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Morris Arboretum Holiday Garden Express & Nighttime Express
Morris Arboretum 100 E. Northwestern Ave., PhiladelphiaChester County Hospital Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester—Gingerbread House Competition
Downtown West Chester West ChesterChester County History Center—Season of Lights
Chester County History Center 225 North High Street, West Chester“Twelve Days of Christmas” Toy Train Display and Brunch with Santa
Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library 5105 Kennett Pike, WinterthurWeek of Events
“Peter Panto!” at People’s Light
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 of card-playing dogs. Cheer the heroes, boo the villains, clap and sing while eating all the Swedish Fish you can catch. 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern. […]
Yuletide at Liberty 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 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 […]
Morris Arboretum Holiday Garden Express & Nighttime Express
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 in the trees and sparkling lights along the railway. For hours and admission, visit MorrisArboretum.org.
New Hope & Ivyland Railroad
Through Dec. 30, Santa’s North Pole Express. 32 W. Bridge St., New Hope. NewHopeRailroad.com.
Strasburg Rail Road
Through Dec. 31, choose from Santa Claus Limited, Night Before Christmas Train and Santa’s Paradise Express. 301 Gap Rd., Ronks. StrasburgRailRoad.com.
Chester County Hospital Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester—Gingerbread House Competition
Professional builders include: Bookstore Bakery, John Serock Catering, The Master’s Baker, Yori’s Church Street Bakery and Maryellen’s. To vote: visit display locations and scan the QR code there. GreaterWestChester.com.
Flight on Ice
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 of proceeds are donated to the Delaware County Veterans Memorial Association. 4901 West Chester Pk., Newtown Square. For times and tickets visit FlightOnIce.com.
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, […]
Chester County History Center—Season of Lights
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 7:30. Dec. 13, holiday concert with Kennett Symphony Orchestra’s brass quintet, 6:30. 225 N. High St., West Chester. MyCCHC.org/SeasonOfLights.
Wilmington & Western Railroad
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
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 its authentic skating performance. Sat, 12:30 to 6 pm; Sun, noon to 4 pm. $10–$15. 401 Birch St., Kennett Square. Reservations and details, KennettCreamery.com/Glice-Rink-2024.
“Twelve Days of Christmas” Toy Train Display and Brunch with Santa
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 the North Pole at 9:30 am, res. required, $25–$65. Museum hours daily, 10 am to 5 pm. $8–$29. Winterthur.org.
Jurassic Quest
This huge and very popular dino event features unique and exciting experiences for the whole family. Observe the herd of life-size dinosaurs including Apatosaurus, Spinosaurus and an incredible T.rex. Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks, 100 Station Ave., Oaks. Visit website to choose your arrival time, $22–$36. JurassicQuest.com.This huge and very popular dino event features […]