There’s no place like home for the holidays! Our area towns are transforming into winter wonderlands, conjuring dreams of a White Christmas.
We recommend you stay close to home and join the local fun with everything from charming horse-drawn carriage rides to the dramatic burning of Phoenixville’s iconic bird.
What’s more fun than riding in a one-horse sleigh? Starting Friday, December 6th at 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., experience the magic of a horse-drawn carriage ride along South Wayne and Runnymede Avenues. Kids will love face-painting and ornament decorating at the Radnor Fire House from 5:30 to 7:15 p.m. Then listen to festive carolers from Valley Forge Military Academy as they sing Christmas classics.
The night’s highlight is the Christmas Tree Lighting at the Wayne Train Station at 7:30 p.m. with retired 6ABC Action News Reporter Vernon Odom. Look for Santa on his new sleigh—the Radnor fire truck—as he rides down East Lancaster Avenue in style, bringing cheer to all. Old St. Nick is back on Saturday morning as he travels down Lancaster Avenue, accompanied by Radnor High School Marching Band & Cheerleaders and the Valley Forge Military Academy Field Music Group for the Santa Parade.
Warm up with hot chocolate and enjoy fresh baked cookies while visiting with Santa on the veranda of the Wayne Hotel after the parade. Santa will be around until 11:30 a.m. for photos.
Still looking for the perfect gift? Take advantage of Wayne’s Holiday Shopping Weekend, December 14th and 15th, to find unique holiday presents from the 30-some local artisans and merchants. You’re guaranteed to find something special in Wayne.
More at WayneChristmas.com and WayneArt.org.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year in Malvern as the town celebrates Christmas on King. Oh, hoe, the mistletoe, hung where you can see … and also the inspiration for Malvern’s Christmas market! The Mistletoe Market has all sorts of goodies from local artisans and crafts-people. Visit this festive market and the King Street merchants to score the best presents for friends and family.
Santa didn’t forget the big kids this year, providing adults with some liquid merriment and cheer with not one, but two, outdoor cocktail lounges. Continue the cheer by grabbing food truck fare, and then head over with the kids to visit old St. Nick!
More at Malvern-Festivals.com.
Santa’s coming to Phoenixville! On December 6th, hear those sleigh bells jingle-jangle and watch Santa greet his fans. Visit the new Winter Wonderland Village at the Main & Bridge Street parking lot, starting at 5 p.m., with a tree lighting to follow.
From December 7th to the 22nd, Phoenixville weekends will be merry and bright with fun activities like visiting Santa at his adorable house on Bridge Street. Don’t worry—he isn’t relocating from the North Pole. And Wednesday, December 11th, is Luminaria Shopping Night, a beautiful time to visit shops as the streets are lined with holiday luminaria casting a winter glow on every corner.
If you’re looking for unique holiday cheer, Phoenixville’s annual Firebird Festival is the place for you! Mark December 7th on your calendar to watch the burning of the Phoenix this year. The community works together for months to construct the bird and plan the event for people from all over to enjoy. Come join the fun in Phoenixville!
For more visit PhoenixvilleFirst.org and FirebirdFestival.com.
Written by Hania Jones & Casey Meyer, County Lines Magazine
