Living Advent Calendar Returns To Lancaster
- Chris Hughes
- Nov 30, 2025
- 3 min read
From December 1st through December 31st, the historic district of Lancaster transforms into a living Advent calendar during the 4th Annual Advent Window Walk!
This one-of-a-kind experience — the only one of its kind in the United States — is inspired by a beloved German Christmas tradition. Just like in Germany, a different home each night unveils a festive, themed window display for the community to enjoy.
For 2025, the Advent Window Walk will showcase 27 themed window displays by December 26th, all centered around this year’s theme: “Pop Culture Christmas.” Visitors can expect creative displays inspired by iconic songs, movies, and literature! A total of 24 private homes in Historic Downtown Lancaster and 3 local non-profit organizations will participate, with the nonprofit displays honoring Christmas Day, Kwanzaa, and Hanukkah.
The magic begins on December 1st, when the first window is illuminated. Each night that follows, a new window joins the lineup. Displays shine nightly from 6–10 p.m., December 1st through the 31st. Once all windows are lit, the full walk can be enjoyed on foot in under 30 minutes — or from the warmth of your car if you'd prefer to escape the winter chill.
Some homes will even host celebratory open houses on the night their window is revealed, adding a special touch to the experience.
Check out the schedule below to see each night’s illumination and theme — and make plans to be part of this enchanting holiday tradition!
December 1 - 149 E. Mulberry St. - "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town"
December 2 - 137 E. Mulberry St. - A Charlie Brown Christmas
December 3 - 134 N. High St. - "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree"
December 4 - 123 E. Mulberry St. - The Polar Express
December 5 - 124 N. High St. - "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)"
December 6 - 125 E. Wheeling St. - "Frosty The Snowman"
December 7 - 132 N. High St. - How The Grinch Stole Christmas!
December 8 - 131 E. Mulberry St. - "Blue Christmas"
December 9 - 127 E. Mulberry St. - Andy Warhol Reindeer
December 10 - 205 S. High St. - Die Hard
December 11 - 148 E. Mulberry St. - Mickey's Christmas Carol
December 12 - 122 E. Mulberry St. - Peter Pan
December 13 - 122 King St. - Minions Christmas
December 14 - 129 S. High St. -A Christmas Carol
December 14 - Hanukkah @ The Decorative Arts Center of Ohio: 145 E. Main St.
December 15 - 135 Chestnut St. - "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer"
December 16 - 136 E. Wheeling St. - "All I Want For Christmas Is You"
December 17 - 226 E. Wheeling St. - It's A Wonderful Life
December 18 - 126 N. High St. - A Christmas Story
December 19 - 147 E. Wheeling St. - "Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas)"
December 20 - 130 King St. - The Muppet Christmas Carol
December 21 - 228 N. High St. - Christmas Vacation
December 22 - 150 King St. - The Holiday
December 23 - 144 King St. - Love Actually
December 24 - 135 King St. - "The Twelve Days Of Christmas"
December 25 - Fairfield Co. Dist. Library, 219 N. Broad St. - The Nutcracker And The Mouse King
December 26 - Kwanzaa @ Fairfield County Foundation - 162 E. Main St.
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