The holidays are upon us and tis the season to be merry! For musical fun the whole family can enjoy, check out these local upcoming events, and click on the links to learn more!
Organ Sing-Alongs
@ Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA
Now through Sunday, January 5
Guests sing along to the sounds of the season as performed on the celebrated Longwood Organ.
@ Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA
Now through Sunday, January 5
The Olde Towne Carolers stroll the outdoor gardens performing harmonized holiday classics.
@ The Media Theater in downtown Media, PA
Runs December 4 through January 12
A holiday musical based on the beloved 2003 film about Buddy the human elf who learns a lot of lessons about himself throughout the adventurous story.
@ The West Chester Studio for Performing Arts — Uptown! Knauer Center for Performing Arts in downtown West Chester
Friday, December 6 at 5pm & Saturday, December 7 at 1 pm
A holiday cheer play about two terrible twins who learn some lessons from three goofy ghosts.
@ Linvilla Orchards, Media, PA
Saturdays, December 7, 14 and 21 starting at 5 pm
Guests celebrate the ancient tradition of Wassailing on a hayride followed by singing Christmas carols around a campfire.
@ The Media Theater in downtown Media, PA
Sundays, December 8 through December 29.
Jack Frost Saves Christmas, an hour-long musical performed by children and teens about a guy who can’t touch anything or it will freeze. Lessons throughout about celebrating our differences and uniqueness.
@ Immaculata University, Immaculata, PA
Sunday, December 8 from 3 - 6 p
The Immaculata University Chorale performs a concert of holiday favorites and complete with audience sing-alongs for the whole family.
@ Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA
Monday December 9 through Monday December 23 at 7 & 8 pm
Local school choirs and musicians perform songs of the season in the Conservatory ballroom.
@ Downtown West Chester
Friday, December 6 from 5 pm through 9:30 pm (parade at 7:15)
The 40th annual Christmas parade fills the streets of downtown West Chester. A rare opportunity to see over 20 regional marching bands. The Holiday Village on High Street boasts complimentary treats, face-painting, and holiday tunes.
@ Temple University, Lew Klein Hall, Philadelphia PA
Friday, December 7 at 7 pm
Families enjoy a free evening of seasonal favorites performed by the Temple University Jazz Band, Symphony Orchestra, and Choirs. This follows a special holiday edition of the Jazz Cafe series in the main lobby at 4:30 pm.
@ United Methodist Church in West Chester
Saturday, December 7 at 1:30 & 4 pm
The dancers of the West Chester Dance Works discover which day of Christmas brings the best gift. Colorful costumes and choreography accompany the lyrics of the holiday classic.
@ West Chester Henderson High School
Saturday, December 7 from 2 - 4:30 pm
The Mainliners Chorus, a premier men’s a cappella chorus, performs a musical adaptation of “It’s A Wonderful Life” in four-part harmony.
@ Asplundh Concert Hall in Philips Memorial Building (WCU)
Saturday, December 7 at 3 pm
Jubulant, family-friendly concert of holiday favorites and seasonal inspiration including “O Holy Night” sung by the 2019 Honors soloist.
@ University of Delaware, Mitchell Hall, Newark, DE
Saturday, December 7 at 3 pm
An afternoon of holiday songs with the UD Chorale, Concert Choir, University Singers and the UD Children's Choirs.
@ West Chester Rustin Bayard High School
Saturday, December 7 at 7:30 pm
Festive favorites performed by the Chester County Choral Society and a lively sing-along to get audience members of all ages into the holiday spirit.
@ Madeline Wing Adler Theater, Performing Arts Center Lobby (WCU)
Saturday Dec 7 from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
This local community chorus for children in grades K - 12 performs a high-caliber and diverse set of songs for the season.
@ Cornerstone Christian Fellowship in West Chester
Sunday, December 8 at 7 pm
A local jazz band puts on a family-friendly holiday concert that’s free and open to the whole community.
@ University of Delaware, AED Loudis Recital Hall
Tuesday, December 10 from 7 to 9 pm
Hear music from all three of the University’s children choirs including the Blue Choir, the Gold Choir and the Singin'Hens.
Special Winter Storytime (Ages 2 - 5)
@ The West Chester Public Library, downtown West Chester
Thursday, December 12 at 10:30 am
Reserve a spot for winter storytime at the library featuring interactive stories and songs.
The Nutcracker
@ Brandywine Ballet, West Chester
Friday, December 13 - Sunday, December 22
Brandywine Ballet puts on an eight-performance run of the holiday classic, “The Nutcracker,” set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless score.
Family Band Holiday Jams (ages 0 - 5) and Music Therapy Community Group
@ Tot Rock in downtown West Chester
Friday, December 13 10 am & 11 am
Tuesday, December 17 10 am
Friday. December 13 at 2 pm
Festive musical celebrations of the holidays!
Into the Woods (Ages 5+ only)
@ Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in downtown West Chester
Runs December 13 - December 29
A modern twist on Grimm fairy tales and an award-winning musical.
@ West Chester Rustin Bayard High School
Sunday, December 15 at 12 & 4 pm
This annual holiday show mixes ballet, tap and jazz performances by young local dancers.
@ The Media Theater in downtown Media, PA
Sunday, December 15 at 7 pm
An annual concert with a variety of performers including Ben Kapilow, The Media Theatre’s Roger Ricker, Broadway’s Kelly Briggs, The State Street Miracles, and students of the theater’s classes.
@ The Brandywine River Museum of Art in Chadds Ford, PA
Wednesday, December 18 from 1 - 2 pm
Award-winning pianist and composer Jennifer Nicole Campbell performs a variety of classical and holiday songs in the museum’s atrium.
@ West Chester Glen Acres Elementary School
Thursday, December 19, all day
A festive musical journey with Santa’s merry band of elves performed by students and staff.
@ Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in downtown West Chester
Thursday, December 19 at 6:30 pm
The usual Uptown! Jazz Trio is joined by baritone Grant Youngblood and choirs from Hillendale, Pocopson, and Unionville Elementary schools to perform the holiday music of Vince Guaraldi and his contemporaries, including “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”
We hope your season is merry and bright!
