What To Do (Local): Dozens of local holiday events in Chesco/Delco this weekend
Editor’s Note: Due to the larger number of holiday events, we’ve broken our listings into two entries: this one for the local Chester and Delaware County and a second for events around the greater Philadelphia region.
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Downingtown Good Neighbor Christmas
You could attend two different holiday events in Chester County every day from now...
What To Do: Despite many cancellations, Santa still coming to West Chester
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
These crazy times just keep getting crazier – and scarier.
COVID-19 infections and deaths are spiking in Pennsylvania and nearby New Jersey and Delaware. As a result, the states’ governors have been ramping up the restrictions and calling for shutdowns throughout the area.
Philadelphia has been hit with the toughest restrictions but Pennsylvania in...
Longwood FC again helping Santa to tour so. Chesco areas
Gianna Winters helps Santa get ready for his tour in a previous year. File photo.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Santa has scheduled his yearly arrival trips on a Longwood Fire Company truck.
“It’s that time of you year again for Longwood Fire Company to escort our buddy, Santa, throughout our area,” said Longwood Fire Chief A. J. McCarthy.
Because of COVID concerns, no candy canes will be distributed.
All...
What To Do: Downingtown’s Good Neighbor Christmas
Also: Santa makes many, many appearances in and around Chester County
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand for Downingtown’s Good Neighbor Christmas, Saturday.
For as long as anyone around here can remember, Downingtown has had a reputation as a neighborly town — especially with an annual event schedule that includes Good Neighbor Day each...
What To Do: Patriot’s Day in Chadds Ford
And….Santa comes to Kennett, rides helicopters and trains to kick off holiday season
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The annual “Patriot’s Day” celebration will be held Saturdayat the Brandywine Battlefield in Chads Ford.
On November 29, it will be time to celebrate “Patriot’s Day” which is not to be confused with “Patriot Day” or “Patriots’ Day” or a day to...
