Village Greens Christmas Spectacular 1444 Village Road, Strasburg, PA 17579, Held at The Village Greens Golf & Snack Bar, Take a delightful walk through 10 acres of lush gardens sparkling with more than 100,000 lights, visit with Santa, see live animals, and enjoy holiday music and hot chocolate at this annual event located along Route 741. Proceeds benefit the Schreiber Pediatric Rehab Center of Lancaster County and other local non-profit groups., 717-687-6933

Home for the Holidays 300 Gap Road (Route 741); P.O. Box 15, Strasburg, PA 17579, Held at The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Meet costumed engineers, conductors, ticket agents and passengers representing the past century and enjoy seasonal music, festive decorations, Jack Frost Station and a Polar Express party for young children among the Museum's world-class collection of trains. Home for the Holidays will take place December 6 and 13, 2008., 717-687-8628

Day Out With Thomas Route 741 East, Strasburg, PA 17579, Held at Strasburg Rail Road, Ride a train pulled by Thomas the Tank Engine™, a full-sized operating steam locomotive, meet Sir Topham Hatt™, and enjoy lots of other activities during Day Out With Thomas, an annual family event. Reservations are recommended. The 2008 Strasburg Rail Road Day Out with Thomas™ schedule includes June 14-22, September 13-21, and December 5-7., 717-687-7522

Whoopie Pie Festival [Saturday, Sep. 20, 2008] Route 896; P.O. Box 159, Strasburg, PA 17579, Held at Hershey Farm Restaurant & Inn, The annual Whoopie Pie Festival in Lancaster County features competitions, local crafters and artisans, and much more., 717-687-8635, 800-827-8635