The holidays are coming up and our local communities have so much to offer for some winter fun, family festivities, and more!

In Chester County:

Kennett Square Holiday Village Market - December 4th-5th & 11th-12th from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Over the next two weekends, enjoy a fun holiday atmosphere at Kennett Collaborative’s 2021 Kennett Square Holiday Village Market. Local vendors & shops, treats & warming beverages, live music and more! Learn more at the link above.

Jenkins Arboretum’s Winter Luminary Nights - December 9th-12th from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Arboretum will be a glow with luminary-lined paths, up-lit trees, hot beverages, and the warmth of friends & neighbors. Bundle up for a walk down to the pond and enjoy the luminary lanterns along with delicious bites & brews outside the John J. Willaman Education Center. Tickets are $25/car for members & $35/car for non-members.

A Longwood Christmas - Now until January 9th, 2022

This holiday season, wrap yourself up in the warmth and chill of A Longwood Christmas as they showcase the dramatically beautiful contract of fire and ice. There is so much to see throughout the gardens both inside and out. Purchase your timed tickets at the link above.

Christmas Tree Train at West Chester Railroad - Now until December 12th

Take the train to Wiggins Tree Farm and pick out your family’s Christmas tree this holiday season. Train departs at 8 am to arrive at the farm for 8:30. Trees will be delivered to station for you. Seating is limited so purchase online. Can only pay in cash for the trees.

Santa’s Express - Now until December 19th

Join Santa for a 75 minute journey on the heated decorated train through the Chester Creek Valley. Santa will greet everyone at Market Street Station and then visit all passengers on the train during the ride. Pricing varies - follow the link above to learn more.

Events in Delaware County:

“Tree Lighting At Thunderbird” - December 5th, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Celebrate the start of the Christmas season with old-fashioned hours of song, hot chocolate and community topped off by the lighting of the tree at The Rose Valley Museum at Thunderbird Lodge. Register online at the link above.

Upper Chichester Holiday Parade - December 11th, 5:30 pm

The Upper Chichester Holiday Parade meet up for those in the parade is 4 pm at the Upper Chichester Middle School. They will be leaving the school at 5:30 pm at the Chichester Avenue entrance, go up Chichester Ave and end at the senior high school.

Delaware County Arts Consortium - All Throughout December

This month, the consortium is hosting a variety of shows and performances including A Christmas Carol presentations, Upper Darby Summer Stage Holiday Spectacular performances, various concerts, lunchtime tours, Media Chamber Chorale presenting Together Again: Songs for the Season, and more. See all available events and purchase tickets at the link above.

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