Kennett Square’s charm is on full display during the holiday season. There are many events and attractions to enjoy, and the borough is filled with unique shops and great restaurants. Here’s a look at some of the events to enjoy this holiday season:

A Longwood Christmas and Longwood Reimagined 

Experience the magic of A Longwood Christmas as you never have before—made even more spectacular with the opening of Longwood Reimagined, an extensive renovation and expansion project that includes brand new gardens, glasshouses, and landscapes decked out for the holidays. Longwood Gardens is open 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily now through January 12, 2025. Timed admission tickets required. Your ticket includes admission to Longwood Reimagined and A Longwood Christmas.

Experience the Magic in Kennett Square at the Holiday Light Parade

Kennett Square’s popular annual Holiday Light Parade will start at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 30. Enjoy floats and vehicles decorated with lights, dancers, a DJ playing holiday tunes, the traditional Christmas tree lighting, and, of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus.

John Flynn’s annual holiday concert at the Kennett Flash

On Friday, Dec. 6, John Flynn will be performing the annual holiday concert to benefit Kennett Square-based Camp Dreamcatcher. This annual concert is a way for the community to support Camp Dreamcatcher, which has a mission to foster an environment of tolerance, compassion, respect, and understanding of those whose lives have been impacted by HIV/AIDS. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m.

Kennett Square Holiday Village Market

The Kennett Square Holiday Village Market returns on the first two weekends in December, this year Dec. 7 and 8 and Dec. 14 and 15. Shop dozens of curated artisan and vintage vendors while enjoying live music, festive cocktails, food trucks, and more in the magical setting of The Creamery. The event recreates the atmosphere of the German Christkindlmarkt, which traces its history back to the Middle Ages. For the first two weekends in December every year, the Kennett Square Holiday Village Market brings the Christkindlmarkt experience to Southern Chester County. Dozens of artisan and vintage vendors are at the heart of the event, each stall a tiny feast of beautiful and unique handcrafted items that promise to delight the recipient and bring a sprinkling of this magic home. There will be live music, ice sculpture demonstrations, fire pits, s’mores, Santa Claus, food trucks, handcrafted and warming festive drinks and cocktails from The Creamery, and more.

Better than Bacon returns to the Kennett Flash

The Kennett Flash will present Better Than Bacon’s unique brand of improv comedy on Friday, Dec. 13. Better Than Bacon improv is a short form improv comedy troupe based in West Chester. The troupe does short skits and games based on audience suggestions. This performance is a Bacon Gives Back fundraiser event — ticket sales and donations directly benefit Max’s Kicks for Kids, a local organization that supplies sneakers to youngsters who need them. It’s a perfect performance for a date night or an evening out with friends. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and the doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Tinsel on the Town

A special holiday shopping evening and street fair with Kennett Square merchants from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Dec. 19. The popular event is designed for finding those unique, last-minute gifts, and a bit of fun too. Explore the different shops and restaurants along the State Street area and complete a Bingo card to be entered to win a basket filled with KSQ goods and gift cards.

Midnight in the Square and The Mushroom Drop 

Ring in the New Year with the best New Year’s Eve celebration in the county. The Mushroom Festival and the Kennett Area Merchants Association present Midnight in the Square and the The Mushroom Drop—the best way to ring in a new year in the Mushroom Capital of the World. There are road closures and parking restrictions in place to make room for all the fun in Kennett Square.