2026 Christmas Market
December 5 and 6, 2026
9:30am–4pm Saturday and 12pm–4pm Sunday
There are lots of ways to shop:
our Heritage Shop, artisan tables, rummage sale, and basket raffle.
You are sure to find something for everyone on your list.
The Heritage shop will be overflowing with holiday décor, special Pennsylvania themed items, and fun and original gifts for children and adults. Holiday music sets the scene as you browse tables of handmade wares.
And don’t miss our Holiday Rummage Sale, filled to the brim with antique, vintage, and nearly new Christmas decorations! You are guaranteed to find a treasure amidst our holiday baubles and much more.
The Market also includes the Heritage Center’s annual Basket Raffle. Each of the baskets will have a distinct theme, with many donations of gifts, food, or gift cards from local businesses. Tickets run 2 for $1 and 25 for $10. They will be on sale December 6 & 7 and must be purchased with cash or a debit card (no credit cards allowed). The winning tickets will be pulled on Monday, December 7, and the proceeds of the Basket Raffle support the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center.
Besides shopping, there are special activities:
- The Christmas Putz exhibit, a traditional Pennsylvania German village scene, returns.
- The first 50 children ages 4-12 will have the opportunity to build and take home a LEGO® surprise built from a kit designed by Thayden Reinhart of Matrix Builds.
- Holiday music wafting through the museum, thanks to -
- Sunday 2pm: Students of Harmony Corner Music under direction of Cynthia Hector
By the way, if you are searching for How We Ate, the definitive book on Pennsylvania German food history, will be back in the store. The Heritage Center Christmas Market is the only place to purchase this fabulous book this season.
All of this with free admission
Enjoy our special
12 Days of Schwenkfelder Christmas!
Be sure to visit other
Pennsylvania German Christmas partners during the weekend for more shopping, tours, and holiday food.