A list of the best things to do in Delaware County this weekend
December 5th, 6th, & 7th
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!
During the daylight-deprived month of December, Rose Tree Park sparkles at night with its annual Festival of Lights display. Dozens of illuminated trees and lit displays draw visitors back every year to walk in the winter wonderland and linger in the festive atmosphere. A treasured Delco tradition for more than four decades, The Festival of Lights provides a perfect opportunity to get in the holiday spirit with friends and family or take a sweetheart stroll after dinner.
The Springfield Fire Company will host the annual tree lighting at 4pm on December 7th. This is always a magical night in Springfield. See you on Saxer!
Join us on Saturday, December 6th as we kick off a full day of festive fun at the Broomall Fire Company. This year, we’re excited to welcome Santa Claus and host a pancake breakfast prepared by the Broomall Fire Company Auxiliary!
Santa Visit (10:00am–1:00pm):
Santa will be stopping by the Broomall Fire Company (1 N. Malin Rd) to meet with families, take photos, and spread some holiday cheer with the Marple Township community. While this event is free to the public, pancakes will be hot off the griddle and for sale!
Santa Parade (4:30pm):
Want to catch Santa as he rides through town? Make sure to wave as he travels across Marple Township with a firetruck escort! Santa’s team will roll out from the station around 4:30pm, following the parade route shown in the photo below. New for this year, we have a reliable program to share real-time tracking information as the parade moves through town. A tracking link will be available as the event gets closer.
Tree Lighting:
Santa’s final stop of the evening will be at Veterans Park to help light the Marple Township Christmas Tree! Be sure to stick around for an awesome firework show,
Saturday, it is the Radnor Memorial Library Elves for Shelves Fun Run and 5 k at 8 am and the Santa Parade with Santa Pictures at 10 am.
The holidays will arrive early to the Brandywine Museum of Art this season with the return of the Brandywine Railroad holiday train display, plus a new exhibition that will highlight the miniature worlds created and loved by the Wyeth family of artists—including two additional model train displays that will delight visitors of all ages.
We’re very excited to return to Edgmont, PA, opening November 24th and running through February 2024. Conveniently located on Route 3, just minutes from the Blue Route, West Chester, Newtown Square and a short drive from Philadelphia or The Main Line. You can expect a winter wonderland filled with fun for the whole family, including convenient on-site parking, festive music, lighting, video & decor, delicious food & beverages, and heated hospitality tents perfect for private parties.
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.
