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Flight on Ice

4901 West Chester Pike 4901 West Chester Pk., Newtown Square

This pop-up outdoor “real” ice skating rink brings a season full of family fun, including ice skating sessions, fire pit lounge areas, heated private event tents, nightly programming featuring local […]

New Hope & Ivyland Railroad

New Hope & Ivyland Railroad 32 W. Bridge St., New Hope

Through Dec. 30, Santa’s North Pole Express. 32 W. Bridge St., New Hope. NewHopeRailroad.com.

West Chester Railroad: Santa Express

West Chester RR Station 203 E Market St, West Chester

Join Santa for a journey through the Chester Creek Valley. Trains depart the station at 203 E. Market St., West Chester. Visit website for times and tickets. $10–$30. WestChesterRR.net.

Colebrookdale Railroad

Colebrookdale Railroad E. 3rd St., Boyertown

Through Dec. 24, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas and Santa’s Polar Bear Express Trains. 64 S. Washington St., Boyertown. ColebrookdaleRailroad.com.

Tinseltown Holiday Spectacular

Greater Philadelphia Expo Center 100 Station Ave., Oaks

A breathtaking array of light sculptures and displays powered by more than 1.2 million light bulbs. Enjoy photos with Santa, a skating rink, holiday shopping, festive treats and seasonal beverages […]

Gingerbread House Competition

Downtown West Chester West Chester

Professional builders include Cakes and Candies by Maryellen, Carlino's, John Serock Catering, Kilwins West Chester, Yori's Church Street Bakery and The Master's Baker. To vote, visit display locations and scan […]

Christmas Celebrations in Wayne

Downtown Wayne Wayne

Dec. 2, enjoy carriage rides on S. Wayne & Runnymeade Aves., carolers, open houses along N. Wayne Ave., tree lighting at 7:30 pm and Santa’s arrival. Dec. 3, Radnor Memorial […]

Christmas in Coatesville

Downtown Coatesville Coatesville

Through Dec. 30, pop-up and shop markets; Dec. 2, Pavilion of Trees and Tree Lighting Ceremony in Gateway Park; Dec. 3, Coatesville Christmas Parade; Dec. 4, Christmas Caroling in downtown […]

Recurring

Railroad Museum of PA

Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania 300 Gap Rd. (Rt. 741), Strasburg

Dec. 3 & 10, Christmas With The Conductor. Hop on board for a lively reading then decorate gingerbread cookies in Jack Frost Station where you’ll receive a small bag of […]

Breakfast with Santa

Chester County History Center 225 North High Street, West Chester

Come over to the Chester County History Center to meet Santa and enjoy breakfast. 9:30 to 11 am. $15. Preregistration required. 225 N. High St. West-Chester.com.

Little Lincolns Gettysburg Address Competition

Chester County Historic Courthouse 2 North High Street, West Chester

Middle school students from across the county put on their best Lincoln attire and recite the Gettysburg Address. Presented by the Chester County Community Foundation. Historic Courthouse Steps on High […]

Santa at the Square

Marshall Square Park 248 E. Marshall St., West Chester

The borough of West Chester will host pictures with Santa at Marshall Square Park, 405 N. Franklin St. 4:30 to 6:30 pm.