It's a Wonderful Life Festival

About the Event

“It’s A Wonderful Life” in Indiana, PA – birthplace of the legendary actor, Jimmy Stewart, and home to the Jimmy Stewart Museum.  During the holiday season, Philadelphia Street in downtown Indiana sparkles with lovely Christmas tree decorations adorning the lamp posts and twinkling lights dotting the buildings. See vintage Christmas light displays situated throughout the downtown area and beautifully decorated store fronts, which will delight both children and adults. IRMC Park, located at North 7th Street, Indiana, PA, transforms into the magical holiday headquarters for the First Commonwealth Bank “It’s A Wonderful Life” Festival each year and boasts a 30″+ LIVE Christmas tree.  The entire “It’s A Wonderful Life” Festival kicks off with the Lucy Donnelly Memorial Fund Presents: “It’s A Wonderful Life” Christmas tree lighting and parade on November 22, 2024 and then continues Saturdays, November 23 through December 21, 2024. What better place to celebrate Christmas than in “The Christmas Tree Capital of the World™”?

Saturday, December 7, 2024: “It’s A Wonderful Life” Festival – Holiday Music Day

Christmas Carols
Listen to the joyful sounds of Christmas carols as you roast marshmallows around a crackling fire! Let the warmth of the season fill the air as you create sweet memories with friends and family. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the holiday spirit!

Holiday Activities in IRMC Park
North 7th Street, Indiana, PA 15701
12 PM – 3 PM:
Visits with Santa
Roasting Marshmallows
Hot Chocolate
Soup in the Park
Face Painting & Ornament Making by SkinArtWork Tattoos & Piercings
Fresh Evergreen Wreath Sales from Local Christmas Tree Grower
Enter to win prizes from Indiana Franklin Masonic Lodge #313

The Jimmy Stewart Museum
835 Philadelphia Street, Indiana, PA 15701
10 AM – 4 PM: “It’s A Wonderful Life” exhibit, display of themed Christmas trees, take your picture lassoing the moon or earning your wings & buy the perfect gift at “The Shop Around the Corner” gift shop – there is never a fee to stop & shop!
Holiday Movie Showings (included with admission)
10:30 AM: GE Theater’s “The Trail to Christmas”
11:30 AM: “The Making of It’s A Wonderful Life”
1 PM: “It’s A Wonderful Life” matinee

The Artists Hand Gallery
732 Philadelphia Street, Indiana, PA 15701
11 AM – 1 PM: “Bert & Ernie Day” – Special guest artists will play and sing holiday songs

The Indiana Theater
637 Philadelphia Street, Indiana, PA 15701
11 AM – 2 PM: Family Fun Day – Free crafts in the lobby
11 AM & 1 PM: “Polar Express” (2004)
7:30 PM: Concert – Gene the Werewolf with Black Ridge

Stoke Hole Pottery
31 South Carpenter Avenue, Indiana, PA 15701
12 PM – 2 PM: Tree theme project & pottery throwing demos

Indiana Mall 
2334 Oakland Avenue, Indiana, PA 15701
1 PM – 5 PM: Holiday Wheels & Thrills Community Model Train Display (Donations benefit Teddy Bear Fund Drive)

Philadelphia Street Playhouse 
725 Philadelphia Street, Indiana, PA 15701
7:30 PM: Miracle on 34th Street – the Play

The Paper Garden Co.
655 Church Street, Indiana, PA 15701
Christmas bookmark craft & holiday fairy gardens

Philly Street Candle Bar
740 Philadelphia Street, Indiana, PA 15701
Make “It’s A Wonderful Life” candles

Indiana Free Library
845 Philadelphia Street, Indiana, PA 15701
Stop in & vote for your favorite Gingerbread House

PLUS, these Holiday Offerings Listed on Below:
“It’s A Wonderful Life” Discounts & Promotions
“It’s A Wonderful Life” Food & Drink Specials
“Selfie Spots” throughout Downtown Indiana

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