A list of the best things to do in Delaware County this weekend
November 21st, 22nd, & 23rd
What to do this weekend with your family? There is a wealth of activities available for families and kids. We invite you to explore our events calendar, which features a range of family-friendly activities and events to enjoy throughout the week, including weekends. We continually update our events calendar, so there's always something new and exciting to do!
Step into a world of twinkling lights, falling snow, and holiday magic as the Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet’s beloved production of The Nutcracker returns to the Upper Darby Performing Arts Center the weekend before Thanksgiving!
November 22nd
Games, crafts, breakfast, and, of course, a visit with Santa himself!
All Aboard! This before-hours event includes early access to the trains in action and a continental breakfast in the museum’s café.
Schedule:
This is an early-access event, in which you will be admitted into the Train Gallery before the museum opens. Museum doors will open beginning at 8:30 a.m. At 9:30 a.m., the museum will open, and other visitors may begin to visit the Train Gallery. A light continental breakfast will be provided for program participants in the Millstone Cafe until 10 a.m.
Join us to usher in the winter season at our annual Holiday Market!
We'll jump into the new season with live demos, local artisan makers, walk-up workshops and more.
Kick off the holiday season at Thornbury Farm’s annual Christmas Market! This festive two-day event is packed with family-friendly activities, shopping, and holiday cheer.
A Christmas tradition since 1959, Strasburg Rail Road welcomes a very special visitor every November and December. That’s right, Santa himself will climb aboard the historic steam train to greet families as they travel down the tracks to Paradise, PA and back. As a special treat, children ages 11 and under will receive a gift from Santa and his helper during this nostalgic 45-minute steam train ride.
This holiday season, experience the magic of A Longwood Christmas as you never have before—made even more spectacular with the opening of Longwood Reimagined. Brand new spaces—from our sprawling new West Conservatory to imaginative new outdoor landscapes—decked out for the holidays give way to wondrous new ways to experience the season … and incredible new memories to make. Revel in hundreds of thousands of lights … marvel at astonishing feats of horticulture, ingenuity, and creativity … and delight in beauty at every turn, all as we welcome you to our biggest—and most magical—A Longwood Christmas yet.
The Gingerbread Competition & Display at Peddler’s Village is a feast for the eyes with more than 100 creative and whimsical entries crafted by the public in different categories. The gingerbread entries will be on exhibit during shopping hours from November 14 through January 17 in the Visitor & Event Center. Admission is free.
Start a new holiday tradition or cherish an old favorite at Hersheypark Christmas Candylane®. Experience the wonder of family rides & select coasters, sip a delicious hot chocolate while strolling through more than 5 million twinkling lights, and meet the Hershey Characters in their holiday best! Plus, pay a special visit to Santa and his 9 live reindeer - don’t forget your Christmas list!
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park have adventures behind every corner. They are the ultimate indoor playground for your entire family. Take your kids' birthday party to the next level or spend a day of fun with the family, and you'll see why we're more than just a trampoline park.
