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Northern Star Farm invites you to book your 20-minute timed mini session with Santa and Dominick the Italian Christmas Donkey on their professional holiday photoshoot set. Sit in Santa's sleigh and experience the magic of Christmas! These 20 minutes are yours for multiple poses and face time with Santa. Leave […]
Two big weekends kick off the holiday season in Conshy! The 2024 Conshohocken Winter Market will be held on December 6–8 and December 13–15 in the Plaza at SORA West adjacent to Hotel West & Main in downtown Conshohocken. The market will feature approximately 25 vendors each weekend, offering items […]
Embrace the spirit of the season and bring some history to your holidays with Pottsgrove Manor’s Frost Fair on Sunday, December 8th from 11 am to 5 pm. Wrap up your holiday shopping with gifts from historic and modern craft artisans. Explore the museum as rooms are filled with cheer […]
Families can meet Santa at Philadelphia Premium Outlets as part of the Simon Santa Photo Experience. Santa arrives on Friday, November 29, and will be available until Christmas Eve during the following hours: Monday–Friday from 11 am–7 pm Saturday from 10 am–8 pm Sunday 11 am-7 pm Reservations are encouraged. […]
The Narberth Dickens Festival is a free family event held each December on the streets of downtown Narberth. It draws thousands to this little borough every year, and it has become one of the most anticipated holiday festivals in the Philadelphia area. In this Dickens-themed event, the town of Narberth […]
Experience the magic of the holiday season with the cinematic musical favorites of John Williams. Hear beloved selections from E.T., Harry Potter, Superman, Star Wars, Jaws and much more played live by the Pennsylvania Philharmonic. Tickets $47.
Astra Lumina illuminates the Philadelphia area with an enchanted night walk at the Abington Art Center, Thursday– Sunday, Nov. 21–Dec. 15. Astra Lumina invites you to discover the wonder of visiting stars. Set off across mysterious grounds to discover a celestial pathway of lustrous light, cosmic visions, and astral song. […]
Share, listen, connect, ask, and learn about feelings and emotions at XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness, at the Please Touch Museum from September 27, 2024–January 12, 2025. Through facial expressions, words, movement, art making and other hands-on activities, XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness provides children and caregivers the […]
A holiday favorite since 1972, the Brandywine Railroad features trains running on 2,000 feet of track and contains more than 1,000 pieces, including 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. A dazzling array […]
Make your holiday even more magical with a visit to the Holiday Garden Railway, as it is transformed for the seasons with thousands of twinkling lights! See the enchanting model train rail cars in a festive wonderland of lights and sounds, a marvelous experience for visitors of all ages! Open […]
The Philadelphia area’s most unique holiday tradition, Christmas Underwater, is set to return to Adventure Aquarium from November 23 through December 24 (Christmas Eve). During Christmas Underwater, guests can surf the yuletide and explore a winter waterland filled with holiday d-eel-ights like Scuba Santa, indoor snow flurries, the World’s Tallest […]
Join Mr. Jason and other kids to build your very own video games using the app Bloxels. From characters to scenes to power-ups, YOU design and make it! And, best of all, you'll play each other's games and give constructive feedback. Ages 8+. Mondays at 4:30 pm. Registration is required as […]
Get a glimpse of a typical school morning with our Experience WMA Days! Parents and caregivers are invited to join us for a brief information session and weekday school tour from 8:30-10:30am. RSVP for Grades 4-8 on December 3: https://www.waldronmercy.org/visit-us RSVP for Grades Montessori-3 on December 10: https://www.waldronmercy.org/visit-us
Make your holiday even more magical with a visit to the Holiday Garden Railway, as it is transformed for the seasons with thousands of twinkling lights! See the enchanting model train rail cars in a festive wonderland of lights and sounds, a marvelous experience for visitors of all ages! Open […]
The Philadelphia area’s most unique holiday tradition, Christmas Underwater, is set to return to Adventure Aquarium from November 23 through December 24 (Christmas Eve). During Christmas Underwater, guests can surf the yuletide and explore a winter waterland filled with holiday d-eel-ights like Scuba Santa, indoor snow flurries, the World’s Tallest […]
Drop in anytime between 4:30–5:30 pm and show off your creativity with free-form building! Location: Library Meeting Room For kids ages 5+ No Registration Required! Meeting Room holds 100 people. First Come, first served! Thank you to Snapology of Newtown Square for sponsoring this event!
Join Flight On Ice and Team STM24 at the Energy Transfer Veterans Memorial Rink for a night of ice skating, family fun, and the Eagles! The "Fly Eagles Fly" event will begin at 5:30 PM at the Energy Transfer Veterans Memorial Rink and will end at 8:30 PM. 50% of […]
Join the Easttown Library to explore and conduct exciting experiments that make learning about science both educational and entertaining. Recommended for grades K–2; registration is required.
You are invited to tour NFA's 14-acre campus and better understand their dual academic paths, in addition to their Middle School experience. Hear directly from students, parents, and teachers! Norwood-Fontbonne Academy is the leading independent Catholic academy for preschool–eighth grade students in the Philadelphia area. NFA offers a dual academic […]
Share, listen, connect, ask, and learn about feelings and emotions at XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness, at the Please Touch Museum from September 27, 2024–January 12, 2025. Through facial expressions, words, movement, art making and other hands-on activities, XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness provides children and caregivers the […]
A holiday favorite since 1972, the Brandywine Railroad features trains running on 2,000 feet of track and contains more than 1,000 pieces, including 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. A dazzling array […]
Make your holiday even more magical with a visit to the Holiday Garden Railway, as it is transformed for the seasons with thousands of twinkling lights! See the enchanting model train rail cars in a festive wonderland of lights and sounds, a marvelous experience for visitors of all ages! Open […]
The Philadelphia area’s most unique holiday tradition, Christmas Underwater, is set to return to Adventure Aquarium from November 23 through December 24 (Christmas Eve). During Christmas Underwater, guests can surf the yuletide and explore a winter waterland filled with holiday d-eel-ights like Scuba Santa, indoor snow flurries, the World’s Tallest […]
Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at the Brandywine Museum of Art with the return of this beloved family tradition! Visit with Santa and enjoy entertainment, costumed characters, model trains, trees adorned with Critters Courtyard gates open at 6 p.m. Advance Sales Only – tickets will NOT be sold at […]
Help the Good Samaritan of Chester County collect toys for local non-profits. This is FREE to attend for all who bring a new, unwrapped toy! Registration required. This year the toy drive is benefitting: Good Samaritan of Chester County, Friends Association for Care and Protection of Children & The Holy Family […]
Share, listen, connect, ask, and learn about feelings and emotions at XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness, at the Please Touch Museum from September 27, 2024–January 12, 2025. Through facial expressions, words, movement, art making and other hands-on activities, XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness provides children and caregivers the […]
A holiday favorite since 1972, the Brandywine Railroad features trains running on 2,000 feet of track and contains more than 1,000 pieces, including 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. A dazzling array […]
Make your holiday even more magical with a visit to the Holiday Garden Railway, as it is transformed for the seasons with thousands of twinkling lights! See the enchanting model train rail cars in a festive wonderland of lights and sounds, a marvelous experience for visitors of all ages! Open […]
The Philadelphia area’s most unique holiday tradition, Christmas Underwater, is set to return to Adventure Aquarium from November 23 through December 24 (Christmas Eve). During Christmas Underwater, guests can surf the yuletide and explore a winter waterland filled with holiday d-eel-ights like Scuba Santa, indoor snow flurries, the World’s Tallest […]
Astra Lumina illuminates the Philadelphia area with an enchanted night walk at the Abington Art Center, Thursday– Sunday, Nov. 21–Dec. 15. Astra Lumina invites you to discover the wonder of visiting stars. Set off across mysterious grounds to discover a celestial pathway of lustrous light, cosmic visions, and astral song. […]
In Partnership with Upper Providence Parks & Rec, Arader Farms presents Walking Wonderland Light Show happening Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, Nov. 29–Dec. 21, 2024. This walk-through attraction is something the whole family will enjoy! Each weekend features special guests and activities, so visit their website for all the details. […]
Share, listen, connect, ask, and learn about feelings and emotions at XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness, at the Please Touch Museum from September 27, 2024–January 12, 2025. Through facial expressions, words, movement, art making and other hands-on activities, XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness provides children and caregivers the […]
A holiday favorite since 1972, the Brandywine Railroad features trains running on 2,000 feet of track and contains more than 1,000 pieces, including 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. A dazzling array […]
Make your holiday even more magical with a visit to the Holiday Garden Railway, as it is transformed for the seasons with thousands of twinkling lights! See the enchanting model train rail cars in a festive wonderland of lights and sounds, a marvelous experience for visitors of all ages! Open […]
The Philadelphia area’s most unique holiday tradition, Christmas Underwater, is set to return to Adventure Aquarium from November 23 through December 24 (Christmas Eve). During Christmas Underwater, guests can surf the yuletide and explore a winter waterland filled with holiday d-eel-ights like Scuba Santa, indoor snow flurries, the World’s Tallest […]
