A holiday musical igniting memories that will remind you of the true meaning of Christmas. 2760 #A Old Philadelphia Pk., Bird-in-Hand. Times and tickets, 717-768-1568; Bird-In-Hand.com/Stage.
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26 events,This year’s all-new holiday show features your favorite seasonal songs, dancing, wondrous costumes, breathtaking sets and all the endearment of a perfect fireside family moment. 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E., Lancaster. Times and tickets, AMTShows.com. Give the gift of original art. 20 talented artists’ work is for sale — paintings, ceramics, fiber art and more. Net proceeds of art sales go towards art scholarships. Dec. 7, Bourbon & Bubbles, 5 to 8. 16 W. Market St. Gallery hours, Mon–Fri, 9 to 4:30. TheArtTrust.org. Local artisans, designers, crafters and jewelers offer their holiday-inspired handmade goods and gifts. Dilworth Park, west side of City Hall, 1 S. 15th St., Philadelphia. Sun–Thurs, noon to 8; Fri–Sat, noon to 9. MadeInPhila.com. Through Dec. 30, Santa’s North Pole Express. 32 W. Bridge St., New Hope. NewHopeRailroad.com. The Christmas decorations at the Nemours Estate mansion are often inspired by the architecture of the home, the customs of the du Ponts or French tradition. Nemours Mansion, 850 Alapocas Dr., Wilmington. Tues–Sun, 10 to 5. $10–$20. NemoursEstate.org. Enjoy a fresh approach to Charles Dickens’ classic. Infused with original music and traditional English carols, this jubilant retelling of the beloved Yuletide ghost story is the perfect way to celebrate the holidays. Haas Stage, 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern. Times and tickets, 610-644-3500; PeoplesLight.org. A season classic! 510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster. Times and tickets, 717- 898-1900; DutchApple.com. This year’s theme, “Golden Holiday,” is a state-of-the-art production that brings art, light and color to life through remarkable displays of dinosaurs. It’s a winter wonderland where you’ll encounter dinosaurs with lighting sculptures surrounding them, a decorated Christmas tree and life-sized candy canes. Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Ave., Oaks. Wed.–Mon., 4:30 to 9:30 […] “A Very Retro Christmas” is the theme this year. Reminisce amid a vintage Christmas street scene, make new memories amid dazzling, vibrant light displays—including some super-sized surprises—and revel in the radiance of retro at every turn. 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square. $16–$30. Timed tickets req. LongwoodGardens.org. Nov. 17, Brahms Requiem, a German Requiem and Alto Rhapsody with additional works; Dec. 1, 3, 5, & 17, Handel’s Messiah, performed on original Baroque instruments; Dec. 9 & 10, Renaissance Noël, celebrating the glorious Renaissance Christmas music of Old Europe. Multiple locations. Times and tickets, 610-688-2800; VoxAmaDeus.org. Santa Express: Nov. 18–Dec. 17, join Santa for a journey through the Chester Creek Valley. Christmas Tree Train: Nov. 26, Dec. 3, 10: take the train to Wiggins Tree Farm. Trains depart the station at 203 E. Market St., West Chester. $10–$35. Times and tickets, WCRailroad.com. Based on the Frank Capra film, this heartwarming classic is one of the most popular Christmas tales ever written. 2208 Millers Rd., Wilmington. Times and tickets, 302-475-2313; CandlelightTheatreDelaware.org. Through Dec. 31, choose from Santa Claus Limited, Night Before Christmas Train and Santa’s Paradise Express. 301 Gap Rd., Ronks. StrasburgRailRoad.com. Explore the house decorated in all its finery with its signature traditions including the dried flower tree, artistic Christmas trees inspired by Ann Lowe gowns and a spectacular table set for Christmas dinner. 5105 Kennett Pk. (Rt. 52), Winterthur, DE. Timed tickets required. Winterthur.org. This iconic O-gauge model train display features trains running on 2,000 feet of track and includes locomotives, passenger and freight trains, and trolleys that pass through a small village, a farm, factories, a drive-in movie theater and even a carnival. Brandywine River Museum of Art, 1 Hoffman’s Mill Rd., Chadds Ford. Daily, 9:30 to 5. […] A favorite holiday tradition with a playful take on a yuletide classic. 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media. Times and tickets, 610-565-4211; HedgerowTheatre.org. Enjoy the free display of over 600,000 dazzling lights on their corporate campus, 271 Old Baltimore Pk., Nottingham. Dusk to dawn, 5 pm to 7 am. Free. Herrs.com. Through Dec. 23, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas and Santa’s Polar Bear Express Trains. 64 S. Washington St., Boyertown. ColebrookdaleRailroad.com. Head to the Devon Horse Show Grounds to see a winter festival that blends the feel of a traditional European Christmas market with the thrill of a festival and holiday experience. Highlights include music, gourmet food, an Enchanted Forest with over 900 real and artificial Christmas trees, photos with Santa, amusement rides and world-class shopping. […] Dec. 6–30, ride the Holiday Lights Express. Through Dec. 23, take the Santa Express. Greenbank Station, 2201 Newport Gap Pk., Wilmington. WWRR.com. Returning this year with the theme, “Treasures and Traditions,” and will featuring Holiday Home and Garden Tours, the sixth-annual Gingerbread House Competition, Santa Days, Holiday Nights Tours and more. Hagley’s Library & Soda House, 298 Buck Rd., Wilmington. Times and tickets, Hagley.org. 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 the QR code there. GreaterWestChester.com. Every weekend features West Chester’s dazzling 25-foot-tall Christmas tree and the Professional Gingerbread House Competition. Dec. 1, West Chester Christmas Parade, tree lighting at 6:30 pm on the lawn of the courthouse and the West Chester Christmas Parade at 7 pm features marching bands, cheer squads and dance teams, culminating with Santa on his very […] Experience the magic of the music and start your holiday season in concert and hear your favorite songs sung in festive style. 104 E. State St., Media. Times and tickets, 610-891-0100; MediaTheatre.org. Begin with a Block Party at Veterans Square, at 2:30 with food, music, games, giveaways and lots of surprises. Then the Fun Run/Walk at 4:15 at State St. and Veterans Square. Finally, Santa leads the way for the parade at 5 p.m. (map available on the website). Please contribute nonperishable food to the Media Food […] |
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25 events,Delightful, distinctive ornaments and tabletop decorations handmade using natural materials, each with its own unique personality and expression—no two are the same. Chadds Ford Historical Society, 1736 Creek Rd., Chadds Ford. Preview Wed, 10 to 4; Thurs–Sat, 10 to 5; Sun, 10 to 3. Brandywine.org. |
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34 events,Step back into 1840s London and experience the holiday season as Charles Dickens imagined it with carriage rides, home tour, food and more. Fri, 5 to 9 pm; Sat, 8 am to 6 pm. MainStreetChestertown.org. A holiday tradition on original Baroque instruments. Performed at 4 locations. VoxAmaDeus.org. Dec. 1, The Holiday Cheer Show; Dec. 6, Accent: An A Cappella Holiday; Dec. 7, Constantine Maroulis; Dec. 8, Hypothetical House Band; Dec. 14, Nefesh Mountain Holiday Show; Dec. 15, Holidays in Hollywood; Dec. 17, The Nuttiest Nutcracker; Dec. 19, The Cartoon Christmas Trio; Dec. 20, The Last Big Band with Erich Cawalla and Tony […] Dec. 1, Enjoy carriage rides, arts and crafts, carolers, tree lighting and Santa’s arrival, 5:30 to 8, tree lighting at 7:30 pm. Dec. 2, Radnor Memorial Library Elves for Shelves Fun Run and 5K at 8 am and the Santa Parade, 9:45 am down Lancaster Ave. with Santa pictures on the veranda of Rosalie Restaurant, […] Walk through the halls and rooms by candlelight in the fully restored mansion, hearing stories of this ironmaster’s home. Tours are continuous through open hours. 1 Park Ave., Coatesville. Fri–Sat, 5:30 to 8:30; Sun, 2 to 4. $5; under 10, free. ChesCo.org. Featuring over 60 local, handcrafted gifts by members of The Potters Guild and other artisans. Jewelry, ceramics, wood, fiber and more. 414 Plush Mill Rd., Wallingford. Mon–Fri, noon to 7; Sat, 10 to 5; Sun, noon to 5. Free. CommunityArtsCenter.org.
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The fair, sponsored by Bryn Mawr Rehab’s Volunteer Auxiliary, features a variety of crafts and products, such as animal collars, jewelry, artisan woodwork, children’s books and more. Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital, 414 Paoli Pike, Malvern. 10 to 4. MainLineHealth.org.
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This is First Friday Holiday Edition with tree lighting downtown, 6 to 8 pm. PhoenixvilleFirst.org.
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Tree lighting at 6:30 pm on the lawn of West Chester’s Historic Courthouse and the West Chester Christmas Parade at 7 pm features marching bands, cheer squads and dance teams, culminating with Santa on his very own custom-made float. Details at GreaterWestChester.org. |
47 events,Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive by boat at The Bulkhead in Rock Hall, then Santa will travel by firetruck to Main Street to officiate the lighting of Rock Hall’s Crab Basket Christmas Tree. Enjoy s’mores roasted over a community firepit and follow Santa and Mrs. Claus to “Santa’s House” in the Visitor Center for children […] First Presbyterian Church, 140 E. Orange St., Lancaster. LancasterSymphony.org. Dec. 2 & 9, Home for the Holidays. A nostalgic look back at railroading’s holiday past with festive decorations, Yuletide music, costumed interpreters and Santa himself. Register at RRMuseumPA.org. Dec. 2, the Holiday Home Tour features eight homes in the Borough decked out for the holidays. 10 to 3, $40. Dec. 2–17, the Holiday Door Tour is a self-guided tour of West Chester doors and porches decorated in holiday finery. Make a donation and receive a map and a list of scavenger hunt items […] Media will be alive for the holidays with carolers strolling in the State Street District. On Dec. 2, pose for a family photo atop a giant inflated snowman chair at Plum Street Mall and on Dec. 16, enjoy complimentary hot chocolate. Dec. 31, ring in the new year at the Ball Drop in the center […] Savor the sights, sounds and smells of an authentic Pennsylvania German Christmas. Interpreters in authentic period clothing will share stories from the Muhlenberg family in each room. Stock up on holiday gifts in the gift shop. 201 W. Main St., Trappe. Sat, 3 to 9; Sun, noon to 4. $5. HistoricTrappe.org/Events. Shop dozens of artisan and vintage vendors while enjoying live music, festive cocktails, food trucks and more. The Creamery, 401 Birch St., Kennett Square. 11 to 5. KennettCollaborative.org.
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Fresh cut local greens, handmade wreaths and swags, centerpieces and planters, treats, raffle and more. Benefits the 1756 National Historic Site. 1756 Uwchlan Meeting House, 5 N. Village Ave., Lionville. 8 to 2. UwchlanGardenClub.org.
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Come over to the Chester County History Center to meet Santa and enjoy breakfast. 225 N. High St., West Chester. 9:30 to 11 am. $15. Pre-reg. req. West-Chester.com.
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Lively event with bands, floats, antique cars, cartoon characters and entertainment. Business Rt. 30, Strode Ave. to 11th St. Starts at 10 am. CoatesvilleChristmasParade.com. |
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This year, the tour explores homes highlighted in the recently released book based on Pottstown’s Chicken Hill, The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride, visiting homes in the Chicken Hill neighborhood and beyond. Tour on your own or on the Historic Guided Trolley Tour. 1:30–3:30. $30–$60. PottstownGoFourth.com.
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Start the Christmas season with this entertaining program of holiday favorites complete with audience sing-alongs and favorite melodies that will certainly get your family in the holiday spirit. 3 pm. ImmaculataSymphony.org. |
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29 events,Dec. 6, Read Aloud Pajama Night. Children are invited to wear their pajamas and listen to the tale of The Polar Express as they enjoy hot chocolate and cookies, 7 pm, $12–$20. Dec. 9, Breakfast with the Trains, an exclusive, behind-the-scenes, before- hours visit includes a private tour of the trains in action and a […]
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Holiday favorites, including selections from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker and, in conversation with the Museum’s exhibition “The Rossettis,” the ensemble offers Felix Mendelssohn’s Piano Trio. 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington. 7:30. $15–$35. DelArt.org. |
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34 events,Phoenixville Middle School Theatre, 1000 Purple Pride Pkwy., Phoenixville. SVRDC.org. Kimmel Center, Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St., Philadelphia. PhiladelphiaBallet.org. The tour, featuring six exquisite Main Line homes from Bryn Mawr to Berwyn, is already sold out for this year. Gifts for sale at Eisenhower Hall on the campus of Valley Forge Military Academy, 1001 Eagle Rd., Wayne. Benefits Surrey Services. SurreyServices.org. Bundle up for a walk down to the pond while enjoying luminary lanterns and delicious bites and brews outside the John J. Willaman Education Center. The giant wreath will also be on display, creating the perfect backdrop for holiday photos. Refreshments available. 631 Berwyn Baptist Rd., Devon. 5 to 8 p.m. Donations accepted. JenkinsArboretum.org.
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Walk through candlelit grounds, enjoy holiday refreshments, listen to the Lukens Band and tour decorated historic buildings. The online auction site will allow you to peruse the wonderful gifts and items open for bidding. 50 S. 1st Ave., Coatesville. 5 to 8 pm. Donation requested. SteelMuseum.org.
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Join in an evening of festive fun in the village. Stroll through and enjoy the decorations, lights and luminaries lining the village with tree lighting, crafts, storytelling, music, Santa and refreshments. 1685 Art School Rd., Chester Springs. 5 to 8 p.m. Free. YellowSprings.org. The concert will include a variety of old and new holiday favorites, some featured vocalists and an appearance by Ol’ Saint Nick. Dec. 8, First Presbyterian Church West Chester, 130 W. Miner St., 7:30 pm. Dec. 10, Phoenixville Area Middle School, 1000 Purple Pride Pkwy., 3 pm. Guests are asked to bring a donation of […] |
41 events,Stroll through private homes and museums, enjoy musical performances, a Winter Market, meet Santa, enjoy delicious food from restaurants and vendors. Join caroling and the tree lighting ceremony. 25 E. 2nd St., New Castle, DE. Begins at 10 am. Free. SpiritOfChristmasDE.com. A 2-day holiday market featuring over 90 vendors offering individually handcrafted and locally designed products, such as art, ceramics, jewelry, homewares, food and more. Hosted by Chester County Art Assoc. and Downtown West Chester. Gay St. (between Darlington & Matlack Sts.) Sat, 1 to 8; Sun, 11 to 4. Free. DowntownWestChester.com/Christkindlmarkt. Performing a variety of holiday favorites. Church of the Good Samaritan, 212 W. Lancaster Ave., Paoli. Times and tickets, ChesCoChoral.org.
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Come out to Marshallton United Methodist Church to enjoy these holiday favorites. The cookie sale starts at 9 and handmade crafts will be available from 9 to 1. A free community lunch of soup and sandwiches starts at 11:30 am. 1282 W. Strasburg Rd., Marshallton. MarshalltonChurch.org.
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Santa arrives by helicopter at 11 am ready to hear children’s wish lists in the colorful Santa’s Workshop. Bring your cameras for pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. SantaFest will feature holiday-themed crafts and movies in the theater. Friends from Paws for People will be there, too. 1220 American Blvd. 10 to 3. $7–$10. HelicopterMuseum.org.
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Explore some of Chestnut Hill’s stunning homes, each with unique, festive decorations that capture the spirit of the season. Ride in your car or take the event trolley on this self-guided tour. Check in at Chestnut Hill College, 9601 Germantown Ave. for map. 10 to 4 pm. $50. ChestnutHill.org. |
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Take a tour of the beautifully decorated mansion by local garden clubs and craft festive ornaments for the tree. In addition, you’ll enjoy holiday music and refreshments. Open 4 to 6, tree lighting at 5. $10, $5 for children, $25 for families and groups of four. PhilaLandmarks.org. |
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Showcasing the brilliance of the string section, beginning with Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 and culminating in Serenade for Strings by Tchaikovsky. 42 W. 11th St., Wilmington. 7:30. $100. DelawareSymphony.org. |
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29 events,Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, 700 S. High St., West Chester. BrandywineBallet.org. The Playhouse on Rodney Square, 1007 N. Market St., Wilmington. WilmingtonBallet.org. |
33 events,Featuring 150 artists and artisans, offering shoppers unique holiday gifts, decorations, handmade jewelry and much more. Benefits Children and Families First. Chase Center on the Riverfront, 815 Justison St., Wilmington. 10 to 5. VisitWilmingtonDE.com. Copeland Hall, 818 N. Market St., Wilmington. TheGrandWilmington.org.
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Celebrate with the Philadelphia Orchestra and enjoy sing-alongs, sounds of the season and special guests—you never know who might pay a special visit to Verizon Hall! Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad St., Philadelphia. 11:30 am. $28–$57. KimmelCulturalCampus.org.
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Enjoy light refreshments and shopping, make a punched tin ornament, learn about PA Dutch holiday and agricultural traditions, hear a reading of the PA Dutch Night Before Christmas and meet the Belsnickle. 1 pm. $20–$30. 2451 Kissel Hill Rd., Lancaster. LandisValleyMuseum.org. |
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25 events,Celebrate the true spirit of the holidays with your family. 1007 N. Market St., Wilmington. Times and tickets, TheGrandWilmington.org. |
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25 events,Kimmel Center, Verizon Hall, 300 S. Broad St., Philadelphia. PhilOrch.org. |
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14 events,Kennett Square will be aglow with the light of a giant mushroom on New Year’s Eve, and there will be much merriment surrounding the event with live entertainment and dancing. Held at the intersection of State and Union Sts. The raising of the mushroom takes place at 8:55 and festivities continue until the countdown and […] |
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