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Saturday, December 5 | All events FREE!
Make a day of it in Swarthmore! Our village transforms into a festive winter celebration filled with stories, music, crafts, and holiday cheer. Join the Park Avenue Community Center, Swarthmore Public Library, Swarthmore United Methodist Church, and Rotary Club of Swarthmore for a full day of free, family-friendly fun.
Enjoy a holiday tap show, celebrate Kwanzaa, get creative with seasonal crafts, and explore the PAC Center. As evening approaches, welcome Santa at the train station and join the parade down Park Avenue to the PAC Center, accompanied by the Penncrest High School drum line. Keep the celebration going with a holiday sing-along, Christmas tree lighting, photos with Santa, and hot chocolate!
Plan your day:
10:00–10:45 am — Library Story Time
In the Amphitheater; moves to the PAC Center in case of inclement weather.11:15 am–12:00 pm — PAC Center Tap Class Holiday Show
1:00–1:45 pm — Kwanzaa Celebration
With Jeannine Osayande at the PAC Center.1:30–3:00 pm — Cookies and Crafts
With Swarthmore United Methodist Church.2:00–3:45 pm — PAC Center Open House
Kwanzaa and Hanukkah crafts in the Great Hall.4:30–5:00 pm — Santa Parade
From the train station to the PAC Center with the Penncrest High School drum line.5:00 pm — Holiday Sing-Along and Christmas Tree Lighting
With SUMC and Vivianna Theatre.5:30 pm — Photos with Santa
At the PAC Center.6:30 pm — Rotary Hot Chocolate
At the Firehouse.
Bring your family, invite your friends, and share in the joy of a small town holiday!