{"id":46053,"date":"2025-11-27T10:28:04","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T10:28:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/46053\/"},"modified":"2025-11-27T10:28:04","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T10:28:04","slug":"20-holiday-events-in-lower-merion-you-wont-want-to-miss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/46053\/","title":{"rendered":"20 holiday events in Lower Merion you won\u2019t want to miss"},"content":{"rendered":"

The holiday season is officially upon us and with it, a slew of festive events. From Santa sightings to a menorah lighting, here\u2019s how and where to celebrate around Lower Merion<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Schauffele Plaza Holiday Tree Lighting<\/a><\/p>\n

Santa will come to town on a fire truck for the tree lighting at Schauffele Plaza, where there will also be hot chocolate, cookies, and photo ops with St. Nick.<\/p>\n

\u23f0 Friday, Nov. 28, 6 p.m. \ud83d\udcb5 Free \ud83d\udccdSchauffele Plaza, Lancaster and Cricket Avenues, Ardmore<\/a><\/p>\n

Suburban Square Christmas Tree Lighting<\/a><\/p>\n

Santa will light the tree at Suburban Square, where there will also be festive music, carolers, and other family-friendly activities.<\/p>\n

\u23f0 Saturday, Nov. 29, 4-7 p.m. \ud83d\udcb5 Free \ud83d\udccdSuburban Square, Anderson and Coulter Avenues, Ardmore<\/p>\n

Ludington Library Holiday Craft Fair<\/a><\/p>\n

Shop an array of goods from local small businesses and artisans at this one-day event.<\/p>\n

\u23f0 Sunday, Nov. 30, noon-4 p.m. \ud83d\udcb5 Pay as you go \ud83d\udccdLudington Library, 5 S. Bryn Mawr<\/a> Ave., Bryn Mawr<\/p>\n

Catch a screening of the 1946 holiday classic starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed. A cocktail is included with the ticket purchase for those 21 and over.<\/p>\n

\u23f0 Thursday, Dec. 4, 7:15 p.m. \ud83d\udcb5 $17.75 \ud83d\udccdBryn Mawr Film Institute, 824 Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr<\/p>\n

Gladwyne Library Holiday Craft Fair Markets<\/a><\/p>\n

Shop local vendors selling everything from crocheted and knitted items to ceramics and jewelry. There will also be crafts and seasonal treats.<\/p>\n

\u23f0 Friday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. \ud83d\udcb5 Pay as you go \ud83d\udccdGladwyne<\/a> Library, 362 Righters Mill Rd., Gladwyne<\/p>\n

Rankin\/Bass Holiday Specials<\/a><\/p>\n

Catch screenings of your favorite animated holiday classics The Year Without a Santa Claus, Frosty\u2019s Winter Wonderland, and \u2019Twas the Night Before Christmas during two matinee showings.<\/p>\n

\u23f0 Saturdays, Dec. 6 and 20, 11 a.m. \ud83d\udcb5 $6.75-$7.75 \ud83d\udccdBryn Mawr Film Institute, 824 Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr<\/p>\n

Santa will be visiting Suburban Square and posing for photos three days in December, when there will also be carolers and live music. Little ones can also drop off letters to Santa.<\/p>\n

\u23f0 Saturdays, Dec. 6, 13, and 20, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. \ud83d\udcb5 Free \ud83d\udccdSuburban Square, Anderson and Coulter Avenues, Ardmore<\/p>\n

Over 20 vendors will be selling handcrafted goods at this inaugural event.<\/p>\n

\u23f0 Saturdays, Dec. 6 and 13, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. \ud83d\udcb5 Pay as you go \ud83d\udccdSchauffele Plaza, Lancaster and Cricket Avenues, Ardmore<\/p>\n

Shop an array of vendors selling things like coffee, jewelry, florals, skincare, pottery, and food. You can also try your hand at wreath-making, and roast s\u2019mores over a fire. Advanced registration is encouraged.<\/p>\n

\u23f0 Saturday, Dec. 6, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. \ud83d\udcb5 Pay as you go \ud83d\udccdRiverbend Environmental Education Center, 1950 Spring Mill Rd., Gladwyne<\/p>\n

Belmont Hills Library Holiday Markets<\/a><\/p>\n

Shop a selection of vendors offering items like ceramics, candles, jewelry, fine art, and sweet treats.<\/p>\n

\u23f0 Saturdays, Dec. 6 and 13, 2-7 p.m. \ud83d\udcb5 Pay as you go \ud83d\udccdBelmont Hills<\/a> Library, 120 Mary Waters Ford Rd., Bala Cynwyd<\/a><\/p>\n

Watch as favorite holiday toys come to life on the ice.<\/p>\n

\u23f0 Saturday, Dec. 6, 6 p.m. \ud83d\udcb5 $10 \ud83d\udccdPhiladelphia Skating Club and Humane Society, 220 Holland Ave., Ardmore<\/p>\n

Narberth Dickens Festival<\/a><\/p>\n

Wander around Narberth<\/a> as it\u2019s transformed into an 1840s, Charles Dickens-themed London, complete with characters from A Christmas Carol. Period vendors, carolers, crafts, food, drinks and a scavenger hunt round out the event.<\/p>\n

\u23f0 Sunday, Dec. 7, noon-4 p.m. \ud83d\udcb5 Pay as you go \ud83d\udccdDowntown Narberth<\/p>\n

The Landing Kitchen Christmas Tree Lighting<\/a><\/p>\n

See the Christmas tree at The Landing Kitchen light up for the season, with help from Santa, who will arrive by way of a fire truck.<\/p>\n

\u23f0 Saturday, Dec. 13, 5-7 p.m. \ud83d\udcb5 Free \ud83d\udccdThe Landing Kitchen, 617 Righters Ferry Rd., Bala Cynwyd<\/p>\n

Take a look inside the main house at Stoneleigh as it\u2019s decked out for the holidays.<\/p>\n

\u23f0 Saturday, Dec. 13-Sunday, Dec. 14 and Saturday, Dec. 20-Sunday, Dec. 21, times vary \ud83d\udcb5 $15 for Natural Lands members and $20 for non-members \ud83d\udccd Stoneleigh, 1829 County Line Rd., Villanova<\/a><\/p>\n

Funky Brunch: Holiday Edition<\/a><\/p>\n

Shop local vendors while sipping beer and enjoying brunch at this family-friendly event.<\/p>\n

\u23f0 Sunday, Dec. 14, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. \ud83d\udcb5 Pay as you go \ud83d\udccdArdmore Music Hall, 23 E Lancaster Ave., Ardmore<\/p>\n

Suburban Square Menorah Lighting<\/a><\/p>\n

Celebrate the first night of Hanukkah with a lighting of the giant menorah at Suburban Square. There will also be food, drinks, and activities like donut decorating.<\/p>\n

\u23f0 Sunday, Dec. 14, 5 p.m. \ud83d\udcb5 Free \ud83d\udccdSuburban Square, Anderson and Coulter Avenues, Ardmore<\/p>\n

Hanukkah Brunch and Sing Along<\/a><\/p>\n

Enjoy a kosher brunch and live entertainment from The Singulars: Ron Schaumburg, Rusty Forman, Bob Tinsman, and Paul Mamolou. <\/p>\n

\u23f0 Tuesday, Dec. 16, 1:30-3 p.m. \ud83d\udcb5 $18 \ud83d\udccdKaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford<\/a> Rd., Penn Wynne<\/p>\n

Celebrate Hanukkah by watching an acrobatic performance and enjoying dinner at this all-ages event.<\/p>\n

\u23f0 Saturday, Dec. 20, 5:45-9:30 p.m. \ud83d\udcb5 $10-$60 \ud83d\udccdKaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd., Penn Wynne<\/p>\n

Listen or play along with this fusion of Ashkenazi Jewish and Eastern European folk music.<\/p>\n

\u23f0 Sunday, Dec. 21, 4-6 p.m. \ud83d\udcb5 $10 \ud83d\udccdKaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd., Penn Wynne<\/p>\n

Enjoy a meal and a movie during this longtime tradition. There will be a family-friendly movie option (Happy Feet) as well as one for adults (Bad Shabbos). <\/p>\n

\u23f0 Wednesday, Dec. 24, 3-6 p.m. \ud83d\udcb5 $10-$18 \ud83d\udccdKaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd., Penn Wynne<\/p>\n

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