This weekend is Victorian Christmas in Bellefonte

Live music, events, great gifts and baby goats. How to make the most of the weekend.

Itas Christmas in Bellefonte on December 9-11. This year is the 41st annual Bellefonte Victorian Christmas a a weekend filled with concerts, special events and unique gifts from artisan vendors and local shops. Sunday also brings Bellefonte Winter Market, a European-style, open air market in Talleyrand Park thatas complete with live music, a warming station and baby goats.A

Hereas how to make the absolute most out the weekend:A

Book your favorite ticketed events

Interactive murder mystery Cutthroat Christmas may be sold out, but there are plenty of other ticketed events. Take a speeder ride on the Bellefonte Historical Railroad. Watch a performance of Fezziwigas Holiday Party. Indulge in high tea at Bellefonte B&B. Or take an iconic carriage ride through town. Tickets are limited, so save your spot before you go.

Make memories for the whole family

Bellefonteas Victorian Christmas has been ushering in the holiday season for families for 41 years. This year, you and your kids can enjoy activities at the Makery at the Bellefonte Art Museum, have breakfast with Santa, see the Curtin and Armor Model Railroad and even compete in a gingerbread house contest and display.A

New this year is storytelling with Local Historiaas Matt Maris at the Speakeasy at The Gamble Mill.A

On Sunday, Goats2Go will be at Talleyrand Park as part of Bellefonte Winter Market, so if you time it right, you can have a train ride, some cookies and then play with a baby goat a the trifecta of holiday happiness. (Find more fun here.)

Find great gifts

Sundayas Winter Market will feature skilled makers and artisan vendors (along with craft beverages and live entertainment), making it a great place to find some last minute gifts or get something for yourself. The Victorian Christmas Arts and Crafts Show will be at the YMCA. And itas a great time to explore local shops in downtown Bellefonte, from Belle Mercantile to Plumbas Drug Store to Smith & Front.

Enjoy live music

There are live performances that range from from local dancers to harpists, blues to jazz, all weekend long and admission is free to every one of them.A

Enjoy Carols by Brass on Friday, street caroling by the Rama Lama Doo Wop group on Saturday, and the musical Angels, Dreams and Visions on Sunday a| along with so much more.A

You can see the full schedule here.A

Light the night

There are daytime events all three days, but thereas something magical about Bellefonte under the lights.A

On Friday night, enjoy carriage rides after dark, listen to the community concert at St. John the Evangelist, or head out to A Christmas Cordial at State Burger for jazz, hors daoeuvres, and local craft beverages (tickets required).A

All weekend, you can enjoy the Festival of Trees with over 60 decorated trees at the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science & Technology (CPI).A

You can find more about the festive weekend at bellefontevictorianchristmas.com.