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Why stay home for the holidays? 2012 guide to holiday attractions

Holiday activities, festivals & more

Seaport Parade of Lights in Philadelphia

The following sites are worth a visit to view stunning holiday decorations, interesting exhibits and holiday festivals. Click on a link for more info, such as dates, times, price, specific locations and Google maps.

 

 

Museum celebrations:
Christmas activities at Hagley Museum, Greenville, DE
Antique Toy Train Show at the South Jersey Museum of American History, Glassboro, NJ
Kwanzaa Celebration at the Garden State Discovery Museum, Cherry Hill, NJ

Don't miss these holiday festivals & events!
Seaport Parade of Lights in Philadelphia
Manayunk’s Santa on Ice & Christmas Tree Lighting in Philadelphia
Lucia Fest & Christmas Market in Philadelphia
Latkepalooza in Philadelphia
Winterfest at Sister Cities Park in Philadelphia
Dickens Festival in Narberth, PA
5th Annual Family Holiday Celebration in Wildwood, NJ
Nativity Display in Newark, DE

Historic sites:
Tours & displays at Historic Houses of Odessa, DE
Holiday tours at Pennypacker Mills, Schwenksville, PA
Twelfth Night Tours at Pottsgrove Manor, Pottstown, PA

Zoos:
Zoo Noel at Philadelphia Zoo
Brunch with Santa at Elmwood Park Zoo, Norristown, PA
Breakfast with Santa at Brandywine Zoo, Wilmington, DE

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