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6 Things to Do This Weekend

Visit with ghosts, watch the sugar plum fairy, play with model trains or build a ginger bread house.

Posted Mon, Dec 12, 2011 at 2:12 pm ET|Updated Thu, Dec 15, 2011 at 6:09 am ET

THE KENNEDYS ()

WHERE/WHEN: Godfrey Daniels, 7 East 4th St., Bethlehem, Friday, 8 p.m.
WHY GO: Pete and Maura Kennedy offer instrumental and vocal inspiration in a blend of original and cover songs from a range of musical genres including folk, rock, secular gospel and county.
PRICING: $17.50 - Reservations.

SPECIAL HOLIDAY GHOST TOURS ()

WHERE/WHEN: Meet at 1 W. Broad Street, Bethlehem, Saturday & Sunday, 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
WHY GO: Who says ghosts are just for Halloween? Bethlehem’s ghosts hang out all year long. Put some spirit in your Christmas with a tour of Bethlehem and unwrap its ghost lore.
PRICING: Tickets, $12.50

MAKE YOUR OWN GINGERBREAD HOUSE ()

WHERE/WHEN: Banana Factory, 25 W. Third St., South Bethlehem, Saturday, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
WHY GO: Kids ages 8 – 12 can create a candy covered, ginger bread dream home that’s good enough to eat!
PRICING: Cost $25, registration required, call (610) 332 – 3378.

THE NUTCRACKER ()

WHERE/WHEN: Zoellner Arts Center, 420 E. Packer Ave., Saturday & Sunday 2 p.m.
WHY GO: A holiday classic, no Christmas is complete without the dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, a role performed by principle ballerina Jennie Somogyi from the New York City Ballet as a guest to the Ballet Guild of the Lehigh Valley. Following the performance, join the dancers for a tea party, photo opportunities and a raffle. Adults can imbibe at the cocktail party.
PRICING: Ticket, Adult $27 -$35; Students & Seniors $24.50 -$32; Tea & Adult Cocktail Party, add $15. (610) 758 - 0353

SARAH AYERS & FRIENDS ()

WHERE/WHEN: SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way, Ayers at Musikfest Café, Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
WHY GO: Sarah Ayers is star that keeps rising on the local blues scene. Winning 19 regional Pennsylvania music awards, this working mom will be bringing the house down on Saturday.
PRICING: Tickets, $20 Balcony, $15 Cabaret.

14TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE ()

WHERE/WHEN: Lehigh & Keystone Valley Model Museum Railroad, 705 Linden Street, Bethlehem, Saturday & Sunday, 1– 6 p.m.
WHY GO: Take the kids to see the 4000 square foot layout of the Lehigh Valley rail system. A must for model railroad enthusiasts to experience.
PRICING: Admission; Adults $7, Children 12 and under free.

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