Where To See Santa In The West Chester Area This Christmas Season

WEST CHESTER, PA —Santa Claus is expected to make an early appearance on Friday, Dec. 1 at the borough's annual Christmas Parade, beginning at 7 p.m. in downtown West Chester.

Santa will tour the borough on Saturdays at 3 p.m. on Saturdays Nov. 25, Dec. 2, and 16. He stop a 2 p.m. outside M&T Bank. 10 N. High St.

Santa will also be stopping at Exton Square for photos with the children from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Dec. 8 to 24 and 10 a.m., and from noon to 6 p.m. Sundays. Reservations are available here.

Here are some other stops Santa plans to visit before Christmas:

• King of Prussia Plaza: visit with Santa outside Nordstrom 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. beginning Friday, Nov. 24 through Friday, Dec. 24.
• King of Prussia Court: visits from Nov. 24 to Dec. 24. Santa will be at the court to take photos with pets and kids. For children with special needs, reservations for Dec. 3 are available here.

• Wayne Business Association: annual tree lighting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, in downtown Wayne. The festivities include carriage rides, crafts, and carolers, topped off with the arrival of Santa.
• West Chester Christmas Parade: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1. Market Street to Gay Streett.
• Dickens Village at Macy’s Center City Store: a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 24 to Dec. 24. Reservations are available here.