Christmas at the Village

About this event

Travel back in time and experience the enchantment of a 19th-century Christmas at Old Economy Village. On Saturday, December 5 from 2:00 - 9:00 pm and Sunday, December 6 from 2:00 - 7:00 pm, witness the village come alive with the glow of candlelit cobblestone streets and historic buildings, creating a festive winter wonderland reminiscent of yesteryear, complete with period demonstrations and local choirs performing holiday carols.

Kickstart your holiday shopping with distinctive handmade gifts offered by skilled artisans and delight your children with a variety of crafts, activities and an encounter with Belsnickel, Santa's Pennsylvania Dutch counterpart. Tour our Winter Wonderland, experience the Festival of Trees where you can vote for your Fan Favorite Fir and visit our Deck the Paws display where critters in our historic collection are decked out for the winter holidays. Enjoy a special holiday train display sponsored by Fort Pitt Hi-Railers at our Visitor's Center. A selection of food and beverages will be offered for purchase. More details are available on our website.

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Tickets will also be available at the door but avoid the lines by buying yours early. Advance on-line sales end on November 30. Tickets are sold for either Saturday or Sunday, so please note the dates when you are purchasing. Payment can be made using a credit card, Apple Pay or Global Pay without additional fees charged. (No refunds for cancellations.)

In case you haven’t yet had an opportunity to visit our National Historic Landmark site --

Old Economy Village (located 18 miles northwest of Pittsburgh in Ambridge) is a National Historic Landmark that preserves the legacy of the Harmony Society, one of the most successful religious communal groups of the 19th century. Our site is home to 17 historic buildings set amidst beautiful gardens where visitors can explore the village's buildings, grounds, library, archives and artifacts, which offer insight into religious practices, cultural life and economic achievements of this unique, utopian community. Please visit our website to learn more about the many ways we partner with the community and provide educational opportunities for students. Home | My Site

From Friends of Old Economy Village