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The Narberth Dickens Festival is a free family event held from Noon to 4pm, Saturday December 11, in downtown Narberth. It includes a scavenger hunt where children race to find all the Dickens characters to win a prize, street musicians, Victorian carolers and performers, dance performances, puppet shows, horse and carriage rides, and much more. Period-appropriate vendors help set the tone, and the local establishments each offer their own version of a “hot toddy” to keep grown-ups warm. The scavenger hunts goes from 1pm to 3pm or while supplies last. This year also features several free performances, including A Muppet Christmas carol at the Marbertn Theater, puppet shows, Nutcracker dance excerpts, and more!
The 2010 Narberth Dickens Festival includes:

· Ebeneezer Scrooge and all the characters from “A Christmas Carol”

· dozens of period-authentic costumed performers

· a free scavenger hunt & free prize for kids - 1pm to 3pm or while supplies last

· horse and carriage rides through the Narberth streets

· professional musicians

· authentic Victorian carolers

· candle-making and other craft activities for kids *New for 2010

· professional ice sculpting display

· free fortunes from "gypsy fortuneteller"

· A Muppet Christmas Carol - free 11am show at the Narberth Movie theater *New for 2010

· Blues for Scrooge - two free puppet shows at the Library *New for 2010

· vintage "Punch and Judy" puppet show performances - see website for "Dickens Theater" showtimes *New for 2010

· "Nutcracker" dance performances from the Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet - see website for "Dickens Theater" showtimes *New for 2010

· Free Dickens "tattoos" and face painting for kids *New for 2010

· hot toddies from all the local establishments

· silent auction for festival poster original watercolor *New for 2010

· free coffee and hot chocolate in any souvenir mug *New for 2010

· period-authentic vendors and street food


For more information: www.narberthonline.com

Location Downtown: Narberth, Forrest & Haverford Ave, Narberth, PA

This event is appropriate for: the whole family

Cost: free

This heartwarming attraction includes a delightful ride on one of their sound equipped hay wagons, through the rolling hills of Arasapha Farm, which has been transformed into a winter wonderland filled with huge light displays, decorated trees and buildings, bridges and brooks. Come face to face with real, live Reindeer and see a beautifully animated Santa’s workshop. The hayride last about 20 minutes and is choreographed with all the favorite songs of the season. After the hay ride, relax by our bonfires or warm up with a cup of cocoa. This all new holiday hayride is perfect for all ages. Have your picture taken with Santa, and get an up close look at our famous live nativity scene that features real animals and actors.


DATES OF OPERATION:
Nov 26,27,28, Dec 3-4, 10-12, 17-23
Times: 6:00pm-9:00pm weather permitting.




For more information: www.holidayhayride.com/

Location: Arasapha Farms-1835 Middletown Road (Rt. 352) Glen Mills, PA 19342

This event is appropriate for all ages

Cost: Adults $10, children under 8 $7.00

Pictures with Santa are $12.95 and come with a keepsake frame