Christmas, Hanukkah Events In Levittown: Santa, Tree Lightings

LEVITTOWN, PA — There are plenty of things going on around Levittown and Lower Bucks County to celebrate the 2023 winter holidays.

Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish festival of lights, starts at sundown on Dec. 7, and ends at nightfall on Dec. 15. Christmas, of course, is on Dec. 25, but you don’t have to wait to start taking in all the sights and sounds of the season. You will also find some holiday parades and other cool holiday events.

Menorah lightings / Christmas tree lightings

Shady Brook Farm Holiday Light Show

Menorah Lighting in Warrington —Dec 7, 5:30-7 p.m. The Shops at Valley Square, Route 611 at Street Road, Warrington. Admission is free.

Bristol Township Holiday Tree Lighting —The township will hold its annual holiday tree lighting at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. There will be a visit from Santa, hot chocolate and cookies, and some fun family activities.

Fallsington Community Christmas Tree Lighting —The annual tree lighting takes place at 6 p.m., Dec. 10, in Historic Fallsington at 4 Yardley Ave. The community will gather around the tree setup on Meetinghouse Square, sing a few Christmas carols led by the Fallsington Singers, and light the tree for the season. Then enjoy some homemade snacks and warm drinks at the Fallsington United Methodist Church after visiting with Santa at the Burges-Lippincott House.

Quakertown Christmas Tree Lighting —Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at 7 p.m. Friday by Quakertown Fire Truck. There will be strolling Victorian carolers, unique gifts and food vendors, kid’s train rides, Harley Hill Farm alpacas, Live Nativity, carriage rides, and the QCHS Varsity Singers. The event takes place at 312 W. Broad St.

Yardley’s Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade / Tee Lighting —The family-friendly parade, which will include an appearance by Santa himself, will be followed by the borough’s tree lighting in Buttonwood Park. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available under the pavilion at Yardley Borough’s own Santa’s Workshop. Santa’s Workshop will be open immediately after the parade and then again on the Saturday’s leading up to Christmas (December 14 and 21) from 4-6 p.m.

Seeing Santa Claus

Warminster Township

Dec. 9-13 —Santa is coming to the Central Bucks EMS, 555 Evergreen Ave. in the back parking lot. The time to see Santa is 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bring your camera for photos. Hot chocolate and snacks will be provided.

Fire Truck Tours —The Hartsville Fire Company and the Warminster Fire Department usually hold annual fire truck tours in township neighborhoods with Santa at the helm. (Stay tuned to Patch for further details.)

Sesame Place

Santa shows up often during “A Very Furry Christmas” celebration that started Friday and runs through Jan. 7 at the Middletown Township amusement park. (Read this Patch story for more details.)

Oxford Valley Mall

Santa Claus has set up shop at the Oxford Valley Mall and will greet children at the Middletown Township mall through Christmas Eve. Santa will be a no-show though on Thanksgiving.

Neshaminy Mall

Santa Claus is hanging out at the Sears Court in Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem Township. Saint Nick will be there every Monday through Saturday from Noon to 8 p.m., and on Sundays, from Noon to 6 p.m. Santa is sticking around until Christmas Eve.

Gasper Home & Garden

Santa Claus will have his workshop at the Gasper Home & Garden in Richboro from Noon to 3 p.m., starting on Saturday, Nov. 17, and staying until Dec. 22. Children will even receive a small present from Santa. The garden center is at 316 Tanyard Rd.

Fairless Hills Garden Center

Who loves Santa Scott? The Fairless Hills Garden Center on 620 Lincoln Highway has a full schedule for Saint Scott at its Christmas shop. Santa will pose for photos from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. He’ll be there through Dec. 23.

Feeney’s Garden Center

Santa is back for weekends through the holiday season at the Feasterville garden center on Bustleton Pike. There’s a $5 fee with donations going to the Ronald McDonald House. For more information, visit Feeney’s Garden Center’s Facebook page.

Other Fun Holiday Events

Holly Nights at Pennsbury Manor — Dec. 7-8, Pennsbury Manor will be lit by candlelight. Enjoy crackling bonfires, the merry sound of carolers, candlelit tours of the Manor House, colonial craft demonstrations, and a visit from Father Christmas himself.

Festival of Trees —Each year during the Annual Festival of Trees, the rooms of Pearl S. Buck’s iconic Bucks County stone farmhouse come alive with the glow of holiday decorations. The event showcases beautiful trees and vignettes designed by Bucks County’s best artists, decorators, and local community groups to convey the spirit of Pearl S. Buck’s legacy as an author, humanitarian, and activist. Visitors have the opportunity to vote for their favorite display.