Holiday Giveaway Extravaganza: Holiday Fun: Arasapha Farms Holiday Hayride Family 4 Pack of Tickets Giveaway

Today’s posts are sponsored by Arasapha Farms Holiday Hayride located on 1835 Middletown Road (Rt. 352) Glen Mills, PA 19342. The Bates Motel as many know it, goes from Scary to Merry for the Holiday Season. Transformed into a winter wonderland, Arasapha Farms becomes a delightful, relaxing holiday paradise for the entire family to enjoy. Take a hay ride through beautifully lit, rolling hills, see real live reindeer and enjoy a cup of cocoa when the hay ride is complete. If you haven’t gotten your Christmas Tree, you’ve come to the right place. Arasapha is filled with many Christmas Trees for you to purchase while your enjoying your holiday family fun. Choose from hundreds of beautiful, fresh cut Christmas Trees that include Douglas Fir, Concolor, and the ever favorite Fraser Fir. Deliveries are available.

DATES OF OPERATION:
CLICK HERE FOR THE CALENDER
Times: 6:00pm-9:00pm
weather permitting

TREE SALE HOURS:
Everyday Nov 25 – Dec 23
Weekdays 12 to 9 pm
Weekends 10 to 9pm

Become a Fan of Arasapha Farms Holiday Hayride on Facebook and Twitter to see special events, coupons and much more!

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The third and fourth giveaway from Arasapha Farms Holiday Hayride is a Family Four Pack of tickets, a $40 value. 2 Winners will be chosen for this giveaway. This giveaway will end at 5:00PM, on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2011, so that the winners can enjoy Arasapha Farms this weekend. To enter please provide the information on the form below.

Holiday Giveaway Extravaganza: Holiday Fun: Arasapha Farms $2 Off Holiday Hayride Coupon

Today’s posts are sponsored by Arasapha Farms Holiday Hayride located on 1835 Middletown Road (Rt. 352) Glen Mills, PA 19342.

The haunted attraction, The Bates Motel, goes from Scary to Merry for the Holiday Season. After the Halloween season ends the property is transformed into a sparkly winter wonderland,

My family recently visited Holiday Hayride for the first time and my kiddos ages 4 and 6, LOVED it! We piled onto a hay less hay wagon (there is bench seating) and were guided through a wonderfully lit field by Christmas tunes. Clark Griswold would be very pleased by the lights, lights and more lights at Holiday Hayride. Each section of the ride had a song to go along with the lighted decoarations. Our favorite part was the “Frosty the Snowman” part of the ride. When you hear “Frosty” play, you go through a tunnel and get a little winter surprise.
Our wagon also drove by two of Santa’s reindeer. Also a big hit with my kids.

After our ride ended (it was about 25 minutes long) we visited Santa at his workshop. It is a VERY good Santa! He sat with my kids for about five minutes. Asked them what they each wanted and told them that they had to be nice to each other, not just at Christmas, but all year long because he is always watching.

MOM TIPS: Parking is FREE. There are porta potties on site. You can buy tickets with cash or credit, but if you buy with credit card you have to go to the gift store to have your card run, then go back to the ticket window. So to save time, buy online or pay with cash. Buying online also saves you the trouble of waiting in line at the ticket window.

There is a snack bar. Again, cash only. The prices are quite resonable. $1 for a small popcorn, $1 for 3 cookies, $2 for hot chocolate.

While I was there I also saw families roasting marshmallows for s’mores on the bonfires. There are picnic tables and seating, so if you like to roast s’mores don’t forget your sticks, and supplies.

Holiday Hayride is also a drop off point for Toys for Tots and collects donations and supplies for military families. Click here for more information.

DATES OF OPERATION:
CLICK HERE FOR THE CALENDER
Times: 6:00pm-9:00pm
weather permitting

TREE SALE HOURS:
Everyday Nov 25 – Dec 23
Weekdays 12 to 9 pm
Weekends 10 to 9pm

Become a Fan of Arasapha Farms Holiday Hayride on Facebook and Twitter to see special events, coupons and much more!

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We want you to go and have a great time at Arasapha Farms Holiday Hayride, so our friends the Arasapha Farms Elves are offering $2 Off each admission ticket. To receive the discount, please purchase your tickets online here and use PROMO CODE: Chescomom.

Narberth Dickens Festival is this weekend

Saturday, December 11th, thousands of locals come to see downtown Narberth be transformed into 1840s London. This is a Dickens-themed, free family event, complete with street musicians, carolers and performers, horse and carriage rides, period foods and crafts, a scavenger hunt for kids, and more.

The 2010 Narberth Dickens Festival includes:

– Ebeneezer Scrooge and all the characters from “A Christmas Carol”
– dozens of period-authentic costumed performers
– a free scavenger hunt & free prize for kids – 1pm to 3pm or while supplies last
– horse and carriage rides through the Narberth streets
– professional musicians
– authentic Victorian carolers
– candle-making and other craft activities for kids *New for 2010
– professional ice sculpting display
– free fortunes from “gypsy fortuneteller”
– A Muppet Christmas Carol – free showing at the Narberth Movie theater *New for 2010
– Blues for Scrooge – two free puppet shows at the Library *New for 2010
– vintage “Punch and Judy” puppet show performances – see below for “Dickens Theater” showtimes *New for 2010
– “Nutcracker” dance performances from the Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet – see below for “Dickens Theater” showtimes *New for 2010
– Free Dickens “tattoos” and face painting for kids *New for 2010
– hot toddies from all the local establishments
– silent auction for festival poster original watercolor *New for 2010
– free coffee and hot chocolate in any souvenir mug *New for 2010
– period-authentic vendors and street food

Click here for more information and a complete list of festivities.

Cost: Free
Location: Downtown Narberth
Forrest Avenue and Haverford Avenue
Narberth, PA

Looking for Something to do this Weekend?

Looking for something to do this weekend? Look no further. We have your holiday fun covered with our ” All Things Holiday Guide“

Celebrate The Holidays in Wayne

The two-day community and family celebration begins Friday evening, December 3, with festive caroling and horsedrawn carriage rides along North and South Wayne avenues, and culminates with the lighting of the Christmas Tree at the Wayne Train Station. The festivities continue with a parade on Saturday morning, December 4. Jolly Old Santa will make his way down Lancaster Avenue from the Wayne Acme on a firetruck to the porch of the Wayne Hotel. Wide-eyed children and their families will gather on the porch to visit with Santa, while enjoying fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies and hot chocolate compliments of the hotel. Toys for Tots will be on the porch of Wayne Hotel Saturday morning and you are invited to contribute by bring a new, unwrapped toy when visiting with Santa.

Bring your loved ones to celebrate at the Wayne Hotel’s Old- Fashioned Christmas!

For more information on Wayne Hotel’s Old-Fashioned Christmas please visit http://www.waynechristmas.com.

For more information on the Wayne Hotel, please contact David Brennan, General Manager at 610.687.5000

5:30 to 6:30 Strolling Carolers on North Wayne Avenue

5:30 to 7:15 Craft a Personalized Ornament at Radnor Fire House

5:30 to 7:30 Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides on South Wayne Avenue and Runnymede Avenue

7:00 to 7:30 Valley Forge Military Academy Chorale and Radnor High School Cheerleaders at Wayne Train Station

7:30 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Wayne Train Station with Cathy Gandolfo of 6 ABC Action News

4:00 to 8:00pm Special Holiday Shopping Hours

Enjoy Free Holiday Movies at Clearview’s Anthony Wayne Theatre

Santa Parade Saturday, December 4th 10 AM starting at the ACME featuring Radnor High School Marching Band & VFMA Field Music Group and ending at Wayne Hotel.

Visit with Santa on the Porch of Wayne Hotel until 11:30 AM .

Enjoy a Free Family Holiday Matinee at Clearview’s Anthony Wayne Theatre

Your Guide to All Things Holiday in and around Chester County

Chesco Moms Guide to festive light displays in Chester County and nearby areas.

FREE or Really Inexpensive Photos with Santa

Breakfast with Santa in Chester County

Holiday Tea at The Radnor Hotel

Celebrate the Holidays in Southern Chester County

Malvern – Victorian Christmas

Holiday Parades in Chester County

Celebrate The Holidays in Wayne

Meet Live Reindeer at Waterloo Gardens

Narberth Dickens Festival

Who wants to see some Holiday Lights? Chesco Moms Guide to festive light displays in Chester County and nearby areas.

Macy’s Annual Light Display, Philadelphia
The Macy’s 2010 Christmas Light Show runs hourly from the day after Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve day 10am to 8pm. The Dickens Village (Floor 3) is open continuously during the same period from 10am to 7pm. The Wanamaker Organ concerts begin at the end of a Light Show. Click here for more information.

Longwood Gardens -Let your imagination embark on a magical journey through a Christmas wonderland at Longwood. Twenty indoor “rooms” and acres of outdoor gardens feature dazzling floral displays.make the holidays shine like never before. Imagine half a million brilliant lights strung with over 39 miles of cord. Lit trees the soar 75 feet, and dancing fountains that reach the sky. A 4.5-acre heated indoor Conservatory, featuring a giant Art Nouveau tapestry made from pink poinsettias and ferns, and the richest floral displays imaginable. A Longwood Christmas is a celebration months in the making—with hundreds of amaryllis, cyclamen, narcissus and literally thousands of poinsettias. And if all of the must-sees aren’t enough, they’ ve got plenty of must-hears, too—with special performances throughout the holidays. For more information and event schedules click here.

Koziar’s Christmas Village, Berks County – my husband is from Berks County and grew up visitng Koziar’s Christmas Village. The first time we took my daughter there my husband ran around the property trying to recreate all of his childhood memories and photos. He had me take pictures of him where his mom took pictures of him at 2 years old and now him at 30 with a baby. I have seriously never seen so many lights in one place. Clark Griswold would give Koziar’s and A++ for effort of the light display. This is a walk thru display so bundle up. There is a consession stand that sells delicious hot chocolate. When you are driving to Koziar’s on Christmas Village Road and come to the top of the hill and look down on the light display you will smile feel like a little kid again. It truly is a sight to see!
Prices: 5 and under FREE! Kids 6-12 – $6, Adults – $8
Hours: M-F 6:00-9:00, Sat & Sun. 5:00-9:30PM
Dates of Operation: 11/26- 1/2/2011

Christmas on Candy Lane, Hershey – This is one of my very favorite holiday traditions. My family has made the trip to Hershey for this drive thru the Sweet Lights display for the past few years. We love it! We bundle up and go to the park too. Some of the rides in the park are open, there are live reindeer to visit with and there is a great show at the Chevy Music Box Theatre, great for all ages –Home Sweet Home for Christmas. There are great over night stay and spa (I love a spa – and I am a big fan of the Spa at The Hotel Hershey) deals throughout December at Hershey Lodge and The Hotel Hershey.

Dutch Wonderland, Lancaster County -Celebrate the holidays at Dutch Winter Wonderland! Rides, games, food and special entertainment. Don”t miss the Dutch Winter Wonderland Royal Light Show! The Royal Light Show features thousands of twinkling lights dancing to your favorite holiday tunes.
Event Dates: 11/20/2010 – 12/30/2010
Event Time(s): Saturdays: 3-9 p.m. Sundays: 3-8 p.m. Plus, Friday, November 26 & Monday, December 27-Thursday, December 30: 5-9 p.m.

Holiday Hayride at Arasapha Farms – This heartwarming attraction includes a delightful ride on a sound equipped hay wagon, through the rolling hills of Arasapha Farm, which has been transformed into a winter wonderland filled with huge light displays, decorated trees and buildings, bridges and brooks. Come face to face with real, live Reindeer and see a beautifully animated Santa’s workshop. The hayride last about 20 minutes and is choreographed with all the favorite songs of the season. After the hay ride, relax by the bonfire or warm up with a cup of cocoa. This all new holiday hayride is perfect for all ages. Have your picture taken with Santa, and get an up close look at the famous live nativity scene that features real animals and actors. Choose from hundreds of beautiful, fresh cut Christmas Trees that include Douglas Fir, Concolor, and the ever favorite Fraser Fir. Deliveries available. There are also wreaths and trimmings available for purchase.
Dates of Operation:
Nov 26,27,28, Dec 3-4, 10-12, 17-23
Times: 6:00pm-9:00pm
weather permitting.

Herr’s Snack Foods in Nottingham, PA until January 1. Just drive through and admire the lights!
http://www.herrs.com/
514 East Christine Road
Nottingham, PA 19362-9734