West Chester is decked out for the borough’s beloved Tree Lighting Ceremony, followed by a gingerbread house competition, fabulous holiday bazaar, breakfast with Santa and more!

Roaming carolers, free hot chocolate and coffee, and professional gingerbread houses at select locations.

Fri. Evening – Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Historic Chester County Courthouse (2 N. High St.) including live music. Keep an eye out for the big guy in a red suit, as well as iconic images from holidays past projected on borough buildings.

Sat. Morning – Breakfast with Santa at the History Center ($15, advance tickets required at https://westchesterpa.myrec.com/)

Sat. Afternoon – Holiday Bazaar at the History Center, free Making Spirits Bright Holiday Music Series at 2 p.m. outside the Historic Chester County Courthouse (2 N. High St.) & wave to Santa as he tours the borough on a fire truck at 3 p.m.!

Sat. Evening – Free photos with Santa at Marshall Square Park gazebo (200 E. Marshall St.). Leashed pets welcome. More info at https://www.west-chester.com/

*Events, dates and times subject to change. Visit https://greaterwestchester.com/chester-county-hospital-lights-up-holiday-weekends-in-west-chester/ for the most up-to-date information.

Presented by the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce, Chester County Hospital Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester is a month-long celebration featuring dozens of immersive experiences to delight visitors from throughout the region as they enjoy West Chester’s businesses, culture and people. Sponsorships still available. For more information, visit greaterwestchester.com or contact the Chamber at 610-696-4046, in**@gw**.org.