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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.
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.
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.
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.