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The Rock School for Dance Education presents The Nutcracker 1776
at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia
Friday, December 6th, 2019 – 7pm
Saturday, December 7, 2019 – 1pm & 4pm
Artistically athletic & high voltage charm. Seventy minutes of dazzling, dynamic dancing by international talent and stars of tomorrow. An affordable show for the whole family!
Details and ticket info HERE
Ridley Drama Group Presents: The Drowsy Chaperone
Dec 6th – 8th and 13th – 15th
at Ridley High School
Ridley Drama Group continues its long standing tradition of excellence with their production of The Drowsy Chaperone! The hilarious musical within a comedy marks the beginning of award-winning drama group’s 20th season entertaining the Ridley Community.
Details and ticket info HERE
Annie
Nov 22nd – Dec 7th
at Players Club of Swarthmore 614 Fairview Rd, Swarthmore PA
Thursday performances are at 7:30 PM
Friday & Saturday performances are at 8:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday matinees are at 2:00 PM
Please note: there are both matinee and evening performances on Saturday, November 23rd.
Details and ticket info HERE
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast – The Musical
Dec 6th – 8th and 13th -15th
at Spotlight Theatre 129 Park Ave, Swarthmore PA
Tickets: $20, $16 for seniors/students with ID, $10 for youth, grade 8 and under.
Details HERE
The SpongeBob Musical
at Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia
Now through December 15th
Details and ticket info HERE
Shrek The Musical
Now through January 5, 2020
at Walnut Street Theatre
Details and ticket info HERE
Santa’s Express
Nov 23 – Dec 22
West Chester Railroad 230 E Market St, West Chester, PA
All aboard Santa’s Express! Join Santa for a 90 minute journey on our heated decorated train through the Chester Creek Valley. Santa will be greeting everyone at Market Street Station and then going along for the ride to Glen Mills. Once at Glen Mills passengers can disembark and explore the historic station. There are plenty of photo opportunities on Santa’s lap inside the station! Passenger’s will enjoy live entertainment onboard from Greg Wright and friends!
Details, tickets and more info HERE
Santa’s Steam Spectacular at New Hope & Ivyland Railroad
32 W. Bridge St., New Hope, PA
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, November 29th thru December 22nd
Monday thru Thursday, December 16th thru 19th
“Experience the sounds and tastes of the holiday season. Sing along with our roaming musicians as they play Christmas carols and you sip warm cocoa and enjoy a freshly baked cookie.
Share your special wishes with Santa as he and Mrs. Claus visit with the children. Each child will receive their own sleigh bell gift from Santa himself. Children and adults alike are encouraged to indulge in the spirit of the season by wearing pajamas and settling in for a relaxing ride with family and friends aboard our festive railway cars adorned with holiday decorations.”
Details and ticket info HERE
Santa Claus Express
Select Dates Nov 29th – Dec 23rd
at Wilmington & Western Railroad 2201 Newport Gap Pike, Wilmington, DE
The Jolly Old Elf rides the train and greets everyone on board, and gives all children a chocolate treat. Be sure to bring your camera and have Santa pose for pictures with your child during this 1½-hour round-trip to Ashland.
Details and ticket info HERE
Danielle Foster Creations 2019 Santa Experience
Reservations required
Details, pricing and reservation info HERE
Santa at Springfield Mall
Now through December 24th
Details and reservation info HERE
Santa at Booth’s Corner Farmers Market
Fridays 5-8:30
Saturdays 11-7:30 (with a break from 4-5)
1362 Naamans Creek Rd Garnet Valley PA
Details HERE
Santa at King of Prussia Mall
Now through Dec 24th
Details HERE
Santa at Plymouth Meeting Mall
Now – December 24th
Details and reservation info HERE
Santa at Christiana Mall
Now through December 24th
Details, special event nights and reservation info HERE
Photos and Visits with Santa at Cabela’s
Nov 16th – Dec 24th
1100 Christiana Mall Newark, DE
Details HERE
Photos and Visits with Santa at his Headquarters presented by HGTV at Deptford Mall
Now through December 24th
This holiday, check out the interactive Elf Academy at Santa HQ. You can try on the latest elf looks with Santa’s Magic Mirror, create your very own Elf- ID Card and scan yourself on the Naughty or Nice O’Meter. Plus, new this year, spend less time in line and more time on holiday fun with a Fast Pass. Purchase yours today!
Details HERE
Santa at Cherry Hill Mall
Now – December 24th
Details and reservation info HERE
Santa Photo Time at King of Prussia Mall
King of Prussia Court
Reserve your FastPass & Skip the Line to see Santa
Details, dates, times and reservation info 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
Christmas Village in Philadelphia
Nov 28th – Dec 24th
LOVE Park, 1500 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia’s largest holiday attraction will transform LOVE Park into an authentic open-air German Christmas market with holiday sights and sounds featuring thousands of twinkling lights, festive Christmas decorations, live music at the main stage, children’s activities and European food and drinks.
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
Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem 2019
Weekends through December 22nd
101 Founders Way, Bethlehem PA
PNC Plaza at SteelStacks | Bethlehem, PA
• December 5-8
• December 12-15
• December 19-22
Thursdays: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Fridays: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sundays: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Christkindlmarkt presented by Univest Bank & Trust Co. is a one-of-a-kind family event that brings the spirit of Bethlehem alive with the season. Twice recognized as one of the best holiday markets in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure, this heart-warming holiday event features:
– Aisles of handmade works by more than 150 of the nation’s finest artisans.
– The ring-ting-tingling sounds of live Christmas music and jolly, old St. Nick’s hearty laughter.
– Ice carving and glassblowing demonstrations, including the popular – Hot Glass Experience: Ornament.
– Käthe Wohlfarht, offering handmade ornaments, nutcrackers and collectibles from Germany.
– Breakfast with St. Nicholas (additional ticket required).
Details and ticket info 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
Christmas Village in Philadelphia
November 28th – December 24th
LOVE Park, 1500 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
Christmas Village in Philadelphia returns to LOVE Park for its 12th season to put Center City in the mood for the winter holidays. From Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 28, 2019) through Christmas Eve (Tuesday, December 24, 2019), Philadelphia’s largest holiday attraction will transform LOVE Park into an authentic open-air German Christmas market with holiday sights and sounds featuring thousands of twinkling lights, festive Christmas decorations, live music at the main stage, children’s activities and European food and drinks.
Details 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
Details HERE
Please Touch Museum
Details 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 6, 2019
For a calendar of Various Infant and Toddler Programs as well as Afterschool Events at local Delco Libraries, Go 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
Christmas in Wayne ~ Tree Lighting
4 PM – 8 PM
With festive caroling, horse-drawn carriage rides along South Wayne & Runnymede Avenues and face painting & ornament decorating at the Radnor Fire Company. The magical evening culminates with an exhilarating countdown of the lighting of the Christmas Tree at the Wayne Train Station and Santa’s Arrival on a Radnor firetruck. The countdown to the tree lighting will be led by 6ABC Action News Reporter Vernon Odom. Many merchants will be offering specials and sidewalk sale starting in the afternoon.
Details HERE
First Friday in Swarthmore
5 PM – 8 PM
Swarthmore Town Center 121 Park Ave, Swarthmore, PA
Here’s the line-up for First Friday, December 6th…
Gallery on Park
104 Park Avenue, 6-8 pm
Gallery on Park will be hosting a celebration for their represented artists. Please join us for our First Friday Opening reception on December 6th from 6-8 pm. Meet the artists, enjoy complimentary refreshments, peruse what is new and enjoy the company of friends, neighbors and appreciators of The Arts. All are welcome!
Harvey Oak Mercantile
102 Park Avenue, 5-8 pm
Let’s get festive! Come to see our holiday-themed windows Into the Winter Woods and designed in collaboration with Bethany Formica Bender of Sawdust Siren and co-founder of the Annual Swarthmore Handmade Holiday Sale. All purchases of $50 or more will receive a free gift made by Sawdust Siren.
Kandy Kids Toys & Gifts
5 S. Chester Road, 3-7 pm
Children are invited to make a Christmas craft at Kandy Kids from 3-7 pm.
Occasionally Yours
10 Park Avenue, last seating at 7 pm
Join us for Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, Chicken Marsala, Baked Salmon Fillet with citrus and soy, and our Italian Delight – pasta with sweet Italian sausage, meatballs, and gravy. Gluten free pasta and children’s portions are available. BYOB! Eat-in or take-out. For details or to place a takeout order, call (610) 328-9360.
Swarthmore Campus & Community Store
4 S. Chester Road, 9-8 pm
There are several wonderful events and promotions happening at the Swarthmore Campus & Community Store on First Friday:
– Join us from 5:30-6:30 pm for a holiday benefit children’s concert featuring Allison DeSalvo’s World of Song. Allison and friends will lead a concert and playtime for children ages 2-7 and their parents. Suggested donation of $15 per adult and child, $5 for additional child. Proceeds raised will benefit Cityteam Ministries in Chester, PA.
– Puzzled about what to give? All puzzles are 20% off! Help us complete a jigsaw puzzle in the Store.
– And finally, be sure to admired our holiday window display entitled Joy to the World, and designed in collaboration with the Chester Children’s Chorus. The Store will stay open late until 8 pm and serve cider and cookies.
Swarthmore Public Library
121 Park Avenue, 7-8 pm
Holiday readings of poems and stories from different faith traditions or selections that simply brighten these darkest days of the year. Songs will be sung. Refreshments will be served. Please register for the event at swarthmorepubliclibrary.org.
Holiday Window Stroll
Stroll around Swarthmore Town Center on First Friday, December 6 for the unveiling of holiday window displays!
Details HERE
Ardmore Winter Wonderland
5 PM – 9 PM
Schauffele Plaza 35 Cricket Ter, Ardmore, PA
The downtown Ardmore business community will transform into a magical holiday festival for Ardmore Winter Wonderland on Friday, December 6, 2019!
Begin the evening in Schauffele Plaza where you will find the exclusive Tired Hands Beer Garden, Penns Woods Winery, fire pits with s’mores, food trucks, live entertainment and performances, a quaint holiday market, and special guests including SANTA, ELSA, and OLAF!
Pickup your Ardmore Passport including a map of event participants and schedule. Collect stamps at participating businesses and return your Ardmore Passport for a chance to be entered to win one of 3, $100 downtown Ardmore gift certificates – your choice.
Get around town in the exclusive Ardmore Holiday Express Trolley! Hop on in Schauffele Plaza and visit Cricket Avenue, Rittenhouse Place and more. We hear Elsa and Olaf may be riding around town, too.
Schauffele Plaza – Winter Wonderland Schedule
5pm-6pm Elsa and Olaf
5:30pm – S’mores (while supplies last)
6-7 Elsa and Olaf stroll around town
6:30-7:30 Santa Arrives
Details HERE
2019 QVC West Chester Christmas Parade
5 PM – 9:30 PM
It’s the 40th Anniversary!
Free and open to the public.
Jingle Elf Run 6:30pm | Parade 7:15pm | Holiday Village 5-9pm
This annual West Chester tradition, hosted by the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce, will kick off Friday, December 6, 2019 at 5:00pm (parade starts at 7:15pm). The parade promises to provide a seasonal mix of traditional elements with a modern twist—local schools, businesses, volunteer fire companies, and other service organizations will join the many marching bands, floats, and antique vehicles that have cemented themselves as mainstays in the QVC West Chester Christmas Parade experience.
Also returning this year as Master of Ceremonies is 6abc’s own Adam Joseph, along with QVC hosts introducing speakers, entertainers, and other volunteers all night, so be sure to come early to get a good spot! But that’s not all! Before the parade, many local businesses and organizations throughout Downtown West Chester, PA will be hosting Holiday Open Houses featuring seasonal refreshments and entertainment in preparation for the parade.
The Chamber is proud to again welcome QVC as our title sponsor!
The QVC West Chester Christmas Parade is one of West Chester’s premier events, and we can’t wait for you to experience all the exciting events of the night. See you all there!
There’s a furry activity around West Chester, PA all weekend. Open houses starting early Friday and continuing through Sunday along with the Downtown Holiday Window Decorating Contest, breakfast with Santa and more. While you’re out shopping, think about the needy,. . . the Christmas Toy Drive presented by WSFS Bank is collecting toys at WSFS branch locations culminating with the WSFS Bank Christmas Toy Drive Breakfast (open to the public, RSVP required) at St Agnes School. The US Air Force Jingle Elf Run will take place on Friday just before the parade. The Key Financial Holiday Village is open Friday, 5-9pm near the parade main stage.
More details HERE
Children’s Holiday Benefit Concert & Story Time
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
at Swarthmore Campus & Community Store 4 S. Chester Rd., Swarthmore PA
“CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY BENEFIT CONCERT & STORY TIME”
with Allison DeSalvo’s World of Song
“Kids Helping Kids in Need”
Benefiting City Team in Chester
All Proceeds Donated to City Team serving families in extreme poverty – earmarked for their “Mother & Baby Care” program!
Come prance like reindeer, spin like a dreidle, and jingle some sleigh bells in this joyful, interactive concert story time for the whole family! Join World of Song, singer/children’s entertainer, Allison DeSalvo & Friends, accompanied by guitarist Derek Chafin, and percussionist Joanna Justice, as they bring alive the spirit of the holidays performing classic favorites celebrating Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanzaa. Donations accepted on behalf of City Team, serving families and children in extreme poverty and helping them transform their lives and communities.
Visit www.cityteam.org for more information.
Geared for ages 2 – 7 yrs. All Welcome.
Suggested donation $15 adult/child, $5 each additional. Enjoy simple craft making and refreshments while viewing the “Winter Window”.
There are not tickets or reservations for this event. Please feel free to donate online directly to City Team at https://www.cityteam.org/gift-donate
Details HERE
Holiday Tree Lighting Powered by PECO
5:30 PM – 8 :30 PM
at Blue Cross RiverRink 101 S Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA
Join on Friday, December 6 for the ultimate holiday event on the Waterfront at the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Powered by PECO, featuring performances by Jackie Verna, season 14 finalist on NBC’s The Voice, and Christina Wells “SingChristina”, season 13 semifinalist on NBC’s America’s Got Talent, and many more.
Gather your family and friends and help us celebrate the lighting of our spectacular Holiday Tree that will dazzle with 30,000 lights as we kick off the official launch of the holidays on the Philadelphia Waterfront and countdown to New Year’s Eve 2019!
Staying in? Tune in to watch the festivities live on NBC10 Philadelphia/ Telemundo62 at 7 pm and 7:30 pm.
FEATURED PERFORMANCES
Jackie Verna
Season 14 finalist on NBC’s The Voice
Christina Wells “SingChristina”
Season 13 semifinalist on NBC’s America’s Got Talent
Harmony Show Choir
Based in Southern New Jersey, Harmony Show Choir is an audition-only ensemble comprised of young performers who were hand-picked for their love of music and singing.
St. Hilary of Poitiers School
Based in the Poitiers School in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, St. Hilary’s Children’s Choir practice during the day and perform in their community throughout the year.
Power Surge Performing Arts Company
Under the direction of Joanne McBride, Power Surge is a competitive dance team from Springfield, Pennsylvania, committed to bringing eclectic performances to life everywhere they go.
Philadelphia Symmetry
Based in Philadelphia and Colmar, the Philadelphia Symmetry ice skating teams will present performances by their preliminary team, consisting of 8 to 16 skaters under 12 years old and their juvenile team, consisting of 8 to 16 skaters under 20 years old.
CAPA Dance Academy
Under the direction of LaDeva M. Davis, the CAPA Dancers of the High School of Creative and Performing Arts is an ensemble of young professionals who are committed to excellence. CAPA is a school known for making stars blossom.
MULFORD DANCE STUDIO
Based in Mt. Ephraim, New Jersey, the Mulford Dance Studio offers pre-professional classes in creative dance, ballet, pointe, hip-hop, jazz, tap, Hawaiian, modern, and gymnastics. The studio is well-known for performing in parades and major competitions in the region.
Treena Ferebee & Sounds of Soar
Philadelphia native Treena Ferebee founded The Sounds of Soar or S.O.S. in 2010 after requests by many different recording artists, producers, churches, and venues to find talented musicians, singers, and actors to perform or accompany their shows and events.
Magdaliz and her Latin Ensemble Crisol
Magdaliz and her Latin Ensemble Crisol, Spanish for “melting pot”, is an ensemble that has been performing in Philadelphia and the surrounding areas since the Fall of 1997. The group is dedicated to the interpretation of a variety of folk and traditional music genres from Cuba, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Columbia, Venezuela, and other parts of Latin America and the Caribbean.
Raquel Britton
Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Raquel Britton has performed background vocals for Tyler Perry and currently resides in Philadelphia serving at the Mt. Airy Church of God.
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
Concord Celebrates the Holidays
6 PM – 8 PM
45 S Thornton Rd, Glen Mills, PA
Celebrate the holidays with Concord Township. Enjoy cookies and milk, holiday games, crafts and music.
Santa will visit and listen to wishes. Bring your camera to capture the moment.
Details HERE
Storytime and Activities Featuring The Polar Express
7 PM
at Barnes & Noble Broomall PA
All aboard! Come in your PJs and join us for a magical evening as we host our annual Storytime of the beloved holiday favorite, The Polar Express
Details HERE
Rose Tree Park Festival of Lights Opening Night
7 PM
Rose Tree Park 1671 N. Providence Rd., Media, PA
The Festival of Lights opens to the public with a ceremony and tree lighting celebration featuring a welcome from Delaware County Council, a mini holiday concert by the Springton Lake Middle School Select Choir and the arrival of Santa.
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
Details HERE
Prospect Park Beautification Committee Christmas Tree Lighting
7 PM
at Park Square, Prospect Park 952 E Park Sq, Prospect Park, PA
Come to the annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Park Square and get in the holiday spirit. The Interboro Select Choir will be performing and Santa will be arriving from the North Pole for a visit.
There will be cookies and hot chocolate.
We will also be chancing off a holiday gift basket and there will be a 50-50 drawing.
Join the Beautification Committee for some seasonal fun!
The rain date is December 7th at 7pm.
Details HERE
Yuletide Readings for the Family
7 PM – 8 PM
at Swarthmore Public Library 121 Park Ave, Swarthmore, PA
Holiday readings of poems and stories from different faith traditions or selections that simply brighten these darkest days of the year. Songs will be sung. Refreshments will be served.
Please register!
Details HERE
Santa Comes to Bryn Mawr
7 PM – 8 PM
Bryn Mawr Rotary Club
30th Annual Christmas Carol Sing-a-long — A Bryn Mawr favorite. Santa arrives in style sitting upon a Bryn Mawr Fire truck
Sacred Heart Academy will lead the caroling.
Refreshments provided by Hopes cookies, Acme Markets, and Nothing Bundt Cakes, and The Shear Touch.
Details HERE
Saturday December 7, 2019
Home for the Holidays Frosty 5K
7:45 AM – 9:30 AM
Swarthmore Town Center 121 Park Ave, Swarthmore, PA
The Frosty 5K Run/Walk is the kick-off event for Home for the Holidays. The course will commence at the Swarthmore Presbyterian Church (727 Harvard Avenue) and conclude at the Swarthmore Methodist Church (129 Park Avenue). Swarthmore Town Center and the Swarthmore Farmers Market will be open and located near the finish line so be sure to stick around and refuel after the race!
Race day registration and check-in will open on Saturday, December 7 at 7:45 am. The race will start at 8:30 am. Entry fees include:After November 25 = $25
Children age 10 and under are free, but are required to register with parent/guardian
Swarthmore College students = Free (student ID required)
Dressing up in any winter holiday costume is 100% encouraged! Wear your ugliest holiday sweater or come dressed up as a snowflake, elf, or jolly old St. Nick! The first 100 registrants will receive a tote bag to commemorate their participation. And if you’re a hardcore running enthusiast, don’t worry…the race will be professionally timed by Bryn Mawr Running Company!
Details and registration info HERE
Morning with Santa
8 AM – 12 PM
at South Media Fire Company 535 Washington Ave, Media, PA
Treats, Movie, Santa!!
Details HERE
Bank of America and Merrill Lynch Card Holders – FREE Museum Admission
Saturday and Sunday – Dec 7th & 8th
Get free admission to over 100 participating Museums, Zoos, Science Centers, and Botanical Gardens across the US!
Head HERE for all of the details and to find a participating museum near you!
Winter Blast Pancake Breakfast at Hillcrest Elementary
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Breakfast seatings 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM
Pancake breakfast is $6 per person or $25 per family (it’s a fundraiser)! Holiday shop is free admission!
There will be raffles and a kids holiday shoppe for children to purchase presents for family members as well as a bake sale!
The pancake breakfast is another
Pictures with Santa at additional cost
Saturday with Santa
9 AM – 11 AM
Narberth Presbyterian Church 205 Grayling Ave, Narberth PA
Bring your children to meet Santa and enjoy some holiday festivities!
Details HERE
Breakfast with the Grinch
9 AM – 11 AM
at Tinicum School
Tinicum Schools 8th grade class will be helping to spread holiday cheer, while serving you a hot breakfast. Just watch out for the Grinch, you never know what he may be up to……
Tickets cost just $7 per person. $8 at the door. Kids under 2 are free.
Details HERE
Winter Bird Walk with Gregg Gorton
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
Breakfast with Santa
9 AM – 12 PM
Holy Spirit Lutheran Church 2545 Franklin Ave, Secane PA
Cost of Admission is $5 per person
Children Age 2 and under are free!
Details HERE
6th Annual Breakfast with Santa Hosted by ROCK for CHOP
9 AM – 12 PM
at The Oaks Ballroom 511 W Oak Ln, Glenolden, PA
Come join in your pajamas for the 6th Annual ROCK for CHOP Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 7th at 9am.
To reserve your tickets:
Email Amy – arossley821@gmail.com
Or message Amy Rossley, Kristen Murphy, or Julie Rossley
Please include your name, phone number and number of guests.
Tickets will be $20 per person
2 & under Free
Payment will be accepted via Venmo, cash or check.
All proceeds from this event will go to ROCK for CHOP, benefiting Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Trisomy 21 clinic.
Included in ticket price is:
Visit with Santa & photo
Hot breakfast buffet
Arts & crafts
Hot Chocolate Bar
Letter writing to Santa
This year’s theme is….
Your favorite Snowmen…Abdominal, Frosty or Olaf. We love them all!!
Toys will collected for the Sassy Massey Toy Drive – benefiting children in 14 local hospitals.
Help continue to raise awareness for Down syndrome
Details HERE
Home Depot Kids Workshop – Christmas Countdown Calendar
9 AM – 12 PM
at participating Home Depot Locations
Create your own countdown to the holidays, and have a blast with your child while doing it. Kids develop hands-on skills with sanding, nailing and applying stickers. With help from parents and store associates, your child will make a merry memory this holiday season. All Kids Workshop attendees must be accompanied by a parent or adult at all times. All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron and a commemorative pin while supplies last.
Details and registration info HERE
Lansdowne Farmers Market
30 N Lansdowne Ave, Lansdowne, PA
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
2019 Main Line Health Fitness & Wellness Center Fitness Festival
9 AM – 1 PM
1020 Baltimore Pike, Glen Mills, PA
Join for a day of FREE fitness classes, health screenings, children’s activities and more!
• Full access to our state-of-the-art fitness floor, aquatics center, sauna and steam room
• Throughout 4 different studios –
move, restore, sweat and rejuvenate in our group fitness classes
• Kid swim demos, soccer demos, and children’s activities
• Shop local vendors, enjoy self-care stations, and pop-ups!
• And of course plenty of surprises!
Details HERE and HERE
Christmas Craft Show/Cookie Walk/Stock N Stuff 2019
9 AM – 2 PM
at Cokesbury United Methodist Church 305 Market St, Marcus Hook PA
Craft Show/Flea Market from 9am-2pm
During this time they will also be having the Cookie Walk…..you buy box and fill it with as many homemade cookies as you can.
Than at 12:00 noon they will have our kids Stock-N-Stuff…..this is a FREE evany for all kids 17 and under….they bring their stocking and our Cokesbury Elves fill it with goodies!
Details HERE
Christmas Shopping Extravaganza & Flea Market
9 AM – 2 PM
Eddystone United Methodist Church 9th & Saville Ave Eddystone PA
Saint Pius X Annual Christmas Bazaar And Breakfast with Santa
9 AM – 3 PM
at St. Pius X (Broomall, PA) 220 Lawrence Rd, Broomall, PA
Over 45 crafters and vendors will be sharing in our event this year and of course Santa Clause himself will be making his debut!
Details HERE
Swarthmore Farmers Market
9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Every Saturday
May 11 – December 7
Central Park
121 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081
THE Saturday Morning food, art, and community gathering place!
The market includes a great variety of weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly local food vendors and a rotation of live performers, kids’ crafts, artists, food trucks, and special community and healthy living events.
Christmas in Wayne ~ Santa Parade
10 AM – 11:30 AM
Featuring the Radnor High School Marching Band & Cheerleaders and the Valley Forge Military Academy Field Music Group, Jolly Old Santa will make his way down Lancaster Avenue on a fire truck to the Wayne Hotel. Wide-eyed children and their families will gather on the Hotel’s veranda to visit with Santa. Visit with Santa on Saturday until 11:30 a.m. on the Veranda of the Wayne Hotel.
FREE PARKING on Saturday
Details HERE
Winter Wonderland 2019 at Smith Memorial Playground
10 AM – 12 PM
3500 Reservoir Dr, Philadelphia, PA
Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse will host its annual Winter Wonderland celebration on Saturday, December 7th from 10am-12pm. Families are invited to Smith for wintery and family-friendly festivities that include a s’mores roasting, a hot cocoa bar, a petting zoo, theater games, parkour, a water table, book giveaway, and more! $10 per child (accompanying adults free) or free household admission for Smith members and ACCESS cardholders*.
Details and ticket info HERE
Breakfast with Santa
10 AM -12:30 PM
at Primos Elementary School 861 Bunting Ln, Primos, PA
Breakfast with Santa in the cafeteria
Pancakes, Sausage, Tator Tots, Bagels
Coffee, Hot Chocolate and Orange Juice
$7 per person (includes 1 picture with Santa, 1 per family)
Craft fair in our gymnasium for families to walk around after eating their breakfast and taking their picture with Santa
Details HERE
Artisan Craft Fair
10 AM – 3 PM
at Wolff’s Apple House 81 S Pennell Rd, Media, PA
Just in time for holiday shopping! Browse & buy locally made craft items made by members of our community, all in the cozy Wolff’s setting. A great way to shop LOCAL this season!
Details HERE
Big Book Sale
10 AM – 3:30 PM
Lansdowne Public Library 55 S Lansdowne Ave, Lansdowne PA
Buy a tote bag for $10, and fill it for no additional cost! Stop by for some great selections Saturdays in December.
Details HERE
Santa at Hagley
10 AM – 4 PM
Hagley Museum and Library 200 Hagley Creek Rd, Wilmington, DE
Bring the kids to take photos with Santa! Santa will make appearances on the second floor of Hagley’s Visitor Center from 10 to 11 a.m., 1 to 2 p.m., and 3 to 4 p.m. Gingerbread houses will be on display, and visitors can vote for their favorite ones. Families can see the residence and barn decorated for the holidays during self-guided tours. Activities are included with admission and free to members
Details HERE
CultureFest! Celebrations Around the World
10 AM – 5 PM
at Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, PA
Get your passport to discover holiday traditions, such as Diwali, the Dragon Boat Festival, Eid-al-Fitr, Ramadan and the Mid-Autumn Festival!
Enjoy drum workshops, craft-making, Indian dance, sari-wrapping, rangoli, Arabic writing and Islamic culture, storytelling, live musical performances, and so much more at this joyful festival celebrating the holiday customs of cultures across the globe.
Included with Museum admission.
Admission is Free for Museum members, PennCard holders, U.S. active duty/reservist military personnel, and veterans.
Details HERE
Phillies Holiday Sale & Tree Lighting
10 AM – 6 PM
Citizens Bank Park 1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA
Phanta Claus is coming to town – with his reindeer – and he’s bringing lots of fun and special guests for shoppers at the Phillies Holiday Sale & Tree Lighting on Saturday, Dec. 7 at Citizens Bank Park.
Highlights include holiday discounts exclusive to this day, as well as major league experiences, signed and game-used items available for gifts, meet and greets, kids activities, and much more. The fun-filled day culminates with a very special Phillies tree and ballpark lighting, featuring a grand entrance by Phanta Claus himself!
Phillies Holiday Sale & Tree Lighting Schedule of Events (check back for event updates)
Exclusive holiday deals and discounts at the New Era Phillies Team Store, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Enjoy 25% off regularly priced items, and an additional 15% off clearance!
Spend $50 or more and get a Phillies retro knit scarf (while supplies last). Spend $200 or more and get limited edition Framed Bryce Harper grand slam collectible (while supplies last)
Holiday crafts and activities presented by the Phillies Kids Clubs inside Pass and Stow – Third Base Plaza, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Take photos of Reindeer on the Main Concourse, Third Base Plaza, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Holiday photos in the Phillies Clubhouse, on the field and in the dugouts, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (access areas via Sections 133/134)
Phillies Charities, Inc. Memorabilia Sale in the Diamond Club: Signed and game-used items available for gifts, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Holiday photos with the Phillie Phanatic as Phanta Claus in the decorated Tour Room, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Book signing with The Phillie Phanatic Children’s Book Series’ illustrator Len Epstein, 1 – 2 p.m.
SportsRadio 94WIP live broadcast in the New Era Team Store, 2-3:30pm
Phillies Ballpark & Tree Lighting, Third Base Plaza, 5 p.m.
Details HERE
Visit With Santa
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
at Upper Chichester Library 3374 Chichester Ave. #19, Boothwyn, PA
Visit with Santa at Upper Chichester Library, and decorate cookies with Miss Teresa
Details HERE
Storytime and Activities Featuring How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
11 AM
at Barnes & Noble Broomall PA
Even the grinchiest of grinches can’t deny this heartwarming classic! Join us for Storytime and activities, and receive a free Advent calendar, while supplies last.
Details HERE
Mommy & Me Workout
11 AM – 12 PM
at Middletown Free Library
Join Born Well for a free Mommy and Me workout in the community room at Middletown Free Library!
This special workout will include nursery rhymes and kids’ songs to entertain your little one while you get in a good sweat!
Just bring your stroller aged child(ren) and a mat or blanket, and we’ll provide the fitness and fun!
Class size is limited, so please RSVP.
Details HERE
Frozen Holiday Party
11 AM – 1 PM
at Radnor Memorial Library
After visiting with Santa at the Wayne Hotel, come over to the Radnor Memorial Library for some Frozen-themed holiday family fun. Drop by the Winsor Room anytime between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM for crafts, games, music, and more. Get your picture taken with the Snow Queen from 11:30 to 12:30! Please register with adult’s name and number of children attending.
Registration required
Details HERE
Holiday MAKER Fest Gingerbread House Bell
11 AM – 2 PM
at participating Michaels Craft Stores
Cost: Free, ages 3+, supplies included.
Details and registration info HERE
Holiday MAKER Fest Gingerbread House
11 AM – 2 PM
at participating Michaels Craft Stores
Cost: All supplies are included when buy the Wilton gingerbread house kit.
Details HERE
Santa’s Arrival at Suburban Square
11 AM – 4 PM
Suburban Square 602 Coulter Ave, Ardmore, PA
Calling all good girls and boys! Santa & Mrs. Claus are coming to Suburban Square.
Enjoy photos with Mr. & Mrs. Claus, crafts, music, horse-drawn carriage rides—and maybe even a little holiday shopping!
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 7: Special guest reader from the Free Library of Philadelphia. More details to come.
Saturday, December 14: There’s No Place Like Space: All About Our Solar System read by Ted Greenberg from Telemundo 62
Saturday, December 21: Santa Themed. More details to come.
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
Santa Saturday
12 PM – 1 PM
at Helen Kate Furness Free Library 100 N Providence Rd Wallingford PA
Families welcome! Classic tales, merry music by our favorite House Band, and a visit from the kindly old gent’ himself. Light refreshments served, as well as a small token of affection for each child. Children will have an opportunity to make a kindness craft for our community seniors. All are welcome to stay for a showing of The Muppet Christmas Carol at 1 p.m.
Registration required
Details HERE
The Donoahue & Huf Family Christmas Train Showcase
located at the Knoetgen-Donahue Funeral Home 746 Kedron Av2 (Rt 420) Morton, PA
12 PM – 3 PM
Hot Chocolate, Coffee, Desserts and special guest Santa Claus
They are also collecting toys for Toys for Tots
Details HERE
Snowflake Social at Springfield Mall
12 PM – 5 PM
Spend $75 or more to attend this event! Show your same-day receipts from any collection of Springfield Mall stores and restaurants to join the party!
Festive Highlights:
Jingle to Holiday music by DJ Jen!
Play a game of Hooking Halos with Agora Cyber Charter School
Meet and Greet with the Ice Princess and Ice Princess Sister!
Snowflake Ornament Craft
Cozy Gifts and Candy Canes
Details HERE
Character Skate – Superheroes
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 7: Superhero
Saturday, December 14: Outer Space
Saturday, December 21: Santa
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
Makin’ Music
1 PM – 1:45 PM
at Ridley Township Public Library
Suitable for ages 6 and under, but all are welcome.
Join Makin’ Music as they lead families in songs and rhythm chants.
Registration required
Details HERE
Teen Calligraphy Class
1 PM – 2 PM
at Middletown Free Library
Taught by Ms Tiffaney Pelaez
Teens & tweens (ages 10+) will absolutely enjoy this amazing class on calligraphy. Learn the techniques, strokes, and basics for creating beautiful handwriting.
Registration is required as space & supplies are limited. This class would cost you $100, but the library offers it to you FOR FREE!
Details and registration info HERE
Christmas Past
1 PM – 2 PM
at Tinicum Memorial Public Library
Explore the origins of many of our holiday traditions: hanging stockings, decoating the tree, etc. Jane Peters Estes joins us in festive Victorian costume to highlight Christmas customs observed during the Civil War era.
The program does not emphasize religious aspects but the secular trappings of the season.
Details HERE
Holiday Cookie Decorating
1 PM – 3 PM
at J. Lewis Crozer Library
Have fun decorating sugar cookies at the library!
Library will supply the cookies, icing, sprinkles, and more.
All ages welcome.
Registration required
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
Holiday Magic on Ice
5 PM – 6:30 PM
at Philadelphia Skating Club and Humane Society 220 Holland Ave, Ardmore PA
Join for Holiday Magic on Ice! Enjoy the magic of the season and beauty of ice skating for one special evening. Skaters of all ages and levels up to national competitors perform holiday favorites. Fun for the whole family.
General admission – $5
Children 4 and under – Free
Details HERE
Illuminate the Avenue Winter Parade
6 PM – 8 PM
Lansdowne PA
The Lansdowne Business & Professional Association and
the Lansdowne Borough would like to invite you to help spread holiday cheer by marching with them in the Illuminate the Avenue Winter Parade!
Join us as we march from Greenwood Ave. to south on
Lansdowne Ave. and on to the Lansdowne Landing.
Come march, drive, dance, and sing along the way!
We encourage participants to deck out those cars,
trucks, and floats with holiday decorations and lights,
lots of lights and more lights.
Dress up your family, your class, your organization, your congregation and march with us. Then, after the parade, join us for a winter social at The Landing for judging and the annual Tree Lighting and Visit from Santa!
RAIN DATE: Sunday, December 8 • 6 PM
Details HERE
Living Nativity
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Springfield Baptist Church 184 N Norwinden Dr, Springfield PA
Join on the front lawn of our church for a presentation of the Nativity account with actors, live animals, snacks and hot chocolate!
Details HERE
Sunday December 8, 2019
Breakfast with Santa
8 AM – 12 PM
First Seating: 8:00 am – 9:30 am
Second Seating (SOLD OUT): 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
at The Inn at Villanova University 601 County Line Road, Radnor, PA
Join The Inn at Villanova University in partnership with the Club of Greater Philadelphia and MBA Alumni Association for a magical Holiday celebration, starring Santa Claus himself! Enjoy a bountiful, kid-friendly breakfast featuring a hot chocolate bar and many other delectable festive treats. Ticket price also includes reindeer games, crafts, and a visit with Santa.
Ticket Pricing:
$30 for adults
$25 for Children 3-12 years
Free for Children 2 and under
**Highchairs not available**
Details and ticket info HERE
Breakfast with Santa at Poppi’s Cafe
8 AM – 1 PM
1254 Township Line Rd, Township Line Shopping Center, Drexel Hill, PA
Details HERE
Bank of America and Merrill Lynch Card Holders – FREE Museum Admission
Saturday and Sunday – Dec 7th & 8th
Get free admission to over 100 participating Museums, Zoos, Science Centers, and Botanical Gardens across the US!
Head HERE for all of the details and to find a participating museum near you!
13th Annual Holiday Cruise For Kids
9 AM – 11 AM
Rose Tree Park 1671 N Providence Rd, Media, PA
Coffee and Donuts from 9AM-11AM, Holiday Cruise for Kids,Toy Run and Cruise with United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program, final destination- Crozer Hospital for toy distribution. This is a rain, shine or snow event. Please bring an UNWRAPPED toy, NO stuffed animals.
Details HERE
Bird Walk with Emily Dodge
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
Breakfast with Santa
9 AM – 12 PM
Radnor Fire Company 121 S Wayne Ave, Wayne PA
They will have a North Pole Mailbox on station so don’t forget to bring your letter to Santa.
Come show your support with the entire family, enjoy breakfast and grab a photo with Santa!
Adults: $10
Children: $5
Under 2 Years: FREE
Pictures with Santa: $3
Details HERE
Breakfast with Santa
9 AM – 12 PM
at Sons of the American Legion, Manoa Post #667 1112 Steel Rd, Havertown, PA
Adults $7.00 kids $3.00
Details HERE
Media Farmers Market
10 AM
Edgemont St, Media PA
The Market will be held every Sunday from 10 to 2 on Edgemont Street between Media Elementary and Barrall Field. Come on out for fresh produce, baked goods, meats, eggs, prepared foods, and more!
Details HERE
Brunch with Santa
10 AM – 2 PM
at Springfield Country Club 400 W Sproul Rd, Springfield PA
Adults: $29.95
Children (Ages 2 – 12): $17.95
Children 2 + under are FREE
*All prices are subject to 6% PA Sales Tax & 19% Service Charge
Reservations are required. Please Call 610.543.2100
Details and menu HERE
Sunday Brunch With Santa
10 AM – 2 PM
at Concorville Inn 780 Baltimore Pike, Glen Mills, PA
Details, prices and menu HERE
Clifton Heights Pal Shopping Day
10 AM – 2 PM
Westbrook Park Elementary School, 199 Westbrook Dr Clifton Heights, PA
Holiday shopping event with different craft vendors, raffles, food and fun!
Details HERE
Baby & Me Storytime Featuring Pop-Up Peekaboo! Baby Dinosaur
11 AM
at Barnes & Noble Broomall PA
Baby & Me Storytime continues for caregivers and children 0-24 months old. Join us as we read a book and participate in activities featuring sensory growth for your little ones.
Details HERE
Brunch with Santa
11 AM – 3 PM
at Stingers Waterfront
Good Ole’ Saint Nick is coming to Stinger’s Waterfront to enjoy Brunch with you and your family! We will be having 2 seatings available at 11am and 1pm. Reservations are needed so please give a call at 484-540-7868 and ask to speak with a manager for reservations. Price is $22 for Adults and $14 for Kids (12 and Under).
Details HERE
Jack Frost Saves Christmas
Sundays at Noon through Dec. 29
at Media Theatre 104 E. State Street, Media, PA
“JACK FROST SAVES CHRISTMAS is a great holiday treat for the family. This hour long musical has valuable lessons regarding our differences and that the best way to ‘fit in’ is to be your unique self.
A children’s show performed by children and teens which makes it all the more specific to the young theatre-goers.”
Details and ticket info HERE
The Donoahue & Huf Family Christmas Train Showcase
located at the Knoetgen-Donahue Funeral Home 746 Kedron Av2 (Rt 420) Morton, PA
12 PM – 3 PM
Hot Chocolate, Coffee, Desserts and special guest Santa Claus
They are also collecting toys for Toys for Tots
Details HERE
Lunch with Santa
12 PM – 3 PM
at Swarthmore Pizza and Family Restaurant 601 S Chester Rd, Swarthmore PA
Stop by and have lunch with Santa!!
Mr. & Mrs. Claus will be visiting Swarthmore Pizza from 12-3 on Sunday, December 8th. They will be visiting all the children as they eat lunch.
Bring your camera! NO RESERVATIONS
Details HERE
Narberth Dickens Festival 2019
12 PM – 4 PM
Downtown Narberth Haverford Avenue, Narberth PA
In this Dickens-themed event, the town of Narberth is transformed into 1840’s London, as Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and all the characters from A Christmas Carol roam the streets for an afternoon.
There is entertainment and activities for all ages, including horse-drawn carriage rides, holiday crafts, carolers, period vendors and food, dancers, musicians, ballet performances, puppet shows, magicians, puppeteers, ice sculptors, a free Dickens-themed scavenger hunt for children, and much more.
-Ebenezer Scrooge and all the characters from “A Christmas Carol”
-dozens of period-authentic costumed performers
-free scavenger hunt with free prizes for kids – 1pm to 3pm (Scavenger hunters can start the hunt any time between 1 and 3pm. You don’t have to be finished by 3, but we can’t start any new hunters after 3pm.)
-horse and carriage rides through the Narberth streets
-professional brass musicians
-The “Men of Harmony” Dickensian carolers
-Waldron Mercy “Treblemakers” Choir
-The Lower Merion High School “Players” Carolers
-The Narberth Community Theater Singers
-The Kingsessing Morris Men and the Fiddlekicks dancers
-Ari Paul the Entertainer
-Phydeaux’s Flying Flea Circus & Wahoo Medicine Show
-free craft activities for kids
-professional ice sculpting display
-free showing of A Muppet Christmas Carol – at 11am at Reel Cinemas Narberth 2 (seating is limited to theater capacity)
-free “Nutcracker” dance performances from the Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet
-hot toddies from local establishments (21+ only)
-outdoor dance and musical performances
-hot chocolate in souvenir mugs
-period-inspired in progress vendors and street food
Details HERE
Big Band Holiday with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
1:30 PM – 3 PM
at Middletown Free Library
The library will provide light refreshments for you to enjoy along with a viewing of a great concert featuring the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra led by Wynton Marsalis.
Every December, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis brings this Grammy Award–nominated holiday extravaganza to Rose Theater for a series of sold-out shows. With soulful big band arrangements of songs both sacred and secular, Big Band Holidays is an uplifting tradition enjoyed by audiences of all ages and backgrounds. In addition to some swinging JLCO instrumentals, special guest vocalists Cecil McLorin Salvant, Gregory Porter and Rene Marie join the band for imaginative new versions of classics like “White Christmas” and “Merry Christmas, Baby.”
Details HERE
PAWS For Reading
2 PM – 3 PM
at Helen Kate Furness Free Library
Can’t keep your PAWS off a good book? We challenge you to join Goldie’s Gang. Read to a PAWS therapy dog 5 times in one year and earn a special t-shirt! Students age 5 and up may sign up for as many as 3 of the 6 sessions on select Sundays and Tuesdays. We have 2 or 3 teams each session, so we can register 12 to 18 students. Sign-ups start August 30th in person in the library or call Ms. Lori @ 610-566-9331 x4 to schedule a specific 10 minute time period. No online registrations are available for this experience.
Details HERE
Delaware County Symphony Plays the Nutcracker, Arutiunian & more Tchaikovsky!
3 PM – 5 PM
Neumann University Meagher Theater
The December 8 Symphony Series concert will feature the music of Peter Tchaikovsky and the 20th century Armenian-Soviet composer Alexander Arutiunian. Guest conductor Terry Guidetti will open the concert with Tchaikovsky’s rousing Second Symphony, “Little Russian.” Next, guest soloist Barbara Prugh will perform Arutiunian’s lyrical and flashy Trumpet Concerto with the orchestra. The program concludes with Selections from Tchaikovsky’s ever-popular ballet The Nutcracker.
Be sure to join on December 8 at 3 P.M. in the Neumann University Meagher Theatre for a program of music sure to please the entire family.
Tickets for the concert may be purchased at www.dcsmusic.org/tickets.
Details HERE
Santa Claus Comes to Ridley Park
3:30 PM
Santa makes his annual visit to Ridley Park by train.
They will also be collecting non perishable food items
Details HERE
Springfield Fire Company Tree Lighting
5:30 PM – 7 PM
Await the arrival of Santa Claus and let’s light our town tree! Festivities take place at Old Central School on Saxer Avenue.
Details HERE
Annual Clifton Heights Christmas Tree Lighting
6 PM – 7:30 PM
at Clifton Heights Fire Company 20 W. Baltimore Avenue, Clifton Heights, PA
The Clifton Heights Fire Company kicks off the holiday season with the annual lighting of the Christmas tree. Santa will arrive by antique fire truck and lead the crowd in a countdown to light up the holidays. Visit Santa in the hall after the tree ligthing for photos, cookies, and other treats.
Details HERE
Holiday Tree Lighting/Pictures with Santa
6 PM – 7 PM
at Brookhaven Borough Hall
Light refreshments for all. Also collecting new unwrapped toys for needy families.
Details HERE
