Linvilla Orchards is transforming into a festive wonderland from December 1st to the 24th for Christmas Around the Farm. Come see the larger than life Christmasland decorations and displays and pay a visit to the animals dressed in their winter coats! The Christmas Shop and Garden Center will have all your favorite winter accessories, including wreaths, freshly cut trees, greens & holly, decorations, fruit and gift baskets, Christmas gifts, hot mulled cider and children's crafts. Santa Claus will also be making special appearances throughout Christmas Around the Farm on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., so make sure to bring your camera to capture all the excitement! Still looking for more holiday cheer? Climb aboard one of the Wassailing Caroling Hayrides on December 3rd, 10th and 17th at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.  Sing all your favorite Christmas carols in the crisp winter chill, followed by a bonfire, marshmallow roasting and hot apple cider to keep your spirits warm. Linvilla Orchards also offers the opportunity for you and your family to cut your own Christmas tree! Enjoy a hayride out to their Christmas tree fields to find the perfect tree for your holiday season. Saw it down yourself or ask one of Linvilla's friendly staff to do it for you. Linvilla is always there for all your holiday needs and entertainment, so come on by this Christmas to see why everyone is saying, "I love that place!"  Linvilla Orchards is a 300-acre family farm dedicated to agriculture, education and entertainment. To learn more, visit www.linvilla.com or call 610-876-7116. Where: Linvilla Orchards   137 West Knowlton Road, Media, PA   610-876-7116 When: Christmas Around the Farm - December 1-24              Santa Claus Visits - Saturdays and Sundays 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.              Wassailing Caroling Hayrides - December 3, 10, 17, 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Peter Bruckner, of Marionette Theater of the Stars, brings another enchanting chapter in this magical family holiday series about the adventures of a beloved Elf called Fumblefingers. What is he up to this year…something about inventing Christmas glue? Come join the fun of finding out more! Back by popular demand, Peter Bruckner, storyteller and puppeteer extraordinaire, performs this original tale in the style of Comedia del’ art with an ensemble of delightful characters and even a sugar plum fairy or two in this theatrical, interactive program with live music. Children can dress up, sing and dance with the puppets celebrating the holidays with merriment and joy!


For more information: www.thecreativelivingroom.com

Location: 15 Chester Road Swarthmore

This event is appropriate for: Geared for ages 2 – 10

Cost: Tickets: $6 per person. Reservations Recommended. Call 610-544-5800.

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Bring the kids out for a Special Breakfast with everyone's favorite Chick-fil-A Cow Get pictures with the Santa Cow and do some crafts.

9:00 -10:30 am December 11th at Chick-fil-A Concord Township

9:00-10:30 a.m. December 11th at Chick-fil-A Springfield Park

9:00- 10:30 am December 18th at Chick-fil-A of Ridley






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For more information: www.borders.com

Location:

Springfield - Borders Springfield Square Shopping Center Springfield, PA 19064

Glen Mills - Borders 968 Baltimore Pike Glen Mills, PA 19342

Bryn Mawr - Borders Rosemont Shopping Center Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

Wynnewood - Borders 80 East Wynnewood Road Wynnewood, PA 19096

This event is appropriate for: kids ages 2 and older

Cost: This is a free event to attend


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Decorate your own gingerbread house at IKEA and we’ll provide all of the icing and candies to make it as festive as you would like. Purchase a gingerbread house kit for $5.99 and join us in the Restaurant for free goodies to decorate!



For more information: www.ikea.com

Location: 400 Alan Wood Road Conshohocken, PA

This event is appropriate for: the whole family

Cost: $5.99

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Join The Creative Living Room's teachers/directors, and World of Song’s Allison DeSalvo and Cantemos Juntos’ Elizabeth Bromley for a fun interactive Holiday Sing-a-long and Storytime celebrating Christmas, Hannukah and Kwanzaa! Includes a simple craft to take home!

Location: O’Mally’s Ice Cream Pub -109 W. State Street, Media, PA 19063

For More Information: www.thecreativelivingroom.com

This event is appropriate for: the whole family

Cost: Free

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This production of A Christmas Carol goes beyond other adaptations with a unique dramatic concept: At the opening curtain, Charles Dickens himself is introduced to the audience, ready to present one of the famed platform readings of his stories that packed auditoriums in Europe and America. Of course, the story chosen is one which he often performed, A Christmas Carol. Come and enjoy live, community theatre!

Show dates are Dec. 3,4,5 / Dec. 10,11,12 / Dec. 16,17,18.

Performances are at 8 PM Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and 2 PM for Sunday matinees.




For more information: www.footlighterstheater.com

Location: Footlighters Theater 58 Main Avenue Berwyn

This event is appropriate for: ages 5 and older

Cost: Tickets are $12 cash or check.

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Photos With Santa on Tyler's Antique Sleigh is a special holiday event at the Arboretum. Enjoy and share professional photographs of your family or children with Santa Claus, taken by award winning photographer, Alex Lowy, of Lowy Photography. Professional photographers will process your portraits and offer several varieties of photo packages, all in time for the holidays.

While waiting, children can enjoy traditional holiday music, cookies and hot cocoa.

Due to the popularity of this event, pre-registration is required by calling the Visitor Center at 610-566-9134 x 212, by Wednesday, December 1; a $10 non-refundable credit card payment is required to reserve your spot. The balance will be due on the day of the event, at which time you will select your photo package. NOTE: A maximum of seven (7) people is allowed in the photograph.

Member Package: $20.00* 8 – wallets and 4 – 3x5’s PLUS 1 free 5x7 *$20.00 package is automatic and cannot be replaced, just added to:

Add-ons: $10 for a sheet of 8 additional wallets, 4 – 3x5’s or 2 – 5x7s; $11.50 for an 8x10 print; $19.50 for a 10x13 print

Non-Member Package: $25.00* 8 – wallets and 4 – 3x5’s *$25.00 package is automatic and cannot be replaced, just added to:

Add-ons: $10 for a sheet of 8 additional wallets, 4 – 3x5’s or 2 – 5x7s, $11.50 for an 8x10 print, $19.50 for a 10x13 print.

Photo packages can be picked up at Tyler Arboretum on Friday, December 10 after 2:00 p.m. or shipped directly to your home via two-day mail for a $6.95 shipping charge, paid at the time of purchase. Shipped photographs will arrive by Monday, December 13.

Admission to the Arboretum is free for registered guests
For more information

Contact Visitor Center at 610 - 566 - 9134 x 212 or info@tylerarboretum.org



For more information: www.tylerarboretum.org

Location: 515 Painter Rd Media

This event is appropriate for: the whole family

Cost: varies on packages

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Jolly Old St. Nick will be On board a Heated, Lighted, and Decorated Train with a Treat for All the Kids. Featuring Holiday Entertainment.Trains Depart Market Street Station at 11:00 am , 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm

* Please note the train will not depart from Glen Mills this season, you can only pick up the train in West Chester


For more information: http://www.westchesterrr.net/

Location: Trains Depart Market Street Station at 11:00 am , 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm

Cost: Adult Fare: $20.00 Children: $12.50 (Ages 2-12 yrs) Toddlers (not on adult lap) $5.00


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