Main Line Parent Community Calendar
Join the West Chester Chamber of Commerce in kicking off the holiday with the annual tree lighting ceremony at 6:30 pm. Enjoy music, a message from their title sponsor, and the lighting of the 25' tree! Stick around for West Chester’s famous hometown Christmas Parade, […]
Part of the Christmas in Wayne celebration, Elves for the Shelves is a fun, family-friendly way to kick off the holiday season and support the library. Run with friends and neighbors or organize a team! Prizes for top finishers and fundraisers.
Festival of Carols will present new and exciting arrangements of familiar carols, other inspiring music, and readings around the theme “A Time of Hope.” This concert has something for everyone, and will surely get you into the spirit of the season. Performances Saturday December 7th […]
Visit Santa at Danielle Foster Creations' Portrait Studio, his home away from home for the past 11 years. They are the leading portrait studio in the Delaware Valley for Santa Portraits with nine magical Santas, including Santa of Color, that are sure to fit your […]
Don't miss the jolliest, belly-filling event of the year! It's the Breakfast with Santa Extravaganza, happening at the Chester County History Center on Saturday, December 7th, from 9 AM to 11 AM. Get ready to jingle all the way to a morning filled with joy, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bring your kiddos to Nightingale Materials every Saturday morning between 10 am–1 pm and let them explore their creative side! No sign up needed, just walk-in! Cost is $10 per child.
This cherished event is a celebration of community and creativity, featuring local artisan vendors, handmade gifts, delicious baked goods, and fun activities for all ages. Enjoy a cozy organic lunch, explore our local artisan's offerings, and let the holiday spirit fill your heart. Admission is […]
Don’t miss this unique magical holiday experience! The outdoor Christmas Market includes your favorite holiday deli items, Christmas decorations and gifts, and SWEA bakery treats. The Swedish Christmas Café will sell holiday foods and sweets for refreshment. Enjoy live music holiday music by the Last […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join Linvilla each weekend from November 30th through December 22nd for their Winter Makers Market! This festive event is be part of their annual Christmas Around the Farm celebration. With up to 30 unique vendors each weekend, you’ll discover one-of-a-kind gifts, handmade crafts, and seasonal […]
Celebrate Elmwood Park Zoo’s 100th Anniversary with them during their Centennial Saturdays, happening on the first Saturday of each month! Join in the festivities with your family and friends as they commemorate this special milestone with a series of exciting events. The first 100 guests […]
Join A Taste of Britain this holiday season for a Winter Wonderland Tea, an annual tradition at this English-style tea shop restaurant and market. Their Winter Wonderland Tea features a delectable, set menu for adults and another menu for children. Visit their website for menu […]
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 […]
Santa is spending Saturdays at the Square on December 7th, 14th and 21st. Find him in his Workshop across from the Lawn on St. James. Get your picture taken with Santa starting at 11 am and write him a letter to put in the Santa […]
The Elizabeth Pollard Fetter Chamber Music Program and the Swarthmore College Department of Music present a special family performance of Sergei Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf" and "Winter" from Antonio Vivaldi's Four Seasons performed by Swarthmore student musicians and student conductors and featuring the Jasper […]
During the first two weekends in December, the Kennett Square Holiday Village Market brings the Christkindlmarkt experience to the magical setting of The Creamery. Dozens of artisan and vintage vendors are at the heart of the event, each stall a tiny feast of beautiful and unique handcrafted items […]
Dressed in Victorian attire, The West Chester Borough Balladeer Carolers will roam around downtown West Chester and perform throughout the holiday season! Enjoy the music while you do some local holiday shopping. Downtown West Chester Schedule: Friday, Nov. 29th – 5:00pm to 7:00pm (Black Friday) […]
Upper Merion Township’s annual Holiday Village event is scheduled for Saturday, December 7, from 12 noon until 3 pm behind the Township building in the lower level lot/park. The event is free to the public and family-friendly! The event will include dozens of crafters and […]
Santa will be visiting Burkholder for photo opps on five Saturdays during the holiday season: 11/23, 11/30, 12/07, 12/14, and 12/21. And on Dec. 21, Santa will be joined by Mrs. Klaus and one of his reindeer! Get in on the fun at this family-friendly […]
Get into the holiday spirit at Historic Sugartown! They're hosting a Holiday Market featuring over 40 local crafters and artisans including: PaperPie Flames & Frames Jam With Me Made By Eleni Cait Konradt Chester County Beekeepers Association PASHA Turkish Towels Butter and Love Bakeshop …and […]
The Havertown Holiday Festival is a family friendly event focused on Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Winter Fun! Saturday, December 7th (rain date: 12/8), 12–7 pm on Brookline Boulevard This year, expect costumed characters, live holiday music, story time and crafts for kids, food trucks and […]
The "Making Spirits Bright Holiday Music Series", sponsored by Oakbourne Advisors returns to West Chester this holiday season! Catch the performances on High Street in front of the Historic Courthouse on Saturdays at 2 pm, November 30–December 21. 11/30 - Uptown Singers 12/7 - Bishop […]
Bring the family to downtown West Chester to see Santa on the firetruck! Santa will once again tour the borough on a fire truck on a few Saturdays this holiday season (sponsored by Tolsdorf Oil Lube Express). Catch him at 3 pm in the streets of […]
All aboard for holiday cheer! Immerse yourself in the wonders of the holiday and see the beautiful Auburn Heights estate as you’ve never seen it before with this new event. Celebrate the signs and sounds of holidays past with these event features: View operating model […]
Join West Chester Parks & Rec on December 7th at 4:30 pm in Marshall Square Park for an evening of holiday celebration! Food, music, and pictures with Santa! See the park like never before, a Christmas get away in your own backyard!
Celebrate the holiday season at Tredyffrin Township's Tree Lighting Celebration on Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 5–7 pm in Wilson Farm Park! (Rain date is Sunday, December 8.) Be there as Santa & Mrs. Claus "flip the switch" to kick off the holiday season along […]
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, […]
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 […]
Festival of Carols will present new and exciting arrangements of familiar carols, other inspiring music, and readings around the theme “A Time of Hope.” This concert has something for everyone, and will surely get you into the spirit of the season. Performances Saturday December 7th […]
Visit Santa at Danielle Foster Creations' Portrait Studio, his home away from home for the past 11 years. They are the leading portrait studio in the Delaware Valley for Santa Portraits with nine magical Santas, including Santa of Color, that are sure to fit your […]
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 […]
Please jdkidphilly at a local synagogue for a fun morning of Hanukkah crafting, celebration, and bagels! They will be partnering with the ‘Schmooze Squad,’ a group of parents with young children to facilitate this exciting event! This program is geared towards preschool-aged children (siblings always […]
