3rd Annual Easton Winter Village returns to Centre Square this Friday for five weekends with more vendor huts, live entertainment, activities, & skating

EASTON, PA – November 16, 2022 – The City of Easton’s newest holiday tradition – The Easton Winter Village presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network – returns this Friday, November 18 for its third year. It will once again take place under the white lights in the trees and beneath the Peace Candle in Centre Square, which has been renovated in time for the event.

Operating on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from November 18 through December 18, the rain or shine outdoor holiday event features 38 vendor huts with city retailers, restaurants, and crafters, a synthetic ice-skating rink, and stage for live entertainment. An Opening Ceremony with Mayor Sal Panto and event sponsors will be held Saturday, November 19 at 4 pm on the stage.

Live entertainment is planned each day including singers, bands, strolling musicians, visits by holiday characters, stilt walkers, and more. Hours of operation are: Fridays: 4 – 8 pm; Saturdays: noon – 8 pm; and Sundays: noon – 6 pm. Event details, skating ticket sales, and a calendar of entertainment and activities can be found at www.eastonwintervillage.com. The city also encourages visitors to shop small by exploring its more than 40 downtown retailers for holiday gifts, and to enjoy meals at its many restaurants.

The Winter Village is managed by the city’s event partner, the nonprofit Greater Easton Development Partnership, who also plans the annual Peace Candle Lighting Ceremony presented by IBEW Local 102 on Saturday 11/26 at 6:30 pm.

The Easton Winter Village is made possible by the City of Easton, GEDP, and Northampton County, and thanks to the support of the following sponsors:

Ice Rink Sponsors – The Commodore & Optima Durant Group
Entertainment & Stage Sponsors – Peron Development & Florio Perrucci LLC
Supporting Sponsors: City Center Allentown, Green Mountain Energy, Service Electric, Sundance Vacations

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

Easton Winter Village Ice Skating Rink – https://eastonwintervillage.com/ice-skating/

The synthetic rink is located in the 200 block of Northampton Street and is illuminated by strands of white lights overhead. Prices are as follows:

Free for City of Easton residents (state driver’s license or other state-issued ID required for proof of residency) for a 60-minute session
$5 for non-city residents
$5 for ice skate rental or bring your own for free
Timed tickets are available online, and can also be purchased at the event (credit card payments only).
All skaters must sign a waiver. Skaters under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who can sign the waiver for them.

2022 Winter Village Hut Vendors & Product Descriptions – a list can be found on the new EWV web site here: https://eastonwintervillage.com/vendors/

New this year: The Santa Zone – located on the first floor of the Pine Street Parking Garage in the former Easton Police Department offices. It is now home to Photos with Santa, and the Polar Express Experience, both ticketed events. Go here for a full schedule of activities, live music, entertainment, and events: https://eastonwintervillage.com/music-activities/

GEDP will also be hosting Cinderella Carriage Rides on select dates (ticketed), Breakfast with Santa at the Bank Street Annex on Saturday, November 26 (ticketed), and the Festival of Trees at Nurture Nature Center throughout the event. A Winter Wonders Student Art Show featuring art from students in the Easton Area School District will also be on display at Nurture Nature Center through January.

Information provided to TVL by:
Tracey Werner, Marketing Consultant