I am always looking for fun things to do with my family during Christmas time. Here are a few of our tried and true from around the area. Some of these are not in Downingtown, and are a bit of a drive, but for us, Christmas is about the experiences. ...
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These events are all centralized around Downingtown, either in West Chester, Exton, Caln, or Coatesville.
We go here every year and cut down our trees.
Wiggins Trees
This train is so festive and a great way to celebrate! There's singing and hot chocolate and Santa comes to visit everyone.
Santa Train in West Chester
Good neighbor days are the best in Downingtown.
Downingtown Good Neighbor Christmas Parade
We did breakfast with Santa here! It’s a great way to support the community!
Breakfast with Santa and Firetruck Visits
The Santa here is fantastic. We get pictures here every year!!
Visit Santa at Exton Mall
West Chester is such a cool area, don't miss out on this one. They hold one every year, so just check the website.
West Chester Christmas Parade 2023
I have not been to this yet but will be attending this year. Can't wait to see some great vendors!
Christkindlmarkt 2024
A Bit Farther
These events are 20 mins - 1 hour away from Downingtown
Drive around this gorgeous light show!
Christmas Lights at Herr Foods
Longwood Gardens really does a beautiful job decorating for Christmas. There are light shows and the gardens are lovely!
A Longwood Christmas
I'm obsessed with Winterthur all year round, but Christmas is especially beautiful.
Yuletide at Winterthur - Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
My kids were in complete awe of this place at Christmas time. They have so many lights and they can go on rides!
Dutch Winter Wonderland
Not too far from Chester County, but a great place to go with the whole family.
Kitchen Kettle Village
I have personally never been here, but it has been on my list for a few years.
Clarks Christmas Tree Farm and Gift Shop
Drive through an AMAZING light show. Get your tickets, get a bunch of people, grab snacks or food, and head to Newtown, PA.
Shadybrook Farm Christmas
This is super nostalgic for me and if you are ANYWHERE near Philadelphia, you should most definitely see a show. And, you can do some shopping while you're there.
Christmas Light Show at Macy's Philadelphia - Wanamaker Organ
Super cool, lots of vendors, and right off the train.
Christmas Village in Philadelphia
This is a brand new event, and 2024 is its second year. Apparently there is going to ice skating!
Yuletide at Devon Horse Show Grounds
It's a walk through experience of “A Christmas Carol” and it's full of mannequins acting out the different scenes. This has been going since the 80's, and so have I. They have somehow kept it running. Some of my best Christmas memories are from this ...
