Holiday Weekends in West Chester

Every weekend features West Chester’s dazzling 25-foottall Christmas tree and the Professional Gingerbread House Competition. Dec. 6, Hometown Christmas Parade, tree lighting at 6:30 pm on the lawn of the courthouse, and the parade at 7 features marching bands, cheer squads and dance teams, culminating with Santa on a custom-made float. Dec. 7, 14, 21, Making Spirits Bright Holiday Music Series on the courthouse steps. Dec. 7, 14, 21, catch Santa cruising through the borough on a classic fire truck. For details, GreaterWestChester.com.