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Did you hear about the man who went overboard while on a cruise ship last month—and survived? How he ended up overboard is a bit of a mystery…the man was in one of the ship’s bars with his sister and excused himself around 11:00 PM to use the restroom. His next memory is waking up in the Gulf of Mexico. (He says he was not drunk, and the fall overboard knocked him unconscious.) For 20 hours he battled jellyfish, nasty rip currents and a possible brush with a shark. He munched on floating pieces of bamboo to stay nourished and mask the taste of seawater. When the Coast Guard rescued him the following evening, he was mere minutes from death.
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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 SNAPS
Howliday Yappy Hour
Saturday, December 10th
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 11th
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
Pet Photos with Santa
Saturday & Sunday, December 10th & 11th
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Braxton’s Animal Works, Wayne
Let your pet take a starring role in this year’s holiday card! BYO camera. Free and open to the public. No appointments necessary. Details
MORE HOLIDAY EVENTS? CLICK HERE FOR OUR 2022 HOLIDAY ROUND-UP!
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GIVING LOCALLY
PAJAMAS for MAMAS
New woman’s pajamas are being collected for a local food pantry. The goal is for each family that comes to the food pantry to receive a new pair of pajamas for their mom on Christmas morning. Please donate new, wrapped woman’s pajamas with the size labeled on the outside of the package.
Drop off to 421 Daventry Rd, Berwyn, PA 19312 or Eadeh Enterprises 511 Old Lancaster Ave, Suite 8, Berwyn, PA. Pajamas can also be ordered online and shipped to the above Daventry Rd address.
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HIGH-TECH & HOMETOWN HOLIDAYS
Christmas House
Through January 2023
King of Prussia Mall
A ten-room portion of KOP Mall (near Dick’s Sporting Goods) has been transformed by Hollywood and Broadway set designers to depict holiday montages. Details
Tinseltown Holiday
Through Saturday, December 31st
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks
Returning for a second year, this holiday experience is powered by an astounding 1.2 million twinkling lights. Details
Chestnut Hill Holiday Parade
Saturday, December 10th
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Chestnut Hill Avenue
Featuring fire engines, marching bands, choirs, antique cars, horses, photos with Santa and a special visit from the Phillie Phanatic. 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 18th
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 20th
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 18th
2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
State Street, Media
Chabad of Delaware County transforms State Street into a magical Chanukah Village with donut decorating, candle making, Chanukah face art, Lego dreidels, story time, menorah making, crafts, treats and more. Head to the courthouse at 4:30 PM for the menorah lighting and gelt drop. Details
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FREE HOLIDAY FUN
Holiday Open House
Saturday, December 10th
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 17th
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 1st
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Rose Tree Park, Media
A treasured Delco tradition for more than four decades, the Festival of Lights provides a perfect opportunity to get in the holiday spirit with friends and family or take a sweetheart stroll after dinner. Featuring dozens of illuminated trees and displays. Details
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CANDY, COCKTAILS, COSTUMES & CRAFTS
Winterfest & Winterfest After Dark
Saturday, December 10th
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM & 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
King of Prussia Town Center
Ring in the holiday season at King of Prussia Town Center’s annual Winterfest, featuring meet and greets with Santa and Mrs. Claus, a DJ, a Candy Wonderland (complete with a winter-themed candy buffet!) and a special kids’ activity corner. Later that evening, the Town Center will heat things up with the first-ever Winterfest After Dark. Guests will enjoy a holiday cocktail crawl, live music and more. Come dressed in your most festive holiday attire! Details
Holiday Workshop Family Fun Day
Sunday, December 11th
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Wayne Art Center
Children ages five and up will make five fun holiday projects, including a mini Christmas Tree, painted ornaments and festive treat! Each project takes approximately 15 minutes, but children can work at their own pace. Details
Everybody Sing! The Sound of Music!
Wednesday, December 14th
Bryn Mawr Film Institute, Bryn Mawr
7:15 PM
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
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Holiday Candle Making Workshop
Sunday, December 11
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Penns Woods Winery
Chadds Ford
Sip on a complimentary glass of mulled wine or pinot noir while you create and pour two holiday-scented candles, under the direction of Courtney Elvin, owner of Honey Rae & Co. Details
Modern Calligraphy and Ornament Lettering
Tuesday, December 20
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Conshohocken Brewing Company, King of Prussia
Master the art of the perfect holiday lettering for picture perfect gift tags, hostess gifts, holiday letters and more! The class includes instruction from Sip & Script, a beginner’s calligraphy kit and a take home acrylic ornament! Details
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SOUNDS OF THE SEASON
Caroling in Downtown West Chester
Friday, Dec. 9, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Saturday, Dec. 10, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Friday, Dec. 16, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Saturday, Dec. 17, 12:00 PM to 2:00PM
Downtown West Chester
Dressed in the finest Victorian attire, The West Chester Borough Balladeer Carolers will carol through the streets. Enjoy the sounds will you stroll and shop! Details
Making Spirits Bright Holiday Music Series
Saturday December 10 and 17
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
High Street, West Chester
Stroll and shop to the festive sounds of local choirs singing holiday favorites from the steps of the historic courthouse! Details
The Nutcracker
Saturday December 10
12:00 PM & 5:00 PM
Phoenixville Middle School Theater, Phoenixville
Join Clara and her magical friend the Nutcracker on the most magical adventure, performed by the Schuylkill Valley Regional Dance Company. Details
Brandywine Ballet’s Nutcracker 2022
Friday, December 16, 10:00 AM
Saturday, December 17, 11:00 AM & 5:00 PM
Sunday, December 18, 11:00 AM & 5:00 PM
Times Vary
Brandywine Ballet, West Chester
Join Clara and her magical friend the Nutcracker on the most magical adventure! Details
City Rhythm Orchestra Holiday Style
Sunday, December 18, 7:00 PM
The Colonial Theater, Phoenixville
Enjoy a dazzling performance of Christmas favorites from Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole and more! 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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FIRE & ICE
Flight On Ice Edgmont Hosts Fly Eagles Fly Event Benefiting Eagles Autism Foundation
December 8, 5:30 PM
Energy Transfer Veterans Memorial Rink, Edgmont
A night of ice skating, with special guest appearances from The Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders and Philadelphia Eagles mascot, Swoop, as well as an auction and raffle, including sports memorabilia and autographed collectables. There will also be sensory friendly entertainment available for all to enjoy. 50% of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Eagles Autism Foundation, supporting autism research and care to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by Autism. Details
Learn to Skate
Philadelphia Skating Club, Ardmore
Eight week session start in January. Registration now open.
8 WEEK FRIDAY- 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3
8 WEEK SATURDAY – 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4
8 WEEK SUNDAY CLASS – 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5
Details
Annual Firebird Festival
December 10
5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Veteran’s Memorial Park, Phoenixville
The Festival is thrilling and fun for all with drummers, dancers, fire breathers, food and craft vendors and live music to enjoy throughout the Festival grounds. The lighting happens at 8PM. Details
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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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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.
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Save the Date for VFES’s FREE Special Kids Camp Expo on 1/21/23, 1-4pm!
30+ local camps and summer programs for children and young adults with disabilities!
No registration required.
vfes.net/campexpo
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Lionville Natural Pharmacy provides custom medications, nutritional supplements and professional consultations for you and your family, serving our community for 40 years.
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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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