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There’s nothing quite like that “winter wonderland” or “holiday vibe” atmosphere to give you a blend of nostalgia and joy. West Chester offers the perfect urban-suburban mix and plenty of holiday traditions to explore. Discover some of the best ways to celebrate Christmas in West Chester, from markets to parades.
1. Browse at the West Chester Christmas Market
2025 Date: December 13th, 11am – 6pm
Location: Gay Street (between Darlington St. & Matlack St.) and Church Street (Between Prescott Alley & Gay St.)
The Christmas market is a newer annual tradition in West Chester, presented by local non-profits in the area. At this free market, you can browse over 90 local vendors to find the perfect holiday gifts for every person on your list. From handcrafted products such as jewelry to local food goods, there’s plenty to browse to find unique, one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts.
2. West Chester Christmas Parade
2025 Date: December 5th. Tree lighting at 6:30pm, Parade starts at 7pm
Location: Tree lighting on the steps of the historic courthouse, parade through downtown West Chester
Located in the downtown area, don’t miss the annual West Chester Christmas Parade. This fun way to celebrate the holiday season has earned “best local parade” and “best family-friendly event” by Main Line Today. The parade consists of local marching bands and award-winning floats. Every unique performance is fun to watch for visitors of all ages. The township closes downtown streets to vehicle traffic, and viewers can stand on the streets to watch the parade.
The festivities kick off before the parade, starting with the tree lighting on the Historic Chester County Courthouse lawn. For the little ones in your group, Santa also makes a much-anticipated appearance at this holiday event! The date for the Christmas Parade varies from year to year but usually takes place at the beginning of December.
3. Explore Christmas Lights Around Town
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Love to explore amazing Christmas light displays? West Chester Christmas lights have so much to offer, from the annual Christmas display to the botanical displays at Longwood Gardens. Each year, Longwood Gardens decks out its miles of property in thousands of lights for a magical holiday atmosphere.
Owned by a local family, West Chester Griswolds puts on an exciting Christmas light display every year that includes over 130,000 lights. Locals can get in the holiday spirit by driving by this unique property.
4. Head to a Christmas Tree Farm
Cut down your own Christmas tree as part of a holiday ritual at Wiggins Christmas Tree Farms. Wiggins remains one of the top Christmas tree farms in West Chester, PA, year after year. The farm provides saws and carts for an authentic tree-cutting experience. Staff also help assist by bailing your tree and drilling a hole in the bottom, if desired. Wiggins also provides string to make it easy to transport your new Christmas tree back home.
Buying or Selling Real Estate in West Chester
Ready to experience the magic of Christmas in West Chester? Contact Mike Ciunci for help buying or selling a home in the West Chester area. If you’re considering selling or buying real estate in the area – Mike Ciunci can help.
Mike’s experience as a local real estate agent comes with vast knowledge of the West Chester area. Whether you’re buying in the area for the first time or want to upgrade your home, Mike’s here to help make your process as simple as possible.
