Are you in need of a break from all of the Christmas madness?! 🎁🎅 How about this weekend you and your family relax and spend some time together? We picked out a few events this weekend that are definitely worth your time! Hopefully, you will clear your busy schedule to enjoy one or more activities this weekend 🙂

West Chester

Brandywine Valley Ballet’s Nutcracker 2019

This Friday, Dec. 13th through Dec. 22nd you and your family can enjoy the 40thAnniversary production of The Nutcracker! Ring in the season with Tchaikovsky’s timeless score, and be transported to the magical Land of Sweets as you join Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy on the journey of a dream. This performance is one of Chester County’s signature holiday events, and features original, traditional choreography by David Kloss and Donna L. Muzio, integrated with new choreographic elements by Nancy Page. Find out more and reserve your tickets here!

Exton

Chester County Library 9th Annual Holiday Craft Show

Start your Saturday with a walk around our local library! The Chester County Library will be hosting its 9th annual Holiday Craft Show on Saturday, December 14th, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. RJC Wood Creations, as well as other vendors, will be set up throughout the library to display and sell their crafts just in time for the holidays. You will enjoy browsing the many vendors that will include makers of personalized ornaments, jewelry, knit and fabric crafts, home décor, baked goods, woodworking and more! If you’re looking for some unique Christmas gifts for your “NICE” list – here you go!

Philadelphia

Holiday Tea with Toys

Straight from the library, you can head over to visit this beautiful Historic Strawberry Mansion for a Holiday Tea with Toys event! Children and adults are invited to bring a favorite doll or stuffed animal for a special opportunity to see the holiday decorations, sip tea, munch cookies and go on a tour of the Mansion’s third floor to view the extraordinary doll and toy collections. Children (and adults) can compare their favorite stuffed animals with the dolls and toys loved by other generations! Check it out here!

Oaks

Adult Time ➡ 9th Annual Valley Forge Beer & Cider Festival

If after all that walking you are in desperate need to relax and enjoy some “adult time”, here is an event just for you! Serving over 150 beers and ciders with food trucks, holiday festivities and more! Shoulder to shoulder with the most popular local breweries and cideries will be amazing producers from across the country and around the world. Sounds to us like a “don’t-miss” event! Check out the list of all breweries and get your tickets as soon as possible here!

Chester Springs & Exton

Brunch or Lunch with Santa!

Surprise your kids with a magical Sunday by taking them for a special Brunch with Santa himself at the Eagle Tavern & Taproom at 11 am! If that sounds like an early morning to you – no worries! We have a second option to ensure that your kids don’t miss their precious time with Santa! You can take them to a Kids Christmas Party at Uno Pizzeria & Grill in Exton where Santa will come for lunch at 11:30 am! Check it out now and make sure to reserve your seats for this magical event now!

Eagle Tavern Event ➡ CLICK HERE

Uno Pizzeria Event ➡ CLICK HERE

West Chester

Picture Time with Santa!

You don’t feel like eating lunch with Santa, but you still think that your kid’s picture with Santa is a MUST?! Well, here is your solution: reserve your 10-minute photo session time with Santa at Echo Hill Farm during The North Pole Experience and receive digital files of the photo e-mailed to you! Easy, quick and fun! While at the farm, there is no admission to The North Pole Experience. Experience the wonder of this property dating back to the mid-1750s and shop in the Barn Store filled with Angels, Artists and Authors along with hand-made ceramics, wreaths, and an extensive miniature classic car collection for dad. Get your tickets now! 

Enjoy all the local holiday fun! Wishing you tons of snowball fights and warm nights by the fireplace from the Beth & CJ Stein Team. If you have any questions on any of these events or are interested in buying or selling your home, give us a call.