Below is a list of parades, events and fireworks for the area. Don't forget
Wawa Welcome America celebration in Philadelphia that includes a parade on July 4th, an ice cream festival and outdoor movies. Click here for the calendar of events.Please let me know if I forgot any and I will ad them to the list.  Happy 4th of July!

Here are some fun websites for kids to try during the holiday season, as I find more of them I will add them to the list. Enjoy


Email Santa your list and he'll write back to you. This a good one if you have more than one child. When we tried it my daughters got 2 different letters.



North Pole has a list of free things kids can do. They can chat with elves, write to Santa, coloring pages and much more all for free.



Elf yourself this is a fun and free site sponsored by Office Max. You can upload a picture of yourself and your family and watch everyone dance.

Hanukat this site offers a playful, interactive way for children both Jewish and non-Jewish - to celebrate Hanukkah and Passover. They use videos, stories and games.

Family Fun Crafts this is a Disney run site that has coloring pages, crafts and many holiday ideas.

Snowman Construction Kit this site allows your kids to build a snowman on-line

Santa Claus Fun this site has it all coloring pages, recipes, jokes, poems, stories and much more

Holiday craft projects and stories will be featured at the Teddy Bear Tea Party. Meet Santa and Mrs Claus! Space is limited, so please register early. Call 610-444-2702 or email dmurray@ccls.org.

For more information: www.bayardtaylor.org/

Cost: free

Location: Bayard Taylor Memorial Library -216 East State Street Kennett Square

Historic Kennett Square presents the December Art Stroll this Friday 12/ 3! The public is invited to visit our unique, independently owned shops, galleries, and restaurants and enjoy special exhibits, delicious food and refreshments, plus live music by Fiorenza-Dowlin.

Bedbugzz... features local author, Karen O'Lune Hahn, who will be signing her delightful children's book Millicent and the Faraway Moon, as well as showing more of her fun whimsical artwork.

The Presbyterian Church of Kennett Square will host First Friday Arts Splash for Kids. All kids in grades K through 5 are invited to the church from 6-8 p.m. Parents, drop off the kids at PCKS (the Presbyterian Church of Kennett Square at 211 S. Broad Street) while you enjoy two hours of art, dining, and shopping during Historic Kennett Square's Art Stroll. Meanwhile, the kids will enjoy dinner and special treats, music, drama, art and the Candy Cane Decathlon. There's no cost, but spaces are limited. If you'd like to reserve a place or places or have any questions, please email Tara Smith, Director of Children's Ministry, at tara@pcks.org or call 610-444-5255.

Yoga Loft presents Family Yoga 6:30-7:30 p.m. Family Yoga is a rewarding way to share time relaxing and unwinding from a busy week. No prior Yoga experience is necessary. These sessions are only held on the First Friday of the month. Led by Cynthia. Cost: $5 per family member.

Brush & Palette presents a Jewelry Trunk Show featuring the diverse collections of Barbara Hurka, Melissa Paquette and Pat Henriques. The hours for the show are 3-8 p.m. Look for a second jewelry trunk show on Friday, Dec. 17 with fresh original collections from Arlene & Deanna Finocchiaro and Beth Bobey.

Flickerwood Wine Tasting Room continues its Creative Taste Series with Earth Art by Sally Paulson and live music by Big Fat Maybe Acoustic starting at 6:30 p.m. Flickerwood's holiday hours are Monday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Frolic! will host award-winning illustrator and author Bonnie Timmons. Bonnie provided all the illustrations for NBC's long-running show, Caroline in the City, she has written several books and is also a talented jewelry designer. Bonnie will be at Frolic! from 6-8 p.m. and light refreshments will be served.

Kennett Square Massage will have live music by Beverly McDevitt to put you in the holiday spirit as well as up and coming artist, Samantha Berrier with fine art portraits drawn from favorite photographs.

Longwood Art Gallery is having a Holiday Art Show during the month of December featuring original art by seven local artists including Michele Byrne, Jerry & Nancy Dowling, Margo Johnson, Joan Joos, Philip Lang and MaryAnn Weselyk. During the Art Stroll Catherine Quillman will be at the gallery signing copies of her new book 100 Artists of the Brandywine Valley. Enjoy the Artists Reception and Book Signing from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, along with wine, cheese, and light fare.

The Mushroom Cap will be hosting another book signing with Keith Craig and Bruce Mowday on Friday from 6-9 p.m. Craig will sign copies of his books New Garden Township and Mowday will sign copies of his books Chester County Mushroom Farming and Jailing the Johnston Gang.

The Paper Market is teaming up with the Land Conservancy on Friday for a Green Gift Giving Event where you will be able to find the perfect present for the nature-lover. The Green Gift Giving event will highlight the Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County's array of sustainable holiday gifts all complimented by the Paper Market's selection of environmentally friendly card, gifts and apparel. Light refreshments will be served.


For more information: www.historickennettsquare.com/

The MARS drinks Old-Fashioned

Christmas Parade

Friday, December 3, 2010 ~ West Chester

Parade 7:30pm

For more information: http://www.gwcc.org/

Location: The parade route runs New Street to Gay Street, Gay Street to Matlack Street, Matlack Street to Market Street and back up Market Street past New Street

Cost: Free