It is the most sparkly time of the year! The season when we are encouraged to glow, allowed to be bedazzled, and admired for “bringing it” to any and all holiday celebrations. Yes, I am referring to your holiday attire. It is time to shine!
Sure, our homes are decorated top to bottom in all things attention-grabbing with lights galore and lawns strewn with giant blow-up Santas, reindeer, and sleighs. There are even movies made to celebrate the madness for who can out sparkle whom in the ‘hood. But the big question is, who can out glam the next Main Line mom? Any one of us, that’s who.
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LOCAL NEEDS
T&E Care Holiday Dinner Program still needs a little support!
T&E Care will be providing special holiday dinners near the end of December for 10 local families. The link to the Holiday Dinner program is still available for your support.They are looking for bags of food to be donated, or sponsorships for dinners or desserts from local vendors to purchase the items. Any help you can offer to make these meals special would be great!
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LIGHTS OF THE SEASON
The Festival of Lights
Now through January 1
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Rose Tree County Park, Media
The park sparkles and shines at night during the holiday season. Enjoy this annual walk-through display with family and friends. Admission is free. Details
Herr’s Holiday Light Display
Now through January 2
5:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Herr’s Corporate Campus, Nottingham, PA
Enjoy this FREE light display as visitors drive through a dazzling display of holiday magic! Details
West Chester Griswolds
Now through January 2
4:45 PM – 10:00 PM
304 Dutton Mill Road, West Chester
The West Chester Griswolds are celebrating their 8th year of providing a spectacular light display for the entire community. While it is free to visit, donations are accepted for the Hearing Loss Association of America. Don’t forget to bring your letters for Santa! Details
Holiday Light Show at Yeager’s Farm
December 15 – 23
5:30 pm – 9:00 PM
Yeager’s Farm and Market, Phoenixville
Load up the gang and drive through Yeager’s Christmas Tree farm where visitors will be delighted with a synchronized light and music display. Visitors are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance. Details
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SEASONAL SNIPPETS OF ENTERTAINMENT
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol Dramatic Reading
Friday, December 22
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Media Arts Council, Media
You won’t want to miss this solo performance of Dickens’ classic, read by candlelight with accompanying music. Details
Twelve Twenty-Four: The Holiday Rock Orchestra
Friday, December 22, 7:30 PM
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center, West Chester
A holiday performance for the ages as this Trans-Siberian Orchestra tribute band pays homage to their inspiration as well as shares some of their own seasonal music. Details
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A Very Philly Christmas
Thru Saturday, December 23
Kimmel Cultural Campus, Philadelphia
Enjoy the sounds of the season with holiday classics and favorites performed by a cast of Broadway singers and dancers, Philly choirs and more. Details
Children’s Holiday Spectacular
Saturday, December 16, 11:30 AM
The Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia
It’s a holiday concert with the kids in mind! Sing along with holiday favorites like “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” and “Have a Holly Jolly Christmas.” A special guest dressed in red who says “ho-ho-ho” might even make a special appearance! Details
Trans-Siberian Orchestra The Ghosts of Christmas Eve
Sunday, December 17
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia
Get lost in a Christmas story about a runaway girl, told by narrator, song and incredible orchestral music by the famed Trans-Siberian Orchestra and special performers. Details
City Rhythm Orchestra Holiday Style 2023
Sunday, December 17 & Monday, December 18
Colonial Theater, Phoenixville
Get in the holiday spirit while enjoying the “big band” sounds of the City Rhythm Orchestra as they delight with fresh renditions of holiday classics. Details
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HANUKKAH HAPPENINGS
Hanukkah in Manayunk
Ends Friday, December 15
Hurry to Manayunk for the last two nights of the Eight Crazy Nights Contest. Participants can win prizes and receive giveaways for joining the fun and riding the Jolly Trolley. Details
Chanukah Bowl
Sunday, December 18
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Wynnewood Lanes, Ardmore
Chabad of Penn Wynne invites friends and neighbors to an afternoon of unlimited bowling, crafts, traditional treats, and more. Register in advance to attend. Details
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DOWNTOWN FESTIVITIES
Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester
Weekends through January 1
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The streets of downtown West Chester are aglow in lights and festivities as each weekend has its own theme such as First Responders and ‘Twas the Weekend Before Christmas. Details
Chestnut Hill Holidays on the Hill
Now through December 25
Celebrate and prepare for the holidays by meandering and shopping in historic Chestnut Hill, which provides a nostalgic background for a holiday experience that harkens back to an earlier time. Details
Holiday History Stroll
Saturday, December 16
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM & 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
History Center, West Chester
Immerse yourself in West Chester’s festive holiday atmosphere with this 90- minute walking tour. Costumed guides will take you to West Chester’s early churches, department stores and cultural sites as you learn what the winter holidays meant to the people of West Chester from the late 1700s to the early 1900s. Details
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SWEETS, SNOW & SANTA
Baking Holiday Biscotti Workshop
Saturday, December 16
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Wayne Art Center
Make and bake three different biscotti batches. The workshop concludes with a taste test and mugs of hot tea. Details
A Snowy Holiday
Wednesday, December 20, 4:30 PM
Radnor Memorial Library
Grab your hats and mittens and head over to the library for some “snowy” fun inspired by Ezra Jack Keats’ The Snowy Day. Enjoy a family story time and dance party, then step into a wintry wonderland with games, crafts and treats! Details
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Marple’s Mistletoe Marketplace
December 15, 17, 22, 23, 29, 30, & 31
Veterans Memorial Park, Marple Township
Shop local vendors, pictures with Santa, holiday lights, games, crafts, food and write a letter to Santa, and more! Details
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REMARKABLE MODEL RAILWAYS
Trains at the Grange
Now through January 7
The Historic Grange Estate, Havertown
At Christmas time the Carriage House of the Grange Estate is transformed into an imaginary land depicting the Cobbs Creek Lines Holiday Railroad.
Christmas house tours are also available during this time. Details
Brandywine Railroad
Now through – January 7
Brandywine Museum of Art, Chadds Ford
This holiday favorite has been entertaining families since 1972 with a whimsical setting that takes the visitors through a farm, a village, and a carnival. There is even an interactive component to encourage further engagement. Details
Garden Railway
Now through January 7
Longwood Gardens, Chadds Ford
A trip to Longwood Gardens at Christmas time is not complete without stopping by the Garden Railway. The enticing garden setting is full of fancy foliage and fun for the family. The display is located near the Terrace Restaurant. Details
Holiday Garden Railway
Through Saturday, December 30
Morris Arboretum
Make your holiday even more magical with a visit to the Holiday Garden Railway where you can see the enchanting rail cars in a festive wonderland of lights and sounds. Special nighttime hours through December 23. Advance tickets required. Details
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Fantastic HOLIDAY concerts!
For more than three decades in our region, VoxAmaDeus has presented performances of Handel’s masterpiece, now a Christmas season tradition. True to Handel’s vision, the work is performed on original Baroque instruments. Also this season marks the 37th consecutive year of our annual tradition of magical Renaissance Noël concerts, celebrating the glorious Christmas music of Old Europe, with masterpieces for single and double chorus, solo voices, and period instruments. A unique feature of these concerts is our Renaissance Consort performers exquisitely attired in lush Renaissance costumes.
Come and experience a joyful and traditional old-world Noël!
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RIDING THE RAILS
Five Christmas Experiences
Now through the end of December
Various Hours and Days
Strasburg Railroad, Ronks, PA
This historic railway offers riders five different experiences for the holiday season from Santa’s Paradise Express to the Night Before Christmas. Book now for the excursion of the season! Details
New Hope Railroad
Now through December 24
Various Hours and Days
New Hope Railroad, New Hope
Make a new family tradition or continue an old one, but do not miss one of the seasonal favorite excursions offered by the railroad company. So many opportunities to encounter Santa on the rails! Details
Holiday Lights Express
Now through December 30
Various Hours and Days
Wilmington and Western Railroad, Wilmington, DE
Enjoy an evening journey on a magical, festive train. These 100-year-old heated coaches will take travelers on a one-hour trip through the Red Clay Valley. Details
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Onstage at People's Light!
A fresh, music-filled approach to Dickens' classic. Bring the whole family, ages 6-106!
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Save the Date!
VFES Adult Services & Summer Camp Expo
Saturday, January 20, 2024
1-4pm
1777 North Valley Rd, Malvern
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Berwyn Flea Open All Holiday Weekends In December!
Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage Jewelry & Fashion, Artwork, Toys, Vinyl and So Much More!
Every Sat & Sun
9AM - 4PM
270 Swedesford Road, Berwyn, PA
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Registration is open now for winter theatre classes!
Wolf PAC Classes provide an educational experience with a focus on singing, acting, dancing, improvisation, and a variety of theatrical skills. Classes are weekly and include instruction by professional teaching artists, on-your-feet activities, building theatrical skills, and development of self-confidence and positive interaction with peers.
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December's In The Loop is here!
Cheers to a sleek new cocktail lounge in Berwyn, a Jurassic Quest for the new year and brunching in your PJs.
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Website Ads, Camps Guide Ads and Dedicated Emails available to promote your camp.
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