December Events In and Around Chester County, PA
Our picks for top events this month
Yuletide at Liberty Hill
Through January 5
Kick off your holiday season at Yuletide’s new location in Lafayette Hill. The whole family will enjoy free amusement rides and photos with Santa, shopping at over 30 unique, high-end vendors, food and craft drinks, plus loads of holiday fun. Union League Liberty Hill, 800 Ridge Pk., Lafayette Hill. Wed., Thurs., Sun., 3 to 9 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., 3 to 10 p.m. $18–$25; season pass, $45–$60. YuletideLibertyHill.com.
Wayne Art Center’s CraftForms 2024 & Holiday Shopping Weekend
December 6–January 25
Dec. 6–Jan. 25, the 28th International Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Fine Craft opens with a preview party on Dec. 6, 6 to 10 p.m. Dec. 13–15, Holiday Shopping Weekend features local artisans showcasing artisan crafts, culinary delights and distilled liquors, Fri., 4 to 7 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 413 Maplewood Ave., Wayne. Mon.–Sat., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sat., 9 to 4 p.m. WayneArt.org.
Holiday at the Barn — Craft Market & Tree Lighting
December 14
A festive holiday party with a craft market, candy cane hunt, pictures with Santa, inflatables, food truck, craft station, wagon rides, refreshments and more. Santa will light the tree at 5 p.m. Springton Manor Farm, 860 Springton Rd., Glenmoore. Noon to 5:30 p.m. Free. ChesCo.org.
Firebird Festival in Phoenixville — POSTPONED
The mission of this annual event that draws huge crowds to town is to foster a collaboration of local artistic and creative talent and to enhance the cultural life of Phoenixville. The Festival is thrilling and fun for all with drummers, dancers, fire breathers and live music to enjoy throughout the festival grounds. Burning of the Firebird at Veteran’s Field, 192 Mowere Rd. 5 to 10 p.m. Free. FirebirdFestival.com.
*Due to the ongoing burn ban, this event has been postponed to February 1, 2025.
“A Charlie Brown Christmas”
December 22
The whole family will enjoy this holiday classic. Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the Peanuts gang gather together live on stage as this timeless holiday television special comes to life. Meet & Greet Packages available and include post-show meet with actors, photos and special seating. The Playhouse on Rodney Square, 1007 N. Market St., Wilmington. 2 and 6 p.m. Tickets, TheGrandWilmington.org.
