Where are you headed to get into the holiday spirit? We hope Chestnut Hill, PA is on your list and you will too after taking a gaze at their holiday happenings below. While the Circle of Tree celebration already took place on November 16th there is something for everyone throughout the month of December in the beautiful and historic town. Get a head start with a Holiday House Tour or a Renaissance Noel performance. Check out the details below.
Vox Ama Deus’ Renaissance Noel | Friday, November 30th/Sunday, December 2 | 8 p.m./4 p.m.
Vox Ama Deus is is a Philadelphia-based, musical performance organization recognized for their brilliant interpretation of both well-known and less-familiar music, creating audience-engaging performances of the highest artistic standards. TICKETS & MORE INFORMATION.
Chestnut Hill Holiday House Tour | Saturday, December 1st | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Chestnut Hill Community Association’s 2012 Tour will feature five wonderful Chestnut Hill houses. Their unique architecture and interior design are decorated inside and out for the holidays by the region’s very talented designers and florists, who bring their creative design aesthetic and signature style to each home. TICKETS & MORE INFORMATION.
Bredenbeck’s Gingerbread House Decorating Classes | various dates and times
Parent/child classes are Saturdays & Sundays on December 1 & 2; 8 & 9; 15 & 16 from 1 to 3 p.m. Adult classes are Wednesdays on December 5, 12 & 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. MORE INFORMATION.
Pet Pictures with Santa | Saturday, December 1/ Sunday, December 16 | 11 to 3 pm
Head to Bone Appetite with your furry friend for a holiday 4×6 framed photo delivered immediately on site. Be sure to shine those pearly whites beforehand for Fido’s limelight moment with Santa!
Stag & Doe Night | December 5th, 12th & 19th | 6 to 9 p.m.
This year, leave the stress of impersonal mall shopping behind and treat yourself to the magic of Christmas in Chestnut Hill. Caroling, roasted chestnuts, shopping, refreshments, Santa & good cheer are all on the agenda!
Morris Arboretum Holiday Garden Railway | November 23rd thru December 31st
Visitors of all ages will be wowed by a quarter mile of track featuring seven loops and tunnels with fifteen different rail lines and two cable cars, nine bridges (including a trestle bridge you can walk under!), and bustling model trains, all set in the lovely winter garden of the Morris Arboretum. MORE INFORMATION.
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Holiday Shop | Open through December 23rd
Garden gifts, home decor, crafts & culinary items
From Bali to Bala | Open through December 23rd
Curio Philadelphia
Re-purposed furniture and one of a kind home decor
Hillsley Hood French | Open through January 8th
French linens and gifts
Sundays @Market | Open Sundays in December
Local artisans and handmade gifts of exceptional quality
