SHOPPING
Christmas Village in Philadelphia
November 25th — Dec. 24th
This Love Park-based, German-themed market contains around 80 vendors selling everything from food and drinks to gifts and jewelry.
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Christmas Village
Friday, November 26th – Sunday, November 28, 2021
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Floral & Hardy, Skippack
Get ready for the holidays with our Christmas Village weekend! Join us for a unique shopping experience at our store, Cafe, and outdoor Christmas Village.
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Life’s Patina Holiday Barn Sale
Wednesday, December 8th – 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Friday, December 17th – 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Willowbrook Farm, Malvern
Join us in the barn for holiday shopping! Our barn will be full of holiday home decor, one-of-a-kind vintage finds, gifts, and architectural salvage.
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Christmas on King
Saturday, Dec 4th
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
King Street, Malvern
An afternoon of family fun, food trucks, shopping and holiday cheer on King Street!
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Holiday Village at Rose Tree Festival of Lights
Fridays and Saturdays, December 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th and 18th
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Rose Tree Park, Media
A new vendor village, with 12 vendor huts and 2 food trucks, has been added to the beloved Rose Tree Park Festival of Lights. For the first three weekend evenings in December, you can shop and support local merchants in Delaware County.
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Cornerstone Holiday Stroll
Saturday, December 4th
10:00 AM
Cornerstone Bistro & Artisanal Market, Wayne
Holiday shopping with local artisans and businesses in support of The Bee Foundation for Brain Aneursym Prevention. Cornerstone Holiday cocktails and cheese & charcuterie will be served. Details
Christmas Sale
Saturday, December 4th: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday, December 5th: 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 PM
St. Christopher’s Church, Gladwyne
Gifts of all kinds for all ages, including toys, books, jewelry, holiday decorations and ornaments, treasures and collectibles. Children are invited to come in their PJs and enjoy snacks, crafts and a movie. Proceeds benefit local outreach initiatives.
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Chestnutwold PTO Holiday Market
Saturday, December 4th
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Chestnutwold, Ardmore
20+ crafters selling their homemade items
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Holiday Village
Saturday, December 4th
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Upper Merion Township building Parking Lot
Craft vendors, face painting, a gingerbread house display and contest, live performances, s’mores by a fire, a caricaturist, food vendors, a beer garden provided by Conshohocken Brewing Co., a visit from a special guest (hint: they love cookies and milk) and much more! This will be a great event for Holiday shopping and celebrations!
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Holiday Critter Sale
Saturday December 4th – Sunday December 5th
10:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Chadds Ford Historical Society,Chadds Ford
A variety of “classic Critter” favorites along with fanciful new creations will be available during this year’s sale.
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Kennett Square Holiday Village Market
Saturday, December 4th,& 5th, 11th,&12th
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
The Market, which is modeled on the classic German Christkindlmarkt, features dozens of curated artisan and vintage vendors in addition to live music, ice sculptures, food trucks, Santa Claus, and more in the magical setting of The Creamery.
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Chester County Art Association – Christkindlmarkt
Saturday, December 4th
10:00 AM- 7:00 PM
Chester County Art Association, West Chester
This free holiday market will feature over 40 stall holders in indoor and outdoor spaces, offering individually handcrafted and locally designed products including art, ceramics, jewelry, homewares, food and much more.
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Santa Claus Meet and Greet at Mercantile of Doylestown
Saturday, December 4th
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
A meet and greet with Santa Claus. During a scheduled 10 minute time slot each child will be able to meet Santa for a selfie photo op. At the end of their meet, they will receive a bell from Santa’s sleigh and a personally signed, 30th Anniversary Edition of “The Polar Express”. Every family can holiday shop and visit the Taste of Bucks Artisan Market as they wait to be called.
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Holiday Craft Fair
Sunday, December 5th
12:00PM – 4:00 PM
Ludington Library, Bryn Mawr
A vast selection of jewelry, knitted goods, handbags, soaps & candles, artwork and so much more!
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Luminaria Holiday Shopping Night
Wednesday, December 8th
5:00PM – 9:00PM
Downtown Phoenixville
Shops will be open with many offerings special activities and sales to make your holiday shopping fun and festive.
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Women with Wisdom Winter Wonderland
Saturday, December 11th
12:00PM – 3:00PM
Daydream Kreative Studios, Ardmore
Support local businesses owned or operated by women at this free, indoor pop-up market. This event is organized by Sierra Speaks, a Black-owned independent event curator that focuses on uplifting and empowering local women-owned businesses.
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26th Annual CraftForms Holiday Shopping Weekend
Friday – Sunday, December 10th – 12th
Wayne Art Center, Wayne
More than 20 local artisans and merchants showcase distinctive and original crafts as visitors shop and enjoy a variety of culinary delights.
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Children’s Secret Holiday Shop
Sponsored by Radnor Scholarship Fund
Saturday, December 11th
10:00 AM – Noon
Radnor Middle School Bus Loop
An opportunity for children to purchase holiday gifts for family and friends.
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German Christmas Market at Willowbrook Farm
Saturday, December 11th
12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Willowbrook Farm, Malvern
A traditional German Christmas Market at Life’s Patina with German Weihnachtsmark Mainline.
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Holiday Biergarten, Craft Market & Art Sale at Historic Sugartown
Saturday, December 11th | Noon – 4 PM | Tree & Village Lighting at 4 PM
Historic Sugartown, Malvern
A Holiday Market featuring local crafters and artisans, and an Art Sale by LandArt Events in the c. 1805 William Garrett House.
Locust Lane Craft Brewery, Chaddsford Winery and Manatawny Still Works will offer a Biergarten where you can purchase beverages to enjoy while you’re shopping or to purchase as gifts. Santa will also be on-hand to greet shoppers.
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Chester County Library Holiday Craft Show
Saturday, December 11th
9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Chester County Library, Exton
Pop in at the Chester County Holiday Craft Show where dozens of local crafters will be selling unique, one-of-a-kind holiday gifts for everyone on your list.
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Museum Gift Shopping
Tuesday – Friday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Woodmere Art Museum, Philadelphia
Textiles, cards, books, cutting boards, jewelry, children’s toys and creative items available for purchase during Museum hours as well as online with curbside pick-up.
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NEIGHBORHOOD CELEBRATIONS
LIGHT THE NIGHT HAVDALA
Saturday, December 4th @ 6:00PM
Kaiserman JCC, Wynnewood
The Lower Merion Kehillah, Israeli American Council, Adath Israel and Kaiserman JCC will host a community-wide Havdalah featuring a light show, a DJ, prizes, an art contest and more. Details
Manayunk Celebrates!
Manayunk lights up for the holidays on November 18 with our annual tree lighting ceremony!
Bring the family to Main Street every Thursday in December for Holiday Light Nights! You and your furry friends are invited to the Pet Friendly Dog Bakery on Sunday, December 5 from 10AM-4PM to get a photo of them with the man in red. Dress in your holiday best for the 7th Annual Rudolph Run on Saturday, December 11!
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Holidays on the Hill
Through December 31st
Chestnut Hill
From Small Business Saturday to the legendary Stag & Doe Nights, Chestnut Hill is keeping beloved holiday traditions intact, while maintaining sensible COVID modifications to ensure that all visitors can celebrate safely.
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Chester County Lights Up Holiday Weekends
Weekends through January 1st
Historic Chester County Courthouse, West Chester
Stroll through thousands of twinkling lights as Chester County Hospital Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester! Historic West Chester will transform into a magical wonderland full of festive fun, one-of-a-kind shops, restaurants, and special events each weekend!
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Winter Wonderland Tea
Saturday and Sundays in December
Monday through Thursday December 18th – 23rd
Sunday, December 26th
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
A Taste of Britain, Wayne
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East Goshen Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting
Friday, December 3rd
6:00 PM
East Goshen Township Park, West Chester
Caroling, hot cocoa and a special appearance by St. Nick himself! Tree lighting at 7:00 PM.
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Tredyffrin First Annual Tree Lighting
December 4th
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Wilson Farm Park, Wayne
Lighting begins at 6:15PM. Beverages and sweet treats! Details
Holidays at Yellow Springs
Saturday, December 4th
4:00 PM
Chester Springs, PA
The community tree will be lighted, decorated, and placed in a planter box at the Chester Springs Studio which is also decorated with festivelights. We welcome and invite families to come and help us decorate the community tree. Bring the children at any time and have them place ornaments that they have made on the tree. We encourage natural elements such as cranberry garlands and pinecones stuffed with peanut butter that will attract birds.
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Christmas Market & Tree Lighting
Friday, December 3rd
5:00PM – 8:30PM
St. David’s Church, Wayne
Stroll through a Christmas wonderland of twinkling trees and flickering luminaries in St. David’s historic churchyard and enjoy carol singing and a little holiday shopping.
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Christmas in Wayne
Friday – Sunday, December 3rd-5th
Wayne throws a wonderful holiday extravaganza with activities such as ornament crafting, carriage rides and caroling.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Carriage Rides | Strolling Carolers Around Town
Santa’s Arrival & Tree Lighting – 7:30 PM @ Wayne Train Station
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4: 10:00 AM PARADE
Santa rides in on a fire truck escorted by RHS marching band
Santa pictures on the veranda of Rosalie at the Wayne Hotel til 11:45
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5: 5:30 PM
Radnor Historical Society Christmas at the Finley House
Santa | Caroling | Hot Chocolate | And more
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Concord Township celebrates the holidays & Santa visits
Friday, December 3rd
6:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Concord Community Center, Glen Mills
Decorations, crafts, music and light refreshments to celebrate the holidays.
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Narberth Dickens Festival
Sunday, December 5th
Noon to 4:00 PM
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.
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Old-Fashioned Holiday Weekend
Friday – Sunday, December 3rd-5th
Downtown West Chester
Don’t miss the borough’s beloved Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, plus live music, a visit from Santa, strolling carolers, free hot chocolate and iconic images from holidays past projected on borough buildings. Saturday’s offerings include Breakfast with Santa at the History Center, followed by an afternoon Holiday Bazaar and free photos with Santa at the Marshall Square Park gazebo.
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Horses and Hot Chocolate- Holiday Open House
Sunday, December 5th
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Ryerss Farm, Pottstown
This annual event includes photos with Santa and hot chocolate while visiting with the horses. Stop by the Ryerss Gift Shop for holiday gifts and decorations. Our Giving Tree will be on display to help the Horses celebrate the season too!
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Winterfest
Saturday, Dec 11, 2021 1:00 PM – 09:00 PM
King of Prussia Town Center
Free and open to the public, Winterfest will encourage diners and shoppers to gather friends and family together for food, fun, and festive activities.Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus, an ornament workshop, local School Choir and Band performances, meet and greet with favorite holiday characters and more!
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Holiday Open House
Saturday, December 11th
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Historic Waynesborough, Paoli
Family friendly crafts and snacks, candlelight tours of the Carriage House and stories of traditional holiday practices from Anthony Wayne’s era.
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Christmas Festival
Saturday, December 11th
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Upper Main Line YMCA, Berwyn
Santa and one of his reindeer make their annual visit to the Upper Main Line YMCA, now held at UMLY’s outdoor Holiday Artisan Village! Families can take photos with Santa and enjoy festive outdoor activities.
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Phoenixville Firebird Festival
December 11th
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Veteran Memorial Park in Phoenixville
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Breakfast with Santa
Sunday, December 12th
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Inn at Villanova, Wayne
Enjoy a bountiful, kid-friendly breakfast featuring a hot chocolate bar and many other delectable festive treats.An Array of Fun Activities for the Little Ones to include: Reindeer Games, Crafts & a Visit with Santa Claus himself! Details
Hilltop Christmas with Bon Air
Sunday, December 12th
5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Bon Air Fire house, Drexel Hill
Christmas Tree Lighting,crafts and games for the kids, and a visit from Santa all the way from the North Pole as well as pictures with Santa!
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Santa Comes to Paddock Farms
Sunday, December 19th
11:00 AM
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Holiday Celebration!
Saturday, December 11th
10:00 AM
3200 Chichester Ave, Upper Chichester
Upper Chichester Township in celebrating the Holiday’s with an awe-inspiring Holiday Village; vendors, Santa, music, hot coco and more! Enjoy the festive village as the Holiday Parade makes its way down Chichester Ave!
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HOLIDAY CONCERTS & SHOWS
Summer Stage Shooting Stars Holiday Spectacular
Friday, December 3rd 7:30 PM
Saturday December 4th 2:00 PM
Upper Darby Performing Arts Center, Upper Darby
The Summer Stage Shooting Stars Holiday Spectacular is back live for the 2021 holiday season, and all of your favorite Shooting Stars songs and dances as well as some new treats will be live onstage!
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Handel’s Messiah
Sunday, December 5th
4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Daylesford Abbey, Paoli
Handel’s masterpiece performed by the Ama Deus Ensemble Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra, complete and uncut, on original Baroque instruments.
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Candlelight Holiday Special
December 9th, 15th, 23rd and 30th
6:30 PM and 9:00 PM
Masonic Temple and Library, Philadelphia
A talented string quartet performing Holiday classics and more featuring a classically trained soprano on select pieces in an intimate ambience in a beautiful venue bathed in candlelight.
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ELF
Saturday, December 11th
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville
This is a one-day-only screening of the holiday comedy classic.
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White Christmas
Sunday, December 12th
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
The Colonial Theatre Phoenixville
This is a one-day-only screening of the holiday comedy classic.
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BROADWAY IN BERWYN does Christmas!
Friday – Sunday, December 10th – 12th
Friday and Saturday 8:00 PM
Saturday 2:00 PM Special Relaxed Performance
Sunday 4:00 PM Matinee
Footlighters Theater, Berwyn
For one red and green-filled weekend Footlighters will be over-flowing with Christmas cheer through Musical Theater Christmas songs! They will be “Counting Down to Christmas” (A Christmas Story).
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A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story
Sunday, December 12th
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden, Villanova
Natural Lands presents an intimate and spirited afternoon of theatre. A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story is a solo adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic work, that everyone in the family will love.
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A Christmas Carol
Through January 2nd @ 7:00PM
People’s Light, Malvern
Callous Scrooge, shackled Marley, and the haunting spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Future spring vividly to life in this fresh adaptation of Dickens’ beloved classic. Details
Chester County Concert Band Holiday Concert
Wednesday, December 15th
7:00 pm
Exton Square Mall, Exton PA
The CCCB will play a varied, fun holiday concert indoors at the Exton Square Mall.
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The Nutcracker
Saturday December 18th
2:00 pm and 7:30 PM
Bryn Mawr College- Goodhart Hall, Bryn Mawr
The Schuylkill Valley Regional Dance Company brings this classic tale of the Nutcracker to the Philadelphia region’s Main Line. With over 50 dancers, professional guest artists, lavish costumes, and beautiful scenery, this is a spectacular and affordable family holiday experience that is guaranteed to ignite your spirits and warm your hearts!
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Friday, December 10th – Sunday December 12th
Thursday, December 16th – Saturday, December 18th
Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center, West Chester
This delightful comedy is adapted from the best-selling book by local playwright Barbara Robinson and has become a holiday staple for families across the United States!
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City Rhythm Orchestra Holiday Show
Sunday, December 19th
7:00 PM
City Rhythm Orchestra returns to the Colonial Theatre for their annual Christmas show “Holiday Style”!
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Main Line Ecumenical Choir “Messiah” Concert
Sunday, December 19th
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
St. Mary Magdalen Church, Media
The Main Line Ecumenical Choir will perform Christmas highlights from Handel’s “Messiah”.
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A Philly POPS Christmas
Select dates from December 4th – 18th
Kimmel Center, Philadelphia
Philly’s favorite holiday tradition – the POPS is back for another unforgettable holiday celebration!
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Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Friday, Dec 17th
3:30 PM and 8:00 pm
Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia
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MOVIES
Holiday Drive-In Movie Spectacular
November 27-December 18
Charlann Farms, Yardley
How the grinch stole Christmas, Elf, Home Alone, christmas vacation, the polar express
a christmas story and more!
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Home and the Holidays
Nov 24- Dec 11
Bryn Mawr Film Institute
Holidays are times to come together with our loved ones. They can also be times for reflection. What do we value? Who is our community? What does home mean to us, and how do we fit in? As we approach the year’s end, join us for this pair of thoughtful, heartfelt holiday classics.
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LIGHTS
Boathouse Row Festival of Lights: Hanukkah
Through December 6th
Schuylkill River Trail, Philadelphia
See Boathouse Row illuminated for Hanukkah. Two great spots for soaking up the lights: Fairmount Water Works or the platform above the Fairmount Fish Ladder on the Schuylkill River Trail just off Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
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Carnival of Lights 2021
Daily through January 1st
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Norco Fire Co, Pottstown
Over 250,000 Holiday lights , Amusement Rides, Holiday Food, Games, visit with Santa & Friends and Holiday Marketplace.
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Woodland Wonderland Light Display
Thursdays – Saturdays, through December 18th.
Thursdays 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Fridays and Saturdays 5:00 PM-8:00 PM
Anderson Farm Park, Collegeville
Walk through our Woodland Wonderland and enjoy the beautiful light displays! Each Friday and Saturday will feature live entertainment.
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Winter Luminary Nights
Thursday – Sunday, December 9th – 12th
5:00 PM – 8:00PM
Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, Devon
As the days grow shorter, join Jenkins for a celebration of winter light! The Arboretum will be aglow with luminary-lined paths, up-lit trees, food and hot beverages, and the warmth of friends and neighbors. Food and beverage are pay as you go.
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2021 Holiday Luminaria Along the Canal
Saturday, December 11th
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Lock 60, Monte Clare
Step back in time to a Dickens’ holiday scene, as you enter the beautifully decorated Locktender’s house and sing along with the joyful music played by local musician(s)and enjoy holiday drinks and snacks. For the little ones, Santa Claus will be accepting visitors between 6:30- 7:30pm.
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Holiday Light Walk-Through
Every night, beginning at dusk
Arasapha Farms, Glen Mills
Enjoy an amazing display of lights at this Holiday Walk-Through. This year the walk-through will be donations only and all proceeds will be going to The Delco Group. Details
Koziar’s Christmas Village
Through Saturday, January 1st
Thanksgiving – January 1st: Mondays – Thursdays 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Fridays, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturdays 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Sundays,4:30 PM – 9:00 PM
782 Christmas Village Rd., Bernville
An Old Fashioned Christmas Experience with more than a Million Lights!
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Wild Lights at Elmwood Park Zoo
Daily through, Thursday, December 30th
5:00 PM—9:00 PM
Norristown
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Peddlers Village Holiday Lights
Daily through Sunday, January 9th
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Winter in Franklin Square
Daily through February 27th
Featuring the Electrical Spectacle Light Show. Guests can celebrate the magic of the season both day and night in festive Franklin Square.
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Tinseltown Holiday Spectacular
Daily through Saturday, January 2nd
Doors open at 5pm daily (4:30 on select days)
The Fairgrounds at The Greater Philadelphia Convention Center, Oaks
Marvel at more than a million twinkling light bulbs, shop the Mistletoe Marketplace, “ice” skate on Rudolph’s magical, ice-free rink, and enjoy tasty food and drinks of the season!
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A Longwood Christmas
Daily through Sunday, January 9th
Fire, Ice, and Everything Nice. Longwood Gardens creates a colorful exhibit that captures the holiday spirit in a way only they could.
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Macy’s Christmas Light Show
For 2021, the light show will run just once a day at 10:30 a.m. from Dec. 1-24, and moves to 11:30 a.m. from Dec. 26-31.
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Shady Brook Farm’s Holiday Light Show
Daily through Wednesday, January 5th
931 Stony Hill Rd., Yardley
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West Chester Griswolds
Daily through Saturday, January 1st
Monday—Thursday 4:45 PM—9:45 PM
Friday—Sunday 4:45 PM—10:15 PM
304 Dutton Mill Rd., West Chester
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West Chester Christmas Light Display
Daily through Friday, December 31st
1590 Wineberry Ln, West Chester
20,000 lights & close to 24 inflatables on display! All we ask in return is to place a new and unwrapped toy in the designated bin that is located along the street. Toys will benefit Chester County’s Toys for Tots. If you are not able to do so, you can pay it forward by not being the Grinch. Hold the door for someone, buy someone a coffee, greet someone, tip extra, etc.
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Christmas at Colonial Gardens
Weekends through December 26
5:00 PM—8:30 PM
745 Schuylkill Road, Phoenixville
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Rose Tree Park’s Festival of Lights
December 3–January 2, 5–10 pm daily
1671 N. Providence Road, Media
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Miracle on South 13th Street
13th Street between Tasker and Morris
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Smedley Street Christmas Light Spectacular
Smedley Street between 16th and 17th Streets and Moyamensing and Oregon Avenues
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LumiNature
Open through Sunday, January 9th
Wednesday through Sunday, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
The Philadelphia Zoo
A fantastical light experience, LumiNature is set to transform the Zoo into a dazzling winter wonderland!
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PARADES
Phoenixville Christmas Parade
December 1st
After the parade makes its way down Bridge Street, the tree in Renaissance Park is lit for the season.
351 Bridge St., Phoenixville.
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The Visit Philadelphia Holiday Parade
December 4th at 5:00pm
Last element of the parade will pass City Hall at 6:30 PM
East Market Street
This inclusive parade will feature floats representing Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Chinese New Year, and Christmas, with performances by local marching bands, cold air balloons of your favorite holiday characters, and much more.
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Downingtown Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 11th
3:00 pm
Downingtown Good Neighbor Christmas Inc. presents the 2021 Christmas Parade.
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Chestnut Hill Holiday Parade
Saturday, December 18th 9:00 AM
Top of the Hill to MARKET at the Fareway, Chestnut Hill
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Upper Chichester Holiday Parade
Saturday, December 11 th
4:00 PM
The Delaware Valley Mopar Association will be heading up the classic car portion of the Upper Chichester Holiday Parade. Decorating your car to help bring the Christmas spirit to both participants and spectators is strongly encouraged….even if it’s just a simple wreath or some garland. Help us bring the holiday spirit to this wonderful community.
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Mummers
Tuesday, December 21st
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Market street, West Chester
No Christmas parade again this year so we will have our own parade ! Kick off Christmas week with the Mummers on market street but in west Chester! Food and drinks provided by lorenzos on the east side . Bring your umbrellas and get your strut on!
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CELEBRATE THE SEASON
Santa Paws Pictures
Saturday, Dec 11th
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Ardmore Animal Hospital, Ardmore
Bring your Pet in for pictures with Santa – all proceeds benefit Tiny Paws Rescue.
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Photos With Santa
Saturday, December 11th
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Wagsworth Manor Pet Resort, Malvern
Capture your family photos with Santa – furry friends and all!
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Christmas Around The Farm
December 1st – December 23rd
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Linvilla Orchards, Media
Our 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!
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Winter in Dilworth Park: Rothman Rink, Wintergarden, and Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market
Through January 1st
Dilworth Park, Philadelphia
Right outside City Hall, local artisans, designers, and crafters will offer unique selections for gifts. This market was designed to complement Christmas Village across the street—but only focuses on locally made gifts. Stop by after skating on the Rothman Rink and running through the beautiful Wintergarden.
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Holidays at the Museum
Daily through Monday, January 3rd
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia
Make the museum part of your holiday traditions, and discover treasures at every turn. Enjoy art, food, and shopping that will make you feel warm all over.
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Yuletide at Winterthur
Daily through Sunday, January 2nd
Historic Christmas traditions take visitors back to the 18th century at Henry Francis du Pont’s former home.
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Holiday Garden Railway
Daily through Sunday January 2nd
10:00 AM – 5:-00 PM
Morris Arboretum, Philadelphia
Visitors of all ages will be wowed by the quarter mile of track featuring seven loops and tunnels with fifteen different rail lines and two cable cars, nine bridges (including a trestle bridge you can walk under), and bustling model trains, all set in the lovely winter garden of the Morris Arboretum.
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Christmas at the Historic Grange Estate
Saturday and Sunday, December 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 26 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Thursday, December 23 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday, December 29 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
January 1, 2, 8, 9 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Historic Grange Estate, Havertown
Leave the modern pace behind and experience memories of Christmas with a pronounced Victorian sensibility. The Grange Mansion is decorated throughout with a themed tree in every room, dressed with nostalgic ornaments, copious greenery and a nod to the mid-century.
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Gingerbread Competition & Display
Daily through Saturday, January 8th
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily
A holiday tradition at Peddler’s Village since 1984, the Gingerbread Competition and Display is a feast for the eyes with more than 75 creative and whimsical entries!
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Philly Christmas Walk
Saturday, December 18th, 2:00 PM
A collection of indoor and outdoor attractions to dazzle the eyes , ears, taste buds and spirit. Get into the Holiday spirit with department store traditions, colorful lights and festive shopping.
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Bark, Berries, and Boughs Garden Tour
Saturday, December 18, 2021
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden, Villanova
Enjoy the special beauty of Stoneleigh during the winter season on a walk through the winter garden to discover the beautiful bark, brilliant berries, and stunning seeds that bring life to the chilly days of winter.
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RUNS, RIDES, CRAWLS
Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl
Saturday, December 4th, 11th
2:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Philadelphia’s largest ugly sweater bar event is back! Get your tackiest merry apparel ready and register today! Tickets start at $14.99. Details
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Elves for the Shelves 5K, Fun Run and Move-A-Thon
Saturday, December 4th, 8:00 AM
Wayne
A family-friendly in-person 5K and Fun Run through beautiful Wayne and virtual Move-a-Thon. Funds raised through this event support the mission of Radnor Memorial Library to be the community’s destination for discovery – a place for cultural and intellectual enrichment and life-long learning. Details
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Rudolph Run
Saturday, December 11th
9:00 AM
Downtown Manayunk
Dress in your holiday best for the 7th Annual Rudolph Run, a fun, three-mile course along the Manayunk Canal. Donation/entry fee is one or more canned goods for the North Light Community Center.
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Reindeer Romp
Saturday, December 11th
3:00 PM
Haverford High School, Havertown
This 5k fun run/walk through the streets of Havertown is an event that brings the community together for a righteous cause — supporting and raising awareness to fight cancer.
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12 Days of Christmas KBC 5k Beer Race
Saturday, December 11th
2:00 PM
Anson B. Nixon Park, Kennett Square
The 12 Days of Christmas KBC 5k Beer Race will start at the North Pole (bandstand/pavilion) and traverse Santa’s southeast Chesco Xmas stomping grounds. There will be 12 KBC ornaments hidden along the route! Each ornament can be turned in at the finish for a special gift, directly from Kris Kringles favorite KSQ elf, Jazzy Jossy! Details
Holiday Lights Ride
Saturday, December 18th
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Downtown Narberth
The Narberth Cycling Club’s 5th annual Holiday Lights Ride starts at the corner of Forrest Ave & Haverford Ave. Weary your favorite Ugly sweater and decorate your bike with string lights and tinsel for this 3-mile crowd-sourced route (TBD) past Narberth’s most festive houses.
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Upper Chichester Township Santa Sprint
Saturday, December 11th
Registration 9:00 AM, Event begins at 10:00 AM
Willowbrook Shopping Center, Upper Chichester Township
Everyone is encouraged to wear a SANTA HAT for this fun filled sprint. Hats will be sold at registration table. Water, sports drink, and fruit after the race for participants.
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