HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Saturday, Dec 6, 2025!
Event Sponsor:
WINTER VILLAGE - NEW this year!
Mingle with your neighbors in the borough parking lot and enjoy:
Food: Shutdown Barbecue, Rafiki Shoppe African snacks
Drink: Triple Bottom cocktails and beer in the Park-a-Pub, Circle Kind Winery, Pour Richards Coffee. Swarthmore Co-op mulled wine across the street.
Gifts: Byrsa Olive Oil, Gallery on Park, Gary Rothera ornaments, Harvey Oak Mercantile, Scouts of America wreaths and garlands, Swarthmore Town Center promotions
Fun: Library activity table, Face painter, Robotics team activities, Kids Activity by the Wesley AME Church members (from Swarthmore Farmers Market), and more!
REINDEER DASH 1-mile Run/Walk!
Kick-off the day with a dash! Don your ugliest holiday sweater or come as a speedy snowman — prizes will be awarded to the best dressed individuals and groups.
Registration starts at 11 am, RACE at 11:30 on Saturday, December 6
The course starts and ends at the corner of Dartmouth Ave. & Park Ave.
Race participants +21 will receive a coupon for a drink at Ship Bottom Brewery!
HISTORICAL TROLLEY TOUR
TROLLEY TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Don’t miss out on what many are calling “the best tour of Swarthmore.” Gather a group of family to ride with you, and maybe you’ll learn something about your borough!
The trolley will leave every half hour from 12:30 - 4:00 pm.
Each person is required to have a ticket to board, regardless of age (including infants on laps).
Bring your receipt and arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled departure time.
All sales are final. No refunds.
Add the quantity of tickets you’d like to purchase to your cart, and don’t forget to check out to secure your spot (top right).
LIVE PERFORMANCES & PARADE
Swarthmore will be filled holiday sounds and sights — click the button below for the full schedule. Highlights include:
12:30 pm: Kwanzaa Celebrations by Jeannine Osayande and Dunya Performing Arts Co
1:15 pm: Swukestra ukulele orchestra
2 pm: Wesley AME Choir
2:45 pm: Media Chamber Chorale
3:15 pm: Strath Haven High School Silvertones
5 pm: Visit from Santa Claus and fire truck parade
Lots more activities and performances at the Park Ave Community (PAC) Center!