Cane Trail
3:15 - 4:45 - FREE showing of Jingle All the Way at the Emmaus Theatre (more details below)
4:00 - 7:00 - Old Fashioned Christmas Festivities at Triangle Park
7:00 - Tree Lighting Ceremony
7:15 - FREE Encore Showing of Jingle All the Way

Continue reading below to learn about each of these different events​!

Cheers Trail

The Emmaus Cheers Trail is back again this year! This beloved activity allows guests to sip, stroll and shop at the amazing businesses that make up the picturesque holiday town that Emmaus is known for!We are excited to offer 2 trails this year: The Red Trail will feature businesses such as Let's Go Coffee (featuring a Bailey's Hot Chocolate), Illumination Brewing, and Purr Haus (serving a Moscow Mew) and more! The Green Trail will feature businesses such as Yergey Brewing, House Splendid, Emmaus Historical Society (serving Homemade Eggnog) and more! Each trail will showcase 10+ businesses serving both cocktails and light bites.Tickets are$35 before December 1st  Click here to purchase your ticket!

Candy Cane Lane

Candy Cane Lane is part of Emmaus’ Old-Fashioned Christmas celebration! Participants can pick up a FREE passport and visit local businesses to make kids’ crafts at each stop.Then, join us at 4:30 PM on the Triangle to decorate the Children’s Tree with the ornaments made along the way!

Passport will be available to download here by December 1st: https://www.lehighvalleychamber.org/emmausofc.html

Emmaus Theatre featured movie: The Polar Express

Thanks to Jeff McElhaney - Edwards Jones, a free* showing of The Polar Express will be held at the Emmaus Theatre at 3:15PM and at 7:15PM as part of the Old Fashioned Christmas Festivities!

*Guests are asked to bring a canned food item in lieu of paid entry into the event. All donations will benefit the Emmaus Rotary Feeding Program and Groceries Plus Food Pantry.

Here are a list of requested food items:

• 8 oz cans of vegetables (any kind)
• 8 oz cans of fruit (any kind)
• 8 oz  cans of soup
• Cans of Chef Boyardi
• Small cans of tuna
• Pasta box​

Triangle Park Festivities

This is when the big holiday fun begins! Join us from 4:00 to 7:00 in the Emmaus Triangle for loads of holiday fun like:

• Live Reindeer
• Pictures with Santa
• Live Performances
• Adult Beverages for Purchase
• and more!

The day's events will conclude with the lighting of the tree at 7:00PM! We can't wait for you to join us to celebrate the magic of the season!