Ideas for Tracking Santa

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Ideas for Tracking Santa



So the kids are making you crazy today, asking you when Santa will arrive? So why not have them track Santa and play some fun holiday games. 



The Norad Santa Tracker keeps children updated on Santa's whereabouts. Based on his current location, they know whether they should head to bed before he arrives. The website offers a Christmas countdown, games, activities, 2D and 3D training maps, Santa Camera videos, and more.


The Google Santa Tracker takes you to Santa’s Village, which is filled with ways to follow Santa. Head to Google Santa Tracker to find a countdown clock to Christmas Eve and 24 different activities to pass the time before Santa arrives.


Happy Tracking!
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Fun Things To Do In Delaware County This Weekend For Families And Kids December 20th, 21st & 22nd

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Fun Things To Do In Delaware County This Weekend For Families And Kids December 20th, 21st & 22nd
A list of the best things to do in Delaware County 

this weekend  

 December 20th, 21st & 22nd




 
What to do this weekend with your family? There is so much to do for families and kids. We invite you to check out our events calendar, with many family-friendly events and things to do on the weekends and every day of the week. We constantly update our events calendar, so there is always something new and exciting to do! 

Ridley Drama Group presents Spirits of Christmas Vendor Village

Take care of all of your last-minute holiday shopping needs with 60+ vendors on-site and indoors. There will also be complimentary crafts for the kids and pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus! 



Trains at the Historic Grange 

At Christmas time, the Carriage House of the Grange Estate is transformed into the Cobbs Creek Lines Holiday Railroad, a magical land of Lionel and O Gauge trains. Viewers of all ages delight in the immersive, fun-filled, and fantastic display of trains. Each year a dedicated group of volunteers assembles to enhance the train display, and each year’s visit brings something new to enjoy!



Ridley Drama Group proudly presents A Christmas Carol The Musical

Ridley Drama Group proudly presents A Christmas Carol The Musical. December 13th, 14th, 15th, 20th, 21st, and 22nd. 

This phenomenal musical is a favorite for everyone in the family during the holidays! Our theme is PAST, PRESENT, and FUTURE. As we celebrate the arts in Ridley School District over the last 25 years with a cast that spans every school in the district and also includes alumni.

Tickets available online now at ridleydrama.com 
Come out to support the arts at Ridley this holiday season!

Event held at Ridley High School, 901 Morton Ave, Folsom, PA 19033


Winter Wonderland the Media Theatre

The holiday season has come to life on The Media Theatre stage! This music-revue style production features all of your favorite wintery classic songs with some of the finest singers & dancers to bring it to life. After opening a holiday storybook, join our favorite seasonal characters on a truly one-of-a-kind theatrical journey! There’s a chill in the air, chestnuts are roasting, and scents of hot chocolate and cinnamon swirl about. Experience the magic of the music, right here in Media, and fill your heart with holiday cheer! Appropriate for all ages.


Wizard of Oz, Youth Edition at the Media Theater

The classic story comes to the stage this holiday season. Follow Dorothy and Toto as they are transported to the magical Land of Oz and travel down the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City to meet the Wizard of Oz - and learn all of the wonderful lessons along the way!


Rose Tree Park Festival of Lights

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.


It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play at Hedgerow

Relive the magic of George Bailey’s uplifting journey in a one-of-a-kind, immersive production where actors bring the heartwarming story to life by portraying multiple roles and creating live sound effects on stage.


Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol at the Walnut Street Theatre
 
On one remarkable Christmas Eve, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three ghosts who show him the past, present—and possible future. You and your loved ones are in for a classic holiday treat with this special hour-long musical adaptation for kids that uses traditional songs to highlight Dickens’ magical story. Deck the halls as our holiday spirits travel beyond the footlights right into your very own heart.  




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.



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. 



ELF The Broadway Musical is the story of Buddy, who mistakenly crawled into Santa's bag as a baby and was raised as an elf! Buddy is unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa's permission, he embarks on a journey to New York City with dreams to find his birth father and discover his true identity. What's an adopted elf to do when he realizes his father is on Santa's 'naughty' list and his half-brother doesn't believe that there is a Santa Claus? It's up to Buddy to save Christmas in this hilarious and charming Broadway musical!



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 15 through January 19, 2025 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!



Children of all ages are welcome to sit and listen, ask questions, doodle, draw, paste, and color to their heart's content. (Accompanying adults are also welcome to get involved!)



Pay What You Wish at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

The Philadelphia Museum of Art guests can pay what they wish for admission every Friday evening and the first Sunday of the month. Reservations are required.


Open Play at Urban Air Delco (Springfield)

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.


Fun Things to Do With Kids In Delaware County is not responsible for and can not be held liable for any events or activities posted on this blog. Events and activities are posted for informational purposes only. We do not guarantee the accuracy of the times, dates, or locations of activities and events. We also do not ensure that you and your kids will have fun, but we hope you w
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Ridley Drama Group presents Spirits of Christmas Vendor Village

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Ridley Drama Group presents Spirits of Christmas Vendor Village

Ridley Drama Group presents Spirits of Christmas Vendor Village

Saturday, December 21st, 2024 - 11am to 3pm

Take care of all of your last-minute holiday shopping needs with 60+ vendors on-site and indoors. There will also be complimentary crafts for the kids and pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus! 

Event held at Ridley High School, 901 Morton Ave, Folsom, PA 19033

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Fun Things To Do In Delaware County This Weekend For Families And Kids December 13th, 14th, & 15th

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Fun Things To Do In Delaware County This Weekend For Families And Kids December 13th, 14th, & 15th
A list of the best things to do in Delaware County 

this weekend  

 December 13th, 14th, & 15th


 
What to do this weekend with your family? There is so much to do for families and kids. We invite you to check out our events calendar, with many family-friendly events and things to do on the weekends and every day of the week. We constantly update our events calendar, so there is always something new and exciting to do! 


Ridley Drama Group proudly presents A Christmas Carol The Musical

Ridley Drama Group proudly presents A Christmas Carol The Musical. December 13th, 14th, 15th, 20th, 21st, and 22nd. 

This phenomenal musical is a favorite for everyone in the family during the holidays! Our theme is PAST, PRESENT, and FUTURE. As we celebrate the arts in Ridley School District over the last 25 years with a cast that spans every school in the district and also includes alumni.

Tickets available online now at ridleydrama.com 
Come out to support the arts at Ridley this holiday season!

Event held at Ridley High School, 901 Morton Ave, Folsom, PA 19033


Hot Cocca Stroll

As the clock winds down on holiday shopping, join us for a festive evening of holiday shopping at our fabulous shops of Glen Eagle Square. We will have hot cocoa, holiday tunes with strolling carolers, gift wrapping for purchases made on-site by a local organization for donations. What a great way to finish your holiday shopping!


Christkindlmarkt 2024 in West Chester

The 5th annual Christkindlmarkt is returning to Gay Street on Saturday, December 14 from 11am – 7pm!

Presented by the West Chester Downtown Foundation and hosted by the Chester County Art Association & Downtown West Chester, this outdoor holiday market is free to the public. The Christkindlmarkt will feature over 100 vendors offering individually handcrafted and locally-designed products, such as art, ceramics, jewelry, homewares, and much more!

Garden City Fire Company Christmas Float 

The Garden City Fire Company is excited to announce that Santa Clause is coming to Nether Providence. We will be continuing our long-standing tradition of hosting Santa on our hand-crafted Christmas Float!
Santa is super excited to see everyone again this year!


Breakfast with Santa Mickey

Join us for a delicious breakfast in your comfy pajamas. We will have a waffle bar, sausage, yogurt parfait, Mimosas, Milk, and juice. Mickey will arrive at 10:15 a.m., and we will enjoy singing, dancing, bubbles, and photos with Open Play! Additional children, members, and adults can pay at the door, so only book for the first child.


Winter Wonderland the Media Theatre

The holiday season has come to life on The Media Theatre stage! This music-revue style production features all of your favorite wintery classic songs with some of the finest singers & dancers to bring it to life. After opening a holiday storybook, join our favorite seasonal characters on a truly one-of-a-kind theatrical journey! There’s a chill in the air, chestnuts are roasting, and scents of hot chocolate and cinnamon swirl about. Experience the magic of the music, right here in Media, and fill your heart with holiday cheer! Appropriate for all ages.


Wizard of Oz, Youth Edition at the Media Theater

The classic story comes to the stage this holiday season. Follow Dorothy and Toto as they are transported to the magical Land of Oz and travel down the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City to meet the Wizard of Oz - and learn all of the wonderful lessons along the way!


Rose Tree Park Festival of Lights

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.


It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play at Hedgerow

Relive the magic of George Bailey’s uplifting journey in a one-of-a-kind, immersive production where actors bring the heartwarming story to life by portraying multiple roles and creating live sound effects on stage.


Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol at the Walnut Street Theatre
 
On one remarkable Christmas Eve, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three ghosts who show him the past, present—and possible future. You and your loved ones are in for a classic holiday treat with this special hour-long musical adaptation for kids that uses traditional songs to highlight Dickens’ magical story. Deck the halls as our holiday spirits travel beyond the footlights right into your very own heart.  




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.



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. 



ELF The Broadway Musical is the story of Buddy, who mistakenly crawled into Santa's bag as a baby and was raised as an elf! Buddy is unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa's permission, he embarks on a journey to New York City with dreams to find his birth father and discover his true identity. What's an adopted elf to do when he realizes his father is on Santa's 'naughty' list and his half-brother doesn't believe that there is a Santa Claus? It's up to Buddy to save Christmas in this hilarious and charming Broadway musical!



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 15 through January 19, 2025 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!



Children of all ages are welcome to sit and listen, ask questions, doodle, draw, paste, and color to their heart's content. (Accompanying adults are also welcome to get involved!)



Pay What You Wish at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

The Philadelphia Museum of Art guests can pay what they wish for admission every Friday evening and the first Sunday of the month. Reservations are required.


Open Play at Urban Air Delco (Springfield)

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.


Fun Things to Do With Kids In Delaware County is not responsible for and can not be held liable for any events or activities posted on this blog. Events and activities are posted for informational purposes only. We do not guarantee the accuracy of the times, dates, or locations of activities and events. We also do not ensure that you and your kids will have fun, but we hope you will.  
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Ridley Drama Group Presents A Christmas Carol

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Ridley Drama Group Presents A Christmas Carol

Ridley Drama Group proudly presents A Christmas Carol The Musical.  
December 13th, 14th, 15th, 20th, 21st, and 22nd. 


This phenomenal musical is a favorite for everyone in the family during the holidays! Our theme is PAST, PRESENT, and FUTURE. As we celebrate the arts in Ridley School District over the last 25 years, with a cast that spans every school in the district and also includes alumni.

Tickets available online now at ridleydrama.com 
Come out to support the arts at Ridley this holiday season!

Event held at Ridley High School, 901 Morton Ave, Folsom, PA 19033
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Fun Things To Do In Delaware County This Weekend For Families And Kids December 6th, 7th, & 8th

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Fun Things To Do In Delaware County This Weekend For Families And Kids December 6th, 7th, & 8th
A list of the best things to do in Delaware County 

this weekend

 December 6th, 7th, & 8th




What to do this weekend with your family? There is so much to do for families and kids. We invite you to check out our events calendar, with many family-friendly events and things to do on the weekends and every day of the week. We constantly update our events calendar, so there is always something new and exciting to do! 


Rose Tree Park Festival of Lights

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.



Welcome the holiday season with Christmas in Wayne! Friday evening, enjoy carriage rides, arts and crafts at the Fire House, carolers, tree lighting, and Santa's Arrival. The event is from 5:30 - 8 pm.
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 Springfield Fire Company will host the annual tree lighting at 6pm on December 7th.  This is always a magical night in Springfield.  See you on Saxer!



The Elizabeth Pollard Fetter Chamber Music Program and the Department of Music present a special family performance of Sergei Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf" and "Winter" from Antonio Vivaldi's Four Seasons performed by Swarthmore student musicians and student conductors. 



We cannot wait to celebrate the holiday season with our community on Saturday, December 7th, with a visit from Santa Claus! Santa will visit the Broomall Fire Company from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and is excited to meet the Marple Township community.
Want to watch Santa drive around town? Be sure to give Santa a wave while he gets escorted by a firetruck throughout our township as he gets ready to visit Veterans Park later that evening. Santa's team will be leaving the Broomall Fire Company around 4:30 p.m. and following the route in the photo below. We will share more information to track Santa in real-time as the parade day gets closer.
Santa's final stop of the evening will be at Veterans Park Saturday night to light the Marple Township Christmas Tree! 



​The Narberth Dickens Festival is a free family event held each December on the streets of downtown Narberth. It draws thousands to this little borough every year, and it has become the fastest-growing holiday festival in the Philadelphia area. In this Dickens-themed event, the town of Narberth is transformed into 1840's London, as Ebenezer Scrooge and all the characters from A Christmas Carol roam the streets for an afternoon.



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.



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. 



ELF The Broadway Musical is the story of Buddy, who mistakenly crawled into Santa's bag as a baby and was raised as an elf! Buddy is unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa's permission, he embarks on a journey to New York City with dreams to find his birth father and discover his true identity. What's an adopted elf to do when he realizes his father is on Santa's 'naughty' list and his half-brother doesn't believe that there is a Santa Claus? It's up to Buddy to save Christmas in this hilarious and charming Broadway musical!



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 15 through January 19, 2025 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!



Children of all ages are welcome to sit and listen, ask questions, doodle, draw, paste, and color to their heart's content. (Accompanying adults are also welcome to get involved!)



Pay What You Wish at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

The Philadelphia Museum of Art guests can pay what they wish for admission every Friday evening and the first Sunday of the month. Reservations are required.


Open Play at Urban Air Delco (Springfield)

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.


Fun Things to Do With Kids In Delaware County is not responsible for and can not be held liable for any events or activities posted on this blog. Events and activities are posted for informational purposes only. We do not guarantee the accuracy of the times, dates, or locations of activities and events. We also do not ensure that you and your kids will have fun, but we hope you will.  

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