The Bethlehem Experience

December 5–13 • 5:30–8:00 PM • An Outdoor Event at Zoar Baptist Church

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Step into Bethlehem on the night of Jesus' birth.

Step into Bethlehem for a free, immersive Christmas experience. Reserve an arrival time or walk up—everyone is welcome!

The Bethlehem Experience is an immersive, guided journey that brings the sights, sounds, people, and story of the first Christmas to life. Travel through the streets of Bethlehem, meet the people who lived there, experience the bustling marketplace, and become part of the story as you make your way toward the manger.

You'll travel through Bethlehem in small groups, encountering characters and scenes along the way. The experience lasts approximately 25 minutes.

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Free Admission — Reserve Your Spot

The Bethlehem Experience is completely FREE! Reserving an arrival time helps us keep the lines moving, but walk-ups are always welcome as space allows.

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See It. Feel It. Believe It.

Get a preview of the sights and sounds waiting for you in Bethlehem this December — a night your whole family will remember.

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The Bethlehem Experience takes place outdoors and travels over uneven, natural terrain. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking outdoors.

For guests with mobility needs, all-terrain wheelchairs are available for use during the experience. Because standard wheelchairs cannot safely navigate portions of the route, guests who require a wheelchair must be able to transfer into one of our provided all-terrain wheelchairs. Members of your party should be prepared to assist with the transfer as needed.

Volunteer With Us

The Bethlehem Experience runs on volunteers. Whether you like being on stage or behind the scenes, there's a place for you.

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Speaking Character Parts

Bring a Bethlehem character to life! We're casting speaking roles for innkeepers, shepherds, and more.

Non-Speaking Character Parts

Prefer to stay in the background? Join as a market vendor, villager, or other non-speaking role.

Set Building

Help us build the streets of Bethlehem! We need hands for construction in the weeks leading up to the event.

Costume Making

Sew, gather, or help fit costumes for our cast — no experience necessary, just a willing heart.

Greeters

Be the first friendly face guests see! Greeters welcome families and help guide them through the night.

Come experience the wonder of that first Christmas in a whole new way. Meet the people. See their world. Be part of the story.

The Bethlehem Experience — Zoar Baptist Church

Support The Bethlehem Experience

We've created an Amazon list with items we need to help bring The Bethlehem Experience to life at Zoar! If you're willing to support this exciting project, take a look at our list and see if there's something you'd be willing to donate. Every item helps us create the little town of Bethlehem and make this experience special for our community!

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