Step into a beloved novel this holiday season when Historic Odessa unveils “A Jane Austen Christmas at 250” with tours and special events. Festivities throughout the month include the holiday resale shop, storybook times, festive food events, candlelight tours, a Dover English Country Dance and more. For details, visit HistoricOdessa.org.
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2 events,Enjoy the holiday cheer of Chestnut Hill with a brass quartet and take advantage of late-night shopping hours on Wednesdays. Refreshments available, and guests can have their picture taken with Santa. ChestnutHillPA.com. |
6 events,Come dressed like a Dickens character and step into 1840s London to experience the holiday season as Charles Dickens imagined it. This two-day event includes carriage rides, entertainment, home tour, food, book talks, merchandise and more. Fri, 5 to 9 pm; Sat, 8 am to 6 pm. Chestertown, MD. MainStreetChestertown.org/Dickens-Festival. Dec. 5, the tree lighting takes place in front of the Strasburg Borough Library, 145 Precision Ave., at 5:30 with free activities and food. At 6:30, Santa will arrive by fire truck to light the tree. Dec, 6, 7 festively decorated homes in historic Strasburg are open for viewing, First Presbyterian Church of Strasburg, 101 […] Dec. 5, Shop Late on State Until Eight: retail shops stay open until 8 pm or later, some serving refreshments; Dec. 6, Holiday Photo Posing Station, 11 to 4; Dec. 13, The Grinch Visits State Street, 11 to 3; Dec. 14, Chanukah Village, visit JewishDelco.org for details; Dec. 19, Santa Strolls State Street, 9 to […]
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Visit Main Line homes decorated for the holidays, 9:30 to 4, $95, then stop by the Holiday Shop for the perfect holiday gift, 10 to 4. Benefits Surrey’s nonprofit outreach and services for older adults. St. David’s Episcopal Church Hall, 763 S. Valley Forge Rd., Wayne. SurreyServices.org/Holiday-House-Tour-2025. |
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The tour showcases six borough, residential homes and six attractions decked out for the holidays. The homes display the homeowners’ art, collectibles, antiques and holiday decor. Benefits the library. 10 to 3. $45 in advance, $55 day of tour. For tickets, visit WCPublicLibrary.org.
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Tour private homes and public buildings. Benefits Newtown Historic Assoc. Tickets at the Half-Moon Inn, 105 Court St., and Stocking Works, 301 S. State St., Newtown. 10 am to 4 pm. $40. NewtownHistoric.org
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Tours leave from the Visitor’s Center located in the Old Bank, 2nd & Main Sts., Odessa, DE. 10 am to 5 pm. $25–$30. Benefits Historic Odessa. Reservations required, 302-378-4119. ChristmasInOdessa.com |
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Ride in your car or take the event trolley on this self-guided tour through this charming Philadelphia neighborhood. Benefits Chestnut Hill Community Assoc. 10 am to 4 pm. $50. ChestnutHill.org
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Stroll through private homes and museums, join caroling and the tree lighting ceremony. Benefits Historic New Castle. 25 E. 2nd St., New Castle, DE. 10 am to 5 pm. $15. SpiritOfChristmasDE.com |
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Tour Anthony Wayne’s House and learn about holiday customs, create a festive craft and enjoy treats and caroling by the Haverford School Notables a Cappella ensemble. 2049 Waynesborough Rd., Paoli. 2 to 4 pm. $5–$10. PhilaLandmarks.org. |
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3 events,Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Kennett Square under the sparkling mushroom and enjoy live bands, lasers and a photo booth. Admission is nonperishable food donation, which will be collected for Kennett Area Community Service. Starts at 8:30 pm. MidnightInTheSquare.com. |
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