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Looking for some Greater Philadelphia area DAY TRIP ideas? Check out this full list HERE for some inspiration.
Disney on Ice presents Road Trip Adventures
December 27th – January 5th
at Wells Fargo Center Philadelphia
Details, tickets and times HERE
Cirque Dreams: Holidaze
December 26-29
at Merriam Theatre in Philadelphia
Be marveled by this critically-acclaimed Broadway extravaganza with soaring acrobatics, gravity-defying feats, and imaginative costumes in a breathtaking spectacle.
Details and ticket info HERE **Use code 4PACK to access a discount on 4 tickets on tickets starting at $69.
Minefaire: Official MINECRAFT Community Event at the Academy of Natural Sciences
December 28-29, 2019
MINECRAFT Players and Their Families Unite at Minefaire to:
Compete in tournaments and build battles
Participate in the famed costume contest
Witness live stage shows
Shop at the World’s Largest Official MINECRAFT Merch Store
Score Minefaire event exclusives
Solve your way out of the MINECRAFT Escape Room
Experience MINECRAFT with Acer VR Mixed Reality Headsets
Show off your creativity in the LEGO building zones
and more!
Children 2 and under are free
Details, ticket info and more HERE
Elf the Musical
at Media Theatre
Select dates Nov 21st – Jan 12th
Details, tickets, dates and times HERE
Shrek The Musical
Now through January 5, 2020
at Walnut Street Theatre
Details and ticket info HERE
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
Dec 6th – 31st
at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia
Details, tickets, dates and times HERE
Rose Tree Park Festival of Lights
Dec 6th – Jan 5th
Nightly from 5:30 PM- 9:30 PM
The Festival has grown to 75 decorated trees strung with 100,000 holiday lights, and dozens of hand-painted wooden figures, including toy soldiers, a snowman family and a replica of the Delaware County Courthouse. Complimentary cocoa and coffee will be provided courtesy of Acme Markets.
Admission and parking are free
Rose Tree Park 1671 N. Providence Rd., Media, PA
Details HERE
Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market
November 23rd – January 1st
Over 50 artisans, designers, crafters and confectionaries from the greater Philadelphia region will offer decorations, gifts and holiday foods inside white, festively lit tents topped with original Herrnhut Stars. Just feet away from the tents will be the dazzling holiday Christmas Village Philadelphia Carousel delighting children of all ages in the City Hall Courtyard. The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market and the Christmas Village Carousel join Wintergarden and the Rothman Ice Rink as part of many holiday festivities surrounding Center City this season. The open-air pop-up market is curated by organizers of Christmas Village in Philadelphia, which will set up across the street in LOVE Park for its 12th season. Admission to the market is free, with Carousel rides $3.00 each.
Details HERE
Holiday Light Show at Fashion District Philadelphia
November 14 – December 31
Featuring over 1,600 lights, a 45 foot floating tree, and music from The Philly POPS, The District’s spectacular light show is not to be missed.
Showing Daily from 4pm until close every 30minutes.
Details HERE
Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest
November 29, 2019 – March 8, 2020
A cold-weather version of the roller skating oasis Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, Winterfest houses an Olympic-size ice skating rink overlooking the Delaware River, a ski chalet-style lodge and winter garden with a majestically lit holiday tree (featuring tens of thousands of LED lights!), an outdoor seating area with fire pits, cozy warming cabins, a kids’ lodge with arcade games and plenty more.
Details HERE
Horizon River Rink
November 29th through March 1, 2020
at 308 Justison St, Wilmington DE, at the Justison Landing Green, conveniently located on the Riverwalk
This family-oriented, outdoor ice skating rink provides fun for all ages! The Riverfront Rink is able to accommodate approximately 350 skaters at once and will be open 7 days a week with extended hours during the holiday break. The Horizon Services Riverfront Rink not only brings the fun winter tradition of skating to the Wilmington Riverfront, it will also offer numerous programs and promotions throughout the skating season.
Details, hours, prices and more HERE
Cherry Street Pier
121 N Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia PA
Experience Delaware River Waterfront’s unique take on public space with the opening of Cherry Street Pier
Details HERE and HERE
Photo Pop Philly Winter Wonderland
November 15th – January 5th
Photo Pop Philly is an interactive art exhibit that strives to design thought-provoking and wholesome experiences weaving art, pop culture and seasonal celebrations together. Guests can escape reality, have fun, and express themselves, all while taking one-of-a-kind photos. It’s the first of its kind in Philadelphia. Winter Wonderland is Photo Pop’s third exhibit.
Details and ticket info HERE
Linvilla Orchards – Christmas Around the Farm
The Garden Center is transformed into a Winter Wonderland, featuring Santa and his Elves, handmade wreaths, greens and holly, and a sea of poinsettias. Shop an enormous selection of timeless holiday decorations, children’s toys and collectibles you won’t find anywhere else!
Details HERE
Ship Bottom Beer Garden at Linvilla Orchards
Beginning Weekends in May
HOURS: Sat & Sun -Noon to 9pm
Corn Hole, Giant Jenga. Share a pint under the stars
Pouring some of your favorite and remote releases of Limited Editions
Some Ales will be crafted with Linvilla’s Own farm grown products.
At Ship Bottom Brewery we handcraft every batch of beer that we make and pride ourselves in doing so. We only use the freshest ingredients that are hand selected by our head brewer. Our handcrafted ale and lager recipes were created to maximize the complex flavors of malts and hops.
Details HERE
Lansdowne Landing
7 AM – 10 PM
30 North Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA
What is The Landing?
Inspired by awesome outdoor gathering places like Philadelphia’s own The Porch or Spruce Street Harbor Park, the Lansdowne Landing is a fun, festive spot that’s open from 7am to 10pm.
Visit www.lansdownelanding.com for a full schedule of events, updated regularly, so check by often for fun from family-friendly fun to live music to food trucks and more!
Details HERE
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia Holiday Bricktacular
November 22nd – December 31st
Details and ticket info HERE
Longwood Christmas
Now through January 5th
Experience the Joys of the Season
Details HERE
LumiNature at the Philadelphia Zoo
LumiNature, a fantastical new winter light experience set to transform the Zoo, will take guests on a magical journey of illuminations, music, sound and surprises.
LumiNature is a timed ticketed event, please purchase your tickets in advance and plan on arriving at least 20 minutes prior to your reservation to allow time for parking and entrance.
Details, ticket info and discount ticket info HERE
Franklin Square
Fountain Show
Beginning July 31st
A brand new fountain show with lights, music, and dancing water will come to the Square in summer 2019,
Holiday Festival and Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show
Beginning November 14th – December 31st
Details and times HERE
25th Annual Holiday Light Show at Shady Brook Farm
Nov 23rd – Jan 5th
931 Stony Hill Rd, Yardley, PA
Experience the magic of more than 3 million lights illuminating acres of farmland at Shady Brook Farm’s spectacular Holiday Light Show! Encounter whimsical displays and familiar characters as you drive through in the comfort of your own car, or enjoy the show on an open air wagon ride (select dates & weather permitting).
After the show, warm up with a cup of hot cocoa and roast up s’mores at a toasty bonfire (cocoa, s’mores kits, and more treats available for purchase in the Farm Market). Live music in the greenhouse on select nights.
Details and ticket info HERE
Winter at Dilworth Park
From skating to fitness on the Rink, and karaoke to quizzo in the Cabin, Dilworth Park is hosting great events, all winter long! Skate, stroll, shop, eat and drink.
November through February
1 S 15th St Philadelphia, PA
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Monday-Thursday: Noon-9 p.m.
Friday: Noon-11 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Holiday hours: https://bit.ly/2pxmTSg
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Kids 10 & Under: $3
Adults: $5
Skate Rental: $10
(skate sizes range from kids’ size 9 to men’s size 14)
Penguin Skate-Aids: $15 per hour
(available anytime for children 10 years old and under)
Lockers: $10
Group Rate: $12 per person for 10+ guests
(Includes admission and skate rental)
Rothman Orthopaedics Cabin
Cozy up with warm cocktails like spiked hot chocolate or festive drinks featuring Maker’s Mark and Jim Beam Apple, along with craft beers from Victory Brewing and Stella Artois. Tasty bites and sweet treats will keep guests going in between skating sessions and shopping trips.
Hours November – December
Monday-Thursday: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Hours January – February
Monday-Thursday: 4 p.m.-9 p.m.
Friday: 4 p.m.-11 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Wintergarden
November 8, 2019-February 23, 2020
Chaddsford Winery Hours
November 8, 2019-January 1, 2020
Monday-Friday: 5 p.m.-8 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: 12 p.m.-8 p.m.
Holiday hours may vary
Dilworth Park’s wintertime centerpiece returns with picturesque plantings, whimsically-crafted topiaries and a brand-new Chaddsford Winery station! Guests 21 and older can purchase warm mulled wine served in a one-of-a-kind souvenir mug that can be refilled for $7. Choose from “Holiday Spirit”, a Pennsylvania-made glüwein, or “Spiced Apple,” made with pressed apple wine.
Children and adults are free to wander the Wintergarden at no cost through February 23, 2020
Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market
The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market brings local designers, crafters and artisans to Dilworth Park for the winter season. Stop by for unique gifts, handmade trinkets and delicious treats! The Market is open November 23, 2019 – January 1, 2020.
Deck the Hall Light Show
Show Schedule
November 26-December 21
Sunday-Thursday: Every Hour
Friday-Saturday: Every 30 Minutes
December 22-January 1
Daily: Every 30 Minutes
Deck the Hall Light Show presented by Independence Blue Cross dazzles Dilworth Park visitors every winter. In partnership with 6abc, the spectacle returns this season with nightly show times and a touch of holiday magic. Visitors can enjoy shows daily from 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. on Novmber 25, 2019 – January 1, 2020.
Details HERE
Macy’s Christmas Light Show and Dickens Village
November 29, 2019 – December 31, 2019 (closed on Christmas)
Downtown Philadelphia
Details and times HERE
The Comcast Holiday Spectacular
Comcast Center Lobby 1701 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia PA 19103
November 28, 2019 – January 1, 2020
10:00am – 8:00pm; 15-minute shows beginning at the top of each hour shown daily
* The show is not presented on weekdays at 5:00pm
Santa stops by Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Details HERE
Winter Wonderland at The Reading Terminal Market
November 29th – December 29th
at Reading Terminal Market 12th & Arch Streets, Philadelphia, PA
Join us for a whole month of winter-themed special events at the Market. All events are FREE and open to the public! Make-and-take arts & crafts for the kids, live music, meet & greets with Crispy the Gingerbread man, The Snow Queen, and SANTA (Dec. 21st), and a whole day devoted to Mummers. See below for the full calendar of events:
Arts & Crafts:
In Piano Court Seating Area- 10 AM – 3 PM
Make & take arts & crafts
December 7 & 8
December 14 & 15
December 21, 22, 23
December 24 (ends at 2 pm)
December 28
December 29 (ends at 2 pm)
Santa Visits the Market:
Saturday, December 21st from 11 AM – 3PM
In Piano Court Seating Area (behind Miller’s Twist)
Snap a selfie with Santa!
Music at the Market:
In Center Court Seating Area from 12 PM – 2PM
Live music while you eat & shop
December 14: Glenn Bryan & Friends
December 21: Psalms
December 22: Galena Brass
Meet & Greets:
In Piano Court Seating Area from 10 AM – 12PM
Meet your favorite winter charcters
December 8 • Crispy the Gingerbread Man
December 15 • The Snow Queen
Mummer Day at the Market
Saturday, December 28 from 11 AM- 2 PM: Quaker City String Band will be performing around the Market
11:30 AM – 12:30PM: New Year’s Cooking Demo with Rob Passio of Guinta’s Prime Shop
SEPTA Holiday Buses:
Saturday, December 21
Outside on 12th & Filbert Streets
Tour SEPTA buses decorated for the holiday season!
Details HERE
Koziar’s Christmas Village
Now through January 1st
782 Christmas Village Rd, Bernville, PA 19506
In November, open:
Fri (6:00-9:00pm)
Sat (5:30-9:30pm)
Sun (5:30-9:00pm)
From Thanksgiving though Jan. 1st open every night.
Mon-Fri (6:00-9:00pm)
Sat. (5:00-9:30pm)
Sun (5:00-9:00pm)
Come and start your Holidays off with over a million sparkling lights!
Details HERE
HersheyPark Christmas Candyland
Select dates November 15, 2019 – January 1, 2020
Details and ticket info HERE
Dutch Winter Wonderland at Dutch Wonderland
2249 Lincoln Highway East Lancaster, PA
2019 Dutch Winter Wonderland operating schedule:
December 7 -8, 14 – 15, 21 – 22, 26 – 30.
Weekdays 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturdays 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sundays 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Details and ticket info HERE
Storybook Land Christmas Fantasy with Lights
6415 Black Horse Pike (Routes 40 / 322) Egg Harbor Township, NJ
November Hours
Saturdays and Sundays
2:00 – 9:00
Black Friday
2:00 – 9:00
December Hours
Saturdays and Sundays
2:00 – 9:00
Mondays thru Fridays (Beginning December 5th)
4:30 – 9:00
December 26th thru 30th
4:30 – 9:00
Details and ticket info HERE
Sesame Place – A Very Furry Christmas
November 23rd– January 1st
Details and ticket info HERE
Shady Brook Farm Holiday Light Show
November 23, 2019 to January 5, 2020
931 Stony Hill Rd., Yardley, PA
Experience the magic of more than 3 million lights illuminating acres of farmland at Shady Brook Farm’s Holiday Light Show! Encounter whimsical displays and familiar characters as you drive through in the comfort of your own car or enjoy the show on an open air wagon ride (weather permitting). The two mile trail takes about 20 min. to drive through if you’re taking your time to enjoy the sights (on a non-busy night).
Warm up with a cup of hot cocoa and cook up s’mores at a toasty bonfire (cocoa, s’mores kits, and more treats available for purchase in the Farm Market.)
Visit and have your photo taken with Santa (at the Farm Market) and pick out the perfect Christmas tree while you’re here!
Details, pricing and coupons HERE
DiDonato’s Magical Express
1151 South White Horse Pike Hammonton, NJ
Delight in the newest holiday tradition in South Jersey! Perfect for Kids age 1-92, DiDonato’s Magical Holiday Express was featured in the 9 Most Dazzling Light Displays of 2016 in New Jersey by New Jersey Monthly and the 7 Most Festive Light Displays of 2016 by Fun New Jersey. Your admission includes:
Train ride through millions of Christmas lights
Meet and Greet with Santa and his elves in his Workshop with Free photo op
Present from Santa
Holiday Movie tent and picture opportunity with everyone’s favorite Snowman
Cookie treat to enjoy
Walkthrough Holiday Village and visit the Snack and Toy Cottage by Toy Market
One Free round on indoor, 3D glow-in-the-dark mini-golf with every ticket purchased
One Free Game of Bowling and One shoe rental with every ticket purchased (depending on lane availability or for a return visit)
ALL included for $14.95 per person
Tickets purchased at the door will be $16.70 per ticket
(They recommend purchasing tickets online as they do sell-out)
2019 Dates
Dates: December 6 – 23rd
Hours: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Cost: ALL INCLUDED for $14.95 per person
(Tickets purchased at the door will be $16.70 per ticket)
After Christmas Pricing Special
Dates: December 26th – 30th
Hours: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Cost: $9.95 per person
Tickets purchased at the door for the After Christmas Special will be $11.45 per ticket
After Christmas Special includes;
Train ride through millions of Christmas lights
Holiday Movie tent and picture opportunity with everyone’s favorite Snowman
Cookie treat to enjoy
Walkthrough Holiday Village and visit the Snack and Toy Cottage by Toy Market
One Free round on indoor, 3D glow-in-the-dark mini-golf with every ticket purchased
Details and ticket info HERE
Christmas at the Choo Choo Barn
November 21 to December 31, 2019
The Choo Choo Barn transforms Traintown USA® to bring the magic of Christmas to its gigantic model train display.
Starting November 21, search for 58 hidden Santas (one for each year we have been open) and watch as Santa’s sleigh flies above the 1,700 square foot model train extravaganza, which includes 150 hand-built animations and 22 moving trains. Enjoy the holiday decorations throughout the display including holiday lights and the snow-covered landscape. Plus, take a close look at the zoo animals in Traintown to see how they’re getting into the holiday spirit.
The Christmas layout is open 7 days a week through December 31 from 10am-4:30pm (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas days). Please note that we close early (3:30pm) on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
More details and ticket info HERE
Holiday Garden Rail at Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
Nov 29th – Dec 31st (Arboretum is closed December 24 and 25).
Make a stop at the Holiday Garden Railway Display a tradition for your family! The buildings and trains are all meticulously decorated for the holidays with lights that twinkle along the tracks and around the surrounding landscape.
Details HERE
Brandywine Christmas
Nov. 29th – Jan. 5th
Brandywine River Museum of Art 1 Hoffman Mill Rd, Chadds Ford PA
The magic of the holiday season returns to the Brandywine River Museum of Art during Brandywine Christmas, November 29, 2019 through January 5, 2020 daily from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.. This spectacular holiday experience for all ages includes a gallery filled with an expansive model train display; a special exhibition featuring a selection of three beloved fairy tales and their evolution through time and different cultures; towering trees decorated with whimsical Critter ornaments; and a wide selection of holiday events and programs (listed below) for the whole family.
Details and ticket info HERE
Yuletide at Winterthur
November 23rd – January 5th
“Yuletide at Winterthur embraces the warmth and festivity of the season with a magnificent holiday tour of Henry Francis du Pont’s mansion as well as breathtaking trees, dazzling room displays, a magical dollhouse, and the opportunity to shop, dine, and create new memories.”
Details and ticket info HERE
Christmas in Peddler’s Village
Gingerbread Competition and Display – November 15th – January 4th
Photos with Santa, Shopping, Eateries and more
Details HERE
One Liberty Holiday Tours
Weekends Until December 29th
One Liberty Observation Deck 1625 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Get in the spirit with a sky-high guided tour of Philadelphia’s holiday history and happenings during our Holiday Tours from the 57th floor. Our guides will fill you with plenty of holiday cheer (and knowledge) with a 40-50 minute skyline tour of America’s oldest city.
From a lively history of the famous Philadelphia Mummers to tips on where to see the best light shows, our tours should be the very first thing on your list this season.
*This seasonal themed tour is available on the hour, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10 AM – 5 PM November 15th-December 29th. There is no 2 PM tour. Tickets include General Admission to the observation deck and are also available on site.
Details HERE
Candytopia
Sep 20, 2019 – Jan 5, 2020
Event details:
Adults: $28
Kids (4-12): $20 / Kids (3 and under): FREE
Monday – Saturday: 10am – 8.30pm
Sunday: 11am – 8.30pm
Location: Fashion District Philadelphia, 901 Market Street #1150, Philadelphia
Important details:
Guests under 18 years old must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
Please purchase tickets in advance as tickets are not available at the door.
Details HERE
Tinsel Pop Up Christmas Bar (21 and older)
116 S 12th St (8.97 mi) Philadelphia, PA
through Dec 31st
Details HERE
Please Touch Museum
Details HERE
Global Adventures at Penn Museum
Dec 27th – 29th
at Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, PA
Spend much-needed family time at the Penn Museum during the holidays!
Visitors of all ages can adventure around the globe with exciting tours from our Global Guides and scavenger hunt explorations of our NEW galleries, along with art-making, games, and oral storytelling in the traditional African style.
Details and ticket info HERE
The Franklin Institute
Details HERE
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Details HERE
Academy of Natural Sciences
Details HERE
Dinosaurs Around the World
June 30, 2019–January 20, 2020
“Dinosaurs Around the World introduces visitors to more than a dozen animatronic dinosaurs on a voyage from the ferocious plains of Africa and the tropical beaches of Antarctica, to the inland seas of North America and the polar darkness of Australia.”
Details and ticket info HERE
Adventure Aquarium
Details and ticket info HERE
Delaware Museum of Natural History
Details, ticket info and more HERE
Longwood Gardens
Details HERE
The Crayola Experience
Easton, PA
Details HERE
Purchase discount tickets HERE and get $4 off admission price (Regular Price: $19.99 Your Price: $15.99)
Garden State Discovery Museum
Details HERE
Delaware Children’s Museum
Details HERE
Brandywine Zoo
Details HERE
Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens
Details HERE
Diggerland Winterfest
Details HERE
Studio Movie Grill Upper Darby
Movie, Food, Bar, comfy seats and more!
Details HERE
AMC Dine In Movie Theater – Painters Crossing – West Chester
Movie, Food, Bar, comfy reclining seats and more!
** Best to purchase tickets online through amctheaters.com
See my review and more info HERE
Friday December 27, 2019
For a calendar of Various Infant and Toddler Programs as well as Afterschool Events at local Delco Libraries, Go HERE
Big Book Sale at Lansdowne Library
10 AM – 3:30 PM
Buy one of our tote bags for $10, and fill it for no additional cost! Stop by for some great selections all December.
Details HERE
Silly Side Show Circus
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
at Newtown Public Library, Newtown Square, PA 201 Bishop Hollow Rd, Newtown Square, PA
Best for ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome!
Experience forty minutes of silly characters and unforgettable interactive surprises when Segal Puppet Theater visits the Newtown Public Library!
Details HERE
Countdown to Noon w/Music Play Patrol
11 AM – 12 PM
at Media-Upper Providence Free Library 1 E Front St, Media, PA
We had a great time in 2019, but it’s time to prepare for 2020. The Countdown to Noon program celebrates the end of 2019 with an interactive New Years Parade. We will play a marching snare and children will play hand drums and horns to ring in the new year.
Registration required
Details HERE
BYOB & Pizza Night at Lulu’s Casita
4 PM – 7:30 PM
at 6 Cricket Avenue, Ardmore, PA
Lulu’s is open until 7:30pm for more fun, BYOB and pizza starting at 4pm. You can now place your pizza order ahead of time, give us a call, let them know what you want and they will have your pizza waiting for you! Regular admission
Details HERE
Night Vision: Monsters, Myths & Legends Tour and Happy Hour
5:30 PM – 8 PM
at Penn Museum
Where in the museum the monsters hide, with demons and guardians lurking inside, with amulet in hand and lit by flashlight, come hunt creatures in the dark of the night!
Have you ever been curious about the origins of legendary creatures like vampires and werewolves? Have you wondered how to protect yourself against snake-haired or intestine-faced demons?
Join us at the Penn Museum, where we’ll learn what makes a monster and face off against creatures that go bump in the night. Beer and hard cider provided.
Through Night Vision, adults can see the Penn Museum from a whole new perspective during a happy hour with a twist: learning about the collections in the dark, with only flashlights to illuminate the way.
Learn more about the origins of humankind and the deep myths and history of the Museum. 21+ only, guests must have valid identification.
Schedule
5:30pm – 6:00pm | Check-in, guests enjoy drinks
6:30pm – 7:30pm | Night Vision Tour: Monsters, Myths and Legends
7:30pm – 8:00pm | Guest mingle, last call for drinks
$25 adult; $20 for members.
Two drinks included with ticket price.
Details and ticket info HERE
Saturday December 28, 2019
Bird Walk with Cliff Hence
9 AM – 11 AM
at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge At Tinicum 8601 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA
Take an educational walk with one of our knowledgeable volunteers! Discover the 300+ species of birds that use the Refuge during their migration routes – each week guarantee different species! Walk will meet by visitor center and be at a relaxed paced on flat surfaces. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress in layers. Binoculars can be loaned from the front desk before the walk. No registration required.
Details HERE
Bird Walk
9 AM – 11 AM
at Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Rd, Glen Mills, PA
Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited-Concordville are teaming up to explore the wonderful world of bird life. Join us for monthly naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. We will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the basics of bird identification and biology.
Families and beginners are welcome!
When: last Saturday of each month; Nov.-Mar., 9-11am; Apr.-Oct., 8-10am
Where: meet at the NGM Visitor Center
Cost: Free
Details HERE
Bryn Mawr Farmers’ Market
Every Saturday 9am-1pm (open year round)
in the Amtrak Parking Lot
at the intersection of Lancaster & Bryn Mawr Avenues
Details HERE
West Chester Growers Market
Every Saturday 9 AM -1 PM (May through December)
1st, 3rd & 5th Saturdays: 10 AM – Noon January through April
at the corner of North Church and West Chestnut Streets in downtown West Chester, PA
Details HERE
Big Book Sale at Lansdowne Library
10 AM – 3:30 PM
Buy one of our tote bags for $10, and fill it for no additional cost! Stop by for some great selections all December.
Details HERE
Storytime and Activities Featuring The Kindness Book
11 AM
at Barnes & Noble Broomall PA
No matter what other people choose to do, you can always choose to be kind. This book is the perfect introduction to a timely and timeless topic.
Details HERE
Russian Story Time
11 AM – 12:30 PM
at Middletown Free Library
Ages: Birth-3 years with an adult partner.
“Learn, move and play along as we read old favorite and modern Russian children fairy tales, poems and rhymes. Join us at the Middletown Free Library for fun reading activities, meet friends and practice Russian. This is a lively language enrichment story time for babies and toddlers, but ALL ages are welcome to come and learn some Russian words & phrases!”
Registration is not required! Held on the last Saturday every month @ 11am
Details HERE
Saturday Storytime at the Lodge
11:30 AM
Saturdays Nov 30, 2019 – Mar 7, 2020
Gather around in the Lodge for Philadelphia’s favorite weekly story hour. On Saturdays from November through March, your little ones can enjoy a brand new story while munching on cookies by Rope and Anchor PHL and hot cocoa (while supplies last). Select Saturdays feature bilingual books and readers. Plus, before and after each story, children are invited to sing and dance to their favorite songs with Music Play Patrol!
SCHEDULE
Saturday, December 28: Pirate Themed. More details to come.
Saturday, January 4: Squirrel’s New Year’s Resolution read by Mark Squilla Sr.
Saturday, January 11: Special guest reader from the Free Library of Philadelphia. More details to come.
Saturday, January 18: Drag Queen Storyhour. More details to come.
Saturday, January 25: “¡Me gusta cómo soy! / I Like Myself!” ready by Anchor Symaire Villalobos from Telemundo 62
Saturday, February 1: Special guest reader from the Free Library of Philadelphia. More details to come.
Saturday, February 8: TBA
Saturday, February 15: TBA
Saturday, February 22: TBA
Saturday, February 29: TBA
Saturday, March 7: Special reader from the Free Library of Philadelphia. More details to come.
FYI
* General admission to Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest is FREE
and open to the public. Ice skating and food and drinks are pay-as-
you-go
* Purchase your ice skating tickets ahead online to reduce your wait
time.
* Parking and Directions
* Dogs on leashes are welcome on-site, but not in the Lodge or
warming cabins.
* The site is wheelchair accessible
* Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest is a smoke, vape-and tobacco-
free zone
Details HERE
Hanukkah Celebration at Elmwood Park Zoo
12 PM – 2 PM
1661 Harding Blvd, Norristown, PA
“Join us as we celebrate Hanukkah at Elmwood Park Zoo! The fun begins at 12:00PM in the Trail of the Jaguar where guests will make themed crafts. You will also have the chance to meet an education animal. Following crafts, we will be lighting the menorah on The Eagle Deck. This event is free to attend with zoo admission.”
Details and ticket info HERE
Character Skate – Outer Space
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
at Blue Cross RiverRink 101 S Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia PA
Hit the ice with some of your favorite characters of all time from superheroes to outer space critters to pirates, oh my! Come sporting the theme in your own snazzy attire and get ready for tons of fun with photo-ops, giveaways, and more.
Purchase Your Ice Skating Tickets Today at Riverrink.com!
SCHEDULE:
Saturday, December 28: Pirates
FYI
* General admission to Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest is FREE
and open to the public. Ice skating and food and drinks are pay-
as-you-go.
* Purchase your ice skating tickets ahead online to reduce your wait
time.
* Parking and Directions
* Dogs on leashes are welcome on-site, but not in the Lodge or
warming cabins.
* The site is wheelchair accessible.
* Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest is a smoke, vape-and tobacco-
free zone.
Details HERE
Chess Club
1 PM – 3:30 PM
at Lansdowne Public Library
Join us to play chess, make new friends, learn new skills and have fun! All ages open chess every Saturday afternoon.
Details HERE
Sunday December 29, 2019
Bird Walk with Debbie Beer
9 AM – 11 AM
at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge At Tinicum 8601 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia PA
Take an educational walk with one of our knowledgeable volunteers! Discover the 300+ species of birds that use the Refuge during their migration routes – each week guarantee different species!
Walk will meet by visitor center and be at a relaxed paced on flat surfaces. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress in layers. Binoculars can be loaned from the front desk before the walk. No registration required.
Details HERE
Junior Ranger Bird Walk
10 AM – 11 AM
at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge At Tinicum 8601 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA
Join a Refuge Ranger on a nature walk as we discover birds of the refuge! Beginner’s welcomed with their favorite adult! Free and no registration necessary. Walk will begin at the Visitor Center and last approximately 1 hours. Dressing in comfortable shoes and layers is recommended.
Details HERE
Big Book Sale at Lansdowne Library
10 AM – 2 PM
Buy one of our tote bags for $10, and fill it for no additional cost! Stop by for some great selections all December.
Details HERE
Baby & Me Storytime Featuring Pop-Up Peekaboo: Things That Go
11 AM
at Barnes & Noble Broomall PA
Join every Sunday for our Baby & Me Storytime, as we read a book and participate in activities featuring sensory growth for your little ones. For caregivers and children ages 0-2.
Details HERE
Free Open House at Camp Adventureland – Boothwyn PA
12 PM – 5 PM
at Camp Adventureland – Boothwyn PA 1 Chelsea Parkway, Boothwyn, PA
If you like The 80’s, Axes & Escape Rooms, you’ll want to check out our Holiday Open House December 29th Noon to 5:00pm. Stop in and see what we are all about. We’ll show you how to throw axes and give you a tour of our Escape Rooms. There will be the chance to win door prizes, eat snacks and drink warm cocoa. Gift cards will be value matched, buy a $50.00 gift card and get a 2nd $50.00 card. We hope to see as many of you as possible.
Details HERE
