A Holiday Fossil Experience + Family-Friendly Ghost Walk
Dinos in December: Ghosts of Prehistoric Past
Saturday, December 6, 2025 & Sunday, December 7, 2025
Full afternoon: 2-5 PM both days
Family Friendly
Questions? Call us at 855-999-0491
A Holiday Fossil Experience + Family-Friendly Ghost Walk
Questions? Call us at 855-999-0491
This holiday season, Ghost City Tours is bringing families back to what matters most: real, in-person, hands-on experiences far away from screens. On December 6th and 7th, children and families are invited to reconnect with curiosity, creativity, and the joy of shared adventures at Dinos in December: Ghosts of Prehistoric Past, an immersive fossil workshop and family-friendly ghost walk taking place at the Ghost City Tours Headquarters in Gettysburg.
Designed to spark imagination in young explorers and ignite a sense of discovery in the whole family, the weekend blends paleontology, local history, and holiday charm. Hosted by Ghost City Tours and led by fossil expert Andrew Darling of Outlaw Fossil Preps, this event offers children the rare opportunity to roll up their sleeves, touch real prehistoric specimens, and experience the thrill of learning through doing, not watching.
From hands-on fossil preparation to cozy cocoa and ghost stories during the annual Gettysburg Christmas Festival, this event creates lasting memories while celebrating the wonder of discovery and the magic of the holiday season.
Both December 6th and 7th, the event begins at 2 PM at Ghost City Tours Headquarters in downtown Gettysburg. The full afternoon experience runs from 2-5 PM, including the fossil workshop and ghost walk.
Children get to prep real dinosaur fossils using professional tools from Outlaw Fossil Preps. Andrew Darling leads families through the science of fossils and how paleontologists uncover Earth's hidden past. Every participant takes home an authentic fossil as a keepsake.
After the fossil workshop, warm cocoa pairs with glow-filled storytelling during the annual Gettysburg Christmas Festival. No jumps, no frights, just historic legends and seasonal cheer.
As the afternoon continues, families step into Gettysburg's rich past on a soft-spooky holiday ghost walk illuminated with Christmas Festival lights, local lore, and history.
Hosted By
Ghost City Tours
Featuring
Andrew Darling, Outlaw Fossil Preps
Children use professional tools to prep authentic dinosaur fossils and take home their own prehistoric treasure.
Andrew Darling of Outlaw Fossil Preps brings decades of paleontology expertise to young learners.
Experience the annual Gettysburg Christmas Festival with cocoa, ghost stories, and festive lights.
Screen-Free Holiday Magic Meets Prehistoric Wonder
This December, give your family an experience they'll never forget - real learning, real fossils, and real connection.
Children don't just look at fossils - they prep them with real paleontology tools and take home an authentic specimen. This is learning through doing, not watching screens.
Andrew Darling of Outlaw Fossil Preps brings professional paleontology expertise and passion for teaching to every young explorer. Kids learn from someone who lives and breathes prehistoric discovery.
Warm up with cocoa and family-friendly ghost stories during the magical Gettysburg Christmas Festival. No scares, just historic legends and seasonal joy perfect for all ages.
This special event happens only December 6-7, 2025. A unique opportunity to blend paleontology, history, and holiday magic in one unforgettable weekend.
$35.00 per participant
What's Included
Fossil workshop, authentic fossil to take home, cocoa & ghost stories, family-friendly ghost walk
The event takes place at the Ghost City Tours Headquarters at 10 Lincoln Square in the heart of Gettysburg, right in the middle of the annual Gettysburg Christmas Festival.
10 Lincoln Square
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Parking Information
Parking in downtown Gettysburg can be challenging during the Christmas Festival. We recommend arriving early or using Uber, Lyft, or pedicabs. Limited street parking is available on Lincoln Square and nearby side streets.
Dinos in December is designed for children ages 5 and up, though younger siblings are welcome to observe. The hands-on fossil workshop is most engaging for children who can safely handle small tools with supervision. Parents and family members are encouraged to participate alongside children in all activities.
Your ticket includes the hands-on fossil workshop with professional tools, an authentic dinosaur fossil to take home, warm cocoa and family-friendly ghost stories, and the family-friendly ghost walk through historic Gettysburg during the Christmas Festival.
Andrew Darling is a professional fossil preparator and the founder of Outlaw Fossil Preps. With years of experience in paleontology, Andrew brings authentic expertise and infectious enthusiasm to teaching children about prehistoric life and fossil science.
Yes! Every child who participates in the fossil workshop will prepare and take home an authentic dinosaur fossil as a keepsake from their prehistoric adventure. These are real specimens, not replicas.
Not at all! This is a family-friendly, soft-spooky experience designed for all ages. We share historic legends and local lore in an age-appropriate way with no jump scares or frightening content. It's illuminated with holiday lights and perfect for the whole family during the festive season.
Dress warmly for December weather in Gettysburg, as portions of the event are outdoors. We recommend layers, comfortable shoes, and bringing cameras to capture memories. All fossil prep tools and materials are provided.
The ticket includes the full afternoon experience starting at 2 PM. The event flows seamlessly from the fossil workshop to cocoa and ghost stories to the holiday ghost walk. We've designed it as a complete 2-5 PM adventure that takes you from prehistoric discovery to historic exploration.
Yes! Dinos in December takes place during the annual Gettysburg Christmas Festival, so you'll enjoy the festive atmosphere, holiday lights, and seasonal charm of downtown Gettysburg throughout the event.
Yes, advance booking is required as space is limited for the hands-on fossil workshop. We have a limited number of fossil prep stations available, so early booking is strongly recommended.
Well-behaved leashed pets are welcome during the outdoor ghost walk portion. However, for safety reasons during the hands-on fossil workshop, we ask that pets remain outside or at home during that portion of the event.
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