Christmas Tree Lighting - Friday, December 2nd, 5:00PM
Join in this annual community event and enjoy festive treats, a Blessing of the Children, performances from the Villanova Voices & Singers, a holiday light show, firepits and s'mores, and a special visit from Santa!
Handel's Messiah - Saturday, December 10th - 2:00PM
Once every four years the Villanova choral program pulls out all the stops to present the Christmas portions of Handel's Messiah, culminating in the iconic Hallelujah Chorus!. Join the Villanova Voices and Villanova Singers as well as student soloists and professional orchestra for this holiday masterpiece. The concert will also feature other holiday and Christmas favorites.
Student tickets $5, Adults $10, available at the door.
Villanova Band & Chamber Strings Holiday Concert - Sunday, December 11th - 2:00PM
Join us for our yearly instrumental holiday concert with the Villanova Band and Villanova Chamber Strings. The concert will include familiar Christmas Music, modern classics, & fun surprises!
Student Tickets $5, Adults $10, available at the door.
End of Semester Mass and Nativity Blessing - Sunday, December 11th - 7:00PM
St. Thomas of Villanova Church
Join Fr. Peter and members of the Villanova community as we end the semester with an opportunity for prayer and reflection together as we head into finals. Mass will be in St. Thomas of Villanova Church and will be followed by a festive procession to the Grotto to bless the Nativity Scene and sing some seasonal hymns. After the blessing, cookies and hot chocolate will be served! All are welcome to join for this treasured annual tradition. (Note: the 5pm and 9pm Masses will be celebrated as usual this Sunday; this will be the last weekend with the full Sunday evening Mass schedule)
Holiday Village and Night Market - Monday, December 12th, 3:00PM - 8:00PM
This new annual tradition, the Holiday Village and Night Market, will feature food trucks, local vendors and entertainment. Centered at the Riley Ellipse, shop, eat, and be merry at this celebratory holiday event!