2025 Havertown Holiday Festival: What You Need To Know

HAVERTOWN, PA — Discover Havertown is inviting area residents to get into the holiday spirit at its upcoming Havertown Holiday Festival.

The fourth annual event will be held from noon to 7 p.m. Dec. 6 along Brookline Boulevard.

This family friendly event focuses on Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, and all other kinds of winter fun.

Guests will be treated to costumed characters, live holiday music, dancing, crafts for kids, food vendors, beer, warm adult drinks, a holiday marketplace, an ice sculpture demonstration, tree lighting and a lit menorah, and more.

New this year is a giant snow globe photo booth.

The tree lighting will take place at 5:30 p.m. with Santa Claus. Caroling around the tree will be led by the Denny family after the lighting.

Join us for lighting of the holiday tree sponsored by O'Donnell Roofing at 5:30pm with Santa, followed by caroling around the tree led by the Denny family.

Elsa and Olaf from "Frozen," The Grinch, a Holiday Gingerbread Man, and, of course, Santa will all be making rounds through the event.

Kids face painting by Birl Girl Designs will be available from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Kids can also make crafts from noon to 6:30 p.m., with a Hanukkah craft workshop from noon to 2 p.m.; a winter craft from 2 to 4 p.m., and a Christmas craft with Crafty Kate from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Ice Sculptor Artist Don Lowing will perform a live ice carving at noon.

Raffle baskets will also be available.

Below are stage performances planned for the event:

• Shooting Stars — Upper Darby Summer Stage Shooting Stars will perform LIVE on Brookline Blvd with some of their famed Holiday Spectacular songs.
• Our Sun Paul — Storyteller Our Sun Paul (Paul D. Best) will explain the principles of Kwanza, perform a candle lighting ceremony, and tell an African story highlighting the value of community.
• THE havertones — Local a cappella group singing Christmas favorites
• david & Jodie brown — Professional violinist and pianist playing Klezmer music
• PEEKS! — Native Havertonian singer-songwriter Peeks! will perform a variety of traditional and popular holiday songs.
• ORLANDI dance center — Orlandi Dance Center students will perform several holiday numbers.
• 7th HEAVEN — Select Choir from Haverford Middle School will sing a variety of holiday songs.

Vendors on board for the event are:

• Nelle Bush Bags and Accessories — Unique handmade purses, cosmetic bags & accessories.
• The Delco Effect — 9oz, 16oz candles, wax melts, wick trimmers, and drink coozies.
• Pasha — 100 percent Organic Cotton Turkish Towels, Hand Towels, Blankets, and handmade 100 percent Wool Kilim Bags and Pillows
• Hair Glam — Hair tinsel and mermaid braid services
• Discoverie Goods Co. — Havertown gift shop selling a variety of gift items ranging from Philly themed, kitchen, art work, jewelry and more.
• Wee Marie's Shortbread — Traditional Scottish shortbread in a variety of flavors.
• Bella Mae's Tea Co. — Herbal and tea blends and accessories for the perfect cup of tea.
• Revolution Bee's — Mead and Honey.
• Philly Party Sisters — Custom Fan Gear and Holiday Merchandise.
• Soley — One of a kind pressed wildflower flower jewelry & gifts.

Food and drink vendors are:

• Wilson's Secret Sauce BBQ
• Just Desserts
• The Munchie Machine Food Truck
• Brick & Brew Gastropub
• Conshohocken Brewing Company

Entry is $5 per person and $20 per household. Kids 3 and under get in free.

Entrance fees cover festival costs and serve as a fundraiser to support Discover Havertown's work in Haverford Township.

Those interested in volunteering at the event or becoming an event sponsor can learn more online here.

Discover Haverford is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that seeks to enhance the economic vitality of Haverford Township and the quality of life for its residents. The group fosters economic growth by supporting local businesses in a variety of ways, promoting Haverford Township as a shopping and dining destination, hosting events such as the Haverfood Festival, Shop Small Saturday and the Havertown Holiday Festival, and revitalizing business districts and public spaces.

In the event of inclement weather, the Havertown Holiday Festival will be held Dec. 7.