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The Gingerbread Competition & Display at Peddler’s Village is a feast for the eyes with more than 100 creative and whimsical entries crafted by the public in eight different categories: Traditional Holiday Gingerbread House Incredibly Unusual 3-Dimensional Gingerbread Creation Reproduction of a Movie or TV […]
This holiday season, Longwood Gardens welcomes you to their biggest and most magical Christmas landscape yet. Experience the magic of A Longwood Christmas as you never have before—made even more spectacular with the opening of Longwood Reimagined. Brand new spaces, from their sprawling new West Conservatory to imaginative […]
Astra Lumina illuminates the Philadelphia area with an enchanted night walk at the Abington Art Center, Thursday– Sunday, Nov. 21–Dec. 15. Astra Lumina invites you to discover the wonder of visiting stars. Set off across mysterious grounds to discover a celestial pathway of lustrous light, […]
In Partnership with Upper Providence Parks & Rec, Arader Farms presents Walking Wonderland Light Show happening Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, Nov. 29–Dec. 21, 2024. This walk-through attraction is something the whole family will enjoy! Each weekend features special guests and activities, so visit their website for […]
Shady Brook Farm’s spectacular Holiday Light Show features more than three million lights illuminating acres of farmland. Encounter familiar characters and whimsical displays in the comfort of your own car or on an open-air wagon ride. While you’re there you can also experience the Candy Cane […]
Let your holiday spirit burn bright with the old-world beauty of Holly Nights. This “Yuletide of yore” style celebration is breathtaking and remains the favorite of young and old who love holiday magic. Light and joy spread throughout the night as strolling carolers bring cheer, […]
Featuring the popular songs from the original animated feature and more, Anastasia is a sweeping musical adventure that transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920's. A brave young woman named Anya sets out to discover the […]
Ebenezer Scrooge is a prosperous curmudgeon who believes that personal wealth is far more valuable than happiness. But, on Christmas Eve, he is forced to face his selfish ways when three ghosts lead him through his Past, Present, and Future. This spectacular musical adaptation of […]
Newtown Theatre will perform White Christmas: The Musical, from Thursday, Dec. 5 through Sunday, Dec. 8, with various evening and matinee showings. Paramount Pictures released the movie musical White Christmas in 1954. Directed by Michael Curtiz, the film starred Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney […]
A Very Furry Christmas at Sesame Place is a festive, family-friendly celebration with everyone’s favorite Sesame Street friends. The park is transformed into a one-of-a-kind Christmas wonderland with millions of twinkling lights, whirling rides, and festive decorations all around. Sing and dance along at special […]
This holiday season, Fonthill Castle offers three ways to visit – Their Daily Winter Wonderland Guided Tours, Holiday Lights Meander Days and Fonthill Castle Guided Evening Tours. Starting on Saturday, November 16th, on all weekdays as well as weekends in November, daily one-hour guided tours […]
Join Santa and Mrs. Claus as you depart New Hope Station for a train ride through the historic Bucks County countryside on the way to the North Pole. The journey begins when the Conductor calls “All Aboard”! Whether you’re a new guest or returning for […]
Share, listen, connect, ask, and learn about feelings and emotions at XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness, opening September 27 at the Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia. Through facial expressions, words, movement, art making and other hands-on activities, XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness provides […]
Through December 24, guests can surf the yuletide at Christmas Underwater 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! Adventure Aquarium’s most notable holiday experiences include: Photo Opps with […]
A special treat for Christmas enthusiasts is a trip to the Byers’ Choice Christmas Museum. Start with a short film about our company's history inside a Victorian theater. Next walk down a cobblestone street scene straight out of Dickens’ London and peer through the windows […]
Build the best memories at Philadelphia's top family holiday event, Holiday Bricktacular! Daily from November 29 - January 1, families can enjoy a winter wonderland of activities, festive decorations and more at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia. Holiday Bricktacular Activities: New for 2024! Build To Give […]
The Gingerbread Competition & Display at Peddler’s Village is a feast for the eyes with more than 100 creative and whimsical entries crafted by the public in eight different categories: Traditional Holiday Gingerbread House Incredibly Unusual 3-Dimensional Gingerbread Creation Reproduction of a Movie or TV […]
This holiday season, Longwood Gardens welcomes you to their biggest and most magical Christmas landscape yet. Experience the magic of A Longwood Christmas as you never have before—made even more spectacular with the opening of Longwood Reimagined. Brand new spaces, from their sprawling new West Conservatory to imaginative […]
Looking for that old fashioned and magical family holiday experience? Bring the family to visit with 25 alpacas, including a new baby. Enjoy a complimentary cup of hot cocoa. Be sure to visit Santa in the Alpaca barn from 1 to 3 pm each day. […]
Get in the Season and join Mom's Cookie Bar in Doylestown for Cookies with Santa Claus. Their new owners are bringing Santa and his jolly smile back to Mom's Cookie Bar for three days only, Nov 24, Dec 1 or Dec 6, for a fun-filled […]
Dublin Town Center Presents the 2024 Dublin Holiday Gathering & Tree Lighting. Highlights of the Evening: *Santa will be welcoming families and available for photos. *Horse and carriage rides that will take you on a enjoyable ride through Dublin Town Center. *Gingerbread Display Competition presented […]
Astra Lumina illuminates the Philadelphia area with an enchanted night walk at the Abington Art Center, Thursday– Sunday, Nov. 21–Dec. 15. Astra Lumina invites you to discover the wonder of visiting stars. Set off across mysterious grounds to discover a celestial pathway of lustrous light, […]
In Partnership with Upper Providence Parks & Rec, Arader Farms presents Walking Wonderland Light Show happening Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, Nov. 29–Dec. 21, 2024. This walk-through attraction is something the whole family will enjoy! Each weekend features special guests and activities, so visit their website for […]
Elmwood Park Zoo’s favorite family tradition, Wild Lights, returns this November, with more lights and decorative attractions than ever before! During this walk-through experience, guests will be surrounded by dazzling light displays, illuminated animals and live entertainment. Create cherished memories with at Elmwood Zoo this […]
This year, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Doylestown is hosting its 2024 Christmas in Doylestown House Tour and Tea. Running both Friday and Saturday, December 6th and 7th, this is an exclusive family friendly way to celebrate the holidays. Tickets are $40 in advance to […]
Shady Brook Farm’s spectacular Holiday Light Show features more than three million lights illuminating acres of farmland. Encounter familiar characters and whimsical displays in the comfort of your own car or on an open-air wagon ride. While you’re there you can also experience the Candy Cane […]
Come to the Buckingham Township Building to hear the choir sing on the porch and wait for Santa to arrive in a fire truck at 6:30 pm to light the holiday tree. Join your neighbors for coffee, cider and hot chocolate and cookies and visit […]
Join Langhorne Borough for their annual LBBA Dickens Night, a fun holiday evening! Langhorne's Dickens Night is a festive event held each year by the Langhorne Borough Business Association. Located right in the heart of Langhorne, the event will feature Santa and a Tree Lighting […]
Join Plumstead Township for their Annual Tree Lighting event! Enjoy holiday fun with family and friends and welcome Santa Claus as he arrives on a fire truck and lights the tree. This event will also have Philadelphia Bronze sponsored by Malmark & Choir performance by […]
Let your holiday spirit burn bright with the old-world beauty of Holly Nights. This “Yuletide of yore” style celebration is breathtaking and remains the favorite of young and old who love holiday magic. Light and joy spread throughout the night as strolling carolers bring cheer, […]
Featuring the popular songs from the original animated feature and more, Anastasia is a sweeping musical adventure that transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920's. A brave young woman named Anya sets out to discover the […]
Ebenezer Scrooge is a prosperous curmudgeon who believes that personal wealth is far more valuable than happiness. But, on Christmas Eve, he is forced to face his selfish ways when three ghosts lead him through his Past, Present, and Future. This spectacular musical adaptation of […]
Newtown Theatre will perform White Christmas: The Musical, from Thursday, Dec. 5 through Sunday, Dec. 8, with various evening and matinee showings. Paramount Pictures released the movie musical White Christmas in 1954. Directed by Michael Curtiz, the film starred Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney […]
A Very Furry Christmas at Sesame Place is a festive, family-friendly celebration with everyone’s favorite Sesame Street friends. The park is transformed into a one-of-a-kind Christmas wonderland with millions of twinkling lights, whirling rides, and festive decorations all around. Sing and dance along at special […]
This holiday season, Fonthill Castle offers three ways to visit – Their Daily Winter Wonderland Guided Tours, Holiday Lights Meander Days and Fonthill Castle Guided Evening Tours. Starting on Saturday, November 16th, on all weekdays as well as weekends in November, daily one-hour guided tours […]
