Four Family Holiday Activities in the Chadds Ford Area
As families gather to celebrate the holidays, we look for events and adventures to create memories as well as get everyone out of the house for a few hours. With our elderly loved ones and children in the mix, finding a place that everyone will enjoy may be its own adventure. Visiting Angels of Chadds Ford is thinking of our clients and their families and have curated this list of events coming to the area in December that just may foot the bill. If you are finding yourself a bit overwhelmed taking care of all the needs of your loved ones, call Visiting Angels at (484) 770-8479 for a free consultation to see if our services are right for you.
Here are some events to consider for your family this year:
“The Nutcracker”
Wilmington, DE
December 16-17 at 7:30 pm, December 18 at 2 pm
The Wilmington Ballet Academy of the Dance, featuring the Wilmington Ballet Orchestra and the Wilmington Children’s Chorus, brings the holiday classic “The Nutcracker” to life in a new production at The Playhouse at Rodney Square (1007 N Market St, Wilmington) for three shows starting on December 16. The tale of a young girl in a fantasy world of good and evil delights audiences every season and this year is no exception.
Conducted by Maestro Allan R Scott, this beloved holiday treat will celebrate multiculturalism throughout, and includes a diverse array of guest artists from the world’s most celebrated dance companies. Tickets start at $82 and are available at meetandgreet.com.
Found Wandering Christmas Concert
West Chester, PA
December 17 at 7 pm
Every year at Christmas, Found Wandering gathers with musician-friends from up and down the East Coast to play Christmas songs. The trio, Sarah Comstock (vocals, mandolin), Colin Comstock (guitar, banjo), and Jake L’Armand (violin, guitar),
will perform with a 9-piece band featuring horns, strings and keys and will be playing a mix of re-arranged traditional Christmas hymns and new takes on contemporary Christmas songs originally written by James Brown, Harry Connick Jr and Jackson Browne.
The concert, hosted by Westminster Presbyterian Church (10 West Pleasant Grove Rd, Westminster), is free but you can reserve your seats at eventbrite.com now.
Winter Lights at Rockwood
Wilmington, DE
December 17-18 from 5-8 pm
Rockwood Museum (4651 Washington Street Extension, Wilmington) is staying open late to feature its spectacular holiday decorations at night. Your perfect holiday evening starts with a walk through the holiday lights in Heritage Garden surrounding the historic mansion. Then get warm on a tour inside the museum to admire the decorated interiors as they were meant to be enjoyed at night through the featured exhibition, Lighting the Trees: Rockwood’s Arboretum.
This free event also has a cash bar for those over 21 and guests are advised to dress warmly.
Home for the Holidays at Stoneleigh
Villanova, PA
December 17-18 from 11 am-1 pm
The gardens at Stoneleigh (1829 East County Line Rd, Villanova) steal the show from spring to fall, but in wintertime the warmth of the Main House beckons. During this exclusive holiday open house, explore the spectacular Tudor Revival-style mansion while it is decked with seasonal, nature-inspired decorations. Stroll through the home, indulge in hot cocoa and tasty treats, and enjoy musical performances from local choirs, instrumentalists, and organists in a festive and cozy setting.
Tickets are $10 for members of Natural Lands and $15 for non-members (children 5 and under are free). Reserve your spot today at the Natural Lands website: natlands.org or call (610) 353-5587 ext. 221.
Midnight in the Square-Kennett Square’s New Year’s Eve
Kennett Square, PA
December 31
Hosts The Mushroom Festival and Kennett Area Restaurant & Merchant Association bring the Annual Mushroom Drop to Kennett Square to welcome in the New Year. Festivities begin at the corner of State and Union streets with entertainment and food in the Circle kicking off the event around 7:30 pm. The traditional lighted mushroom is raised around 9 pm to the delight of partygoers and after midnight the celebration continues with a laser light show!
This community event is free to the public and will also be live streaming. For more information, visit the website at midnightinthesquare.com.
Making family memories is the best part of the holiday season. Making it easy to make memories can be a little more difficult without support. Visiting Angels of Chadds Ford wants to ensure that everyone enjoys the spirit of the season, especially when elderly adults need extra attention. Visit us online visitingangels.com/chaddsford or call us today at (484) 770-8479 to get an Angel on your side.