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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. 28 – 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm (Black Friday) Saturday, Nov. 29 […]
Upper Merion Township’s annual Holiday Village event is scheduled for Saturday, December 6, 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 holiday vendors, gingerbread house display […]
Get into the holiday spirit at Historic Sugartown! They'll be offering a Holiday Market featuring many local crafters and artisans! Locust Lane Craft Brewery, Chaddsford Winery, Grace Winery, Dixie's Down Home Cooking, and Cafe Gourmino will offer a festive break where you can purchase beverages and food to enjoy while […]
Join the 4th Annual Havertown Holiday Festival on Saturday, December 6, 2025! The Havertown Holiday Festival, presented by Visit Delco, will take place on Brookline Blvd. and is a family friendly event focused on Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Winter fun! There will be costumed characters, live holiday music, dancing and […]
The Havertown Holiday Festival sponsored by Visit Delco is a family friendly event focused on Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Winter Fun! Enjoy costumed characters, live holiday music, face painting and crafts for kids, food trucks and vendors, beer, wine, & hot adult beverages, a holiday marketplace, an ice sculpture demonstration, […]
It's the most wonderful time of the year - celebrate the holiday season with local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will return to Dilworth Park in 2025 from November 14, 2025 through January 1, 2026, and will once again transform the West side of […]
Experience an authentic German-style holiday market right in Center City Philadelphia at LOVE Park, where a curated mix of global and regional artisans showcase handcrafted treasures from festive ornaments to unique jewelry and artisan goods. Sip on seasonal beverages and indulge in delectable treats as you stroll through a dazzling […]
Grab your scarf, your soft pretzel, and your best “Yo!”—’cause we’re bringing the brotherly love and the barbershop buzz! Join ArtSmart for a one-of-a-kind benefit concert featuring The Philadelphia Gritty-Tones, a barbershop holiday quartet made up of four top-tier Philly musicians who harmonize harder than the Eagles’ defensive line and […]
Experience the charm and humor of A Christmas Story The Musical at the Walnut Street Theatre this holiday season. Join Ralphie and his family and experience their hilarious antics. Although he only has one holiday wish to get a Red Rider BB gun on Christmas morning, Ralphie finds himself foiled […]
Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at Glen Eagle Square’s Snowflake Stroll—a festive, community-centered afternoon filled with winter fun, seasonal treats, and holiday cheer. Guests can explore the shopping center and enjoy a variety of holiday activations, including: Photos with Santa, Hot Cocoa Station, Beanie Giveaway & Holiday Raffle and […]
Celebrate the season at the beloved Festival of Carols concert, featuring fresh arrangements of traditional carols, seasonal favorites, and heartfelt readings that capture the spirit of the holidays. This year’s program also includes the world premiere of Wake Up, a new work for choir, orchestra, and organ by acclaimed Philadelphia […]
The Rock School presents an inclusive performance of The Enchanted Nutcracker in a one-hour format with light narration. This show maintains the lively characters, costumes, and gorgeous dancing of the holiday classic, paired with simplified narration that ensures every audience member feels at ease. It's a joyful celebration designed to […]
Step into the glow of the past at Candlelight at Morgan. Experience the Morgan Log House as it was meant to be seen—by flickering candlelight. Wander through the historic home decorated for the season, enjoy warm refreshments, and hear stories of winter traditions, holiday cheer, and life in centuries past. […]
Celebrate the holiday season at Tredyffrin Township's Tree Lighting Celebration on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 5–7 pm in Wilson Farm Park! (Rain date is Sunday, December 7.) Be there as Santa & Mrs. Claus "flip the switch" to light the tree and kick off the holiday season along with […]
Elmwood Park Zoo’s most dazzling holiday tradition is back—brighter than ever! Stroll through millions of twinkling lights, glowing animal displays, and sparkling tunnels that transform the zoo into a winter wonderland. Enjoy festive fun for the whole family with Santa’s Workshop, Cookies with Mrs. Claus, animal meet-and-greets, carousel rides, and […]
Join People's Light for their creative re-telling of the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol. Featuring both original songs and traditional English carols, this performance sets the stage for a memorable holiday season with its exploration of themes including family and forgiveness. Plan an outing the whole family will enjoy […]
Treat your family to the memorable experience of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, a must-see holiday classic! The holiday season comes to the stage in the Philadelphia Ballet's annual performance, a tradition unlike any other. Cross swords with the Mouse King and dine with the Sugarplum Fairy in this quintessential celebration […]
The Media Theatre's Broadway Series brings the story of orphan Annie to their Delco stage this winter. Sing along with the classic songs you've grown to know and love this holiday season. Immerse yourself in a world of impressive dancing and acting as this feel-good story is brought to life.
Footlighters Theater is a non-profit theater that has provided quality, affordable family and adult entertainment to the Main Line for over 90 years. This holiday season, the theater is featuring Evil Dead The Musical, a show that turns concepts from a duo of horror films into a comedic musical. In […]
The Berwyn Farmer's Market is back and better than ever with expanded hours and vendors, new charity partners, live music every first Sunday, a kids' zone, food trucks, and special theme days. The market will be open weekly on Sundays from May 18 through December 21, 2025, with brief breaks […]
Kick off the season with a visit to Linvilla Orchards, where over 40,000 Douglas and Canaan Fir trees are ready for you to choose and cut. With thousands of trees between 6–8 feet, finding your perfect one is easy! Linvilla provides saws, ropes, and even helps haul and tie your […]
Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]
Join Santa on a magical adventure into Christmas past on one of the most beautiful train journeys through the Secret Valley. On board the train, Santa will visit each car, bringing a gift for every child. Children will have an opportunity to give their Christmas letter to him and receive […]
Join A Taste of Britain this holiday season for their Winter Wonderland Tea—a sparkling seasonal tradition for guests of all ages. Enjoy a delightful afternoon filled with festive tea, wintry treats, and memories to warm your heart all winter long. Winter Wonderland Teas are available on weekends between Thanksgiving and […]
Adventure Aquarium hosts the most unique holiday tradition in the Philadelphia area -- Christmas Underwater, presented by Shriners Children’s Philadelphia! 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 Underwater Christmas Tree, and merry more! […]
Meet and greet Santa while supporting a great cause! Make a charitable donation to help raise epilepsy awareness, spread kindness, and enjoy a variety of festive activities, including crafting a mini edible gingerbread house, indulging in sweet holiday treats, and entering an epic giveaway. Capture magical photos with Santa in […]
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 […]
Step into a world of glittering jewels and timeless elegance this holiday season as A Longwood Christmas returns November 21, 2025, through January 11, 2026. This Christmas, Longwood's Gardens are transformed into a living jewel box as radiant as the jewels and gems that inspired it. Longwood’s grand conservatories come alive […]
This holiday season, the Walnut Street Theatre for Kids presents a special hour-long musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL perfect for kids and families. Using traditional songs to re-tell Dickens’ fantastical story, come along as Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three ghosts who show him the past, present, […]
Get into the holiday spirit at Linvilla Orchards at a festive, hands-on wreath-making workshop led by their expert wreath maker, Sue. Sue will guide you step-by-step through the process, sharing her knowledge, tips, and tricks as you design your own holiday masterpiece. Each participant will receive a 12" wreath frame […]
Two big weekends kick off the holiday season in Conshy! The 2025 Conshohocken Winter Market will be held on December 5-7 and December 12-14 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 […]
The Kennett Square Holiday Village Market, modeled on the German Christkindlmarkt, features dozens of curated artisan and vintage vendors as well as live music, ice sculptures, food trucks, Santa Claus, and more in the magical setting of The Creamery. The Holiday Village Market is a curated shopping and dining experience in […]
The Rock School presents an inclusive performance of The Enchanted Nutcracker in a one-hour format with light narration. This show maintains the lively characters, costumes, and gorgeous dancing of the holiday classic, paired with simplified narration that ensures every audience member feels at ease. It's a joyful celebration designed to […]
The Hedgerow Theatre School students bring everyone's favorite green ogre to the stage with their performance of Shrek the Musical KIDS. Laugh along the way as Shrek, Donkey, and a cadre of eccentric fairytale friends attempt to save Princess Fiona and reclaim Shrek's swamp home from Lord Farquaad. These performances […]
It's the most wonderful time of the year - celebrate the holiday season with local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will return to Dilworth Park in 2025 from November 14, 2025 through January 1, 2026, and will once again transform the West side of […]
