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Christmas at the Cloister

Date(s): 12/08/2025 - 12/09/2025
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Christmas at the Cloister
Gather with friends and family in the historic 1741 Meetinghouse for Christmas at the Cloister, a beloved “Lessons and Carols” celebration of the season. Experience the Christmas story through Scriptural readings, stirring music by the Ephrata Cloister Chorus, and carols for all to sing together. Conclude the evening with refreshments including hot mulled cider and cookies in the Visitor Center auditorium.

Event Dates: Monday, December 8, and Tuesday, December 9
Performance Times: 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. each night

Buy Tickets

Once you are on the ticket sale page, scroll down to find the Christmas at the Cloister event. 

Ticket Information:

  • Tickets go on sale online and in-person at the Museum Store November 1 for Ephrata Cloister Associates members and November 8 for non-members.
  • Advance tickets are required; no tickets will be available at the door.
  • Admission is $10/person, ages 3+
  • Please read these instructions: Christmas at the Cloister Ticket Holder Instructions

Please note that seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Thank you for helping us preserve a warm and memorable experience for all!

Members of the Ephrata Cloister Associates:
If you are entitled to free tickets to this event as a Patron, Business Member, or Benefactor, please contact ephratacloister@gmail.com to reserve your tickets today!

Ephrata Cloister

Administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission:
Josh Shapiro, Governor – Hayley Haldeman, Chair – Andrea Lowery, Executive Director

Ephrata Cloister is one of 26 historic sites and museums on the Pennsylvania Trail of History.

The Ephrata Cloister Associates is a non-profit organization that partners with the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission to support the preservation and educational mission of this National Historic Landmark.

 

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:
Ephrata National Bank, Black Forest Brewery/Americana 1777 Inn, Blue Ridge, Conestoga Animal Hospital Inc., Country Homestead, Dairy Queen of Ephrata, Dr. David and Rebecca Fuchs, G.R. Klinefelter Underwriters, Inc., Gus’s Keystone Family Restaurant, Hampton Inn & Suites – Ephrata, Historic Smithton Inn/Weathered Vineyards Ephrata, Horst Auctioneers, New Cloister Restaurant, Olde Lincoln House, Pour Man’s Brewing, Rick Jackson, ELA, Rosenberger North America Akron LLC, Seventh Day Baptist Historical Library and Archives, Tru by Hilton Denver, PA, and Woman’s Club of Ephrata
Open Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 9am-4pm, Sunday 12pm-4pm
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