Victorian Christmas Events Schedule
The 27th Annual Bellefonte Victorian Christmas
December 12 & 13, 2008
Opening Night Ceremonies Friday, December 12
Join us at 7:00 p.m. on the Courthouse steps.
EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
1. Arts & Crafts Show
Vendors will display their wares at the bellefonte YMCA and at the American Philatelic Center
Saturday, December 13, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Locations: Bellefonte YMCA, American Philatelic Center
High Street & 100 Match Factory Place (Just off Phoenix Avenue)
2. Bellefonte Museum for Centre County – Timeless Toys
Friday, December 12, 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 13, noon to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 14, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Open House and Visit with Santa
Location: 133 N. Allegheny Street
Call 355-4280 for more information.
2. A Child’s Victorian Tea*
Saturday, December 13, 1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 14, 1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $6 Pictures will be available for $5.
Location: Bellefonte Museum for Centre County
133 N. Allegheny Street
Call 355-9606 for reservations and more information.
3. Visit With Santa*
Donuts and drinks available.
Saturday, December 13, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $1.75 per person
Location: St. John the Evangelist Catholic School Cafeteria
116 East Bishop Street
3. Victorian Childrens Party*
Victorian holiday crafts and activities for kids.
Saturday, December 13, 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location: St. John the Evangelist Catholic School Gym
116 East Bishop Street
4. Santa's House*
Saturday, December 13, 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: On the Diamond
5. Victorian High Tea
Seating is limited to 25 per session.
Saturday, December 13, 1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $25 per person
Location: The Gamble Mill
Call 808-8033 for reservations and more information.
6. Children's Activities sponsored by the American Philatelic Society*
Saturday, December 13, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location: 100 Match Factory Place (Just off Phoenix Avenue)
Write a letter to Santa
Send Santa your wish list on a holiday letter, mail it in the holiday mailbox, and receive a reply from Old Saint Nick (with a North Pole postmark). Donations accepted to cover the cost of postage.
Christmas Stamp Ornament
Decorate an ornament with holiday postage stamps. Free. Enter to win a door prize.
6. Nittany Valley Model Railroad Club
Saturday, December 13 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location: American Philatelic Center
7. Trinity United Methodist Church Concerts
Saturday, December 13
Location: W. Howard Street
Nittany Valley Symphony Youth Flute Choir
10:30 a.m. to 11:15 p.m.
St. John The Evangelist Folk Choir
11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Callanish
12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Victorian Brass
1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m
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Toot in Common
2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Location: Trinity United Methodist Church
Fieldstone
3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
8. Bellefonte Community Band
Saturday, December 13, 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: First Presbyterian Church of Bellefonte
203 N. Spring Street
9. Horse-Drawn Buggy Rides
Friday, December 12, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 13, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cost: Adults $5, Children $3
Location: In front of the Brokerhoff Hotel
South Allegheny Street
10. Centre County Library & Historical Museum – Christmas Tree Display
Saturday, December 13, 10:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m.
Location: 203 N. Allegheny Street
11. Gingerbread House Contest
Categories for adults, teens, children, groups and professionals. Winners are announced at opening ceremonies Friday evening, December 12, with all entries exhibited until December 19.
Location: The Diamond Deli
103 North Allegheny Street
12. Shuttle Bus Service
Saturday, December 13, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Shuttle will be running from the Bellefonte High School to downtown and over to the Philatelic Center.
13. Christmas Kangaroo with Charlie Lumpkins*
Join Charlie Lumpkins for a festive musical holiday afternoon. Listen as Charlie performs on piano, bamboo flutes, and didgeridoos. There will be some classical pieces for children, holiday favorites, and folk music from around the world.
Saturday, December 13, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Tempest Studio
106 W. Bishop Street
13. Twas The Night Before Christmas
Saturday, December 13, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Celebrate Christmas with traditional stories, poems, songs and a cup of hot chocolate! For all ages. Join us for this free evening and celebrate the holidays with friends and family.
Location: Tempest Studio
106 W. Bishop Street
* CHILDREN’S EVENT
