Holiday Tours at Pennypacker Mills
November 26 – January 5
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. Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The last tour each day begins at 3 p.m. Pennypacker Mills is closed all Mondays, November 28, December 24, 25, 31 and January 1. (Limited hours on December 14, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.) Tours are free.
Colonial Gardens Nights of Winter Lights
745 Schuylkill Road, Phoenixville, PA
2024 Dates: November 29, 30; December 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28
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.
Arader Farm Holiday Light Show
746 S. Trappe Road, Collegeville, PA
www.araderfarm.com/christmas/
Arader Farm opens November 21 for the Christmas season. They offer a walking light show that the entire family will enjoy, tractor rides to cut down your own Christmas trees, wreaths, holiday décor, fire pits, fresh baked goods, apple cider donuts, Arader Farm food truck and so much more.
Christmas at Cairnwood
Dates throughout November – December
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: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and select Sundays at 1 pm – December
- Guided Christmas in Cairnwood Tour: Select dates in December at 11 am
- Children’s Critter Quest: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and select Sundays 2-4 pm – December
- Self-Guided Holiday Tour: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and select Sundays from 2 -4 pm – December
- Christmas Cookie Stroll: Thursday, December 19th, 5-7:30 pm
Towamencin Holiday Lights Festival
December 6-7, 4:30 – 8:30 pm
Fischer’s Park, 2235 Bustard Rd, Landsdale, PA
Come out December 6th & 7th, from 4:30-8:30 pm, at Fischer’s Park, for a whimsical stroll through Towamencin’s winter wonderland of lights and holiday cheer. There will be free pictures with live reindeer on 12/6 and free pictures with Santa on 12/7 from 6-8 pm. On 12/7 the tree lighting ceremony and Santa’s arrival takes place 6-6:15 pm.
Landsdale’s Christmas Tree Display
December 2024
307 Derstine Ave, Landsdale, PA
Discover Lansdale’s Christmas Tree Displays return for 2024! Starting December 6 through the holiday season, come out and vote for your favorite tree!
Candlelight Tours at the Muhlenberg House
December 7, 3-9 pm & December 8, 12-4 pm
201 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA
Savor the sights, sounds, and smells of a Pennsylvania German Christmas as you travel back in time at the Muhlenberg House for a candlelight tour. Interpreters in authentic period clothing will share stories from the Muhlenberg family in each room. Chat with Pastor Muhlenberg in his office and then step into the dining room, where a festive meal awaits.
Yuletide Festival
November 22 – January 5
800 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA
Yuletide Festival is a Christmas market that offers shops, food and beverages, attractions and amusement rides for all ages. Included in the admission is free Santa photos and free amusement rides. You can also book outdoor ice skating, and shop at over 30 boutique high-end market vendors. Plus, see over 500 lit Christmas trees.
Winter Farm Festival
November 29 – December 21
Rose Bridge Farm, 1314 N Limekiln Pike, Dresher, PA
TREE LIGHTINGS
Towamencin Tree Lighting
December 7th, 6:00 pm
Fischer’s Park, 2235 Bustard Rd, Landsdale, PA
During the Holiday Lights Festival, the tree lighting ceremony and Santa’s arrival takes place 6-6:15 pm on 12/7.
Landsdale Tree Lighting
December 6th, 6 pm
Main Street, Landsdale, PA
Lansdale’s Holiday Tree Lighting is here! Celebrate the season with twinkling lights, festive fun, and community spirit.
Ardmore Tree Lighting & Santa’s Arrival
November 29, 6 pm
Schauffele Plaza, 35 Cricket Terrace, Admore, PA
Trappe Tree Lighting
December 4, 6:30-7:30 pm
Speaker’s House, 151 W. Main Street, Trappe, PA
Join in for a festive, family friendly evening including a community sing-a-long, visit from Santa, cookies and hot cocoa, and the annual Trappe Tree Lighting!
Philmont Country Club Tree Lighting
December 8, 4:30-7:30 pm
301 Tomlinson Rd, Huntingdon Valley, PA