Things to do the weekend of December 5-7

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Things to do the weekend of December 5-7

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Friday 12/5

Aston Winter Festival and Tree Lighting

Darlington Art Center Holiday Open House

Wayne Christmas Tree Lighting

Malvern Victorian Christmas

West Chester Old Fashioned Christmas 

Peddler's Village Gingerbread Houses

Koziar's Christmas Village

The Fairmount Park Holiday Gingerbread House Display 

Hershey Park Christmas Candylane

Franklin Square Holiday Festival and Electrical Spectacle

Rothman Institue Ice Rink at Dilworth Park

Adventure Aquarium Christmas Celebration 

Elsa, Olaf and the Ninja Turtles @ Marple Sports Arena  

Kennett Square Lights Parade

Longwood Garden Christmas

Comcast Holiday Spectacular 

 

Saturday 12/6

CCC Breakfast with Santa 

Woodland Winter Wonderland at Tyler Arboretum

Wayne Santa Parade 

Malvern Victorian Christmas 

West Chester Old Fashioned Christmas 

Rose Tree Park Festival of Lights 

Peddler's Village Gingerbread Houses

Koziar's Christmas Village

The Fairmount Park Holiday Gingerbread House Display  

Hershey Park Christmas Candylane

Franklin Square Holiday Festival and Electrical Spectacle

Rothman Institue Ice Rink at Dilworth Park 

Yuletide at Winterthur

Adventure Aquarium Christmas Celebration  

Longwood Garden Christmas

Comcast Holiday Spectacular 

Sunday 12/7

West Chester Old Fashioned Christmas 

Rose Tree Park Festival of Lights 

Free Mornings at Brandywine River Museum 

Peddler's Village Gingerbread Houses

Koziar's Christmas Village 

The Fairmount Park Holiday Gingerbread House Display  

Hershey Park Christmas Candylane

Franklin Square Holiday Festival and Electrical Spectacle

Flea It Up Flea Market

Rothman Institue Ice Rink at Dilworth Park

Yuletide at Winterthur

Adventure Aquarium Christmas Celebration 

Longwood Garden Christmas

Comcast Holiday Spectacular 

See Santa

I don't like to rush through the holidays and not give Thanksgiving it's due, but as there are only six weekends left before Christmas ( I heard that on the radio today) I thought it might be time to start planning some holiday family excursions. Seeing Santa at the Mall is always fun, but I like to try and make more of a family adventure out of the experience. Here is a list of some fun family excursions that are also places to see Santa. Most are pretty local, but I did include a few farther away that seemed fun for those that are super motivated. I have not actually been to many of these places yet, so I'd love to hear a review from you if you go.

SANTA TRAINS

West Chester’s Santa Express
http://www.westchesterrr.net/

The Strasburg Railroad also has Santa Trains-
Santa’s Paradise Express
http://www.strasburgrailroad.com/train-schedule/events/santas-paradise-express/ 

The Night Before Christmas Train
http://www.strasburgrailroad.com/train-schedule/events/the-night-before-christmas-train/

FARMS AND MUSEUMS


Shady Brook Farm- Santa arrives by helicopter on Nov. 29th
http://shadybrookfarm.com/
Here is a link to video from last year
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTMeSERLros&feature=youtu.be

Arsapha Farms-in Glen Mills- Holiday Hayride
See real live Reindeer and have a picture with Santa, while you are there cut your own Christmas Tree.
http://www.holidayhayride.com/attractions.html

Linvilla Orchards
Christmas Around The Farm
http://www.linvilla.com/family-fun/christmas-around-the-farm/

Woodland Winter Wonderland at Tyler Arboretum- 

Dec 7 campfire, hot chocolate, reindeer scavenger hunt, pictures with an antique sleigh

http://www.tylerarboretum.org/events-exhibits/special-events/

Winterthur Yuletide Brunch- December 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, and 22 brunch at the Visitor Center, visit with Santa and take your own pictures, make a snack for Santa's reindeer and enjoy special children's music and comedy performances 

http://www.winterthur.org/?p=1117

Delaware Natural History Museum- Merry Munchies at the Museum Breakfast with Mrs. Claus then visit with Santa and learn about Polar Animals- reservations required, Dec 7 9:30-11am 

http://www.delmnh.org/calendars.php

SANTA AT THE ZOO

Elmwood Park Zoo

Brunch with Santa , family photo and meet Anya the Reindeer 12/14 12/15 12/21 12/22

http://elmwoodparkzoo.org/event/79

You can also go starting Nov 16th and get your picture taken with Anya the Reindeer 

Weekdays 12:30-1:30 and 2:30-3:30 Weekends 10:30-11:30, 12:30-1:30 and 2:30-3:30

http://elmwoodparkzoo.org/event/84

Brandywine Zoo

Bruch with Santa Saturday December 7th 8am-10am

http://www.brandywinezoo.org/events.html

A FEW MORE

Brunch with Santa at Victory Brewing Company-Dec 8 10-2pm

http://www.victorybeer.com/ai1ec_event/brunch-with-santa/?instance_id=273

Kitchen Kettle Village-An Old Fashioned Christmas Experience in Lancaster County with S’mores, carols and dinner with Mrs. Claus

http://www.kitchenkettle.com/events/old-fashioned-christmas.asp

Swarthmore Community Center Santa Paws
December 7th from 10-noon, get your picture taken with Santa AND you can bring your dogs!  Benefits the Delaware County SPCA. (This event hasn't been posted yet but will be soon) http://www.swarthmorecomunitycenter.org

Free Santa Tracking via NORAD

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD)is the bi-national U.S.-Canadian military organization responsible for the aerospace and maritime defense of the United States and Canada. During the evening of Christmas Eve, NORAD also helps children of the world track Santa Clause!

The NORAD Tracks Santa Operations Center (NTSOC) opens on December 24th at 4:30 a.m. EST (3:30a.m. CST, 2:30a.m. MST, and 1:30a.m. PST) until 5:00am EST (4:00a.m. CST, 3:00a.m. MST, and 2:00a.m. PST) on December 25th.

Located at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the NTSOC receives up-to-the-minute status reports from our radar, satellites, and Santa cams. Official Santa trackers are standing by to update you on Santa’s current location! You can call, email or track Santa online, your cell phone & Twitter!!!

Phone: 1 (877) HI NORAD / 1 (877) 446-6723 (We have called and my daughter thought it all sound very official!)
Email: noradtrackssanta@gmail.com

Track Santa at NORAD Santa Tracker to see live updates.

Second Saturday~Media

Media will be hopping this weekend with a variety of activities and shows, there is something for everyone!

• The Sound of Music at the Media Theatre
• Architectural Walking Tour of Media
• Opening of Santa's Village at the Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union
• Second Saturday

 Check out all the info HERE!

**Santa is coming to Ridley Park today!

Santa, Mrs Claus and their Elf have made the train stop in Ridley Park each year for the past 66 years and everyone is invited to enjoy the Parade, music, free refreshments (Pizza & Hotdogs). Santa arrives on the South-bound train at the Ridley Park Train Station at 3PM.

The parade featuring music by the Ridley Raider Marching Band begins at the train station and rounds-around Ridley Park and finishes in the downtown business district. Every child, young and old gets time with Santa. Bring your camera and check-out Santa.

Thanks Meg for the info!!!

iCaughtSanta.com~Catch Santa at your house!

iCaughtSanta.com – Online Deal

$10 for Four Custom Images and One Video of Santa ($24.98 Value)

Click HERE to get this deal!

Expires Dec 12, 2012
Limit 1 per person, may buy 4 additional as gifts. Limit 1 per order.

Family Events~Delaware County Weekend

Saturday:
Lowes Build & Grow Clinic~10 am
2nd Saturday in Media
Santa Claus is coming to town. More info HERE

NORAD Santa Tracker Update

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD)is the bi-national U.S.-Canadian military organization responsible for the aerospace and maritime defense of the United States and Canada. During the evening of Christmas Eve, NORAD also helps children of the world track Santa Clause!

The NORAD Tracks Santa Operations Center (NTSOC) opens on December 24th at 4:30 a.m. EST (3:30a.m. CST, 2:30a.m. MST, and 1:30a.m. PST) until 5:00am EST (4:00a.m. CST, 3:00a.m. MST, and 2:00a.m. PST) on December 25th.

Located at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the NTSOC receives up-to-the-minute status reports from our radar, satellites, and Santa cams. Official Santa trackers are standing by to update you on Santa’s current location! You can call, email or track Santa online, your cell phone & Twitter!!!

Phone: 1 (877) HI NORAD / 1 (877) 446-6723 (We have called and my daughter thought it all sound very official!)
Email: noradtrackssanta@gmail.com

Track Santa at NORAD Santa Tracker to see live updates.

Free & Fun Santa Tracker!!!

Just a reminder!

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD)is the bi-national U.S.-Canadian military organization responsible for the aerospace and maritime defense of the United States and Canada. During the evening of Christmas Eve, NORAD also helps children of the world track Santa Clause!

The NORAD Tracks Santa Operations Center (NTSOC) opens on December 24th at 4:30 a.m. EST (3:30a.m. CST, 2:30a.m. MST, and 1:30a.m. PST) until 5:00am EST (4:00a.m. CST, 3:00a.m. MST, and 2:00a.m. PST) on December 25th.

Located at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the NTSOC receives up-to-the-minute status reports from our radar, satellites, and Santa cams. Official Santa trackers are standing by to update you on Santa’s current location! You can call, email or track Santa online.

Phone: 1 (877) HI NORAD / 1 (877) 446-6723 (We have called and my daughter thought it all sound very official!)
Email: noradtrackssanta@gmail.com

Track Santa at NORAD Santa Tracker to see live updates.

NORAD Santa Tracker

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD)is the bi-national U.S.-Canadian military organization responsible for the aerospace and maritime defense of the United States and Canada. During the evening of Christmas Eve, NORAD also helps children of the world track Santa Clause!

The NORAD Tracks Santa Operations Center (NTSOC) opens on December 24th at 4:30 a.m. EST (3:30a.m. CST, 2:30a.m. MST, and 1:30a.m. PST) until 5:00am EST (4:00a.m. CST, 3:00a.m. MST, and 2:00a.m. PST) on December 25th.

Located at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the NTSOC receives up-to-the-minute status reports from our radar, satellites, and Santa cams. Official Santa trackers are standing by to update you on Santa’s current location! You can call, email or track Santa online.

Phone: 1 (877) HI NORAD / 1 (877) 446-6723 (We have called and my daughter thought it all sound very official!)
Email: noradtrackssanta@gmail.com

Track Santa at NORAD Santa Tracker to see live updates.

Don't forget, Weekend Activities

I am hoping to get a quick list together of holiday shows that will be plaything this weekend...there are a ton, so check back often!

ALL WEEKEND
Wanamaker Christmas Light Show for a list of activities.

Comcast Holiday Spectacular for times.

Linvilla, Christmas on the farm.

West Chester Railroad, train ride with Santa

The Borrowers at The Arden Theatre Company

Friday:
Berenstain Bears at The Uppper Darby Performing Arts Center

Saturday:

Santa Cow Breakfast at Chick-Fil-A

Build and Grow Clinic at Lowes

Santa in a Helicopter at the Helicopter Museum in West Chester

Adventures of Fumblefingers the Elf at The Creative Living Room

Weekend Activities

I am hoping to get a quick list together of holiday shows that will be plaything this weekend...there are a ton, so check back often!

ALL WEEKEND
Wanamaker Christmas Light Show for a list of activities.

Comcast Holiday Spectacular for times.

Linvilla, Christmas on the farm.

West Chester Railroad, train ride with Santa

The Borrowers at The Arden Theatre Company

Friday:
Berenstain Bears at The Uppper Darby Performing Arts Center

Saturday:

Santa Cow Breakfast at Chick-Fil-A

Build and Grow Clinic at Lowes

Santa in a Helicopter at the Helicopter Museum in West Chester

Adventures of Fumblefingers the Elf at The Creative Living Room

Santa, In a Helicopter!!!

Did someone say awesome?! Check out the Helicopter Museum for more info and directions.

Breakfast with Cow Santa!

Bring the kids out for a Special Breakfast with everyone's favorite Holiday Bovine! 9:00-10:30 a.m. December 18th at Chick-fil-A of Ridley.

More details here

Nether Providence Township Residents-Santa Float schedule

I love my neighbors, my neighborhood and I love that Santa comes to my house! This weekend will be cold so bundle up. If you're new to the Santa tradition in Wallingford let me give you a quick run down.

The Garden City Fire Company has a float every year, the theme is different and they hand out candy canes(This event is totally FREE, so please understand, they not only will run into your burning home to save you, they also have many free community events every year!!!). This all sound fantastic right...but even better? They drive the fire engines up & down the streets in Wallingford all day Saturday & Sunday so they will stop near your home. You'll hear them coming before they get to your house because they use the sirens (which they so nicely turn off when they stop to let the kids get on the float and see Santa). So get your camera charged to get a free picture of your kids with Santa.

Check out the Garden City Fire Company site to find out when they'll be on your street!

Free & Cheap Activities for today & tomorrow

Check out Saturday for the link & details about this event!

ALL WEEKEND
Wanamaker Christmas Light Showfor a list of activities.

Comcast Holiday Spectacular for times.

Linvilla, Christmas on the farm.

West Chester Railroad, train ride with Santa

SATURDAY

Santa atToys R Us 12pm - 3pm

Free Pictures with Santa at Kehler's Gym & courtesy of the Broomall Rotary

Santa at the Hellen Kate Furness Library Registration is required.

Santa at the Middletown Fire Company bring a new, unwrapped toy & stay for lunch!

Rose Tree Park Festival of Lights, Opening Ceremony at 5:30pm

Chester Children's Chorus at First United Methodist Church of Media

SUNDAY:
Bounce with Santa at Bette's Fun Center.

Tree Lighting & Open House at theRachel Kohl Library

West Chester Rail Road, Rides with Santa & Christmas Tree Cutting

My family and I went on the West Chester Rail Road (WCRR) twice this summer (It was super fun and everyone loved it!)for the ChoooChooo BBQ ride and the conductor told us about the rides with Santa and that they were thinking about trying a Christmas Tree ride as well (because there is a Christmas Tree Farm right next to the track!).

Santa's Express
November 26, 27, 28
December 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19
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!
Passengers will also enjoy the music of Greg Wright and friends singing all of your favorite Christmas songs. They take requests so don't be shy!

Adults - $20 | Children (ages 2-12) - $12.50
Toddlers (not on adult lap) - $5.00

Christmas Tree Train – New for 2010!Sunday Dec 12 (SOLD OUT) & 19
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Adults - $12.00 | Children (2-12) - $6.00 -All trees have the special price of $40 for all Tree Train ticket holders.

West Chester Railroad is hosting its first Christmas Tree train this holiday season! For the first time, we have partnered with Wiggins Tree Farm in West Chester, PA.

Check out The West Chester Railroad for more info and to order your tickets online.