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But, during the holidays, it is even more enchanting thanks to the addition of its Holiday Garden Railway. For one-quarter mile, the train winds its way along a track through the winter garden passing through tunnels and over bridges. Along the way, it snakes by miniature buildings and town scenes lit with twinkling lights for Christmas.
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ALLENTOWN, PA – The 20th Annual Fall Eastern Pennsylvania Home Show returns to Agri-Plex at the Allentown Fairgrounds in Allentown, PA., Oct. 22-23, 2022. This two-day event is one of 8 great home improvement shows produced annually by Jenks Productions. No matter what you have in mind for home improvements, you’ll find the right products and the best companies at our 2022 Fall Eastern PA home show. Our list of PA home and garden shows is updated daily and features home expos and events for the betrothed.
Have questions, get them answered on topics like floor plan design, budgeting, financing, and the difference between a log and timber frame home. Exhibitors are expected to display their products and services. Featuring home products & services by local, state & national vendors. The miniature Brandywine RailroadThe Brandywine River Museum of Art features an attraction that has been a holiday staple since 1972—the Brandywine Railroad. Visitors can see the famous O-gauge model train wind its way through miniature scenes like a drive-in movie theater and a welcoming village. Tinseltown has Philly-themed elements like the Liberty BellDuring the holidays, giant light-covered sculptures dot the grounds of the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks as part of the Tinseltown Holiday Spectacular.
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Make sure to check the websites for the seasonal attractions before you head out and look for any updates on social media. There’s also the chance you meet that special someone that’s going to make your dream home happen; we are not matchmakers per se, or are we…for over 20 years and 250 shows we have been creating relationships between homebuyer and homebuilder. Not sure where to begin…start here at our Log Home & Timber Frame Show. You will meet face-to-face with log and timber frame home builders, suppliers, and rustic furniture makers. Great opportunity to see, touch, and feel the products that will make up your dream home.
From the Christmas village to the Macy’s light show, Center City and beyond are filled with seasonal attractions and events that make the holidays feel even more special. There are ice skating rinks, music performances, and lots of lights to see. Some of the festive lights at Peddler’s VillagePeddler’s Village is the perfect destination in Bucks County at Christmastime. It’s a given that the village is a great place for shopping with more than 60 stores and boutiques—many of which are specially decorated for the season.
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The museum’s cute Critter ornaments, which are handmade by its volunteers, decorate the trees in the three-story atrium. Take one home during the annual Holiday Critter Sale or order select options online. George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker has been a fixture of the holidays in Philadelphia for years. The story of Marie’s fantastic adventures with Sugar Plum Fairies and more told through ballet runs December 9-28.
From reindeer to ornaments and even Gritty, there is no shortage of interesting things to see here. Some of Shady Brook’s 3 million lightsThe 100-year-old Shady Brook Farm has, undoubtedly, one of the top Christmas light displays in the Philadelphia area. The 3 million lights in its drive-thru Holiday Light Show include everything from dancing reindeer and Santa’s workshop to The Grinch. Plan ahead and tune your radio to 90.7FM to enjoy carols and holiday standards along with the lights. Taqueria Amor lit up for its Grinch-themed pop upThe holiday season is always full of fun pop-ups to keep things merry.
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Germantown Avenue lit up for the seasonStag & Doe is a long-standing tradition in Chestnut Hill. November 30 and every Wednesday in December before Christmas, stores stay open late to allow for more shopping and there are special events throughout the neighborhood, including brass quartet performances. YP - The Real Yellow PagesSM - helps you find the right local businesses to meet your specific needs. Search results are sorted by a combination of factors to give you a set of choices in response to your search criteria. “Preferred” listings, or those with featured website buttons, indicate YP advertisers who directly provide information about their businesses to help consumers make more informed buying decisions. YP advertisers receive higher placement in the default ordering of search results and may appear in sponsored listings on the top, side, or bottom of the search results page.
"And when I grow up, I'm gonna try and help the people who can't help themselves." "It basically started as a Facebook post, going to Facebook group, just trying to help local families with Thanksgiving and Christmas," said founder Daniel Gilman. "And over time, it just grew to the point where we felt like we needed to become a nonprofit." It started with just a small effort to donate a few turkeys during the 2019 Thanksgiving holiday. Since then, it has grown into an annual gathering where volunteers pool their resources to help those in need.
The Philly POPS also has a full season of music to enjoy with shows from December 3-17 at the Kimmel Cultural Campus. Traditional carols and holiday favorites will be performed by The Philly POPS Festival Chorus, The African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas Gospel Choir, and The Philadelphia Boys Choir. This sign welcomes visitors to the light display on South 13th StreetMiracle on South 13th Street is, hands down, one of my favorite things about Christmas in Philadelphia. For years, this group of neighbors has coordinated to bring the joy of Christmas to those who need it and the thousands of people who visit every season. Nutcrackers, snowmen, and more holiday characters dance to the sounds of Deck the Halls and other favorite Christmas carols.
But what we love most are the features that can only be found at the holidays. The holidays are one of the most popular times to visit Longwood Gardens. The grounds of this 1000-acre garden come alive with displays, lights, and special offerings for Christmas.
From November 21 through New Year’s Day, the Deck the Hall Holiday Lights projection shines brightly across the building. Taqueria Amor in Manayunk always has something fun up its sleeve for the holidays, too. During its Grinch-themed pop-up, you can still get the delicious Mexican food the restaurant is known for, and you can try their Grinchy cocktails, too. If you play your cards right, you may run into the green man himself. Kids will love the carousel rides, and Chilly Philly Mini Golf is appropriate for all ages with a course that includes holiday music and reproductions of famous Philadelphia landmarks. The nightly light show at Franklin SquareSeveral different attractions bring visitors back to Franklin Square year after year.
To complement the nearby Christmas Village, you’ll find the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market. The vendors are from the metro area and often feature gifts and unique offerings with Philadelphia-area themes. From sea glass from the Jersey Shore to homages to Gritty and Jalen Hurts, there are a lot of fun things to see here. No weapons, illegal substances, dangerous substances or any other items reasonably deemed inappropriate are prohibited. In the event of reproduction, Jenks Productions reserves the right to refuse entry to the original purchaser as well as any person attempting to attend a show with reproduced tickets. Ft. of inspirational gardens showcasing new gardening techniques, ideas and must-have products for 2023.
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If you don’t feel like lacing up your skates, warm up by one of the fire pits instead or get cozy in one of the cabins strewn with lights. There are also carnival games, amusements, and a Ferris wheel to keep everyone entertained. In the open-air lodge, you’ll find plenty of snacks and warm drinks for purchase. Skaters at WinterfestThere are a variety of wintery activities at Blue Cross RiverRink’s Winterfest. The ice-skating rink is a main draw and one of the best places to skate in the city. Skaters of all ages and abilities take to the rink overlooking the Delaware River for some outdoor fun in the cooler temperatures.
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