Hi Neighbor!
The holiday season is officially upon us! The turkey’s moment in the spotlight has passed, and its now time for the blow-ups, trees, menorahs and lights to shine (literally!).
Holiday lights are one of my favorite parts of this time of year. When the splendor of the fall leaves has subsided, the flowers have wilted and the landscape looks rather bleak, the twinkling lights are a happy treat amidst the darker days and chilly skies.
Ever since my son was born, we choose several nights in December to don our coziest pajamas, fill our mugs with marshmallow and whipped cream topped hot chocolate, and pile into our car to go “light driving.”
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Looking for a last-minute gift? In search of sweet stocking stuffers? Picking out the perfect holiday party look? It’s all right here at Suburban Square—and our Holiday Guide has the inside scoop.
For the foodie: check out chef-grade gear at Kitchen Kapers, feel-good food at Oath Pizza, or pick up a copy of the maman cookbook for the home baker in your life. Shopping for a fashionista? Look no further than the smart and chic styles from upscale retailers like Veronica Beard, Gilbert & Evans, Eileen Fisher, and Stile by Per Lei. Or, bring fitness into focus at Lifetime and SoulCycle with athletic apparel to match from Addison Bay, Lululemon, Endeavor, and more. If you’re redecorating in the new year, high end offerings from Simon Pearce & West Elm bring any space to life. The gifting goodness doesn’t stop there; with all that Suburban Square has to offer, the possibilities are endless.
Check out the Holiday Guide for even more gifting inspiration!
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SEASONAL SOUNDS & SIGHTS
A Philly POPS Christmas
Multiple Dates in December
Hamilton star Mandy Gonzalez returns for her fourth Christmas with the POPS, accompanied by over 300 performers including The Philly POPS Festival Chorus, The Philadelphia Boys Choir, the African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas Gospel Choir, and Santa! Details
Everybody Sing! The Sound of Music!
Wednesday, December 14, 7:15 PM
Bryn Mawr Film Institute, Bryn Mawr
After three years of Covid-related cancellations, this popular holiday event is BACK! Wear a wimple or lederhosen or dress as a drop of golden sun at this special interactive screening. Patrons who come in costume receive a free small popcorn. Details
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
Friday, December 9 - Wednesday, December 28
The Academy of Music, Philadelphia
Join Clara and her magical friend the Nutcracker on the most enchanting of adventures, with stunning sets, magnificent costumes and breathtaking choreography. Details
Kenny G: The Miracles Holiday and Hits Tour
Saturday, December 10, 8:00 PM
Rivers Casino, Philadelphia
Celebrate the magic of the season with the smooth sounds of Kenny G’s well-known saxophone. Details
Holly Highlights & Winter Greenery Tour
Saturday, December 10 & Sunday, December 11, 11:00 AM
Widener Visitor Center, Morris Arboretum, Philadelphia
Grab your hat and mittens for a guided tour of the arboretum, highlighting holly and other broadleaf evergreens that we during the holiday season and winter. Free with Arboretum admission. Details
Holiday Garden Railway: Nighttime Express
December 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23
4:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Watch the magic of an elaborate holiday train delight! Over a quarter mile of track features seven loops and tunnels, fifteen different rail lines, nine bridges, holiday décor and twinkle lights galore! Free with Arboretum admission. Details
Home for the Holidays
Sunday, December 11
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden, Villanova
During this exclusive holiday open house, explore the seasonally decked Tudor Revival-style mansion, while sipping on hot cocoa, enjoying holiday treats and listening to local choirs, instrumentalists and organists. Registration required, starting at $10. Details
NSPC Community Concert Series Presents: Holiday Favorites
Sunday, December 11, 4:00 PM
Newtown Square Presbyterian Church, Newtown Square
Enjoy the sounds of the season as Alice Chung, Brynn Terry and Titus Muzi perform holiday favorites like “I Believe” from Polar Express and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” Details
Soultown to Motown Holiday Show
Sunday, December 18, 6:00 PM
The Event Center at Live! Casino, Philadelphia
The Sensational Soul Cruisers will perform songs from their newest CD, “A Very Soulful Christmas.” Details
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Sunday, December 18
3:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Lose yourself in the sounds of TSO’s rock opera “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve” with favorites including “O’ Come All Ye Faithful,” “Christmas Canon,” and more. This year’s show will also feature a second set featuring more of TSO’s greatest hits! Details
Charlie Brown Christmas Quartet
Sunday, December 18, 4:00 PM
118 North, Wayne
World class jazz musicians perform live. Tickets include dinner and concert with seating on first come basis. Reservations online. Details
Disney on Ice: Frozen & Encanto
Sunday, December 25 - Saturday, December 31
Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia
This year, adventure to Arendelle with Anna, Elsa and Olaf from Frozen and then to the Madrigal family’s Casita from Encanto! Hosted by Mickey and Minnie and friends. Details
MORE HOLIDAY EVENTS? CLICK HERE FOR OUR 2022 HOLIDAY ROUND-UP!
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Rally your booze crew out for the return of Ardmore Beer Fest at the top of 2023!
🌾 50+ craft brews ft Levante Brewing, Tröegs Independent Brewing, Victory Beer, and more
🍔 VIP brunch curated by Ripplewood Whiskey and Craft
Tickets >> WinterBeerFest2023_AMH
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SANTA SIGHTINGS
Christmas on Cricket
Sunday, December 11
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Cricket Ave., Ardmore
Bundle up and get ready for a jolly good time with Santa, the Grinch and Elf on the Shelf! The morning will be filled with holiday tunes, ornament making, hot chocolate & cookies and a special story time with Elsa & Ana. E-mail info@luluscasita.com for tickets. Details
Howliday Yappy Hour
Saturday, December 10
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Flip & Bailey's, Bryn Mawr
Bring your pet for a photo with Santa. A local animal shelter will be onsite with pets for adoption. Holiday crafts for sale too. Details
Breakfast with Santa
Sunday, December 11
Two seatings: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
The Inn at Villanova University
Enjoy a bountiful, kid-friendly breakfast with hot chocolate bar and festive treats. Ticket price includes reindeer games, crafts and a visit with Santa. Details
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This season marks the 36th consecutive year of our annual tradition of magical Renaissance Noël concerts by the Vox Renaissance Consort, celebrating the glorious Renaissance Christmas music of Old Europe, with masterpieces for single and double chorus, solo voices, and period instruments—with three performances in three beautiful venues. A unique feature of these concerts is our Renaissance Consort performers exquisitely attired in lush period costumes.
Come and experience a joyful and traditional old-world Noël.
Running time: 90 minutes – no intermission
Tickets
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HANUKKAH HAPPENINGS
Menorah Lighting
Sunday, December 18, 4:00 PM
Suburban Square, Ardmore
Join friends, family and neighbors for Suburban Square’s annual Menorah Lighting on the lawn. Details
Hanukkah Celebration
Sunday, December 20
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Kaiserman JCC, Wynnewood
Join the JCC for music, a light show, activities, games, and more! Pizza included in family ticket price. Details
Chanukah Village
Sunday, December 18
2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
State Street, Media
State Street is transformed into a magical Village with donut decorating, candle making, Chanukah face art, Lego dreidels, story time, menorah making, crafts, treats and more. Details
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Holiday Open House
Saturday, December 10
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Willows Park Preserve, Villanova
Vendors, holiday music, tours, crafts, snacks, drinks and more! Details
Holiday Funky Brunch & Market
Saturday, December 17
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Ardmore Music Hall
Local vendors, Santa photos, live music, brunch and beer. FREE to attend! Preregistration required. Details
Festival of Lights
Through Sunday, January 1
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Rose Tree Park, Media
Featuring dozens of illuminated trees and displays. Details
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Sweet and shy, pretty Periwinkle is the ultimate couch potato companion. This lovely young snuggle buddy is currently lounging around with her foster family or hiking outdoors with her foster sibling. But her expressive ears and pleading eyes make it clear that being with a patient family of her own with another doggie companion is what she longs for. Periwinkle will be a terrific buddy for her lucky adoptive family. Interested? Fill out the form on her Providence Animal Center bio ProvidenceAC.org/Pets/Periwinkle
Home For The Howlidays - Invite a dog to sleepover!
Have a sleepover for 1-5 nights now through December 31st Take a dog home for a night, a short time, or forever! Sleepovers are a great way to see if a dog is a good match for your family, while providing a temporary break from the shelter.
Dogs homeless for 3+ months have sponsored adoption fees through the end of the year and their adopters receive a FREE mini photo session with Mergliano Photography and a 2023 Providence Animal Center Calendar.
providenceac.org/adopt
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Since 1986, Metropolitan Veterinary Associates (MVA), a privately owned hospital and Penn Vet affiliate, has provided the highest quality of veterinary medicine. It is our mission to enhance and improve the lives of our patients through exceptional care. To aid this mission we are practicing out of a renovated 25,000 square foot facility with state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic equipment. We concentrate on specialty and emergency cases, allowing us to dedicate high-level care to the following disciplines: behavioral medicine, cardiology, dentistry, dermatology, emergency, internal medicine, interventional radiology, minimally invasive surgery, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, radiology (including CT, MRI, and I-131), and surgery.
metro-vet.com
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Alderfer Auction presents their December Fine & Decorative Arts Auction featuring fine jewelry, silver, decorative art, modern period furniture, artwork, and rugs.
Fine and Decorative Arts
December 8, 2022
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Get ready for a 2023 filled with theatre magic at Wolf PAC!
Registration is open and filling fast for all programs. There is something for everyone at Wolf PAC - we hope you will be a part of it!
Register!
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The Community Arts Center presents their annual HOLIDAY SALE of Fine Craft and Pottery, Friday, December 2nd - Saturday, December 10th. Handcrafted ceramics, jewelry, apparel, etc. Over 60 vendors.
Details
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Hope’s Cookies is Best of Main Line Today Winner 2022 and a Main Line Tradition for 33 years and counting -
we make the most festive holiday cookie gift boxes, tins and trays - call us at 610-527-4488 for your holiday orders, and nationwide shipping always on hopescookies.com.
Don’t forget we are open for ice cream and milkshakes too - new vegan ice cream options too!
Open Monday through Thursday 9am - 10 pm, Friday and Saturday 9am - 11pm, Sunday 10am - 10pm. Local delivery on Door Dash, Uber Eats and Grub Hub.
Hope's Cookies
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Small Home Repair • Residential Remodeling • Commercial Remodeling & Maintenance
The Wolf brothers have been working with their customers in the greater Philadelphia area since 2014.
A highly collaborative and supportive team, coming together on every project to ensure clients get the very best result.
Call 484-881-2929 or email Danwolf@wolfhomepros.com
today!
wolfhomepros.com
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