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Photo by J. Fusco for Visit Philadelphia
Whether you’re looking for holiday fun or a local show, the Main Line area has plenty of events to check out in December.
We’re closing out the year with some fun holiday celebrations and local happenings! The Main Line region sure knows how to celebrate the season, and there are plenty of festive events to check out throughout December.
West Chester Christmas Parade
December 2
Photo by Gary Altoonian
Join 6abc meteorologist Adam Joseph and thousands of others for a “reimagining” of this holiday classic. The beloved tradition returns from a two-year pandemic hiatus. The fun starts with a tree lighting at 6:30 p.m.
EDITOR’S PICK
John R. Miller at 118 North
December 16
Photo courtesy of Rounder Records
Depreciated is a remarkably accomplished debut from a guy who pretty much came out of nowhere. John R. Miller has been dancing around a serious career as a solo artist for several years now, and it all comes together in one of the best singer/songwriter efforts of 2021. It has the West Virginia native confidently standing firm with Tyler Childers and Ian Noe in the recent upswell of self-effacing, Appalachian-bred talent eager to integrate and celebrate the region’s folk and bluegrass roots.
—Hobart Rowland
Brandywine River Museum of Art’s Brandywine Railroad
Through January 8
Photo by Philip Gabriel
Celebrating 50 years, the museum’s holiday train display features 2,000 feet of track and 1,000 pieces. The scale model makes its way through a detailed village, farm and carnival.
Kennett Square Holiday Village Market at the Creamery
December 3–4 & 10–11
Photo by Dylan Francis / Kennett Collaborative
From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on select weekends, you can browse dozens of curated vendors while enjoying live music, delectable eats and festive cocktails.
Narberth Dickens Festival
December 4
Roam the streets of 1840s London, as Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim and other characters from A Christmas Carol mingle with thousands of revelers in downtown Narberth from noon to 4 p.m.
Philadelphia’s German Christmas Market
Through December 24
Photo by J. Fusco for Visit Philadelphia
This European-flavored holiday hub is the seasonal heartbeat of Center City. From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, vendors in wooden booths sell a wide variety of international holiday gifts, ornaments, jewelry and arts and crafts. You’ll also find traditional food, sweets and drinks.
Related: Here’s What to Do Around the Main Line Area This Weekend