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By Denny Dyroff,<\/strong> Entertainment Editor, The Times<\/em><\/p>\n

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The works of Shawn Faust are featured at this year’s Unionville Art Gala.<\/p><\/div>\n

If you want to start your holiday shopping early this year by visiting an art show, an antiques show or a craft show this weekend, you\u2019re in luck. There is at least one of each on this weekend\u2019s events calendar.<\/p>\n

The 45th Annual Unionville Art Gala, which will be held on November 17 and 18 at Unionville High School (750 Unionville Road, Kennett Square, 610-347-1600, www.unionvilleartgala.com<\/a>), is the largest area group art show of the season. It features approximately 70 professional and 50 student artists with works in a wide array of styles and types, including painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry, wood carving and ceramics.<\/p>\n

The featured artist is Shawn Faust.<\/p>\n

Known as one of the premier equine artists in America, Faust paints stunningly realistic images of horses, cows, foxes and other animals that call Chester County home. He affectionately gives the animals that he paints names to fit their personalities. \u201cSnug\u201d the fox is curled up, showing a posture of contentment. \u201cGinger\u201d the cow is a beautiful white bovine with ginger-colored fur on her ears. <\/p>\n

Faust\u2019s artistic accomplishments have taken him around the globe, with participation in the esteemed 2019 Beijing International Art Biennale in China leaving an indelible mark on his career. His impressive works have also graced the walls of renowned galleries and museums across the United States, including the Wildlife Experience Museum in Parker, CO, the Delaware Art Museum in Wilmington, DE, the Biggs Museum of American Art in Dover, DE, Sage Creek Gallery in Santa Fe, NM, and the Spa Fine Art Gallery in Saratoga Springs, NY.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s participating artists are Susan Stefanski, Tamara Hutchinson, Jill Pearson, Francine Dunigan, Elizabeth Domotor, Herb Eilertsen, Shawn Faust, Annie Strack, Temre Stanchfield, Cindi Strengari, Bill Sweeney, Barbara Tulsh, Linda Turoczi, Connie Wagner, Don Shoffner, Sarah Snyder-Dinsel, Hattie Weselyk, MaryAnna Weselyk, Katy Winters, Bobby Wolf, Nina Yocom,\u00a0 Lauren\u00a0Acton, Annette Alessi and Carol Apicella.<\/p>\n

The 2023 roster also includes George Baldt, Andrea Barrier, Christine Burke, Mike Campagna, Diane Cannon, Michael Carroll, Polly Davis Chalfant, Bryan Cohen, Wendy Cotton, Rhonda Counts, Patricia Flaherty, Michelle Foster, Lele Galer, Mary Holton, Bebe Poor, Kathy Ruck, Julia Shaternik, \u200bKathleen Keane, \u200bPatsy Keller, Paul Koch, Carol Mangano, Margaret Matuszewski, Roger McConnell, Diane Micklin, Cynthia Minsk, Al Moretti, Terri Morse, Kiya Nicole and Anne Patrizi.<\/p>\n

The 2023 Art Gala also includes a Student Art section which highlights the impressive artistic talents nurtured by the outstanding UHS Art Department. In addition to approximately 175 student artists, students who demonstrate particularly refined and distinct talents are selected as Featured Student Artists each year.<\/p>\n

Live music and light appetizers will be part of the opening night reception on Friday from 6-9 p.m. The show continues on Saturday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. with live music and access to view the art.<\/p>\n

Admission is free and 30 per cent of all sales are tax deductible. There is also free parking.<\/p>\n

\"\"The Antiques at Kimberton Show will be held at the Kimberton Fire Company (61 Fire House Lane off Kimberton Road, Kimberton, http:\/\/antiquesatkimberton.com<\/a>) on November 18 and 19. The popular annual event will run from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday.<\/p>\n

The well-attended annual event will feature more than 65 dealers whose booths will occupy over 10,000 square feet of exhibition space. Visitors will be able to shop for items from a wide variety of antiques categories, including furniture, paintings, jewelry, books and historical items. Additionally, dealers will be on hand to discuss their items and chat about antiques-related topics.<\/p>\n

The show features a $7 admission fee and free parking.<\/p>\n

The 202<\/b>3 Holiday Art Star Craft Bazaar will be held on November <\/b>18 and 19 at <\/b>the Event Center at Rivers Casino (1001 North Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia,http:\/\/www.artstarcraftbazaar.com\/about-art-star-craft-bazaar-philadelphia<\/a>) from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. both days.<\/p>\n

The event will feature a line-up of 75\u00a0curated art and craft vendors from the region. The show will provide an excellent opportunity to support independent\u00a0makers\u00a0and, at the same time, shop local this holiday season.<\/p>\n

The show will feature a thoughtfully curated\u00a0mix of handmade goods by returning Art Star favorites and many new vendors.\u00a0Jewelry, pottery, housewares, clothing, men\u2019s and women\u2019s accessories, art, prints, blown glass, stationary, papercuts, t-shirts, baby gifts\u00a0and more will be available.<\/p>\n

Admission is $3 with children (under 12) admitted free.<\/p>\n

If you suffer from cynophobia then don\u2019t even think about visiting the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center (100 Station Ave., Oaks, 484-754-3976, http:\/\/www.phillyexpocenter.com<\/a>) this weekend.<\/p>\n

Cynophobia is the fear of dogs.<\/p>\n

\"\"On November 18 and 19, the National Dog Show will be held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center \u2013 from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. each day.<\/p>\n

The Kennel Club of Philadelphia has presented dog shows for more than 125 years. The two all-breed dog shows are held this year on Saturday, November 18 and Sunday, November 19. The show is now the only benched show in America, which means that all breeds can be found in designated locations throughout the day both Saturday and Sunday.<\/p>\n

There will be more than 2,000 of the top American Kennel Club sanctioned dogs from across the country. 205 breeds and varieties are eligible to compete for best of Breed, First in Group and the coveted title of Best in Show. Each day brings different competitions and attractions.<\/p>\n

The show\u2019s sponsor \u2013 the Kennel Club of Philadelphia \u2013 will host two all-breed dog shows with completely different competitions each day. The annual event is one of only a handful of \u201cbenched\u201d events in the United States.<\/p>\n

Many who are not familiar with competitive dog shows may find themselves wondering what the difference is between a benched dog show and a non-benched dog show.<\/p>\n

A benched show is where the participating dogs are required to be on assigned benches when they are not being shown in competition. This allows all interested spectators, breeders, handlers and attendees to meet all the participating dogs, interact, ask questions, and share information about the various breeds present at the show. A non-benched dog show does not require all dogs to remain \u201cbenched\u201d throughout the competition.<\/p>\n

The National Dog Show, which has been held annually since 1933, is one of the four remaining (and the oldest) benched dog shows in the United States.<\/p>\n

Visitors to the show will be able to check out a multitude of the top American Kennel Club sanctioned dogs from across the country.<\/p>\n

Saturday is The National Dog Show Presented by Purina, taped for telecast nationwide on Thanksgiving Day by NBC. It is the most widely viewed dog show in America.<\/p>\n

Sunday\u2019s show offers more canine competitions, enhanced athletic dog exhibitions plus family-friendly activities and hands-on fun.<\/p>\n

There will be a full schedule of events each day, including breed judging and demonstration events. The exhibitors at the show will be competing for prizes in categories in seven main groups — terrier, toy, working, sporting, hound, non-sporting and herding.<\/p>\n

The area will also feature dog-themed face painting, caricatures and more.<\/p>\n

Admission either day is $16 for adults, $7 for children (ages 4-12) and free for children (3 and under).<\/p>\n

More activity is scheduled for this weekend at the Expo Center.<\/p>\n

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LuminoCity<\/p><\/div>\n

LuminoCity (www.luminocityfestival.com<\/a>) opens on November 17 and runs through January 15 in the parking lot of the Expo Center.<\/p>\n

This holiday season, LuminoCity brings you a world of magical light installations that come to life in Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s theme, \u201cGolden Holiday\u201d will deliver state-of-the-art production featuring art, light, and color in remarkable displays.<\/p>\n

Visitors will enjoy the entire 45-minute walk and narrative journey while seeing the towering and twinkling LED sculptures. This Christmas light<\/a>\u00a0show is a celebration of the world and cultures around us.<\/p>\n

LuminoCity was imagined through a desire to create unforgettable experiences. Using light and imagination, it explores concepts of transforming creative thoughts, inspired by the world around us, into illuminating works of light and color.<\/p>\n

One of the highlights is a giant 50-foot lighted Christmas tree.<\/p>\n

Ticket prices start at $29.<\/p>\n

On November 19, the Schuylkill Canal Association will present a special \u201cOpen House \u2013 Dredging Project Tour\u201d from 1-3 p.m. at Lock 60 at Schuylkill Canal Park (400 Towpath Road, Mont Clare, 610-917-8030, www.schuylkillcanal.org<\/a>).<\/p>\n

This will be the first Open House event since the Dredging Project was completed. Jim Kinney, whose company executed the dredging project, will lead a tour to discuss how they did it — and how pleased they are with the outcome.<\/p>\n

All are welcome.<\/p>\n

Children of all ages can join with adult supervision.<\/p>\n

Admission is free but donations will be gladly accepted. Ample parking is available at Lock 60.<\/p>\n

Thanksgiving is a holiday with many traditions \u2013 family gatherings, turkey dinners, football games on television, pumpkin pie, giving thanks and, of course, the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade.<\/p>\n

First held in 1920, the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade, which is scheduled for November 23, has a vibrant legacy as the oldest Thanksgiving Day parade in America. The parade was created by Gimbel Brothers Department Store for the children and residents of Philadelphia. After Gimbel\u2019s closed in 1986, WPVI-TV\/6abc stepped in to continue the holiday tradition that signifies the official arrival of Santa Claus in the \u201cCity of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection.\u201d<\/p>\n

With the support of corporate sponsors, 6abc has been producing the parade ever since and it now draws an extensive lineup of celebrities, floats, balloons, performance groups and marching bands.<\/p>\n

The 1.4-mile parade route starts at the intersection of 20th Street and JFK Boulevard, turns left onto 16th Street and then left onto Ben Franklin Parkway. The entire parade route is free and open to the public, except for a limited number of grandstand seats in the telecast area that are for sponsors and VIPs only.<\/p>\n

The telecast area is located near the end of the route, directly in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The parade is aired live on channel 6abc and is syndicated to various markets east of the Mississippi. \u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n

The event features appearances by Ryan Seacrest, Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, Jordan Mailata, The Commodores, the cast of “Dancing with the Stars,” Mickey Mouse, Minnie & Friends, and more.<\/p>\n

The parade can also be viewed as a live webcast on 6abc.com.<\/a><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/u><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

One of the best holiday events in the area is the annual \u201cYuletide at Winterthur.\u201d This year\u2019s 40th annual staging of the event, which runs through January 7 at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library (Route 52, Wilmington, Delaware, www.winterthur.org<\/a><\/i><\/b>).<\/p>\n

Visitors can revel in the beauty and warmth of the holidays and explore treasures of Christmases past with displays of holiday traditions from the 1800s to the early 20th century, including displays of: the earliest types of colorful lights decorating house exteriors; the du Pont family holiday celebrations; and the evolution of Christmas trees over the decades from the 1880s to 1960s.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s\u00a0Yuletide Tour\u00a0features custom fashion by local designers Shawn Pinckney and Asata Mais\u00e9 Beeks, whose creations reflect the history of Winterthur and the design sensibilities of Henry Francis du Pont and Ann Lowe. The house will be\u00a0decorated in all its finery with our signature traditions, including the show-stopping Dried-Flower Tree, plus artistic Christmas trees inspired by Ann Lowe gowns.<\/p>\n

New this year is\u00a0a large-scale gingerbread version of\u00a0Enchanted Woods,\u00a0made by Bredenbeck\u2019s Bakery of Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania.\u00a0Visitors will also enjoy an outdoor light display, including a 15-foot decorated Christmas tree. The miniature doll house and other holiday favorites will also return.
\nOne of visitors\u2019 favorites every year is the 18-room dollhouse mansion created by designer and philanthropist Nancy McDaniel over a period of 30 ears. It features amazing intricate details in each room and is even decorated for the holidays.<\/p>\n

As always, the rooms will be enhanced with the floral displays so essential to du Pont\u2019s decorating, and with special Christmas trees inspired by the beauty of the Winterthur\u2019s gardens — including the\u00a0popular Dried Flower Tree in the Conservatory.<\/p>\n

Returning this year is a toy train display, featuring Standard Gauge toy trains. The display is presented by the Standard Gauge Module Association, whose members will construct the display at Winterthur. The display is open from 10:00 am\u20134:00 pm on Saturdays and Sundays, and Wednesday evenings in December, 5:00\u20138:00 pm.<\/p>\n

Special holiday programs throughout the season include\u00a0\u201cWonderful Wednesdays<\/a><\/i><\/b>\u201d<\/u><\/i><\/b>\u00a0in December,\u00a0evening\u00a0events featuring live\u00a0jazz performances, caroling,\u00a0and workshops. In addition to the Wednesday evening festivities, visitors can enjoy a live one-man performance of\u00a0\u201c<\/a><\/i><\/b>A Christmas Carol<\/a>\u201d<\/i>\u00a0by\u00a0Gerald Charles Dickens, the great-great-grandson of Charles Dickens,\u00a0wine and cocktail tastings,\u00a0and family events\u00a0with\u00a0Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus.<\/p>\n

Timed Yuletide Tour reservations are required. <\/b><\/p>\n

There will be a special \u201cCandlelight Concert\u201d at Winterthur on December 9 from 6-7 p.m. Surrounded by hundreds of candles, OperaDelaware will perform seasonal classics such as \u201cOh Holy Night\u201d and \u201cWhite Christmas,\u201d as well as popular\u00a0standards such as \u201cStrangers in the Night\u201d and \u201cSome Enchanted Evening.\u201d<\/p>\n

It will be an evening of ambience by candlelight, featuring angelic music by People-to-People International musicians Olivia Geiser and No\u00eblle Gr\u00fcebler of Winterthur, Switzerland.<\/p>\n

The Winterthur estate, now known as Winterthur Museum, Garden, and Library, was named by Swiss-born Jacques-Antoine Bidermann, husband of Evelina Gabrielle du Pont, to honor his ancestral home.<\/p>\n

No\u00eblle Gr\u00fcebler (violin) and Olivia Geiser (piano), dedicated their project, Winterthur and Music, to various composers linked to Winterthur, Switzerland, providing insight into the vibrant musical scene of this town on the outskirts of Zurich. Join us for a Yuletide evening as we bring the two Winterthurs together through music.<\/p>\n

Tickets are $15.<\/p>\n

Admission to Winterthur is $22 for adults, $20 for seniors and students and $8 for children.<\/p>\n

Chaddsford Winery (Route 1, Chadds Ford, 610-388-6221, www.chaddsford.com<\/a><\/i><\/b>) is presenting \u201cReserve Tastings – Festive Faves\u201d on select Saturdays and Sundays in November and December.<\/p>\n

Guests will join the CFW Crew for an intimate and educational 60-minute experience in the Barrel Room.\u00a0The trained staff will guide them through a pre-selected tasting of five widely diverse and award-winning wines from across our portfolio. The selections will be paired alongside seasonal local cheeses and other accoutrements to enhance your tasting experience.<\/b><\/p>\n

The staff will also discuss topics such as grape growing conditions at our partner vineyards and the onsite winemaking process from production to aging and bottling.<\/b><\/p>\n

The following is the 2023 Pairing Line Up \u2013 Greeting Wine: 2022 Sparkling White; 2022 Chardonnay with Maine Crisp Buckwheat Crackers (contains nuts), Brie, and Local Smoked Fall Honey; 2021 Pinot Noir with Smoked Gouda and New Jersey Dried Cherries; Spiced Apple with Pumpkin Spice Bon Bon from\u00a0\u00c9clat Chocolate; and Warm Holiday Spirit with Chocolate Cranberry Scone from\u00a0OsoSweet Bakery & Caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n

On November 19, Laurel Hill Cemetery (3822\u00a0Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, 215-228-8200, www.thelaurelhillcemetery.org<\/a>) will present \u201cStagecoaches & Omnibuses: Victorian Transport.\u201d<\/p>\n

On this tour, you will meet the individuals responsible for Philadelphia\u2019s transportation innovations during the 19th\u00a0century. Starting with horse travel by way of wagons, stagecoaches, and omnibuses, travel by waterways in hauled barges, and graduating to steam and electricity, this tour is rich in Philadelphia history!<\/p>\n

The Tour Guide will be\u00a0Jacquie Mahon.<\/p>\n

The event starts at 1 p.m. Tickets are $17, general admission; $15, seniors; and $8.50, youth.<\/p>\n

The German Christmas Festival, which is also known as Christkindl Markt, will take place November 18 at the Delaware Saengerbund (49 Salem Church Road, Newark, Delaware, 302-366-9454, www.delawaresaengerbund.org<\/a>). The free event is scheduled to get underway at 11 a.m. and continue until 3 p.m.<\/p>\n

The kitchen will open at 11 a.m. and feature a wide array of German cakes, stollen and pastries along with a variety of hot food and sandwich items. The Bauernstube (restaurant) will be open all day with food and beverages. A wide array of vendor booths will be set up at the festival featuring imported candy, handmade articles, German Christmas items and ornaments, bakery items, a White Elephant sale and a children\u2019s gift shop.<\/p>\n

Live entertainment will be presented all day with dance performances by the Children\u2019s Enzian Volkstanzgruppe at 1 p.m. and seasonal music by Enzian Musikanten throughout the day. Santa is scheduled to arrive between 2:30 and 3 p.m.<\/p>\n

On November 18, the Chestnut Hill Circle of Trees will take place at the Woodmere Art Museum (9201 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Woodmere Art Museum, www.woodmereartmuseum.org<\/a>).<\/p>\n

During the event, which runs from 5:30-7 p.m., family and friends come together to meet Santa and celebrate the beginning of Chestnut Hill\u2019s holiday season.<\/p>\n

This year, Circle of Trees takes on a new format.<\/p>\n

Instead of a sleigh and reindeer, Santa will be riding through the neighborhood in his favorite firetruck. He’ll visit several neighborhood locations, beginning with Woodmere Art Museum at 5:30 p.m., followed by Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, Norwood-Fontbonne Academy, and the Wyndmoor train station.<\/p>\n

Elves will distribute holiday treat bags to children while Santa rides by.<\/p>\n

Families are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to a charity for underprivileged children.<\/p>\n

The event, which is sponsored by the Chestnut Hill Business and Community Association, is free and open to the public.<\/p>\n

The 2023 Winter in Franklin Square holiday festival (200 North Sixth Street, Philadelphia, http:\/\/www.historicphiladelphia.org\/franklin-square\/holidays-in-franklin-square\/<\/a>) opens its season this weekend and it will run until February 25.<\/p>\n

It will be open from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. daily.<\/p>\n

The Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show<\/i>\u00a0will be open from 4-8 p.m. daily and 4-9 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays and will be closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.<\/p>\n

Visitors are invited to experience the magic of the holidays and celebrate traditions new and old at the Franklin Square Holiday Festival.<\/p>\n

Inspired by Benjamin Franklin\u2019s electrifying genius, the free\u00a0Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show presented by PECO is the key to holiday fun in Franklin Square.<\/p>\n

Attendees can marvel at more than 50,000 lights as they shimmer, dance, and illuminate the Square to a soundtrack of holiday classics, some of which are performed by\u00a0The Philly POPS in two alternating shows every 30 minutes. Every evening, one lucky audience member will be selected to \u201cignite\u2019 the 4:30 p.m. show.<\/p>\n

A popular annual Philly holiday tradition can be found at the Rothman Orthopaedics Institute Ice Rink at Dilworth Park (1 South 15th Street, Philadelphia, http:\/\/ccdparks.org\/dilworth-park<\/a>),<\/p>\n

Beginning this November, some of Philadelphia\u2019s favorite winter traditions return to Dilworth Park. Visitors of all ages can enjoy a dramatic seasonal transformation as fountains are replaced by the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Ice Rink and reindeer topiaries take up winter residence on the Greenfield Lawn.<\/p>\n

In addition, a full lineup of free entertainment is planned, including the Deck the Hall Light Show, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market and Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Cabin.<\/p>\n

Dilworth Park\u2019s winter season began on November 3 with the opening of the Wintergarden on the Greenfield Lawn presented by TD Bank. On November 4, the Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink and Cabin made its annual return.<\/p>\n

The Rothman Institute Ice Rink at Dilworth Park is an unparalleled entertainment experience on Philadelphia\u2019s center stage in a wonderfully urban and unique setting. Open seven days a week, the rink offers wintery fun for all ages, with a full slate of programs.<\/p>\n

The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market runs through January 1 with more than 40 local vendors.<\/p>\n

Now through January 6, the Philadelphia Zoo (3400 West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia) will host LumiNature, a gigantic holiday season light experience that turns the entire Zoo into a magical journey of lights, music, sounds and surprises.<\/p>\n

The giant-sized holiday extravaganza will transform the entire Zoo into a nighttime winter wonderland. Guests will experience a magical journey of lights, music, sounds and surprises. LumiNature\u00a0will expand to feature 16 illuminated experience zones that will feature lively themed displays, newly enhanced installations and thousands of twinkling lights on a breathtaking journey celebrating the wonder of wildlife and the beauty of our planet.
\nHighlights this year include two brand-new illuminated zones, Shimmer River and LumiNature Lane, along with the return of fan favorites like Penguin Prismatic featuring a 40 ft. tall penguin glimmering with 40,000 lights, our iconic 25 ft. tall tree made entirely of 1,500 lit flamingo lawn ornaments and so much more.
\nAt Shimmer River, take a journey through the jungle and enter a 100 ft. long tunnel filled with 4,000 lights, creating dynamic scenes from growing vines, to blooming flowers, multicolored kaleidoscopes and more.
\nLumiNature will feature more than a million lights and 10+ miles of power cord, 20 ft. tall coral reef and under the sea-inspired holiday tree featuring a giant sea turtle, sparkling waterfall and vine wall featuring 20,000 lights, 150,000 sparkling pink and aquamarine lights, 200,000 lights shining above the Septa PZ Express Train, over 1,500 illuminated flamingos and 200 illuminated penguins, 22 ft. tall butterfly tree covered in 4,000 butterflies, 20 ft. tall snake shimmering with 5,000 lights, 15 ft. tall blue gorilla wearing a glowing lei and 20 giant, floating jellyfish.<\/p>\n

Additionally, seasonal fare, strolling performers, hot chocolate and ever-warming adult beverages promise to additionally spark the holiday spirit.<\/p>\n

Tickets start at $25 for adults and $20 for children.<\/p>\n

Elmwood Park Zoo (Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding Boulevard, Norristown, www.elmwoodparkzoo.org<\/a>)<\/p>\n

The Elmwood\u00a0Park Zoo (1661 Harding Boulevard, Norristown, www.elmwoodparkzoo.org<\/a><\/i><\/b>) has a variety of special activities coming up.<\/p>\n

The Zoo\u2019s \u201cDog Days\u201d event will be held on November 17, 19, 22 and 24.<\/p>\n

All guests visiting the zoo with a furry friend must complete an\u00a0online waiver\u00a0and submit required documents before visiting the zoo. You must upload a copy of your most recent veterinary visit, including proof of vaccine and heartworm test here. All items will be required for you to attend\u00a0\u201cDog Days.\u201d<\/p>\n

The \u201cDog Days\u201d event is slated to run from 1-5 p.m.<\/p>\n

Pricing is $10.95 per dog with each additional dog at $9.95. Regular zoo admission is required for all humans.<\/p>\n

Elmwood Park Zoo\u2019s favorite family tradition,\u00a0Wild Lights, returns this November, with more lights and decorative attractions than ever before. During this walk-through experience, guests will be surrounded by dazzling light displays, illuminated animals and live entertainment.<\/p>\n

Wild Lights operates on select days from 5 pm to 9 pm, November 18 through December 30. Wild Lights tickets are valid beginning at 5 p.m. The Zoo and Wild Lights will be closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.\u00a0Wild Lights will be held rain or shine.<\/p>\n

Nemours Estate (850 Alapocas Drive, Wilmington, Delaware, www.nemoursestate.org<\/a>), which is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., has finished its holiday preparation<\/p>\n

Guests were able to resume visiting when Nemours reopened for \u201cNo\u00ebl at Nemours\u201d on November 14. It will run through December 30.<\/p>\n

Ever since 1910, when Mr. and Mrs. duPont began living in their newly built mansion, the holiday season has been a festive time at Nemours. The Christmas decorations at the Nemours Mansion are often inspired by the architecture of the home, the customs of the duPonts or the French influence.<\/p>\n

The Mansion is also decorated by some of the duPonts\u2019 original decorations, including a German cr\u00e8che, which dates from the late 19th century. The figures are soft ceramic, unglazed and hand colored.<\/p>\n

Visitors can enjoy Christmas trees, wreaths, and hundreds of feet of garland on grand display in the Visitor Center, Chauffer\u2019s Garage, Mansion and grounds.<\/p>\n

All three floors of the Mansion will be decorated as well as the Chauffeur\u2019s Garage and select areas of the gardens. Decorations will coincide with the story of the Estate along with a festive Versailles-inspired motif.<\/p>\n

Live music performances will be held in the Mansion throughout the season.<\/p>\n

Nemours Estate features an exquisite, 77-room Mansion, the largest formal French gardens in North America, a Chauffeur’s Garage housing a collection of vintage automobiles, and 200 acres of scenic woodlands, meadows and lawns.<\/p>\n

Nemours was the estate of Alfred I. duPont.<\/p>\n

Alfred named the estate Nemours, after the French town that his great-great-grandfather represented in the French Estates General. While looking to the past and his ancestors for inspiration, Alfred also ensured that his new home was thoroughly modern by incorporating the latest technology and many of his own inventions.<\/p>\n

Admission to Nemours is $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and $10 for children.<\/p>\n

The Historic Odessa Foundation\u2019s 2023 Christmas Holiday Tour is a bicentennial event.<\/p>\n

To commemorate the 200th\u00a0anniversary of the enduring Christmas poem \u201cAccount of a Visit from St. Nicholas,\u201d\u00a0the\u00a0Historic Odessa Foundation\u00a0is making it the centerpiece of its 2023 Holiday Exhibit and Tours, which is tunning now through December 31 in the foundation\u2019s 249-year-old National Historic Landmark Corbit-Sharp House.<\/p>\n

This year marks the 35th\u00a0anniversary of Historic Odessa\u2019s unique holiday tradition of celebrating classic literature through festive scenes and interpretive vignettes throughout one of the foundations historic homes.<\/p>\n

\u201cAccount of a Visit from St. Nicholas,\u201d or\u00a0commonly known as \u201cThe Night Before Christmas\u201d and \u201cTwas the Night Before Christmas,\u201d\u00a0was written by\u00a0Clement Clark Moore,\u00a0and first published anonymously in December 1823. Historic Odessa\u2019s holiday tradition began with the iconic poem in 1988. This year\u2019s exhibit will feature vintage Christmas decorations on loan from members of The Golden Glow of Christmas Past organization.<\/p>\n

All of Historic Odessa\u2019s museum properties will be adorned with thousands of lights, and on full festive display for the 2023 holiday season.<\/p>\n

Special school and public tours and events will celebrate \u201cA Visit from St. Nicholas,\u201d and its accompanying exhibit in the Corbit-Sharp House, including the\u00a0Storybook Trees\u00a0exhibit created by community members,\u00a0Storybook Time\u00a0for children, a\u00a0Colonial Dance\u00a0with the\u00a0Dover English Country Dancers, as well as regularly scheduled\u00a0Candlelight Tours\u00a0and\u00a0Festive Food\u00a0demonstrations.<\/p>\n

On December 1, Historic Odessa will host a presentation and book signing by\u00a0Pamela McCool author of \u201cTwas The Night: The Art and History of the Classic Christmas Poem\u201d\u00a0(2023)\u00a0which traces the evolution of\u00a0the holiday, presents how the historic figure of Saint Nicholas evolves into the central character in the story, and how characteristics of today\u2019s Santa Claus originated with Clement Clark Moore.<\/p>\n

McCool uses dozens of vintage illustrations from the thousands of editions published over the last 200 years in her lively and informative presentation. As a bonus to the evening\u2019s presentation, McCool will be introduced by the enthusiastic\u00a0Benjamin Bradley, known as\u00a0\u201cMr. Christmas,\u201d\u00a0from the\u00a0Netflix\u00a0original series\u00a0\u201cHoliday Home Makeover.\u201d<\/p>\n

Historic Odessa is a member of the North American Reciprocal Museum Association<\/a>\u00a0(NARM), and is open to the public March through December, Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sunday 1 to 4:30 p.m. Monday by reservation.\u00a0General Admission: Adults, $10; Groups, Seniors, Students, $8; and Children under six are free. Member discounts are available.<\/p>\n

\u201cChristmas Candylane,\u201d which is the annual holiday event at Hersheypark (100 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, 800-HERSHEY, www.hersheypark.com<\/a>), is running now through January 1.<\/p>\n

Visitors to Hershey can also experience the winter wonderland called \u201cHershey Sweet Lights, A Holiday Drive-Thru Spectacular.\u201d The attraction is a two-mile drive through wooded trails featuring approximately 600 illuminated, animated displays.<\/p>\n

Admission prices for \u201cChristmas Candylane\u201d start at $39.99.<\/p>\n

\u201cA Very Furry Christmas at Sesame Place\u201d (100 Sesame Road, Langhorne, www.sesameplace.com<\/a>) is a festive, family-friendly celebration with everyone\u2019s favorite Sesame Street friends live and in-person at the amusement park in Langhorne.<\/p>\n

The annual event, which runs through January 7, offers a wide array of family holiday activities.<\/p>\n

Visitors to the park can sing along at three special Christmas shows and a spectacular music and light show at our giant 1-2-3 Christmas Tree, t<\/i>ake a train ride tour through the Twiddlebugs\u2019 Gingerbread Cookie Factory<\/i>\u00a0on the Sesame Place\u00a0Furry Express, <\/i>take part in the Neighborhood Street Party Christmas Parade, and have the opportunity to <\/i>meet Lightning, the adorable reindeer from the movie \u201cElmo Saves Christmas<\/i>.\u201d<\/p>\n

As an added attraction this year,\u00a0Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer<\/b>\u00a0is spending the holiday season at Sesame Place. The lovable reindeer along with his friends Clarice and Bumble, will be available for photos with guests.<\/p>\n

Tickets for \u201cA Very Furry Christmas\u201d start at $39.99.<\/p>\n

Now that Christmas activities have begun, Peddler\u2019s Village (Routes 202 and 263, Lahaska, 215-794-4000, http:\/\/peddlersvillage.com<\/a>) is starting its celebration and that means there will be a lot of activity at the site over the next few weeks.<\/p>\n

Visitors to the Village can join special guest Mrs. Claus for festive fun and mini-lightings in a different Village neighborhood each night leading up to the Village-wide\u00a0Grand Illumination Celebration. Village shops will be open until 9 p.m. with a distinctive assortment of merchandise, special promotions and refreshments.<\/p>\n

The 23rd Annual Grand Illumination will showcase thousands of tiny white lights outlining the Village\u2019s buildings, colorful lights with less-than-common colors (teal, peach, and fuscia) adorning the trees and shrubs and a landscaped backdrop featuring a group of reindeer glowing in white light. Santa will arrive to turn on the lights and officially mark the beginning of the event. After the lights go on, visitors will be treated to free cider and toasted marshmallows.<\/p>\n

November 17 also marks the start of Peddler\u2019s Village \u201cGingerbread House Competition and Display.\u201d Slated to run through January 5, the \u201cGingerbread House Competition\u201d features over $2,000 in cash prizes in such categories as Traditional and Authentic Reproduction of a Significant Building.<\/p>\n

Bethlehem, which is known as the \u201cChristmas City,\u201d presents Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem (PNC Plaza at SteelStacks, 645 East First Street, Bethlehem, 610-332-1300, http:\/\/www.christmascity.org<\/a>) every Friday, Saturday and Sunday now through December 17.<\/p>\n

Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem showcases aisles of exquisite handmade works by the nation\u2019s finest artisans. The market also features live performances of Christmas music and vendors with an amazing variety of tasty food items.<\/p>\n

Other special attractions include ice carving, glassblowing demonstrations, \u201cBreakfast with St. Nicholas,\u201d outdoor artisan huts, fire pits and igloos in the Outdoor Village, and K\u00e4the Wohlfarht with handmade ornaments, nutcrackers and collectibles from Germany.<\/p>\n

A guaranteed way to get into a Christmas mood is by visiting Koziar\u2019s Christmas Village (782 Christmas Village Road, Bernville, 610-488-1110, www.koziarschristmasvillage.com<\/a>) which began its 76th season on November 4.<\/p>\n

Koziar\u2019s Christmas Village is truly a holiday wonderland — a wintertime spectacle that delights young and old alike with a huge amount of holiday displays and special attractions. It will remain open every night through January 1 — including Christmas Eve, Christmas Night, New Year\u2019s Eve and New Year\u2019s Night.<\/p>\n

The tours of \u201cChristmas Village\u201d feature visits to a variety of displays and exhibits, including \u201cSanta\u2019s Post Office,\u201d \u201cChristmas in the Jungle,\u201d \u201cManger Scene,\u201d \u201cChristmas Beneath the Sea,\u201d \u201c\u2019Twas the Night Before Christmas,\u201d \u201cOlde Fashioned Bakery Shop,\u201d \u201cToy Maker and his Toy Shop,\u201d \u201cChristmas in Other Lands\u201d and \u201cThe Olde Church\u201d.<\/p>\n

Other attractions at Koziar\u2019s Christmas Village include a huge model train display, a toy shop, a country kitchen, indoor and outdoor Christmas displays and a place to visit with Santa and even get pictures taken with the old guy in the red suit. Admission to Christmas Village is $13 for adults, $12 for seniors (65 and older) and $11 for children (ages 4-10).<\/p>\n

In addition to Koziar\u2019s Christmas Village, several other Christmas events are already underway.<\/p>\n

The American Music Theatre (2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, 800-648-4102, www.AMTshows.com<\/a><\/i><\/b>) has its holiday show running now through December 30.<\/p>\n

The AMT\u2019s 2023 show, \u201cThe First Noel,\u201d is an all-new presentation of favorite sacred and secular holiday songs performed by professional artists from across the country. The show will feature spectacular vocal harmonies, lively musical arrangements, impressive dancing and the music of the AMT Orchestra.<\/p>\n

Also featured will be elaborate scenery, elegant costumes and a theater decked out with holiday decorations.<\/p>\n

Patrons can witness the magic and splendor of the holiday celebration as AMT presents \u201cThe First Noel\u201d featuring incredible singers, astonishing dancers, wondrous costumes, breathtaking sets, and all the endearment of a perfect fireside family moment.<\/p>\n

Audience members will be able to bask in the beauty of the season and cherish the stories of spirit and love. Beautiful snowscapes, child-like joy, cherished stories, the spirit of love, and all your favorite things about the holiday season are cast onstage in this glorious celebration of timeless holiday classics.<\/p>\n

The show will have both matinee and evening performances each week with the addition of 10:30 a.m. performances on Saturdays throughout December. Ticket prices start at $25.<\/p>\n

A good location for a nature walk is Tyler Arboretum (515 Painter Road, Media, 610-566-9134, www.tylerarboretum.org<\/a><\/i><\/b>).<\/p>\n

The arboretum\u2019s schedule for this weekend features a \u201cSaturday Wildflower\u00a0Walk\u201d on November 18.<\/p>\n

With 650 protected acres of beautiful woodland, seasonally charming meadows, and a lively program of seasonal events and activities, Tyler Arboretum is a delight for nature lovers, birders, botanists, and those who want rediscover the natural world.<\/p>\n

Dating to 1681, making it one of the oldest public gardens in the United States, and home to eight generations of three families, Tyler Arboretum connects visitors to the region\u2019s rich culture and history while preserving, developing, sharing, and celebrating Pennsylvania\u2019s priceless horticultural heritage.<\/p>\n

\u201cSaturday Wildflower\u00a0Walk,\u201d which runs from 1-3 p.m., features wildflower\u00a0expert\u00a0Dick Cloud\u00a0on an informative two-hour hike that will take guests through meadows, woods, and occasionally streamside. These walks are for those who have a love of plants, their role in ecology, or for those who want to learn more.<\/p>\n

Although the focus is on plants, Cloud will also talk about whatever else is seen on the tour. Walkers should wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring a camera and\/or a wildflower\u00a0guide, for this botanical-filled walk.<\/p>\n

Admission to Tyler Arboretum\u00a0is $18 for adults (ages 18-64), $15 for Seniors\u00a0(65+) and $10 for children (ages 3-17) and Military with valid ID.<\/p>\n

\u201cTreeTrails Adventures Trevose\u201d (301 West Bristol Pike, Trevose, treetrails.com\/trevose-pa<\/a>) is an adventure park\u00a0full of fun challenges for outdoor adventurers of all ages.<\/p>\n

Participants can experience the rush of TreeTrails Adventures<\/b>\u00a0as they swing through the trees of the new\u00a0adventure park.<\/b>\u00a0They will be able to discover the excitement of climbing and zip lining above the forest floor<\/b>\u00a0with family, friends, co-workers, or teammates.<\/p>\n

The park, which is based at Phoenix Sport Club in Bucks County, offers two ways to experience climbing \u2013 TreeTrails Adventure Park and KidTrails Park. Young explorers can enjoy miniaturized courses in the adjacent KidTrails Park.<\/p>\n

General Park Admission prices are: Main Park Adult Tickets (Ages 12+), $59; Main Park Youth Tickets (Ages 7\u201311), $51; KidTrails Tickets (Ages 4\u20137), $15.<\/p>\n

Wonderspaces\u00a0at the Fashion District (27 North 11th Street, Philadelphia, philadelphia.wonderspaces.com<\/a>) is an experiential, interactive arts venue.<\/p>\n

Building on the success of annual pop-up shows in San Diego, and its first permanent location in Scottsdale, Arizona,\u00a0Wonderspaces\u00a0opened a 24,000 square foot gallery space in Philly a year ago.<\/p>\n

Wonderspaces\u00a0features 14 art installations that all play with the idea of perspective.\u00a0 The artwork ranges from award-winning virtual reality short film about a dinner party-turned-alien abduction, to a room where visitors digitally paint the walls with the movement of their bodies.<\/p>\n

New artworks rotate in every few months, creating an ever-evolving, year-round show.<\/p>\n

Tickets are for entry at a specific date and time. Visitors are welcome to stay as long as they please during operating hours.\u00a0The average time spent experiencing the show is 90 minutes.<\/p>\n

A few installations contain flashing lights, images, and patterns that may trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy. All visitors must sign a waiver prior to being admitted into the space. Adult supervision is required for visitors under 16.<\/p>\n

Halloween events are finally over for 2023 but a few \u201cscary\u201d attractions are calendar staples.<\/p>\n

Grim\u00a0Philly\u2019s \u201cDark Philly History Tour\u201d (www.grimphilly.com<\/a>) will be held every evening throughout the fall.<\/p>\n

Participants can walk with tour guides from the grounds of America’s first White House, Congress, and Liberty Bell to homes and sites of Hamilton, Washington, Franklin, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, and more than 10 other Founding-Fathers. The surprising dirt of espionage, murder, sexual license and blackmail highlight the secrets of 1776 with a ghost story or two along the way. This tour is highly researched. And your guide is a historian.<\/p>\n

Tickets are $35.<\/p>\n

Ghost\u00a0Tour\u00a0of Philadelphia (215-413-1997, www.ghosttour.com<\/a>),\u00a0Ghost\u00a0Tour\u00a0of Lancaster (717-687-6687, www.ghosttour.com<\/a>) and\u00a0Ghost\u00a0Tour\u00a0of Strasburg (717-687-6687, www.ghosttour.com<\/a>) operate throughout the winter and offer an eerily entertaining evening of true\u00a0ghost\u00a0stories and real haunted houses.<\/p>\n

The Ghost Tour of Philadelphia, which is based on the book, \u201cGhost Stories of Philadelphia, PA.,\u201d is a candlelight walking\u00a0tour\u00a0along the back streets and secret gardens of Independence Park, Society Hill, and Old City, where\u00a0ghostly spirits, haunted houses, and eerie graveyards abound.<\/p>\n

Participants can discover the ghost lore of America\u2019s most historic and most haunted city with stories from the founding of William Penn\u2019s colony to present-day hauntings.<\/p>\n

The activity is open year-round \u2013 weekends, December-February; every night, March-November. Tickets are $24.<\/p>\n

The Ghost Tour of Lancaster and the Ghost Tour of Strasburg are based on the book, \u201cGhost Stories of Lancaster, PA.\u201d<\/p>\n

Participants in the\u00a0Ghost\u00a0Tour\u00a0of Lancaster explore the long-forgotten mysteries of one of America\u2019s oldest cities, with haunting tales of otherworldly vigils, fatal curses, and star-crossed lovers. The\u00a0tour\u00a0provides the opportunity to experience 300 years of haunted history from the Red Rose City\u2019s thorny past. Tickets are $20.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Ghost\u00a0Tour\u00a0of Strasburg is a candlelight walking\u00a0tour\u00a0of the quaint and historic town of Strasburg in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Visitors will experience an entertaining evening with a costumed\u00a0tour\u00a0guide spinning tales of haunted mansions, eerie graveyards, and spirits that roam the night \u2026 in a town lost in time. Tickets are $20.<\/p>\n

A popular Christmas activity every year is taking a train ride with Santa Claus. Fortunately, there are quite a few very good options in our area.<\/p>\n

One of the best train rides with Santa Claus is the one presented by the West Chester Railroad (Market Street Station, West Chester, www.wcrailroad.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n

The special \u201cSanta\u2019s Express\u201d trains (which feature heated cars decorated for the holidays) will run on November 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 and December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 and 17 and 18 at 11 a.m., 1, 3 and 5 p.m.<\/p>\n

The 75-minute journey on the trail line\u2019s heated decorated train travels through the Chester Creek Valley. Santa Claus will be greeting everyone at Market Street Station and then going along for the ride to Glen Mills.<\/p>\n

Adult fare for the West Chester Railroad trips is $35. Tickets for children (ages 2-12) are $25 while toddlers (ages 9-23 months) get to ride for $10.<\/p>\n

The Strasburg Rail Road (Route 741, Strasburg, 717-687-7522, www.strasburgrailroad.com<\/a>) is running its \u201cSanta\u2019s Paradise Express\u201d now through December 24. Santa will be the featured guest on each ride from Strasburg to Paradise and back.<\/p>\n

The rotund guy in the red suit will be greeting passengers, shaking hands, posing for photos and giving a treat to each child. After the train ride, children are treated to storybook readings of holiday classics. Visitors of all ages can also enjoy a ride aboard the Tinsel Trolley, a self-propelled motor car.<\/p>\n

Tickets are $33 for adults and $26 for children.<\/p>\n

Other \u201cChristmas Experiences\u201d offered by the rail line are \u201cSanta Claus Limited,\u201d \u201cNight Before Christmas,\u201d \u201cChristmas Tree Train\u201d and \u201cBreakfast or Dinner with Mrs. Claus.\u201d<\/p>\n

The New Hope Railroad (32 Bridge Street, New Hope, www.newhoperailroad.com<\/a>) is running its \u201cSanta\u2019s North Pole Express Train — The Magical Journey Begins Here\u201d now through December 30.<\/p>\n

Riders can join Santa and Mrs. Claus as they depart New Hope Station for a train ride through the historic Bucks County countryside on the way to the North Pole.<\/p>\n

The journey begins when the Conductor calls \u201cAll Aboard!\u201d<\/p>\n

Passengers will experience the sounds and tastes of the holiday season as they sing along with roaming musicians playing Christmas carols, sip warm cocoa and enjoy a freshly baked cookie.<\/p>\n

Each child will receive his or her own sleigh bell gift from Santa himself.\u00a0Children and adults alike are encouraged to indulge in the season\u2019s spirit by wearing pajamas and settling in for a relaxing ride with family and friends aboard the festive railway cars adorned with holiday decorations.<\/p>\n

Ticket prices start at $66.<\/p>\n

The Northern Central Railway (2 West Main Street, New Freedom, www.northerncentralrailway.com<\/a>)\u00a0 is running its \u201cSanta Express Train\u201d excursions now through December 23.<\/p>\n

On a 45-minute train ride to Glen Rock, passengers can listen to Christmas music while enjoying the scenery of southern York County and Heritage Rail Trail County Park. And Santa Claus to appear with a special gift for each child.<\/p>\n

After the ride, passengers can visit the NCR Engine House for a mini-Winter Wonderland, for magic-filled family photo ops and complimentary hot chocolate and a cookie.<\/p>\n

Tickets are $39.99 for adults and $26.99 for children.<\/p>\n

The Reading Blue Mountain and Northern Railroad (Reading Outer Station, Reading, <\/i>www.rbmnrr-passenger.com<\/a>) is running its <\/i>2022 \u201cSanta Claus Special\u201d Excursions from a variety of locations — Tunkhannock, Tamaqua,<\/b> Minersville and Reading<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Santa Claus will be visiting with each of the children and there will be live holiday music performed throughout the ride.<\/b><\/p>\n

Tickets start at $20.<\/p>\n

The Colebrookdale\u00a0Railroad (South Washington Street, Boyertown, www.colebrookdalerailroad.com<\/a>)\u00a0 is running its \u201cSanta\u2019s Polar Bear Express\u201d now through December 23.<\/p>\n

Kids can join Santa on a magical adventure into \u201cChristmas Past\u201d on an exciting train journey. They will be able to sip complimentary hot cocoa or enjoy Christmas cookies and, on some trains,\u00a0sing favorite carols as the Secret Valley passes by the window. Santa will bring a gift for every child, and every child has an opportunity to give their Christmas letter to him.<\/p>\n

The rail line also is running \u201c\u2019Twas the Night Before Christmas\u201d excursions now through December 23.<\/p>\n

These special evening trains bring the storybook magic of the season to life. Kids are invited to wear pajamas and sip complimentary hot cocoa as the train crew reads \u201c’Twas the Night Before Christmas.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ticket prices start at $40.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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