Things to do: East Waterford, Polar Express and tree lighting event
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Looking for something to do with family and friends this weekend? It's certainly beginning to look a lot like Christmas, with all the holiday events on the calendar. Whether you are hoping to see Santa or maybe a tree lighting, check out these five events around the Juniata Valley:
1. An East Waterford Christmas
The annual East Waterford Christmas at the East Waterford Carnival Grounds includes a Live Nativity, drive-through light display, craft show, American House tours, painting party, music, children's activities and visit with Santa. Hours: 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday. For more information, find them on Facebook.
Workers prepare for the annual tree lighting ceremony during an East Waterford Christmas.
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Workers prepare for the annual tree lighting ceremony during an East Waterford Christmas.
The American House will offer tours during the upcoming East Waterford Christmas.
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The American House will offer tours during the upcoming East Waterford Christmas.
2. Holiday Shop and Meet Santa
Come to this holiday event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Lewistown Country Club, 306 Country Club Rd., Lewistown. For more information, call (717) 242-2544 or find them on Facebook.
3. Homemade Holiday at Juniata County Library
Make three different Christmas crafts at the Homemade Holiday event at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Juniata County Library, 98 Jefferson St., Mifflintown. To register, visit www.juniatalibrary.org.
4. The Polar Express at Miller Cinemas
Bring a canned or non-perishable good for a local food back for free admission to see this Christmas classic at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Miller Cinemas, 46 W. Market St., Lewistown. For more information, call (717) 242-2000.
5. Mifflintown Christmas Tree Lighting
A flashlight ornament hunt, Christmas caroling, scripture reading, meeting Santa and Mrs. Claus and the Grinch, enjoying free hot chocolate and cookies and, of course, the actual tree lighting are the highlights from this event, which starts at 5:30 p.m. on Bridge Street, Mifflintown.
Know of a family-friendly event going on? E-mail details to events@lewistownsentinel.com.