Colonial Gardens Nights of Winter Lights
745 Schuylkill Road, Phoenixville, PA
610-948-9755
Get into the holiday spirit with Christmas at Colonial! Stroll through acres of dazzling holiday lights, your favorite Christmas scenes, and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate. This all-inclusive ticket includes admission to the light show, hot chocolate, candy canes, and character meet and greets on select nights.
Holiday Tours at Pennypacker Mills
When: November 21 – January 7
Where: Pennypacker Mills, 5 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville, PA
Tour the spectacular Pennypacker mansion for over-the-top decorations and a fascinating look at Christmas in 1900. Museum Shop stocked with gifts & decorations. All ages. FREE. On December 9 from 2-8 pm, visit the Pennypacker mansion for a fascinating look at Christmas in the early 1900s at the Victorian Christmas Open House.
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Train
Dates throughout Nov & Dec
Colebrookdale Railroad, 64 S. Washington Street, Boyertown, PA
These special evening trains bring the storybook magic of the season to life Join us in your pajamas and sip complimentary hot cocoa as we read ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. Enjoy Christmas music and the comfort of our Edwardian-era cars, look for lights as the Secret Valley rolls past your window. Rumor has it Santa himself may appear with a gift for every child.
Photos from Valley Forge Tourism Website.
LuminoCity Holiday Lights Festival
November 17 – January 15
100 Station Ave, Oaks, PA
This holiday season, LuminoCity brings you a world of magical lantern installations that come to life in Pennsylvania. This year’s theme, “Golden Holiday” will deliver state-of-the-art production that brings art, light, and color to life through remarkable displays!
LuminoCity was imagined through a desire to create unforgettable experiences. Using light and imagination, we can explore concepts of transforming creative thoughts, inspired by the world around us, into illuminating works of light and color. Every year, we bring new and unique pieces of art into our festival to create an immersive experience full of magic and wonder.
Christmas at Cairnwood
Various dates throughout the holiday season
1005 Cathedral Road, Bryn Athyn, PA
Celebrate the season at Cairnwood Estate with your family and friends during our most sparkling time of the year! Discover the elegant rooms of the Estate with eight professionally decorated Christmas trees, twinkling balustrades, festive mantels over 1895 fireplaces, and the exhibition of period fashions, Variations in Vintage Velvet: Dressing for the Holidays, worn by the ladies of Cairnwood. Indulge in a festive holiday tea, take a guided Christmas tour, or explore the estate at your own pace with a self-guided tour. Visit the website for a full list of details.
Holiday Parade in Souderton
December 2, 11 am – 1 pm
Souderton Telford Main Streets
The Souderton Holiday Parade is a town-favorite annual event where residents line the streets and partake in the festive spirit and share joy with each year. This heartwarming tradition has been enchanting locals and visitors alike for years and has become a true hallmark of the holiday season in our picturesque town. The parade features a vibrant and diverse array of participants, including local schools, community and faith organizations, businesses, emergency service volunteers and community members participating “just for the fun of it”. And, of course, Santa Claus makes an appearance on a fire truck! It all comes together to create a magical spectacle.
Towamencin Township Holiday Lights Festival
December 1 & 2, 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Fischer’s Park, 2225 Bustard Road, Landsdale, PA
Take a whimsical stroll through Towamencin’s winter wonderland of lights and holiday cheer. The annual Tree Lighting will take place from 6:00pm-6:15pm on Saturday. FREE pictures with Santa will be from 6pm-8pm on Saturday. Hop on the horse drawn surreys that take you around the park to see all the light displays and decorated trees by the local girl scout troops. The local boy scouts will be handing out FREE hot chocolate, cookies, and roasting marshmallows. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the season by visiting our volunteer acts in the amphitheater.
FEZtival of Trees & Lights
November 16-19
5140 Butler Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA
Walk through a beautiful inside forest of uniquely decorated trees, view an amazing model train layout, enjoy refreshments, attend children’s activities, shop the Marketplace, purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win a tree display, and snap a photo with Santa!
Ambler Holiday Parade
December 2, 1 pm
131 Rosemary Ave, Ambler, PA
Ambler Main Street’s Annual Holiday Parade is Saturday, Dec 2nd! The parade is always a wonderful community event that you don’t want to miss. Arrive early to get your prime spot on Butler Ave and enjoy the bands, floats, Mummers, and more. And, don’t forget who else will be there… SANTA!
Christmas at Gilbertsville Farm
Friday, Saturdays and Sundays starting November 4th
1200 County Line Road, Gilbertsville, PA
Get in the Holiday spirit with Christmas at the Gilbertsville Farm. We will have Christmas music in the maze, colorful lights, barnyard animals and more! In our KidZone play area you will find a Christmas light maze with thousands of lights to navigate through. To get the best experience we encourage coming at night time to see all of the lights.
We are open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. and Sundays Noon – 10 p.m. The last maze entry of the day is 9 p.m. Bring flashlights if you plan on doing the corn maze at night.
Holiday Village
December 2, 12-3 pm
175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA
Upper Merion Township’s annual Holiday Village event is scheduled for Saturday, December 2nd from Noon until 3PM behind the Township building in the lower level lot/park. The event is free to the public, dog-friendly, and family friendly! The event will include a variety of craft vendors, an inflatable, a gingerbread house display and contest, live performances, s’mores by a fire, a caricaturist, food vendors, a beer garden provided by Stolen Sun Brewery, a wine garden provided by KOG Hill Winery, a visit from a special guest (hint: they love cookies and milk!), and much more! This will be a great event for Holiday shopping and celebrations with the family!
Photo from Valley Forge Tourism Website.
Peter Wentz Farmstead Candlelight Event
December 2, 3-8 pm
2030 Shearer Road, Lansdale, PA
Come spend a lovely winter’s eve with us here at the Farmstead! The soft glow of candles will light your way as you explore this historic property. Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with this picturesque look at a quiet winter’s night in colonial Pennsylvania. Watch a cooking demonstration, enjoy holiday entertainment, and find out if the Belsnickel has deemed you naughty or nice!
Ardmore Business Association Holiday Tree Lighting
November 24, 6 pm
Schauffele Plaza, 35 Cricket Ter, Ardmore, PA
Witness the illumination of the holiday tree, turning Ardmore into a winter wonderland with a dazzling display of lights. The tree lighting ceremony is a heartwarming tradition that signifies the start of the holiday festivities. Santa Claus will arrive in Ardmore on a fire truck driven by the renowned Fire Chief Tom Hayden of the Merion Fire Company of Ardmore. Santa’s arrival is sure to be a sight to behold and will fill you with the joy of the holiday season.
Enjoy free cookies and hot chocolate, perfect for warming your heart and hands on this special evening. Don’t miss the opportunity to capture the magic of the moment with pictures alongside Santa himself. Bring your family and friends, and create lasting memories.
Landsdale Tree Lighting
December 1, 6 pm
Railroad Plaza, 200 E. Main St., Landsdale, PA
The annual festivities in Railroad Plaza will begin at 6:00 pm with holiday music performed by the North Penn High School Chorus.
Santa will arrive at 6:30 pm to lead the Christmas tree lighting countdown.
West Norriton Pennsylvania
December 2
West Norriton Township Building
Souderton Tree Lighting
December 1, 6:15 – 8 pm
Broad St and Washington Ave, Souderton, PA
The Souderton Tree Lighting, presented by Univest, is a cherished tradition that brings our tight-knit community together to celebrate the magic of the holiday season. The festive atmosphere of this event is evoked by the holiday spirit of Souderton families and business leaders. The evening brings the community together as families, friends and neighbors gather to celebrate.
For the first time, this year, the tree lighting will take place in the Univest courtyard located at the intersection of Broad St. and Washington Ave., where the beautifully decorated tree is to stand tall, adorned with twinkling lights and shimmering ornaments.
Santa will be there to greet the children (and kids at heart)! The Salvation Army “Canteen” truck will be in attendance, serving warm beverages for all to enjoy. We encourage attendees to enjoy taking photos in front of the beautifully lit tree and with Santa, creating lasting memories.
Brothers Kershner Rooftop Tree Lighting
December 1
4119 Skippack Pike, Skippack, PA
Celebrate the holiday season at the 3rd annual Rooftop Tree Lighting at Brothers Kershner.
Ambler Tree Lighting
November 24, 5 pm
131 Rosemary Ave, Ambler, PA
The annual Holiday tree lighting will be on Black Friday, November 24th at 5 PM located at The First Presbyterian Church of Ambler.
Trappe Tree Lighting
December 6, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
151 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA
Join in the community sing-a-long and bring the kids for a visit from Santa.
Festival of Carols | Wonder of the Season
December 3, 3 pm
1000 W. Main Street, Landsdale, PA
The ever-popular December concert will present readings, new arrangements of traditional carols, and other inspiring music for choir and orchestra.
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