EVENT DETAILS

WHEN |
Saturday, December 8, 2018 | Noon - 5:00 PM
Sunday, December 9, 2018 | Noon - 5:00 PM
WHERE |
Italian Lake in Uptown Harrisburg, PA
WHAT |
The Christmas spirit is returning to Harrisburg for the 2nd annual Tremendous Christmas at Italian Lake. The inaugural event was a major success, bringing the region together for a weekend of joy, celebration, and twinkling Christmas nostalgia. All proceeds will benefit Bethesda Mission again as they continue to inspire hope in hurting and homeless men, women, and children.
PARKING |
TBD

EVENT QUESTIONS

Call | 717-257-4442 or Email | jhenry@bethesdamission.org
Since 1914, Bethesda Mission has been a missionary arm of the local church, reaching out to men, women, and children of all races, nationalities, and creeds, providing the poor and homeless with shelter, food, clothing, sharing the good news of Jesus Christ, and discipling them in the Christian life.
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ICE SKATING RINK

A new addition this year, we are pleased to be able to offer ice skating as an activity. Get into the Christmas spirit by gliding around a rink with Italian Lake park as a scenic backdrop.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

Picture a blue-green Fraser fir rising up above Italian Lake and twinkling lights reflecting in the water. Bringing the light of the holiday season to life, the Christmas Tree at Tremendous Christmas at Italian Lake is a sight to be seen.

Join us for the tree lighting ceremony Saturday, December 8, 2018 at 5:00 PM

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SANTA'S GROTTO

Bring your whole family to see Santa. For a donation to Bethesda Mission, your photo will be taken with Santa in the Christmas cabin. All children who have their photo taken will receive a gift from Santa.

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SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS

Join us as local choirs and churches fill the air with the traditional sounds of Christmas.
Choir schedule below:

Saturday, December 8
Noon – 12:30 p.m.
12:30 – 1:00 p.m.
1:00 – 1:30 p.m.
1:30 – 2:00 p.m.
2:30 – 3:00 p.m.
3:00 – 3:30 p.m.
3:30 – 4:00 p.m.
4:00 – 4:30 p.m.
4:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 9

Noon – 12:30 p.m.
12:30 – 1:00 p.m.
1:00 – 1:30 p.m.
1:30 – 2:00 p.m.
2:30 – 3:00 p.m.
3:00 – 3:30 p.m.
3:30 – 4:00 p.m.
4:00 – 4:30 p.m.
4:30 – 5:00 p.m.

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SLEIGH RIDE

You’ll hear those sleigh bells jingle-ing, ring-ting tingle-ing, too. This activity was enjoyed by attendees of all ages last year. For a $5 donation per person to Bethesda Mission, take your family or holiday sweetheart on a carriage ride. 

Rides are available on Saturday from 12:30 – 4:30 and Sunday from 12:30 – 4:30. Tickets will be sold at the event on a first come, first served basis.

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CHRISTMAS MARKET

Now accepting applications for vendors for our Artisan Market:

Christmas Market Vendor Application

Vendor list coming soon . . .

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SANTA RIDE

Recycle Bicycle Harrisburg is organizing a collection drive for new hats, gloves, scarves, and socks benefiting Bethesda Mission. During the month leading up to Christmas at Italian Lake, you can drop donations in collection boxes at various locations around the city. A group of Santas on bicycles will deliver the donations to the lake at 4 pm on Saturday, December 8. It is sure to be a jolly sight!

Visit Recycle Bicycle’s Facebook Page for details about the Santa Ride.

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CHRISTMAS JOY

Special thanks to our Christmas Joy sponsors who make this event possible.