We know how the holiday hustle and bustle can make you feel burnt out… Add in the kids being home from school and you’ve got a lot on your plate!
In an effort to make your job just a bit easier, we’ve compiled a great list of activities, camps, events, and day trip ideas you can choose from to keep those kiddos busy over break.
If you’re looking for fun things to do at home with your children, check our our most recent blog featuring local art studios’ and mom’s ideas for creative crafts and recipes you can do with kids of all ages!
In addition to these, be sure to check out our special Holiday Happenings Guide which includes Christmas light display locations, a special holiday events calendar, where to find Santa, New Years events, and lots more!
Winter Break Mini Camps
DECEMBER 22
Vacation Craft Camp @ The Creative Space (Selinsgrove)
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DECEMBER 22
Holiday Hoopla Basketball Clinic @ Lewisburg YMCA
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DECEMBER 22, 23, 29, 30 & JANUARY 2
Winter Camp @ Bloomsburg Area YMCA
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DECEMBER 22-23
Winter Break Art Blast Camp @ Bloomsburg Children’s Museum
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DECEMBER 22-23
Kids Cook Christmas Camp @ Bloomsburg Children’s Museum
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DECEMBER 22 & 29
Arts & Crafts with Julia from Knack @ Bloomsburg Children’s Museum
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DECEMBER 23
Magical Reindeer Food @ Milton Public Library
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DECEMBER 29
New Year’s Craft Camp @ The Creative Space (Selinsgrove)
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DECEMBER 29-30
Arctic Evidence Camp @ Bloomsburg Children’s Museum
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DECEMBER 29-30
Wreaths & Roots Winter Agricultural Camp @ Bloomsburg Children’s Museum
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DECEMBER 30
Happy New Year Celebration @ Milton Public Library
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JANUARY 2
Hello Winter! Craft Camp @ The Creative Space (Selinsgrove)
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Looking to Get Away?
Check out our fun day trips guide, which includes lots of places to enjoy close to home and farther away! Below are some of our favorite highlights
Hershey, PA
Highlights: Explore Hershey Park‘s Candy Cane Lane, Hershey Garden‘s Christmas Tree Showcase, ZooAmerica’s Wild Winter Adventure, and lots more.
Koziar’s Christmas Village (Bernville)
Highlights: A mammoth and extraordinary seasonal attraction drawing visitors from near and far for four generations (their 78th season this year!)
Lehigh Valley Zoo’s Winter Light Spectacular (Schnecksville)
Highlights: Amazing displays containing over 1.2 million twinkling lights as well as photo opportunities, fire pits, performances and Santa visits!
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Stone Hedge Golf Course’s Festival of Lights (Tunkhannock)
Country Junction (Lehighton)
Highlights– Kids New Years Eve Party including bumper cars, mini bowling, arcade games, hot chocolate and treats, and more!
Illumination @ Coca Cola Park (Allentown)
Highlights: The ball park all lit up, with activites such as Polar Express train rides, carousel, igloo rentals, hayride with Santa & Mrs. Claus, and more.
Longwood Gardens (Kennett Square)
Highlights: Spectacular indoor & outdoor lights displays, fountains, model trains, Christmas trees, and more.
OUTDOOR WINTER SPORTS LOCATIONS
Montage Mountain Ski Resort (Scranton, PA)
Camelback Resort (Tannersville, PA)
Blue Mountain Resort (Palmerton, PA)
Tussey Mountain Ski Lodge (Boalsburg, PA)
FREE Printable: Winter Bucket List
Download and print this fun checklist of all kinds of wintry fun activities for the family
New Years Eve & New Years Day Activities
DECEMBER 31
Countdown to Noon 2026 @ Priestley Forsyth Memorial Libaray (Northumberland)
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DECEMBER 31
New Year’s Eve at Noon @ Lewisburg Children’s Museum
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DECEMBER 31
8th Annual Countdown to Noon @ Bloomsburg Children’s Museum
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DECEMBER 31
City of Sunbury New Years Celebration 2025 @ Cameron Park (Sunbury)
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JANUARY 1
First Day Hike @ R.B. Winter State Park (Mifflinburg)
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JANUARY 1
First Day Hike @ Montour Preserve (Danville)
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