Showing posts with label Delaware County Christmas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Delaware County Christmas. Show all posts

Holiday Fun at the Amusement Parks

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Holiday Fun at the Amusement Parks

Have some holiday fun riding your favorite rides, watching holiday shows and hanging out with your favorite characters this holiday season. For more holiday events check out our Holiday Event Guide.


Sesame Place A Very Furry Christmas

November 17th - January 1st

A Very Furry Christmas at Sesame Place! For a one-of-a-kind family-friendly celebration with everyone's favorite furry friends. The fun starts with 3 special Christmas shows, awesome music and twinkling lights all around. Plus, you'll find more than 300 Christmas trees, including a huge celebratory tree decorated Sesame Street-style. The street will glow with festivities and come to life at night with our illuminated Street Party Parade. And the fun continues with a special Christmas menu, super holiday shopping and, of course, a visit with Santa.




Dutch Winter Wonderland

November 17th - December 30th

Dutch Winter Wonderland offers themed rides, games, and holiday entertainment under thousands of twinkling lights! Indoor activities include cookie decorating, voting for your favorite gingerbread house, and sharing holiday wishes with Santa. 



Hershey Park Christmas Candyland

November 16th - January 1st


The magic of the holidays comes to life at Hersheypark Christmas Candylane. With two million twinkling lights, rides for all ages, festive decorations, and Hershey's Product Characters decked out in their holiday best, there is something for all to enjoy! 
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Nutcracker Performances in the Philadelphia Area

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Nutcracker Performances in the Philadelphia Area


December 16th and 17th
The Philadelphia Dance Academy’s Nutcracker is an expertly choreographed and beautifully executed masterpiece that is as family friendly as it is unique. This “Children’s Nutcracker” showcases the breadth of talent being cultivated within the studios of the academy, with soloist and semi-soloist roles being played by pre-teen and teen ballerina’s in training.



International Ballet Classique
December 9th and 10th at 2pm

Description:'Tis the season for magic, family, and fun as the beauty and joy of the Nutcracker Ballet comes alive once again at the beautiful 300-seat Fred P. Meagher Theatre at Neumann University in Aston, PA. International Ballet Classique presents two full-length performances on December 9th and 10th, 2017 at 2pm.

December 8 - 10 a.m.
December 9 - 12 p.m. and 4 p.m.
December 10 - 2 p.m.
December 14 - 10 a.m.
December 16 - 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
December 17 - 5 p.m.
Performances are at The Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, West Chester University

A magical tea time with the cast!

Sat, Dec 10th at 2:30 pm


Sun, Dec 11th at 12:30 pm


Sun, Dec 17th at 12:30 pm

Join Clara, The Sugar Plum Fairy and many other characters of The Nutcracker for a special pre-performance tea party full of delights! Enjoy tea sandwiches, fruit tray, cookies, favors and don't forget to bring your camera! The Tea is held at The Philips Memorial Library. Simply walk downstairs to the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall for the performance of The Nutcracker!


December 8th - 31st

Be enchanted by the Philadelphia region's most beloved holiday tradition, George Balanchine's The Nutcracker™. For 47 years, families have created yuletide memories with Pennsylvania Ballet's production of this classic tale. The simple story of a girl, a gift, and a fanciful dream is made magical by opulent sets and costumes by Peter Horne and Judanna Lynn and the impassioned artistry of Pennsylvania Ballet dancers. The renowned Philadelphia Boys Choir raises their voices with the magnificent Pennsylvania Ballet Orchestra to bring Tschaikovsky's unforgettable score to life.



Tea with the Sugarplum Fairy
Sunday, December 1o at 2:30 pm

Saturday, December 16 at 12 pm

Join the star of Philadelphia's most anticipated holiday tradition for a magical afternoon of tea and tutus. Enjoy a delectable buffet and photo opportunity with the Sugarplum Fairy and experience a captivating matinee performance of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker™!

*photo courtesy of Brandywine Ballet Company
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What to do with the Kids Over Winter Break

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What to do with the Kids Over Winter Break
The presents have been opened and toys have been played with and every parent fears the words "I'm bored" over Christmas break. Don't fret Fun Things has you covered with events to keep your family busy over break.


Catch a Show

Go on a year long adventure with Frog and Toad at the Arden Theater

 Follow Your Heart with Disney on Ice at the Wells Fargo Center

 Pennsylvania Ballet's George Balanchine's The Nutcracker

 Sleeping Beauty: A Musical Panto at the People's Light 

Visit a local Museum

The Academy of Natural Science 

 Discovery Days at Delaware Museum of Natural History

 Franklin Institute 

 Constitution Center

 The Philadelphia Museum of Art

Go Ice Skating

Blue Cross River Rink Winter Fest


Rothman Ice Rink at Dilworth Park

Horizon Services Riverfront Rink


Looking for a holiday event? Click here to check out our holiday event guide.
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Tracking Santa

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Tracking Santa




So the kids are making you crazy today asking you when Santa will arrive? So why not have them track Santa. 

The Norad Santa Tracker keeps children updated about Santa's whereabouts. Based on his current location, they know whether they should head to bed before he arrives. The website offers a Christmas countdown, games, activities, 2D and 3D training maps, Santa Camera videos and more.

The Google Santa Tracker takes you to Santa’s Village, which is filled with ways to follow Santa. Head to Google Santa Tracker to find a countdown clock to Christmas Eve and 24 different activities to pass the time before Santa arrives.
Happy Tracking!
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The Upper Darby Summer Stage Shooting Stars present a “Holiday Spectacular”

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The Upper Darby Summer Stage Shooting Stars present a “Holiday Spectacular”


The Upper Darby Summer Stage Shooting Stars present a “Holiday Spectacular” a musical showcase of song and dance performed to favorite tunes of the holiday season. The spirited and lively performance is fun and entertaining for family members of all ages. Shows are on December 16 at 7:30 pm and December 17 at 2:00 pm.


Audience members will be treated to Broadway-style production numbers complete with sparkling costumes and festive sets as the talented members of the ensemble share holiday memories throughout the 90 minute production.






Tickets are affordably priced at $7 - $10 and may be purchased by calling the box office at 610.622.1189 or by visiting www.udpac.org. Proceeds from ticket sales support the Shooting Stars outreach program, entertaining elderly throughout the region.


For more information: http://www.udpac.org/2016/12/shooting-stars-holiday-spectacular/

 Location:   601 N Lansdowne Ave, Drexel Hill, PA 19026
 
This event is appropriate for:   the whole family

 Cost: $7 - $10
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