Holiday Events Near Chester County

Historic, charming, and naturally scenic, there’s no place like Chester County during the holidays. With the area covered in twinkling lights and festive cheer, just a stroll around puts a smile on your face — can you taste the gingerbread and hear the carols yet? 

 

Get into the brightest holiday spirit with fun and festive events right here in town! Beautiful Chester County certainly knows how to do the holidays right. Take a look at our list of holiday happenings around your Preserve at Marsh Creek home this year: 

 

December 6: 2019 Christmas Parade

 

Sponsored by QVC, this beloved holiday extravaganza in West Chester is now in its 40th year! Local businesses will offer refreshments and entertainment while visitors take part in the 2k Jingle Elf Run before the big parade. There’s also a holiday village with complimentary treats, holiday tunes, photo opps, and more.

 

December 7: Malvern’s Christmas Festival

 

Who doesn’t love a day filled with fun Christmas activities? Head to nearby Malvern to make gingerbread houses, shop along gorgeous King Street, sip hot chocolate, and greet Santa in the afternoon with your grandkids. 

 

December 13: HYS Holiday Stroll

 

The pure beauty of Historic Yellow Springs is so easy to see and feel… Come by for a community stroll, where there will be plenty of fun activities, holiday stories, delicious snacks, holiday music, and much more. As you walk around the decorated village, glowing luminaries will light the way for the most peaceful night all season.

 

December 14: A Sugartown Christmas

 

There’s no better place to enjoy holiday fun than beautiful, historic Sugartown! Perfect for the whole family, you can explore the decorated village, visit Santa at the William Garrett House (c. 1805), decorate holiday cookies and a gingerbread village, as well as make Victorian-style ornaments and cards.

 

Chester Springs Creamery and Milky Way Farm

 

A fan-favorite staple of Chester Springs, this sprawling, 103-acre farm has been home to the Matthews family for four generations. Over the years, the farm has grown and sold farm-fresh products that are perfect to incorporate into holiday meals — head over for some delicious treats to enjoy with your family this season! 

 

Ludwig’s Grill & Oyster Bar

 

Voted one of the best seafood restaurants in the mainline western suburbs, Ludwig’s Grill & Oyster Bar is a holiday go-to that feels like home. After doing some fun holiday shopping in Ludwig’s corner (surrounded by colorful lights, of course), stop by the beautifully decorated and festive restaurant for a delicious meal.

From all of us at McKee Builders, happy holidays!