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West Chester Railroad

West Chester RR Station 203 E Market St, West Chester

History Special: Nov. 3, guided train ride showcasing the history of the railroad. Fall Foliage Express: Nov. 3 & 10, enjoy a brisk fall afternoon along the picturesque Chester Creek […]

“Peter Panto!” at People’s Light

People's Light 39 Conestoga Rd, Malvern

Explore the whimsical world of Peter Pan, Tinkerbell and Captain Hook as People’s Light continues its winter holiday tradition with a cast of Lost Boys, pirates, fairies and a trio […]

Yuletide at Liberty Hill

Union League Liberty Hill 800 Ridge Pk., Lafayette Hill

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 […]

Morris Arboretum Holiday Garden Express & Nighttime Express

Morris Arboretum 100 E. Northwestern Ave., Philadelphia

You’ll see thousands of twinkling lights and rail cars in a festive wonderland of lights and sounds. Free with general admission. Thurs–Sun, Dec. 7–22, the Nighttime Express features laser lights […]

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.

Strasburg Rail Road

Strasburg Rail Road 301 Gap Rd., Ronks

Through Dec. 31, choose from Santa Claus Limited, Night Before Christmas Train and Santa’s Paradise Express. 301 Gap Rd., Ronks. StrasburgRailRoad.com.

Flight on Ice

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

This pop-up outdoor ice skating rink brings a season of family fun, including ice skating sessions, fire pit lounge areas, local entertainers and DJs and food and beverages. A portion […]

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.

Holiday Weekends in West Chester

Downtown West Chester 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 […]

Chester County History Center—Season of Lights

Chester County History Center 225 North High Street, West Chester

This is a celebration for all community members to share in the warmth of the holiday season. Dec. 1, opening night offers culinary delights, family programs and entertainment, 3:30 to […]

Wilmington & Western Railroad

Greenbank Station 2201 Newport Gap Pk, Wilmington

Dec. 6–30, ride the Holiday Lights Express. Through Dec. 23, take the Santa Express. Greenbank Station, 2201 Newport Gap Pk., Wilmington. WWRR.com.

Winter Park at The Creamery

The Creamery of Kennett Square Kennett Square

Take the family to this outdoor ice rink at The Creamery, a community gathering space for the whole family Kennett Square. The rink features Glice — synthetic ice known for […]

“Twelve Days of Christmas” Toy Train Display and Brunch with Santa

Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library 5105 Kennett Pike, Winterthur

Visit Winterthur Museum to enjoy the Lionel Standard Gauge display, on view in the Brown Horticulture Learning Center. Plan on having Brunch with Santa, Dec. 22, who flies in from […]

Recurring

Santa’s House on the Boardwalk

Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk 8 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth

Stop by and tell Santa your Christmas wish list and take a photo at the end of Rehoboth Ave. on the Boardwalk in Rehoboth, DE. Bring your pets on Dec […]

“A Charlie Brown Christmas” Live on Stage

Playhouse on Rodney Square 1007 Market St., Wilmington

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 […]