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Ideas On How To See Santa in 2020

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Not sure where to see Santa this year? Fun Things has you covered and we even found virtual ways to visit with Santa. For more holiday events, check out our Holiday Event Guide.

Virtual

Lulu's Casita Hosts a Virtual Santa visit

We are so excited to bring you this innovative way to see Santa this year! One thing for sure #COVID made us a whole lot more creative in order to keep going! Just wait until we post our grinch and elf on the shelf tour.

Ok, going back to the Virtual Santa visits.. space is super limited as we can only handle a hand full of Virtual calls during this time frame, get all cozy in your holiday pajamas in the comfort of your own home and FaceTime Santa maybe you can even add hot chocolate and a holiday movie after to officially kick off the holiday season!

Exton Square Mall

Visit Exton Square Mall's real-bearded Santa from the comfort of your home and book a virtual visit with Santa.

Springfield Mall

Visit Springfield Mall's real-bearded Santa from the comfort of your home and book a virtual visit with Santa.

Santa the Experience

Book a time online and chat with Santa to see if you made the good list.

Jingle Ring Live

The most entertaining virtual experience with Santa and Mrs. Claus from the safety and comfort of your home! Invite family & friends from around the world.

Airbnb Santa Claus Virtual Visits

Airbnb connects kids with Santa Claus representatives from all over the world.

Holiday Light Show and Dickens Village Macy's Center City

Since 1861, generations of children have enjoyed the magic of a visit with the one-and-only Santa Claus at Macy’s. That cherished holiday tradition will continue this year in a new way through Macy’s Santaland® at Home. Beginning Friday, November 27 through Thursday, December 24the magic of Macy’s Santaland will be transformed into an interactive, virtual experience for the first time ever. for the first time ever To safely bring the wonder of this cherished holiday tradition to families nationwide, Macy’s Santaland’s in-store experience will be available through an immersive and whimsical digital-only engagement available at macys.com/Santaland.

photo courtesy of Linvilla Orchards

In Person

Exton Square Mall

Visit Exton Square Mall's real-bearded Santa in North Court to Capture your Holiday Memories

To protect our shoppers, reservations are required to take a photo with Santa.

Springfield Mall

Visit Springfield Mall's real-bearded Santa in Center Court to capture your Holiday Memories.

To protect our shoppers, reservations are required to take a photo with Santa.

Santa Comes to the Delaware Museum of Natural History

On December 12th wear your most festive facemask and ring in the holiday season (socially-distanced, of course!) with family, friends, and, of course, Santa! Create a holiday craft, enjoy a stroll through our galleries, listen to sounds of the season, meet some live birds from Animal Behavior & Conservation Connections, and visit Santa for a family photo op! Pre-registration is required. Space is limited.

Linvilla Orchards Christmas Around the Farm

Santa will be stopping by on Friday, December 11th, and the 18th. The hours are 2:30 to 3:30 and 4:00 to 5:00. Santa will also be here every Saturday and Sunday in December from 11:00 to 12:30 and again from 1:30 to 3:00. Bring your Christmas list to remind Santa of what you were wishing for since you have been so good this year.

To keep everyone safe this holiday season, we are asking that guests reserve a timeslot ticket for each child visiting Santa. Timed tickets are our way to spread families out throughout the day – there is no fee.

Santa Claus Express

Saturdays and Sundays November 27th - December 23rd

Why stand in line at the mall and wait to see Santa when you can ride our train and have Santa come to you? The Jolly Old Elf himself rides the train, greets everyone on board, and gives all children a chocolate treat. Be sure to bring your camera and have Santa pose for pictures with your child during this 1½-hour round-trip to Ashland.

West Chester Rail Road Santa's Express

Nov 21, 22, 27, 28, 29

Dec 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20

11AM, 1PM, 3PM

Additional 5PM departures: Dec 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20

All aboard Santa's Express! Join Santa for a 75-minute journey on our heated decorated train through the Chester Creek Valley. Santa will be greeting everyone at Market Street Station and then going along for the ride to Glen Mills and return. Santa will be visiting all passengers while on the train. Make sure you bring your holiday lists with you so Santa can check them twice! Passengers will also enjoy live entertainment onboard from Greg Wright and friends!

Santa’s Christmas Trolley

December 4th -23rd

Santa is stepping out of his busy workshop to take an extraordinary trolley ride aboard the Strasburg Rail Road this Christmas season! Make your child's visit with Santa an especially unique memory to be cherished for a lifetime.

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Tracking Santa

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So the kids are making you crazy today asking you when Santa will arrive? So why not have them track Santa and play some fun holiday games.

The Norad Santa Tracker keeps children updated on Santa's whereabouts. Based on his current location, they know whether they should head to bed before he arrives. The website offers a Christmas countdown, games, activities, 2D and 3D training maps, Santa Camera videos and more.

The Google Santa Tracker takes you to Santa’s Village, which is filled with ways to follow Santa. Head to Google Santa Tracker to find a countdown clock to Christmas Eve and 24 different activities to pass the time before Santa arrives.

Happy Tracking!

Tracking Santa

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So the kids are making you crazy today asking you when Santa will arrive? So why not have them track Santa and play some fun holiday games.

Happy Tracking!

Breakfast With Santa in the Philadelphia Area

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Make your reservations early to have an extra special meal with Santa this holiday season. For more holiday events check out our Holiday Event Guide.

Breakfast with Santa at the Brandywine Zoo
December 8th and 9th

Celebrate the holidays by enjoying a pancake breakfast with Santa. Share your holiday wishes with Santa and bring your camera to take photos. Make decorations and enjoy a few up-close animal encounters, all before the zoo opens. Plus, watch a few animals get their breakfast! Space is very limited for this event, so please register early.

Breakfast with Santa at Chester County Historical Society
December 1st

Enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast with Santa! Children get to sit with Santa, share their Christmas lists, and of course, take photos.
Must register for this event!

Brunch with Santa at the Springfield Country Club

December 9th 10am and 2pm
December 16th 10am and 2pm

Enjoy a yummy brunch with Santa. Reservations required

Breakfast With Santa at the Philadelphia Zoo
December 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23

Seatings at 8:30 am and 9:30am

Philadelphia Zoo guests are invited to celebrate the magic of the holiday season and enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet with Santa Claus as he travels the globe to visit America’s first zoo. Tell Santa all your holiday wishes and be sure to bring your camera to capture the memories at this exclusive festive celebration. Professional photographer services will also be available for purchase at the event.

Tracking Santa

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So the kids are making you crazy today asking you when Santa will arrive? So why not have them track Santa.

Happy Tracking!

2016 Holiday Parades in the Philadelphia Area

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Everyone loves a parade and there are plenty going on in the area this holiday season. For more holiday events check out our Holiday Event Guide.

Mars Drinks Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade Presented by QVC

Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting in Kennett Sq.

Friday, Nov. 25th.

Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting on Friday, Nov. 25th.

Christmas in Wayne

December, 2nd & 3rd

Pictures with Reinders, Winter Carriage rides – 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Face painting and tree ornament crafts at the Radnor Fire Co. 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Carolers stroll the streets of Wayne. Hot chocolate and goodies at the Wayne Senior Center
5:30 – 8PM
Santa arrives and Tree lighting – 7:30pm

Santa Parade along Lancaster Avenue and ending at Wayne Hotel – 10:00 am
Santa rides into Wayne with the Radnor Fire Co. and meets with children on the veranda of the Wayne Hotel until 11:30 am

Phoenixville Parade & Tree Lighting
December 2nd

Join us for the annual Christmas Parade at 7pm.
The parade will take place between the 100 - 300 blocks of Bridge Street.
The tree lighting is around 8pm.

West Chester Old Fashion Christmas Parade

Friday December 2nd

This annual West Chester tradition, hosted by the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce, will kick off Friday, December 2nd at 7:15 pm! The parade promises to provide a seasonal mix of traditional elements with a modern twist—local schools, businesses, volunteer fire companies, and other service organizations will join the many marching bands, floats, and antique vehicles that have cemented themselves as mainstays in the Old-Fashioned Christmas experience.

Coatesville Christmas Parade

December 3rd

The 2016 Coatesville Christmas Parade will march down Lincoln Highway in Coatesville Pennsylvania on Saturday December 3rd at 10 AM.

Downingtown Good Neighbor Christmas Parade

December 10th

The Christmas Committee is working hard to bring you the best Christmas celebration ever. Come join us on Saturday, December 10 when Lancaster Avenue comes alive with the sights and sounds of Christmas! The Christmas Parade will be begin at 3:00 pm traveling from west to east along Lancaster Avenue.

Wayne Hotel's Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration

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Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Friday, November 30th 5:30 to 7:30 PM

4:00 to 8:00 First Friday Special Holiday Shopping Hours
5:30 to 6:30 Strolling Carolers on North Wayne Avenue
5:30 to 7:15 Face Painting & Ornament Decorating at Radnor Fire House
5:30 to 7:30 Horse Drawn Carriage Rides on South Wayne Ave. & Runnymede Ave.
7:30 Christmas Tree Lighting at Wayne Train Station led by
6ABC Action News Reporter Vernon Odom

Santa Parade

Saturday, December 1st 10:00 AM

Along Lancaster Avenue & ending at the Wayne Hotel
Featuring Radnor High School Marching Band & Cheerleaders &
Valley Forge Military Academy Field Music Group
Visit with Santa on the Veranda of Wayne Hotel until 11:30 AM
Enjoy Fresh Baked Cookies and Hot Chocolate compliments of Paramour

For more information: www.waynechristmas.com

Location: 101 W Lancaster Ave Wayne, PA 19087

This event is appropriate for: the whole family

Cost: free to attend

Santa Arrives at Strasburg Rail Road

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Just in time for the holidays, Santa’s Paradise Express is pulling in to Strasburg Rail Road Thanksgiving weekend, starting November 23rd. Join Santa on his journey to spread the magic of the season to thousands of families who believe. This year, Santa’s Paradise Express will chug along the tracks mid-morning through late afternoon on Nov. 23-25, 2012 and Dec. 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 2012

The Christmas celebration begins on the platform of the East Strasburg Station as the sounds of the season fill the air. Relax as an authentic vintage steam train, warmed by a potbelly stove, takes its passengers on a 45-minute ride, traveling past more than 1,000 acres of picturesque farmland on its way to Paradise, PA. Santa, carolers and musicians will stroll from car-to-car, greeting and entertaining families.

For a complete listing of dates and times, or to purchase tickets go to www.StrasburgRailRoad.com

For more information: www.StrasburgRailRoad.com

Location: Strasburg Rail Road, Route 741, Strasburg, PA

This event is appropriate for: all ages

Meet Santa at the Bayard Taylor Library

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Meet Santa
Saturday, Dec 10 at 2 pm

Come to the library to meet Santa! Holiday stories and snacks! All ages welcome! Registration is preferred, please call 610-444-2702 or emailjhendrix@ccls.org.

For more information: www.bayardtaylor.org/

Cost: free

Location: 216 East State Street Kennett Square

Reindeer Sighting at Waterloo Gardens

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Reindeer Sighting

December 2-4, 2011

Waterloo Gardens Devon Location
Friday, December 2, 2011
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Waterloo Gardens Exton Location
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Visit one of Santa's live reindeer before he takes off for his trip of Christmas Eve. Be sure to bring the family and your camera for treasured memories.

For more information: http://waterloogardens.com

Location: Devon
136 Lancaster Avenue
Devon, PA 19333

Exton
200 North Whitford Road
Exton, PA 19341

This event is appropriate for: the whole family

Photos with Santa at Waterloo Gardens

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Photos with Santa

November 26, 2011 - December 18, 2011

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Saturdays & Sundays
November 26 & 27, 2011
December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, & 18, 2011

Bring your camera for a great photo with Santa before he travels to the North Pole.

For more information: http://waterloogardens.com

Location: Devon
136 Lancaster Avenue
Devon, PA 19333

Exton
200 North Whitford Road
Exton, PA 19341

This event is appropriate for: the whole family

2011 Holiday Events In and Around the Philadelphia Area

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Our comprehensive listing of holiday events lets you and your family fully embrace all of the holiday spirit available in Chester County and the surrounding areas. Please click on
each link for the full detail on the cost and specifics of each event. Happy Holidays from Fun
Things.

Holiday Events

The Best of Yuletide’s Past at Winterthur Museum
November 19, 2011–January 8, 2012

Join us for a magical tour that will transport you to Christmases of old.
Experience Winterthur’s most beloved holiday displays from past Yuletides, and
discover holiday traditions of Americans from the colonial period through World
War II, including the introduction of the first Christmas trees decorated with
goodies for children by Pennsylvania Germans in the 1800s.

Christmas at Hagley

November 25^th through January 1st

The1803 du Pont ancestral home, is decorated primarily in Colonial Revival
style for the holidays. Dried flowers, greenery, fruits, and other natural
materials create a beautiful holiday ambiance accentuated by soft lights and
Christmas music. Exhibit included in regular admission. Free for members. Use
Hagley's main entrance off Route 141 in Wilmington, Delaware.

A Brandywine Christmas at Brandywine River Museum

November 25 - January 8

The museum celebrates the season with fabulous holiday displays including an
extensive O-gauge model railroad, an elaborate Victorian dollhouse and
thousands of whimsical "critter" ornaments on holiday trees.

Adventure Aquarium’s Christmas Celebration

November 25^th – January 1^st

Adventure Aquarium will be transformed into a holiday wonderland under the sea, featuring
larger-than-life decorations, twinkling lights, glowing trees, gently falling
snow and of course, appearances from the Aquarium’s beloved Scuba Santa (and
his elf helpers!), who will delight children all ages as he dives the 760,000-gallon
Ocean Realm exhibit among rare sharks, gigantic sea turtles, hundreds of
schooling fish, massive stingrays and more.

OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS IN WEST CHESTER
December 1-4West Chester celebrates Old-Fashioned Christmas with a four-day event! On the evening of December 2, the Tree Lighting occurs at 6:15pm with the Jingle Elf Run at 6:30pm. Christmas Parade begins at 7:15pm. The entire celebration features more than forty activities including guided walking tours of the historic downtown area and performances by a wide variety of musicians from gospel choirs to quartets. See details at the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce.

Christmas Around the Farm & Christmas Open House at Linvilla

December 1^st -24th

The Farm is decorated for Christmas. See our Christmasland display and visit with
the animals in their winter coats. The Farm Market features wreaths, freshly
cut trees, greens & holly,
decorations, fruit and gift baskets, Christmas gifts, hot mulled cider
& children's crafts.

Country Christmas in Oxford

December 2nd

Carriage Rides, Carolers, Art Stroll, live Music

Reindeer Sighting at Waterloo Gardens
December 02-04, 2011
Location: Exton and Devon

Waterloo Gardens Devon Location
Friday, December 2, 2011
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Waterloo Gardens Exton Location
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Visit one of Santa's live reindeer before he takes off for his trip of Christmas Eve. Be sure to bring the family and your camera for treasured memories.

Caroling Hayrides at Linvilla Orchards

December 3, 10 & 17 ~ 5 and 6:30 PM

Visitors are invited to sing Christmas Carols around the campfire and enjoy
roasting marshmallows and drinking apple cider.

Gingerbread House Making in West Chester

Gingerbread House Making

December 3rd
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

West Chester Municipal Building

Must pre-register.

Limited to 30 participants.

For more information, please contact the West Chester Parks and Recreation
Department at 610-436-9010.

Kennett Square Holiday Family Movies

December 5^th A Christmas Story

December 12^th Christmas Vacation

December 19th It’s a Wonderful Life

Narberth Dickens Festival
Saturday December 10^th Noon –4 pm
Location: Downtown Narberth, Forrest & Haverford Ave, Narberth, PA

Radnor Hotel’s Holiday Tea

Children's Saturday Afternoon Tea at The Radnor

Bring your little ones to enjoy a themed Afternoon Tea!

Ideal for children ages 3-8.

Holiday Tea

Saturdays, December 10th and 17th

1 - 3 p.m

Reservations

Advanced Ticket Purchase Required

Please call 610-341-3191
Hanukkah Events

Menorah Lighting Ceremony at Suburban Square

December 20th & Wed. December 21st

6.00PM

Location:
Suburban Square-between Starbucks and Paper Source

Join the Squares on the first and second nights of Hanukkah for the lighting of the
Menorah. A Hanukkah Wonderland celebration will take place each evening after
the lighting in the space located between Starbucks and Paper Source.
Festivities wil include music, food, and crafts.

Lansdale Menorah Lighting

December 20th at 6:30 in the Railroad Plaza (West Main & Green Streets).

The public is invited to Railroad Plaza on the first night of Hanukkah for the
annual lighting of the Menorah.

Santa Events

Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting in Kennett Sq.

Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting on Friday, Nov. 25th. This year along with
Santa and Mrs. Claus

Santa Claus Arrives at Waterloo Gardens
November 25
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

at Exton and Devon stores

Get in the holiday spirit by bringing your children to see Santa on his first visit of the year to Waterloo Gardens. Bring your camera to capture holiday memories for years to come.

Get your photo with Santa on Saturdays & Sundays at Waterloo Gardens
November 26 & 27, 2011
December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, & 18, 2011

at Exton and Devon stores

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Bring your camera for a great photo with Santa before he travels to the North Pole.

Santa's Arrival & Festival of Lights in Media

Friday November 25th

5:00 PM

Santa arrives @ 6pm! State and Jackson Streets...

Phillie Phanatic and Makin' Music from 5-6pm

Official opening of Santa's Village at the Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union

Santa's Arrival and Parade at Suburban Square

Saturday, November 26th

at 11:00 AM

Location: Suburban Square
Courtyard

Holiday Fun at Glen Eagle
Visit Glen Eagle Square on Saturday November 26^th at 5:50 for
Santa's Arrival and our Holiday Tree Lighting! Beginning at 5:30 PM, they will
have horse drawn carriage rides, crafts and much more.

Visit with Santa at Linvilla Orchards

Saturdays & Sundays 12 - 3 pm

Bring your camera!

The Farm is decorated for Christmas. See our Christmasland display and visit
with the animals in their winter coats. The Farm Market features wreaths,
freshly cut trees, greens & holly, decorations, fruit and gift baskets,
Christmas gifts, hot mulled cider & children's crafts.

Breakfast with Scuba Santa at the Adventure Aquarium

Create your own special Scuba Santa moment at a special breakfast with Gill the
Shark, Bumble the abominable snow monster from the Rudolph special and of
course, Scuba Santa.

Let us help bring in the warmth and joy of the season. Your admission to the
breakfast includes:

* A hot and delicious breakfast

* Meet & Greet with Bumble, Gill and Scuba

* Crafts

* Admission to Adventure Aquarium

* Parking

Event information

* Choose your date = 12/3, 12/4, 12/10, 12/11

* 8:30 – 10:30 am

Breakfast with Santa at Chester County Historical Society

Breakfast with Santa

12/3

Two seating's: 8:30 am & 10:00 am

$12:00 per person

Must register for this event!

For more information, please contact the West Chester Parks and Recreation
Department at 610-436-9010.

Teddy Bear Tea Party w/ Santa & Mrs. Claus

December 10th

at the Bayard Taylor Library

Free but registration is required. 610.444.2702.

Santa Trades in his Sleigh for a Helicopter

December 17th

American Helicopter Museum and Educational Center

Holiday Concerts

The Upper Darby Summer Stage Shooting Stars

December 2^nd

7:30pm

The Upper Darby Summer Stage Shooting Stars – a performance group featuring the
region’s most talented teens – brightens the holiday season with the family
show, “The Best Time of the Year!”

Audiences of all ages will enjoy the Shooting Stars as they light up the stage
with the annual Holiday Show

Nutcracker
The Brandywine Ballet Company

December 9, 2011 10 am

December 10, 2011 12 pm

December 10, 2011 4 pm

December 11, 2011 2 pm

December 15, 2011 10 am

December 17, 2011 12 pm

December 17, 2011 4 pm

December 18, 2011 6 pm

Performance are at The Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, West Chester University

The Nutcracker Tea with the Brandywine Ballet

A magical tea time with the cast!

Saturday, December 10th

Sunday December 11th

Saturday, December 17th

Join Clara, The Sugar Plum Fairy and many other characters of The Nutcracker for a special pre-performance tea party full of delights! Enjoy tea sandwiches, fruit tray, cookies, favors and don't forget to bring your camera! The Tea is held at The Philips Memorial Library. Simply walk downstairs to the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall for the performance of The Nutcracker!

The Nutcracker Tea tickets - $25/person (you will also need to purchase tickets to see the Nutcracker)

International Ballet Classique Performs Nutcracker Ballet
Tis the season for magic, family, and fun as the beauty and joy of the Nutcracker Ballet comes alive at the beautiful 300 seat Meagher Theatre, Neumann College , Aston. International Ballet Classique (IBC) presents IBC productions of this holiday favorite.

Dates:
December 15 @ 10:00am (children's abridged performances)

December 15 @ 11:30am (children's abridged performances)

December 16 @ 7:30 pm
December 17 @ 2:00 pm
December 17 @ 7:30 pm
December 18 @ 2:00 pm

The Philadelphia Dance Academy’s Nutcracker

The Philadelphia Dance Academy’s Nutcracker is an expertly choreographed and beautifully executed masterpiece that is as family friendly as it is unique. This “Children’s Nutcracker” showcases the breadth of talent being cultivated within the studios of the academy, with soloist and semi-soloist roles being played by pre-teen and teen ballerina’s in training.

There will be four performances that will take place at the Prince Music Theater, located at 1412 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19102:

Saturday, December 17^th 2pm and 5pm

Sunday, December 18^th 11am and 2pm

Pennsylvania Ballet's George Balanchine's The Nutcracker
December 10th - 31st

Be enchanted by the Philadelphia region's most beloved holiday tradition,George Balanchine's The Nutcracker™. For 43 years, families have created yuletide memories with Pennsylvania Ballet's production of this classic tale. The simple story of a girl, a gift, and a fanciful dream is made magical by opulent sets and costumes by Peter Horne and Judanna Lynn and the impassioned artistry of Pennsylvania Ballet dancers. The renowned Philadelphia Boys Choir raises their voices with the magnificent Pennsylvania Ballet Orchestra to bring Tschaikovsky's unforgettable score to life.

Click here for performance times and tickets

Click here for special packages

Theater

Christmas Wonderland, A Musical Holiday Spectacular at West Chester Live

Saturday, December 10, 2011 – 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 11, 2011 - 2:00 p.m.
Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre

The Greater Ocean City Theater Company travels to West Chester to celebrate the most wonderful time of year with A Christmas Wonderland, a Musical Holiday Spectacular! The cast of professional singers and dancers will present a high-energy, family-oriented song and dance tribute to the holidays, directed and choreographed by WCU alumnus Michael Hartman. Dazzling costumes, familiar songs, special guests, toe-tapping numbers, and special effects, will kindle the holiday spirit in all of us!

A Christmas Carol at the Footlighters Theater

December 2^nd- December 17th

This production of A Christmas Carol goes beyond other
adaptations with a unique dramatic concept: At the opening curtain, Charles
Dickens himself is introduced to the audience, ready to present one of the
famed platform readings of his stories that packed auditoriums in Europe and
America. Of course, the story chosen is one which he often performed, A
Christmas Carol. Come and enjoy live, community theatre!

Charlie Brown Christmas at The Players Club of Swarthmore Theater
December 3^rd -11^th

Come enjoy this classic TV special on stage! Charlie Brown, repelled by the
commercialism he sees around him, tries to find out the true meaning of
Christmas. The whole gang is there including Snoopy, Lucy, and Linus. This sure
will be a delight during the holiday season!

Winnie the Pooh Christmas at Hedgerow

Saturdays, November 26-December 17 at 11 a.m.;
Tuesday, December 27 and Wednesday, December 28 at 2 p.m.

Train Rides With Santa

Santa Arrives at Strasburg Rail Road

Just in time for the holidays, Santa’s Paradise Express is pulling in to
Strasburg Rail Road Thanksgiving weekend, starting November 25^th..
Join Santa on his journey to spread the magic of the season to thousands of
families who believe.

West Chester Rail Road Santa's Express

Santa's Express

November 25, 26, 27

December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18

11AM, 1PM, 3PM

All aboard Santa's Express! Join Santa for a 90 minute journey on our heated
decorated train through the Chester Creek Valley. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be
greeting everyone at Market Street Station and then going along for the ride to
Glen Mills. Once at Glen Mills passengers can disembark and explore the
historic station. There are plenty of photo opportunities on Santa's lap inside
the station. Remember your cameras! Upon return to West Chester, all passengers
receive treats from Santa!

All Aboard the Santa Express!

All Aboard the Santa Express!

Nov 25th

Climb Aboard the Santa Express on November 25th!

Join The Gallery and SEPTA for a fun filled ride with Santa and his cast of
merry characters. Check website for stations and departure times

Family Fun
Blue Cross River Rink

The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation is proud to continue to present a
wintertime tradition in Philadelphia, as the Blue Cross River Rink will re-open
for a 18th season on November 23^rd.

The Blue Cross River Rink at Penn’s Landing, Philadelphia’s only outdoor public
ice rink, is located on Columbus Boulevard at Market Street.

Call 215-925-RINK for current rink and weather conditions

Christmas Lights

Herrs Factory Holiday Light Show
November 23rd - January 1st

Free Lights show nightly on the Herrs Factory property.

Rose Tree Park Festival of Lights

The Festival of Lights runs 5:30-9:30 pm nightly Dec. 3 through Jan. 2 in Rose
Tree Park, Route 252, in Upper Providence. Opening ceremony is 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 3. Free admission. For information contact the Department of
Parks and Recreation at 610-565-7410

Christmas at Longwood Gardens

Half a million outdoor lights and holiday magic await you during Longwood's
incomparable Christmas display. Enjoy dazzling trees and seasonal concerts. The
Music Room hosts a special, themed holiday display. Kids of all ages will
delight in a miniature Garden Railway decked out for the holidays. Thousands of
poinsettias accented with amaryllis, artemesia, begonias, cyclamen, hybrid
lilies, kalanchoes, paperwhites, red-berried plants and many other flowers
flourish inside acres of heated glass conservatories. Living wreaths, swags and
live floral trees adorn rooms throughout the Conservatory. Included in Gardens admission.
Holiday Light Show and Dickens Village Macy's Center City

THE 2011 CHRISTMAS LIGHT SHOW runs hourly from the day after Thanksgiving
through New Year's Eve day check website for times. The
DICKENS VILLAGE (Floor 3) is open continuously during the same period from 10am
to 7pm.

The Comcast Holiday Spectacular 2011
“The Comcast Holiday Spectacular 2011” debuts on Thanksgiving Day at 10:00 a.m.
with exciting new elements and scenes, including a world class 1940s
Swing-Style dance of Jingle Bell Rock featuring Broadway stars, ice sculptures
coming to life, and a new light show. Several new super-high resolution
computer generated images have been incorporated, providing people of all ages
with a holiday display like no other.

The 15-minute show, full of stunning original holiday imagery, music and more
was created using cutting-edge technology and will be shown on the 83’ x 25’
Comcast Experience video wall, which is the world’s largest four mm LED display
with incredible resolution that’s five times that of an HDTV, in the Comcast
Center lobby.

WHEN:

Thanksgiving Day through New Year’s Weekend 2012

Shown daily; 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

15-minute shows at the top of each hour

(Shows are not hosted on weekdays at 5:00 p.m.)

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Ideas On How To See Santa in 2020

Tracking Santa

Tracking Santa

Breakfast With Santa in the Philadelphia Area

Tracking Santa

2016 Holiday Parades in the Philadelphia Area

Wayne Hotel's Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration

Santa Arrives at Strasburg Rail Road

Meet Santa at the Bayard Taylor Library

Reindeer Sighting at Waterloo Gardens

Photos with Santa at Waterloo Gardens

2011 Holiday Events In and Around the Philadelphia Area

Holiday Events

The Best of Yuletide’s Past at Winterthur Museum
November 19, 2011–January 8, 2012

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Holiday Events

The Best of Yuletide’s Past at Winterthur Museum November 19, 2011–January 8, 2012

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The Best of Yuletide’s Past at Winterthur Museum
November 19, 2011–January 8, 2012