COMMUNITY EVENTS

Wreath Bar: 10 AM-5 PM, Wednesday, November 26, Rooted New London, Shop an arrangement of beautifully decorated live evergreen wreaths and centerpieces or customize your own piece with Chester County Cart Co. 

Holiday Drive: November 17-December 9, Rooted on Main is collecting non-perishable food donations for the Newark Area Welfare Committee. Your donation will be given to local Newark families in need. Thank you for your support! 

Thanksgiving Turkey Trot: Thursday, November 27, 8:00 AM, Rain or shine in Downtown West Chester, This 5K run/2K walk is a great way to kick off the holiday early. Bring your family & friends and plan for this to be an annual tradition! Mayday Coffee & Shop will have their “Coffee Cruiser” parked at the finish line, perfect for anyone looking to treat themselves to a post-run coffee, tea, or other pick-me-up! Register Here

39th Annual Thanksgiving Day Breakfast: Thursday, Nov. 27, 8-10:30 AM, Hosted by the City of Newark at the George Wilson Center, 303 New London Rd, Newark DE. Enjoy a community filled morning with a delicious breakfast served by volunteers from the Parks and Recreation Department of Newark. 

Thanksgiving: Thursday, November 27

Shop Small Saturday: Saturday, November 29

Grand Opening of Rooted in Kennett: 10 AM-5 PM, Saturday, November 29, 656 Unionville Rd, Kennett Square, PA, Join us for opening day at our brand new location in the gift shop at R-P Nurseries. Enjoy yummy eats from the Banana's Street Tacos food truck while you explore our new space all decked out for the holidays!

Holiday Crafts & Hot Cocoa: Saturday, November 29, 10:30-11:30 AM, Avon Grove Library, Celebrate the season with Holiday Crafts and Hot Cocoa! Families are invited to sip hot cocoa, create festive crafts, check out our toy train, and write letters to Santa while waiting for his special arrival on the Santa Train! 

Charm Bar: Wednesday, Dec. 3, 11 AM-2 PM, Rooted on Main, Build your own charm necklace, bracelet or anklet with Champagne On A Wednesday! Choose from a large variety of non-tarnish silver and gold charms to be fitted for a custom piece that is uniquely you!

Winter Artisan Market: Friday, Dec. 5, 6-8 PM, Outside of Barnes & Nobles on Main Street in Newark, This market is in conjunction with Newark’s Winterfest which is family fun including caroling and a tree lighting. 

New London Township Tree Lighting Celebration: 4:30-6:30, Saturday, December 6 at New London Township Park, Join the local community in caroling, luminaries, sweet treats, crafts and games for kids, a visit with Santa, and the Christmas tree lighting! The rain date for this event is the following day, Sunday, December 7.

Snack with Santa & Santa's Secret Shoppe: Saturday, December 6, 9 AM, George Wilson Center in Newark, DE Children can snack with Santa and shop for affordable gifts for family members (all items $10 and under) with free gift wrapping and volunteer assistance.

West Chester Christkindlmarkt: Saturday, Dec. 13, 11 AM-6 PM, Downtown West Chester, PA on Gay Street, This outdoor holiday market is free to the public. The Christkindlmarkt will feature over 100 vendors offering individually handcrafted and locally-designed products, such as art, ceramics, jewelry, homewares, and much more!

Newark Holiday Punk Rock Flea Market: 12-5 PM, Saturday, Dec. 13 & Sunday, Dec. 14, Aetna Hose Hook & Ladder Banquet Hall, 410 Ogletown Road, Newark, DE This two-day event features over 45 vendors daily, along with live punk rock bands and DJs!

The Nutcracker: Shows are Friday-Sunday, Dec. 12, 13 & 14, Mitchell Hall on UD Campus, Tickets range from $16-45, Lose yourself in Delaware Dance Company’s beautiful performance of the holiday classic ballet The Nutcracker. Purchase tickets here

Brunch With Grinch & Bumble: Sunday, December 14, 1:00-2:30 PM, Timothy’s of Newark The Grinch is back yet again & this year he is bringing a friend! He will be joined with Bumble the abominable snowman for Brunch! Hectic, fun & festive - the perfect experience for the whole family to enjoy. This event is known to sell out quickly. Purchase tickets here

Kennett Square Holiday Village Market: December 6th, 7th,13th, & 14th, 11 AM-5 PM, at The Creamery, This market is a curated shopping and dining experience in the heart of the Brandywine Valley. Each day boasts a rotating selection of more than 40 artisan vendors, exclusive beverages, food trucks, and family activities. The market is presented by Kennett Collaborative and Square Roots Collective, nonprofit organizations dedicated to helping Kennett Square thrive. Admission is free. Guests of all ages are welcome.

Tinsel on the Town: Thursday, December 18, 5-8 PM, State Street in Kennett Square, This event is perfect for families and holiday lovers of all ages, this enchanting evening features a festive train ride up and down State Street, meet-and-greet moments with Santa Claus, and street vendors offering seasonal treats and handcrafted gifts. Warm up with hot chocolate or sip mulled wine as you explore Kennett’s local shops, many of which offer holiday specials and festive surprises.

2025 Midnight in the Square: Wednesday, Dec. 31, Celebrate New Years Eve in Kennett Square under the Sparkling Mushroom! The entertainment scheduled for our event this year is spectacular!  Live Bands, Stage Shows, Lasers and a Photo Booth! Admission is non-perishable food donation which will be collected for Kennett Area Community Service. 

WEEKLY EVENTS

Quizapalooza Trivia: Thursdays, 6-8 PM, Paradocx Vineyards, Featuring a mix of pub games, music rounds, visual challenges, and more! 

Toddler Storytime: Tuesdays, 10:30-11:15 AM, Avon Grove Library, Bring your little ones for a morning of reading that fosters creativity, learning, and social skills. 

Trivia Night: Wednesdays, 7 PM, The Market at Liberty Place, Free, Enjoy a fun night of trivia with friends and learn something new along the way!

Preschool Storytime: Thursdays, 10-10:45 AM, Avon Grove Library, Bring your little ones for a morning of reading that fosters creativity, learning, and social skills. 

Trivia with Kyle: Thursdays, 7 PM, Valhalla Brewing Co. in Elkton, MD, Brand new this season, Valhalla is hosting themed trivia each week! The brewery is family friendly, offers dinner and drinks, and has a fun pinball machine for in between rounds of trivia!

Live Music at the Market: Fridays & Saturdays, 6-10 PM, The Market at Liberty Place in Kennett Square, PA, Free Event, Different weekly line up of talented musicians and bands

Music Bingo: Saturdays, 6:30-8:30 PM, Paradocx Vineyards, Free, Music bingo is a fun spin on traditional bingo that allows you to jam out to song snippets while competing for gift cards & other prizes!