Wild Lights | Elmwood Park Zoo
November 21 – December 30, 5-9 pm – Select nights
Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding Blvd, Norristown, PA
Elmwood Park Zoo’s favorite family tradition, Wild Lights, returns this November, with more lights and decorative attractions than ever before! During this walk-through experience, guests will be surrounded by dazzling light displays, illuminated animals and live entertainment.
Holiday Tours | Pennypacker Mills
November 25 – January 6
Pennypacker Mills, 5 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville, PA
Tour the spectacularly decorated Pennypacker Mansion and learn more about Christmas in the early 1900s. The Museum Shop will be stocked with unique gifts and decorations.
Colonial Gardens Nights of Winter Lights
745 Schuylkill Road, Phoenixville, PA
2025 Dates: November 28, 29, 30; December 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27
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. Your all-inclusive ticket includes admission to the light show, hot chocolate, candy canes, and character meet and greets on select nights.
Holiday Train Rides
Dates throughout November – December
Colebrookdale Railroad, 64 S. Washington Street, Boyertown, PA
The Colebrookdale Railroad offers multiple excursions throughout the holiday season, including Santa’s Polar Bear Express, Winter Wonderland Adventure, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas and Snowflake Special.
Christmas at Cairnwood
December 2025 | Website
1005 Cathedral Road, Bryn Athyn, PA
Celebrate the season at Cairnwood Estate with your family and friends. Holiday events taking place at the Estate include:
- Holiday Tea & Tours: Select Wednesdays and Sundays – December
- Guided Christmas in Cairnwood Tour: Select dates in December at 11 am
- Children’s Critter Quest: Select Wednesdays and Sundays 2-4 pm – December
- Self-Guided Holiday Tour: Select Wednesdays and Sundays from 2 -4 pm – December
- Christmas Cookie Stroll: Thursday, December 18th, 5-7:30 pm
Towamencin Holiday Lights Festival
December 5-6, 4:30 – 8:30 pm
Fischer’s Park, 2235 Bustard Rd, Landsdale, PA
Take a whimsical stroll through Towamencin’s winter wonderland of lights and holiday cheer. Hop on horse-drawn surreys that take you through the park to see the light displays and decorated trees by the local Girl Scout troops. Enjoy FREE hot chocolate, cookies, and marshmallow roasting with the Boy Scouts. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the season by visiting our volunteer acts in the amphitheater. On Friday there will be free pictures with Santa and the reindeer and on Saturday, there will be free pictures with Santa and the annual tree lighting will take place at 6 pm.
Candlelight Tours at the Muhlenberg House
December 2, 3-9 pm and December 3, 12-4 pm
201 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA
Step back in time as you explore the Henry Muhlenberg House and learn about early Pennsylvania German Christmas traditions. Hosted by the Historical Society of Trappe, Collegeville, Perkiomen Valley. ADMISSION $5/adults, $3 ages 12–17, $2 ages 6–11, free under 6
Winter Farm Festival
December – January Dates
Rose Bridge Farm, 1314 N Limekiln Pike, Dresher, PA
Celebrate the spirit of the holidays and the calm of winter by connecting with nature and enjoying a hands-on craft experience. And of course, don’t miss the chance to cuddle with rescued baby farm animals—sure to bring smiles and warmth to everyone’s day!
Ambler Holiday Parade
December 6, 1 pm
Butler Ave, Ambler, PA
Enjoy the bands, floats and more as they march down Butler Avenue in Ambler. And don’t forget, Santa will be there!
TREE LIGHTINGS
Tree Lighting Ceremony | Railroad Plaza
201 W Main St, Lansdale, PA | December 5, 6 pm
https://www.lansdale.org/177/Holiday-Events
Lansdale’s Holiday Tree Lighting is taking place on Main Street on December 5th at 6 pm! Celebrate the season with twinkling lights, festive fun, and community spirit.
Tree Lighting Ceremony | Suburban Square
November 29, 4-7 pm
Anderson & Coulter Ave, Ardmore, PA
Head to the Square to see Santa light our artfully-decorated tree, and enjoy live holiday music, carolers, real snowmen, and family-friendly activities! Santa will arrive and light the tree on the lawn at 5:00pm. Following the tree lighting, Santa will be available for pictures* inside, located across from the lawn (next to Simon Pearce). There will be crafts, face painting, real snowman, live music so many more fun surprises near the lawn.
Towamencin Tree Lighting
December 6, 6 pm
Fischer’s Park, 2235 Bustard Rd, Landsdale, PA
The Annual Tree Lighting will take place from 6-6:15 on Saturday at the Towamencin Holiday Lights event.
Trappe Tree Lighting
December 3, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
51 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA
Enjoy a festive, family friendly evening including a community sing-a-long, visit from Santa, cookies and hot cocoa, and the annual Trappe Tree Lighting!
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