Get Out Weekend Planner

How did December get here already? How can we be expected to go from 65-degree days to preparing for Christmas? Guess we’ll have to figure that out starting this weekend. In between your shopping and merry-making, take some time out for yourself. Here are some options.

Where/when: Thursday and Friday 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m., at Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Manor Road, Morrisville. 
Why go: The "joyous feast for the senses" offers crackling fires, hot-mulled cider, dancing shadows, and the merry sounds of carolers strolling the grounds. 
Cost: Admission at door

Where/when: Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. at , 85 Holly Drive in Levittown
Why go: Step back in time with period music, Dolly Madison, hearth cooking, Santa and lots more.
Cost: $5, kids under 16 are free

FIRST FRIDAY DOYLESTOWN
Where/when: Friday, 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. throughout downtown Doylestown.
Why go: The weather will be crisp, but still great for an evening out. Looks like there’s something for everyone, too. From the ’s all-student performance of , to , it’s quite a lineup.
Cost: Free!

Where/when: Actually, there are two events here. The first is Saturday at 8 a.m. at the ; that’s the feature Santa. The other is a at the , Saturday at 8 a.m.
Why go: You need to eat before hitting the shopping trail, right? So you can hang with the big Elf himself or help out a Boy Scout troop at the same time. Win-win!
Cost: The Kiwanis event is $7 for adults and $5 for kids. The Scouts say – name your price (donations as you wish).

Where/when: Friday, 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., throughout downtown Hatboro
Why go: A great combination this weekend - the holidays and lots of music including a one-man band, holiday standards on a chromatic harmonica and, of course, Santa! The annual tree-lighting takes place at the at 7 p.m.
Cost: Free!

Where/when:  Saturday, 7 p.m. at
Why go: Seven local bands will rock out at an event headlined by D & M.
Cost: $8

Where/when: Armstrong Middle School, 2201 Street Rd, Bensalem, 9 a.m. Saturday
Why go: The 6th annual tournament benefits underprivileged kids in the township. Plus, it’s dodgeball!
Cost: Admission is one new toy per player or spectator

Where/when: , Street Road, Trevose, Saturday at 9 a.m.
Why go: Enjoy breakfast and bring your camera for a picture with Santa.
Cost: Bring a toy to fill Santa’s sleigh. Also, adults and kids over 10 are $6, kids 5-10 are $5 and kids under 5 are free

Where/when: in Richboro, Saturday, 2 p.m.
Why go: In 1874, a young boy named Charley Ross was snatched from his front yard in Philadelphia and was never seen again. Author Carrie Hagen’s book “We is Got Him” tells the tale.
Cost: Free!

Where/when: , Saturday at 8 a.m.
Why go: Proceeds benefit the Council Rock North Choir. The choir will perform holiday favorites and bring your camera for photos with Santa!
Cost: Adults are $7 and kids under 12 are $5