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MERRY CHRISTMAS BOX
$33 (2 pounds)
Evans Candy
2100 Willow Street Pike, Lancaster
An assortment of our homemade chocolates in a gift box.
ASSORTED TRUFFLES GIFT BOX
$15.95 (10 ounces)
Evans Candy
2100 Willow Street Pike, Lancaster
A 15-count variety of our homemade Evans Candy truffles packaged in a gift box.
PEANUT BUTTER CUPS GIFT BOX
$8.50 (8 ounces)
Evans Candy
2100 Willow Street Pike, Lancaster
Eight Evans Candy peanut butter cups from our perfected homemade recipe — “square-shaped” and chocolate-coated in milk or dark. Choose from all-milk, all-dark or a mixed variety.
PEPPERMINT BARK
$14.50 (1 pound)
Evans Candy
2100 Willow Street Pike, Lancaster
Peppermint white chocolate filled with red and green peppermint pieces layered with dark chocolate.
CHRISTMAS DECORATED PRETZELS
$8 (8 ounces)
Evans Candy
2100 Willow Street Pike, Lancaster
Chocolate-covered pretzels coated in milk, dark or white chocolate and decorated with red and green sprinkles.
STICKY BUNS
Bird-In-Hand Bake Shop
542 Gibbons Road, Bird-in-Hand
Voted No. 1 in the 2025 LNP | LancasterOnline
Readers’ Choice Awards. Available in plain, pecan, raisin and raisin/pecan.
CHRISTMAS COOKIE PLATTERS
Bird-in-Hand Bake Shop
542 Gibbons Road, Bird-in-Hand
Platter sizes range from 1 to 8 dozen cookies. See bihbakeshop.com for a list of available cookies.
PIES
Bird-in-Hand Bake Shop
542 Gibbons Road, Bird-in-Hand
Fresh, delicious, homemade pies — we have them all. Available in 6-, 8- and 9-inch sizes. Our shoofly pie has been voted No. 1 for 10 years in a row.
CAKE ROLLS
Bird-in-Hand Bake Shop
542 Gibbons Road, Bird-in-Hand
Available in pumpkin and mocha.
GLUTEN-FREE GOODIES
Bird-in-Hand Bake Shop
542 Gibbons Road, Bird-in-Hand
Tons of gluten-free options. Check bihbakeshop. com for a full list of available gluten-free items.
WINTER LOTUS 4-PACK
$22
Linden Coffee
2916 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand
The perfect way to share your favorite Lotus refreshers. Get a pack as a gift or bring to your holiday parties for everyone to enjoy.
HANDMADE MUG
$30
Linden Coffee
2916 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand
Linden Coffee has partnered with Adorn Co. to offer these beautiful, handmade mugs. With every purchase of Adorn, you join a community that relieves poverty, empowers those who have been exploited, and establishes stability for people coming out of desperate situations.
FASHION
BURGUNDY MOCK NECK
$80
Linden Coffee
2916 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand
High quality, embroidered and comfy. These viral mock necks will be your go-to this winter.
LINDEN BEAR CREWNECK
$35, kids; $60, adults
Linden Coffee
2916 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand
Forget the Starbucks Bearista. The Linden Bear crewneck is the perfect, cozy crew for all your holiday gatherings.
FREE HOLIDAY EVENT
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14TH • 12PM - 4PM
HOLIDAY BAZAAR WITH LOCAL VENDORS
ADMISSION PASSES FOR RIDES AND ATTRACTIONS SOLD SEPARATELY 3% FEE WILL APPLY TO ALL CREDIT CARD PURCHASES
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EXPERIENCES
NANO’S TROOP ANNUAL PASS
$115 per person
Go ’N Bananas
1170 Garfield Ave., Lancaster
Includes unlimited annual admission to all attractions on all regular operating days; 10% off all purchases at Congo Cafe, excluding alcohol; $50 off Nano’s World Birthday Packages; exclusive discounts on specially ticketed events; and invitation to passholderonly events and promotions.
JUNIOR TROOP ANNUAL PASS
$90
Go ’N Bananas
1170 Garfield Ave., Lancaster
Includes unlimited annual admission on all regular operating days to Ballocity, Nani’s Playhouse Toddler Area and Nico’s Sensory Room; exclusive discounts on specially ticketed events; and invitation to passholder-only events and promotions.
GIFT CARDS
$25, $50
Go ’N Bananas
1170 Garfield Ave., Lancaster
Gift cards can be used for games, rides and attractions.
ULTIMATE PASS FOR THE PRICE OF A DELUXE PASS
$30 (Save $10 per person)
Go ’N Bananas
1170 Garfield Ave., Lancaster
Ultimate Pass includes all-day admission and unlimited access to all attractions. Offer expires Feb. 12, 2026. Available in person or
online at gonbananas.com (use promo code “ultimatedeluxe” on the purchase of an Ultimate Pass). Cannot be combined with any other offers, discounts or coupons. Excludes annual passes, special events, birthday parties, groups, arcade cards, gift cards and cafe purchases.
12 outside-the-box gift ideas for kids
METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION
Children may look forward to the holiday season more than most people. The holiday season is an opportunity for kids to tear open wrapping paper and see the amazing gifts they’ve received this year.
Although toys and games are typical gifts for children, there are many other items that go beyond these staples to make for unique and creative gifts that can spark imagination or boost physical activity.
Consider these outside-the-box gift ideas when shopping for youngsters this holiday season.
3D pen or printer: Kids can design and build amazing objects that encourage them to employ their creative side.
Soap-making kit: These kits spur creative endeavors and ultimately produce useful finished results. Soap or perfume kits are great for hands-on sensory learning. Such gifts also teach some components of science and math by requiring users to follow the recipe.
Robot-building kits: Take building kits one step further with items that can move. Robot kits combine play with engineering basics.
Interactive books: Children can solve puzzles or make choices to move the story along. These types of books may even appeal to the most hesitant readers.
Bug collection kits: Budding entomologists can observe insects close up, and then release them back into the wild.
Greenhouse, terrarium or bonsai tree kit: Put together the materials needed for kids to grow something special. They can nurture the plant along the way.
Dress up trunk: Fill a box or a trunk with various dress-up costumes and accessories and let children’s imaginations run wild. This will spur hours of imaginative play and crazy combinations of clothing.
Geocaching app: Let kids find objects hidden all over their neighborhoods in real-world outdoor treasure hunts. Geocaching utilizes GPS coordinates to find hidden containers, called geocaches, placed there by other players.
Various craft supplies: Let kids create any and all of their fun ideas by compiling a kit full of various craft supplies. From beads to wooden letters to paints to paper, there are plenty of items to be made.
Hiking attire: Get kids out into nature by supplying the gear needed to take to the trails.
Adopt a star or planet: Children can adopt and name a star or planet and get a certificate honoring the event.
Time capsule: Let children store favorite items tucked away for safe keeping, where they’ll remain until unveiled in the future.
Experiential gifts for everyone on your list
METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION
This holiday season shoppers may want to change up their gift-buying strategy to focus less on material offerings and more on experiences.
A recent survey from Get Your Guide found 92% of Americans prefer to receive an experience over a physical gift during the holiday season. In addition, Deloitte’s 2024 survey of more than 4,000 consumers in the U.S. found that spending on experiences during the holidays is expected to rise by 16% yearover-year, reaching an average of $735.
Experiential gifts place value on memories and emotional connections rather than objects. As people increasingly are drawn to these special moments, here’s a look at experiential gifts for everyone on a holiday shopping list.
Parents and grandparents
Experiential gifts for older adults are beneficial because they won’t add to the clutter or belongings such individuals
have already accumulated throughout the years. Useful ideas include memberships to museums, entry to botanical gardens, culinary tastings, travel vouchers and subscriptions to wellness classes.
Teens and young adults
Teens are big on experiences over material gifts. According to TD Bank’s 2024 survey, Gen Z leads the trend in experience-first gifting, with 68% preferring experiences. Examples of good experiential gifts for this demographic include escape room experiences, concert tickets, adventure sports like indoor rock climbing, subscription services to streaming music, or movie passes.
Children and families
Parents of young children may appreciate experiences more than additional toys and games that are already filling the house. Annual passes to zoos, museums or aquariums can keep families occupied year-round. Children might like
a science or art workshop, while movie night gift cards and tickets to family shows also are viable gift options.
Special partners
Experiences can strengthen relationships and intimacy. Possible gift ideas include spa days, cooking classes for two,
a weekend travel getaway, or tickets to a theater performance or concert. The Amex Trendex 2024 survey found that 38% of people plan to give an experience to a significant other.
The holidays are often filled with excess. Experiential gifts can put the focus back on joy and spending time together.
A cooking class for two could be the perfect gift for your partner or another couple on your shopping list.
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