If you're looking for fun, entertaining and educational things to do in Southeastern Pennsylvania, you've come to the right place. Our Southeastern Pennsylvania Weekend Guide is packed with a variety of our favorite local events and activities that we want to share with you! 

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦  Kid Friendly

💲 Costs Involved

🎶 Live Music

1. Annual Holiday Market at Lansdale Farmers' Market 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🎶

When: Saturday December 23, 9:00am - 12:30pm

Where: Lansdale Farmers' Market, 400 Penn St, Lansdale

Family photos with Santa
Kids will receive an ornament to help decorate our market tree
Listen to live holiday songs
Shop vendors' special holiday gift sets

2. $5 Family Matinee: How the Grinch Stole Christmas 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦💲

When: Saturday December 23, 10:00am

Where: The Ambler Theater, 110 E Butler Ave, Ambler

This Holiday season we are having a Grinch off! We will be showing both the 2000's Live Action Grinch AND the 2018 Animated Grinch in December. Catch Ron Howard's Live Action Version on our big screen on December 23rd at 10am. Tickets are only $5 each and admission is free for you and your kids when you are a member of our nonprofit theater.

3. Free Movie: The Grinch 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

When: Sunday December 24, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Where: Sellersville Theater, 136 N Main St, Sellersville

The perfect plan for the family on Christmas Eve! Settle in and watch a free showing of the 2018 Grinch favorite on the big screen. 

All seating is first come, first served.

4. Holiday PJ Party Brunch 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦💲

When: Saturday December 23, 10:00am

Where: The Talking Teacup, 293 W Butler Ave, Chalfont

Get ready to cozy up in your favorite PJs and jingle all the way to The Talking Teacup's Holiday PJ Party! 

Join us on December 23rd for a festive brunch filled with holiday cheer, scrumptious delights, and cherished moments with friends. Don't forget to don your most fabulous pajamas because we're hosting a pajama contest!

Space is limited, so grab your friends, give us a call, and secure your spot for this jolly event. *credit card required to hold reservation*

$38.95 pp plus tax and gratuity 

5. The Grinch Photo Pop Up 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

When: Saturday December 23, 12:00 - 2:00pm

Where: 343 Main Boutique, 343 Main St, Pennsburg

Join us on Saturday, December 23rd for The Grinch Experience Photo Pop Up! This is a feee event!

The sneaky little Grinch will be in the boutique from 12:00pm-2:00pm and will be fun for all ages! We hope you can join us for Grinch pictures and enjoy delicious milk and cookies!! 

6. 1st Annual Festivus Cocktail Crawl 🎶

When: Saturday December 23, 12:00 - 5:30pm

Where: The Keep East, 475 Old York Rd, Jenkintown

Festivus for the Rest us. Saturday December 23rd 12-5PM. We will come together & celebrate by admiring the festivus pole, airing our grievances, and feats of Strength. There will be medals to honor the winners of the many contests we will have throughout the event between 1-4PM. Raffle baskets will be displayed to be bid on with proceeds going to a local charity. Our Anti-Social Santa will also be available for pix between 2-5PM- Photos are $10 with proceeds going to Our Local FoodBank. We also encourage shopping during the event for yourself instead of others. Participating establishments: Hosted by the KeepEasy, Sponsored by Kings Corner Public House, The Drake Tavern, Buckets, & Newbolds.

7. Kid's Candy Cane Ice Cream & Homemade Gingerbread Cookies 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦💲

When: Saturday December 23, 9:00 - 10:30am

Where: Ash Chase Culinary, 450 E Butler Ave, Doylestown

Twas the night before the night before Christmas …

Welcome to this festive sweet treat class that will have you licking your lips as you smell the delightful scents of cookies baking in the kitchen! Nothing better!

During this class we will be making Homemade Candy Cane Ice Cream with Sprinkles and Fresh Baked Gingerbread Cookies .

8. Sleuthounds "Where's Santa?" 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦💲

When: Saturday December 23, 10:30am

Where: Borough of West Chester, 401 E Gay St, West Chester

Where's Santa?

(for guests 12 and younger)

Ohhh noooooo...Santa has gone missing in the Borough Christmas Eve-Eve and needs your help! Join Rudolph as you both search Santas favorite stops in the Borough filled with treats. When you do find him, he loves to have his picture taken with good little girls & boys and families! Fun sing-a-longs, prizes, and treats await!

Children free when accompanied with one paying adult $15

9. Holiday History Stroll 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦💲

When: Saturday December 23, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Where: Chester County History Center, 2 E Chestnut St, West Chester

Immerse yourself in West Chester's festive holiday atmosphere with this 90 minute walking tour, brought to you by the Chester County History Center. Your costumed guides will take you to West Chester's early churches, department stores and cultural sites, learning about what the winter holidays meant to the people of West Chester from the late 1700s to the early 1900s. During the tour we'll stop at the world-famous Eclat Chocolate (“Best Chocolates in America” by Bon Appetit in 2012) for a sweet treat.

Please plan to arrive at The History Center (225 N. High Street, West Chester) 10-15 minutes before your scheduled tour time. Dress in warm, comfortable layers, as almost all of the tour will be held outdoors. If you have mobility questions, please reach out to [email protected] before purchasing a ticket. Distance is approximately 1.5 miles.

There will be discussion of the origins of Santa Claus and Kris Kringle, so if you have little ones who still enjoy the magic of the season, please exercise caution.

Tickets are $20.00 per person and are NONREFUNDABLE* once purchased. Tour runs rain or shine. Ticket fees benefit the mission of the Chester County History Center to preserve Chester County's history, documents, and artifacts for future generations.

10. Santa is Here - We Know Him! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

When: Saturday December 23, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Where: 1201 Airport Rd, Coatesville

All the boys and girls; we’re expecting Santa for pictures, face painting, snacks, activities and Christmas cheer.