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West Chester Public Library Holiday Home Tour and Holiday Door Tour
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Hibernia County Park Mansion Candlelight Tours
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.
Candlelight Tours at the Muhlenberg House
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.
West Chester Public Library Holiday Home Tour and Holiday Door Tour
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 […]
Surrey Holiday House Tour & Shop
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.
Spirit of Christmas in Historic New Castle, DE
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.
Celebrate the Holidays in Downingtown
Nov. 25, Tree Lighting Ceremony with refreshments, music, face painting, crafts, games and Santa. Log House Field next to the Gazebo. 6 pm. Dec. 9, the hometown Christmas parade features local bands, dancers, scouts and the arrival of Santa Claus. Starts at Beaver Creek Elementary School and travels Rt. 30 to East Ward Elementary. 3 […]
Pottstown Historic House Tour
Pottstown Historic House Tour
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.
Chestnut Hill Holiday House Tour
Chestnut Hill Holiday House Tour
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.
Christmas in Kennett and Longwood Gardens
Christmas in Kennett and Longwood Gardens
Park in Kennett Square and enjoy shopping, dining and strolling. Then catch the shuttle and revel in A Longwood Christmas at Longwood Gardens. Reservations required. 1:30 to 6:30. $16–$30. LongwoodGardens.org/Events-Performances/Events/Christmas-Kennett.