The Village will be beautifully decorated in a Victorian-style, with fruit wreaths and greenery for the holiday festivities Come to the annual Christmas Parade with Santa and Mrs Claus at 1:30 pm sharp on Saturday! Stay until dark and see the lights There will be free parking

Chestnut Hill Home & Garden Festival

05-02-2010 - 05-02-2010

Sunday

Chestnut Hill Business Association

http://www.chestnuthillpa.com

Chestnut Hill - 8426 Germantown Avenue Chestnut Hill Business Association Philadelphia PA 19118

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): 11 am-5 pm

Chestnut Hill is transformed into a beautiful outdoor marketplace with 150 home & garden vendors, live entertainment, delicious foods, garden demonstrations, amusements, art activities and fun for the entire family! Free

Grand Illumination and Merchant Open House Weekend at Peddler's Village

11-20-2009 - 11-22-2009

Sunday, Friday, Saturday

Chaddsford Winery - Peddler's Village

http://www.chaddsford.com/root/tastingrm/

Chaddsford Winery - Peddler's Village - 20 Merchants Row Lahaska PA 18938

Admission: Free

215-794-9655

Start Time(s): 10 am-6 pm

Santa switches on the Villages outdoor holiday light display on Friday at 6:15  pm to kick off the holiday season and his weekend visits with children at Giggleberry Fair thru December Make sure to stop in and Sample our Holiday Spirit wine to get you into the season!

Join Chaddsford Winery for their annual Christmas Parade at 1:30 pm sharp on Saturday Santa arrivers in a horse-drawn carriage accompanied by local scout troops and heralded by the Central Bucks East marching band Stop in to Sample our Holiday Spirit Wine just for the season

This is a Dickens-themed event complete with street musicians, carolers and performers, horse and carriage rides, and more There's a scavenger hunt for the children which will send them searching high and low for Ebeneezer Scrooge and all the characters from A Christmas Carol in order to win a prize The 2008 prize was a top hat that was worn all afternoon by hundreds of kids throughout Narberth’s version of 1840’s London Period-appropriate vendors help set the tone, and the local establishments each offer their own version of a "hot toddy" to keep grown-ups warm as they follow their kids through the streets searching for Scrooge, Marley, Tiny Tim, and the rest of the costumed performers To help with the event, participate as a vendor or performer, or for more information, visit the official website

Check out this slideshow from last year's Dickens Fest

Enjoy strawberry treats, live entertainment, pie-eating contests and artisan displays and demonstrations at this traditional Spring celebration 

Join Peddler's Village for their seventh annual Celebration of Freedom  Children's activities, picnic style favorites, fireworks 

Bigger then life scarecrows are on outdoor display and compete for $5000 in prizes  Scarecrow making workshops, pumpkin painting and pumpkin pie eating contests 

7th Annual Glitter City Gala at The National Constitution Center

12-31-2009 - 01-01-2010

Thursday

NYEphillycom

http://www.nyephilly.com/new-years-eve/philadelphia/glitter-city-gala/phillyfunguide/

National Constitution Center - 525 Arch Street Independence Mall Philadelphia PA 19106

Admission:

contact@NYEphilly.com

http://www.nyephilly.com/new-years-eve/philadelphia/glitter-city-gala/phillyfunguide/

Start Time(s): 8 pm

The Glitter City Gala is the most visible, well-attended, and fun New Year's Eve event in Philadelphia It has been a sold out event for the last six years allowing over 1800 guests to "dress up, get down and ring in the New Year right" each year! The National Constitution Center provides the perfect backdrop for the night's festivities The space is beautiful, featuring specialty bars and gorgeous lighting It also offers an outstanding view of the fireworks at midnight One thing is for sure if you wait to buy tickets, you will not get them

4th Annual 12Midnight New Years Eve Celebration at The Crystal Tea Room

12-31-2009 - 01-01-2010

Thursday

NYEphillycom

http://www.nyephilly.com/new-years-eve/philadelphia/12-midnight/phillyfunguide/

Crystal Tea Room - 100 Penn Square East The Wanamaker Building Philadelphia PA 19107

Admission: Varies on ticket type and date purchased

contact@NYEphilly.com

http://www.nyephilly.com/new-years-eve/philadelphia/12-midnight/phillyfunguide/

Start Time(s): 8 pm

Sold out since it first started in 2006, 12Midnight is Philadelphia’s hottest New Year's Eve Party for those looking for a more exciting way to ring in the new year than they have before It all starts at the beautiful Crystal Tea Room atop the late Wannamaker Building If you've been to parties here before, it is no surprise to you that this is one of the hottest event & party spots in they city The Grand Ballroom with its hand-carved columns and intricate crystal chandeliers act as the backdrop for an evening to remember in style Add in special lighting, a thousand new friends to meet, and a VIP area in the 50-foot glass ceiling atrium, and your adrenaline will start pumping as soon as you walk in Join this one-of-a-kind New Year’s Eve celebration that will leave you with wonderful memories of 12Midnight

Cut the Craft Arts and Crafts Show

11-21-2009 - 11-22-2009

Sunday, Saturday

Cut the Craft! Arts and Crafts Show

http://www.sardineclothing.com/CTC/

Cut the Craft! - 376 Shurs Lane Philadelphia PA 19128

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): 11 am-7 pm on Saturday 11 am-5 pm on Sunday

These are not your Grandma’s doilies! Discover one-of-a-kind, sustainable crafts from 30 local and regional artists Unexpected finds, including reclaimed clothing, upcycled jewelry, eco-totes,plush toys, screen-printing and more! Takes place indoors on November 21 thru 22nd at 376 Shurs Lane, Manayunk 

Holiday Wine Festival

12-12-2009 - 12-13-2009

Sunday, Saturday

Crossing Vineyards and Winery

http://www.crossingvineyards.com/events/index.html

Crossing Vineyards and Winery - 1853 Wrightstown Road Washington Crossing PA 18977

Admission: Free

215-493-6500, ext 19

Start Time(s): 12-6 pm

Holiday Wine Festival at Crossing Vineyards & Winery Saturday Celebrate the holidays Stock up your wine cellar and find the perfect gift for the hard-to-buy-for wine-lover(s) on your list: award-winning wines, fine glassware & accessories, wine classes, concerts and more Wine tastings and case discounts available  

Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show

12-05-2009 - 12-06-2009

Sunday, Saturday

Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show

http://beadshows.com

York Expo Center - Old Main - 334 Carlisle Avenue York PA

Admission: Saturday: $5, Sunday: $4, Children 12 & Under: Free

888-729-6904

marketing@beadshows.com

http://beadshows.com

Start Time(s): 10 am5 pm

Come out and bring your friends for a fun filled day of bead shopping You’ll find row after row of colorful gemstone beads, crystals, pearls, hand-made glass beads, and unique beads and clasps not found elsewhere From professional designers to beginning beaders there's something for everyone Exhibitors offer both wholesale and retail Come hold the beads in your hand and find what will inspire your next design Talk to other beaders to find out what's new in beading Customers at the show can enter to win door prizes Intergalactic “fulfilling your bead needs”

Enjoy 30+ vending tables with handmade items, baked goods, and gently used items Enjoy live entertainment, guests from Philadelphia sports teams, lunch deals and a special pancake breakfast! The first 200 guests receive a free scarf or pair of gloves Cabot Cheese will provide free cheese samples starting at 10:30 am There will be a pancake breakfast from 9:30 am–11 am, followed by a concert at 11:30 am Enjoy a special pancake breakfast, including hot, fresh pancakes made on the spot! Also, enjoy beef sausage, yogurt parfaits, omelets, fruit, home fries, coffee, juice and more! Then, enjoy a special musical concert celebrating the sounds of the season The concert will feature the PSC Main Branch Chorus, along with Siobhan Groves Cost: $8 for meal and concert, $4 for concert only, $6 for meal only Volunteers wanted to help Flea market and bake sale items wanted! Vending tables on sale now 

As part of the bazaar, there will be a pancake breakfast from 9:30 am–11 am, followed by a concert at 11:30 am Enjoy a special pancake breakfast, including hot, fresh pancakes made on the spot! Also, enjoy beef sausage, yogurt parfaits, omelets, fruit, home fries, coffee, juice and more! Then, enjoy a special musical concert celebrating the sounds of the season The concert will feature the PSC Main Branch Chorus, along with Siobhan Groves Cost: $8 for meal and concert, $4 for concert only, $6 for meal only Volunteers wanted to help Flea market and bake sale items wanted! Vending tables on sale now Call (215) 546-5879, ext 248 for information, to volunteer, to donate to the flea market, or to purchase breakfast tickets This event is free and open to the public

philAcapella

12-05-2009 - 12-05-2009

Saturday

Drexel University Treblemakers

http://www.dutreblemakers.com

Drexel University - Mitchell Auditorium, Bossone Research Enterprise Center - 3128 Market Street Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: $5 per person at the door, or $3 per person with a canned food donation

Start Time(s): 7 pm

A philanthropic a capella festival featuring many different a capella groups from the Philadelphia area hosted by the Treblemakers, the all-female a capella group at Drexel University Other groups featured this evening include 54th & City from Saint Joseph's University, A Choired Taste from Temple University, A Whole Step Up from Lehigh University, Mixed Company from Swarthmore College and 8 to the Bar, Drexel University's all-male a capella group Proceeds from the evening will benefit Philabundance

Philly Sports Extravaganza and Wellness Expo

01-09-2010 - 01-10-2010

Sunday, Saturday

Sports Extravaganza

http://www.philadelphiawellnessexpo.com

Valley Forge Convention Center - 1160 1st Avenue King of Prussia PA 19406

Admission: $15-$20

609-923-2663

james@phillyexpo.info

http://www.regonline.com/Checkin.asp?EventId=783412

Start Time(s): 10 am-6 pm both days

3rd Annual Philadelphia Sports Extravaganza & MMA Expo At the Valley Forge Convention Center Up to 10,000 spectators, exhibitors, athletes, and their families will converge on the Valley Forge Convention Center for two days of world-class sports competitions, the new MMA expo and health and fitness demonstrations that will dazzle and amaze the entire family The 2010 Philly Sports Extravaganza is the greatest Sports & Fitness Experience in the Delaware Valley! See up to 15 sports & fitness events including Olympic sports like Boxing, Weight Lifting and Karate with up to 1,000 competitors The MMA Expo and the Health & Fitness Marketplace offer the latest trends in fitness equipment, apparel, and nutritional supplements with up to 100 Exhibitor Booths Don’t miss the non-stop fitness entertainment on the main stages like CKO Kickboxing Come out and support amateur boxing and the local PAL boxing organization New in 2010 is the MMA Fight Night, Mid Atlantic Cheerleading & Gymnastics Championships, along with Olympic weight lifting 

Firebird Festival

12-12-2009 - 12-12-2009

The Colonial Theatre

http://www.firebirdfestival.com

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Admission: FREE!

Start Time(s): 4:00pm

A bonfire of a giant Phoenix sculpture in the middle of Phoenixville?

Come watch the bird burn at the 6th Annual Firebird Festival on Saturday, December 12, 2009 starting at 4PM The Firebird is another name for the Phoenix, a mythical bird and namesake of Phoenixville Area artists have come together to build a 29-foot Phoenix in downtown, historic Phoenixville

On this eve, close to the darkest day of the year, Phoenixville will light up as it becomes a performance art venue

• Starting at 4PM there will be performances in various locations along Bridge Street and at the Firebird site, 347 Bridge Street
• From 6-7PM, you can hear the Phoenix myth told by Storytelling Irma at the Colonial Theatre, followed by a performance by the Firebird Improv Orchestra
• On the main stage at the Firebird site, enjoy bands from Rock and Roll After School from 5-6PM; and Spirit Wing, a popular Native American group, from 6-7PM
• At 7PM a procession by the Drumming for Sanity Percussion Ensemble will lead festival-goers from the Colonial Theatre to the Firebird site Two huge peace birds will circle the effigy and then make way for The Playing Mantis to perform fire dances Keep a look out for The Great Quintini performance artist
• The Phoenix sculpture will be lit at 8PM Clay birds, made by the community, have been buried under the Phoenix and will be fired in the Firebird, depicting rebirth Come celebrate the rebirth of this classic steel town!

Down at the bird site, get something to eat and some last minute shopping at the Arts Bazaar Be sure to buy a raffle ticket to win the opportunity to light the bird The Firebird Festival offers an opportunity to come together to celebrate family, community, and renewal As winter approaches, the festival provides a unique way to reflect on the old year and look forward to the new

Visit wwwfirebirdfestivalcom for schedule of events and additional information
 

Super Pet Expo at the Valley Forge Convention Center

02-26-2010 - 02-28-2010

Sunday, Friday, Saturday

Super Pet Expo

http://www.superpetexpo.com

Valley Forge Convention Center - 1160 1st Avenue King of Prussia PA 19406

Admission: Adults: $13 Adult Weekend Pass: $15 Kids 12 & Under: $6 Kids Weekend Pass: $10 Free kids tickets are available when buying tickets online at wwwSuperPetExpocom

info@superpetexpo.com

http://www.superpetexpo.com

Start Time(s): Friday, February 26 from 4-9 pm Saturday, February 27 from 10 am-7 pm Sunday, February 28 from 10 am-5 pm

The premier shopping extravaganza for pet owners and pet lovers returns to the Valley Forge Convention Center in King of Prussia, PA, February 26-28, 2010 The fun-filled family event will feature more than 150 pet-related exhibitors selling cool pet products not traditionally found in pet stores Plus there is an incredible line-up of animal education and entertainment Leashed pets are welcome to attend too (no charge) Visit wwwSuperPetExpocom for a detailed list of all entertainers and demonstrations