PEEPSFEST®

Family friendly New Year's Festival

December 30 & 31, 2024 • PEEPS® Chick Drop at 5:30 p.m.


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Family fun is at the heart of PEEPSFEST®, the annual two-day New Year’s Eve festival celebrating the whimsy and wonder of the PEEPS® Brand at the iconic SteelStacks in Bethlehem, PA. Each year, fans arrive from all over the country to enjoy activities and marvel at the PEEPS® Chick Drop – a 4-feet, 9-inches tall, 400-pound lit PEEPS® Chick that descends at 5:30 p.m. both days to mark the beginning of an exciting new year. Close out 2024 in the sweetest way possible at the annual festival featuring the PEEPS® Chick drop. 



A family says cheese for a photo at PEEPSFEST celebration in Bethlehem, PA

The Basics

Come to SteelStacks campus from 3–6:00 p.m. on December 30 & 31 to enjoy the festive, family-friendly atmosphere of PEEPSFEST®, featuring indoor and outdoor activities, live music and entertainment, PEEPS®-themed games, crafts, and more. The highlight of each day is the iconic PEEPS® Chick Drop at 5:35 p.m., followed by a spectacular fireworks display lighting up the night sky.

This year, enjoy new experiences like interactive shows by the Wildlands Conservancy and the Da Vinci Science Center, the PBS39 x PEEPSFEST® Friendship Bracelet Creation Station, and PEEPS® IN THE KITCHEN®, where Chef Julie of Levy Restaurants will showcase fun recipes. Kids can collect treats and build custom goodie bags with their PEEPS® Passport!

To ensure accessibility for all, a sensory-friendly room at PBS39 will provide a comfortable space for relaxation.


PEEPSFEST celebration in Bethlehem, PA

The PEEPS® Chick Drop 

December 30 & December 31 at 5:35 p.m.

Bring the whole family to SteelStacks from 3–6 p.m. and count down to the PEEPS® Chick Drop. This massive PEEPS® Chick, weighing 400 pounds and standing 4 feet and 9 inches tall, will descend each night at 5:35 p.m., signaling the start of a sweet New Year celebration with a festive fireworks finale.


Family Activities and Entertainment

Enjoy live performances, games, and activities:

  • Lolly Hopwood (Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage)
  • Superhero Training and Meet & Greet with Spiderman
  • Wildlife presentations by Wildlands Conservancy (Dec. 30)
  • Science presentations by Da Vinci Science Center (Dec. 31)
  • Bluey & Bingo's Dance Party and Meet & Greet
  • Frozen Stage Show and Meet & Greet
  • Eddy Ray Magic Show

Other fun includes Tootsee the Clown, face painting, inflatable games, and axe throwing!


Tickets

Tickets are required for entry to PEEPSFEST®.

  • General Admission $5
  • General Admission & Ice Skating Session at SteelStacks Ice Rink $25. Ice skating sessions at 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Limited tickets are available, so purchase yours in advance to secure your spot.



The Ice Rink at SteelStacks, presented by Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, an authentic ice rink constructed on the Levitt lawn in Bethlehem, Pa.

Ice Skating at PEEPSFEST®: The Ice Rink at SteelStacks™

Adding to festive winter experience, ice skate at the Ice Rink at SteelStacks™, presented by Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital. The Ice Rink features fresh ice maintained throughout the day. Guests can enjoy music-based theme nights and mascot skating.

Tickets for skating and additional details can be found at steelstacks.org/PEEPSFEST. Skate sessions are available between 3 and 4:30 p.m. on both days.