Miracle on Market Street 2026— Sponsored by Geisinger
It's a Miracle on Market Street!
There's still a place where small-town holiday warmth shines bright all season long.
Each winter, downtown Lewisburg transforms into a festive destination for families, friends, and visitors during Miracle on Market Street. Beginning in late November and continuing through the holiday season, Market Street comes alive with beautifully decorated storefronts, cherished traditions, local shopping, and community celebrations.
From Shop Small Saturday on November 28 and the Tree Lighting on December 3 to visits with Santa, holiday performances, and last-minute gift shopping, there's something special happening throughout the season.
Thanks to the generous support of Geisinger, the holiday spirit shines even brighter.
And with free downtown parking beginning November 25, it's easier than ever to shop, dine, and enjoy everything downtown Lewisburg has to offer.
Planning a day trip or a holiday weekend? The Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau can help you discover local lodging, dining, and seasonal attractions.
Plan your visit: https://www.visitcentralpa.org/
Bundle up, grab something warm to sip, and make your way to downtown Lewisburg. The holidays are waiting, and there's a little miracle around every corner!
Thank you to:
Nov 27 and Nov 28 Shopping Pass
The holiday shopping season in downtown Lewisburg kicks off with Black Friday savings and small-town charm!
On Friday, November 27, and Saturday, November 28, enjoy two days of holiday shopping with the Downtown Shopping Pass, offering 15% off at participating downtown businesses!
Start your gift hunting on Black Friday, then keep the celebration going on Small Business Saturday®, a nationwide celebration of the small businesses that make our communities special.
Explore festive storefronts, discover one-of-a-kind gifts, enjoy seasonal treats, and experience the friendly faces and warm welcomes that make shopping in downtown Lewisburg such a pleasure.
Make downtown Lewisburg your first stop for holiday shopping! Grab your Shopping Pass, bring your gift list, and spend the weekend discovering great deals and thoughtful gifts while supporting the businesses that make our downtown shine.
Two days. Great savings. One wonderful downtown. Shop Lewisburg first!
Shop Small Saturday– November 28
Small Business Saturday® — November 28, 2026
Shop Small. Share the Joy. Keep the Magic on Market Street!
There's something special about shopping in downtown Lewisburg. The friendly faces, the personal service, the unique finds, and the local businesses that give our community its character.
On Saturday, November 28, join us for Small Business Saturday®, a nationwide celebration of the small businesses that help our communities thrive.
Every purchase makes a difference. When you shop small, you're supporting local entrepreneurs, helping create local jobs, and keeping more of your holiday spending close to home.
You're investing in the people and places that make Lewisburg special.
And there's an extra reason to shop downtown!
Bring your Downtown Shopping Pass and enjoy 15% off at participating businesses throughout Small Business Saturday.
Make your holiday shopping count! Bring your gift list, explore Market Street, discover something wonderful, and show our local businesses just how much they mean to our community.
Shop small. Spend local. Make a big difference!
This holiday season, let's show our local businesses just how thankful we are for them!
Tree Lighting – December 3
A Lewisburg Holiday Tradition!
There’s something magical about the moment our downtown Christmas tree comes to life!
Join us on Thursday, December 3, at 7 PM in Hufnagle Park for Lewisburg’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, a cherished tradition that brings our community together to welcome the holiday season.
Enjoy the sounds of Christmas carolers, gather around for a reading of ’Twas the Night Before Christmas, and share in the excitement as Mayor Kendy Alvarez flips the switch, filling the park with the warm glow of holiday lights.
Bring your family, meet up with friends, and enjoy a little Christmas magic in the heart of downtown Lewisburg. ❤️
💙 Special thanks to Geisinger for sponsoring this beloved community tradition!
🎄 December 3, 2026 | 7 PM | Hufnagle Park
Late Night Shopping – December 4
Late Night Shopping in Downtown Lewisburg
Friday, December 4, 2026 | 5–10 PM
Step Into a Winter Wonderland on Market Street!
Downtown Lewisburg is staying open late for an evening of holiday shopping, festive music, twinkling lights, delicious treats, and small-town magic!
Bring your gift list, explore our locally owned shops, enjoy dinner downtown, and discover the special activities that make Miracle on Market Street a holiday tradition.
Holiday Treats & Festive Fun
🐾 The Scratching Post Cat Café — 230 Market Street
A favorite holiday fundraiser returns! Stop by for hot apple cider and check out their beautiful new mug, recently modeled by Misty, one of the café's adorable adoptable cats. Warm your hands, warm your heart, and support local cat rescue!
🍿 Nuts For You — Cinnamon-Roasted Goodness!
Follow the irresistible aroma of cinnamon and sugar to Jerry and Pam Long of Nuts For You, returning to Lewisburg with cinnamon-roasted almonds, pistachios, and pecans, along with freshly popped kettle corn and fluffy cotton candy. Come hungry and say hello!
☕ Cub Scout Pack 3538 — Hot Cocoa
Our local Cub Scouts will be serving hot cocoa to help keep shoppers warm. Stop by, grab a cup, and support our Scouts while enjoying the festivities!
Handcrafted Holiday Treasures
🧶 Fiber Arts Holiday Sale — 15 N. Water Street
The Susquehanna Valley Spinners & Weavers Guild invites you to explore beautiful handmade gifts, including woven, knitted, and felted creations, ornaments, and specialty yarns.
Held at the Union County Historical Society Gallery:
Friday, December 4: 4–9 PM
Saturday, December 5: 10 AM–5 PM
Admission is free, and the Historical Society will also have books available for holiday gift-giving.
A Community Tradition Worth Celebrating
📚 18th Annual Rock & Read Marathon — 5 PM
The Donald Heiter Community Center presents its 18th Annual Rock & Read Marathon, a beloved reading marathon and community fundraiser held during Late Night Shopping.
Celebrate the joy of reading while helping support programs that make a difference in our community.
Register today! Call 570-524-5000 for details.
Make a Night of It!
From holiday shopping and handcrafted treasures to warm cider, sweet treats, and community traditions, there's something special waiting around every corner.
Shop local, enjoy dinner downtown, bring your friends, and make an evening of it! Every purchase helps support the businesses and people who make Lewisburg such a wonderful place to celebrate the season.
One night. One downtown. A whole lot of holiday magic! ✨🎄
Part of Miracle on Market Street in downtown Lewisburg.
Thank you to our sponsor: Geisinger
Santa & a Movie! December 5
🎅 Santa & a Movie! | Saturday, December 5, 2026
A visit with Santa, a Christmas movie, and a little holiday magic — all in one afternoon!
Bring the family to the historic Campus Theatre in downtown Lewisburg for a festive afternoon that's sure to put everyone in the holiday spirit!
Start with a special visit with Santa Claus from 12–2 PM, then settle into the theatre for a FREE Christmas movie beginning at 2 PM. It's a wonderful opportunity to make holiday memories with the little ones while enjoying one of downtown Lewisburg's favorite landmarks.
Here's the schedule:
🎅 12–2 PM: Visit with Santa
🎟️ 1:30 PM: Theatre seating opens
🎬 2 PM: FREE Christmas movie begins! (Keep tabs to find out what will be playing!)
A special thank you to Geisinger for sponsoring the movie and helping bring this holiday treat to our community!
Make a day of it! Enjoy lunch downtown, visit Santa, catch the movie, and explore the festive shops and storefronts along Market Street.
Santa, a movie, and memories to treasure — it's all part of Miracle on Market Street! 🎄
Bucknell Student Shopping – Dec 5 - 10
Bucknell Student Shopping | December 5–10
Downtown Lewisburg is rolling out the welcome mat for Bucknell University students with six days of special offers, holiday shopping, and festive cheer!
From December 5 through December 10, participating downtown merchants will offer exclusive student deals and warm welcomes, making it the perfect time to explore Market Street, discover unique gifts, and experience the charm of shopping local.
Whether you're checking off your holiday gift list, finding something special to take home for winter break, or treating yourself before finals, downtown Lewisburg has something waiting for you.
Invite your friends, bring your student ID, and make downtown Lewisburg part of your holiday tradition!
Breakfast with the Grinch – Dec 5
Breakfast with the Grinch | Saturday, December 5, 2026
Get ready for a little holiday mischief! 💚 The Lewisburg Sunset Rotary Club and Bull Run Tap House are teaming up once again for Breakfast with the Grinch, a festive morning of good food, family fun, and community spirit!
Join the fun from 8 AM to 11 AM at Bull Run Tap House, 605 Market Street in downtown Lewisburg.
Enjoy a hearty breakfast of scrambled eggs, pancakes, bacon, and sausage, along with hot chocolate, juice, coffee, and tea. There will also be door prizes, coloring pages for the kids, and, of course, a visit from Mr. Grinch himself!
Tickets:
Adults: $10
Children ages 2–10: $6
Children under 2: FREE
Reservations are required. Call Abby at 570-524-2572, Monday through Saturday, 9 AM–3 PM.
Best of all, funds raised help support our community. Come hungry, bring the family, and enjoy a little Grinchy holiday cheer for a good cause!
Lewisburg Victorian Nutcracker – December 12
A Lewisburg Victorian Nutcracker | Saturday, December 12, 2026
Experience the magic of a beloved holiday classic with a distinctly Lewisburg twist!
RiverStage Community Theatre presents A Lewisburg Victorian Nutcracker, bringing Tchaikovsky's timeless music and the wonder of the holiday season to life in a special production directed by Amy Carter Casimir.
With just two performances, this festive production is a wonderful way to celebrate the season with family and friends.
Saturday, December 12
Matinee: 2 PM
Evening Performance: 7 PM
Location: Greenspace Center, 815 Market Street, Lewisburg
🎟️ Tickets: Visit RiverStage Community Theatre to purchase tickets online. Advance purchase is encouraged!
Make a day of it! Enjoy shopping and dining in downtown Lewisburg before or after the performance, and add a little theatrical magic to your Miracle on Market Street celebration.
Two performances only — don't miss this holiday favorite!
Last Minute Shopping - December 18
For those last-minute shoppers — or anyone looking for one more evening of holiday magic — downtown Lewisburg is staying open late on Friday, December 18!
Find those final gifts, explore our locally owned shops, and treat yourself to something sweet along the way. Make an evening of it with dinner downtown and a little extra holiday cheer!
It's one more chance to enjoy the sparkle of Miracle on Market Street, support your favorite local businesses, and wrap up your holiday shopping with a little small-town charm.
So grab your cocoa, bring a friend, and make a night of it!
Cozy Campus Christmas – December 19
The Campus Theatre transforms into a winter wonderland for Cozy Campus Christmas, an afternoon and evening of festive fun for families.
Snap photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus from NOON to 2 PM. Enjoy free hot cocoa, holiday fun, and classic Christmas films like Frosty the Snowman and Santa Claus is Coming to Town. This year's movies will be announced soon!
AND: Each child receives a small holiday gift to take home — a little Christmas magic from Lewisburg’s heart.
Sessions:
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2–5 PM, 3 PM Movie
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6–9 PM, 7 PM Movie
Warm smiles, cocoa, and holiday spirit guaranteed!
