Holiday Market, Living Nativity + More: Philly-Area Weekend Events

PENNSYLVANIA — This time of year is always busy with special events and bright holiday displays for families to check out in the Philadelphia area, and this weekend is certainly no different. Patch took a look at the calendar (and the forecast) to find some ideas for those who are ready to get out of the house.

Saturday is predicted to be warm for mid-December, with temperatures in the low-to-mid 50s and sunny skies — so it looks like a great day to shop local craft markets, and a nice night to see some holiday light displays.

Another major storm front will move through the area this weekend, though forecasters predicted that the bulk of the wind and rain will hold off until Sunday. Up to 3 inches of precipitation could fall with this storm system — read the latest info here.

With that in mind, here are some ideas for things to do around southeastern Pennsylvania this Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 16 and Dec. 17.

German Christmas Market, Phoenixville

Frohe Weihnachten! Find hand-made items and delicious sweet treats at this traditional German holiday market at Franklin Commons, hosted by MainLineFreunde.

400 Franklin Ave. in Phoenixville on Saturday, Dec. 16, with entertainment scheduled from 1 to 5 p.m.

6th Annual Winterfest, King of Prussia

This festive celebration at KOP Town Center features plenty of family activities and visits from characters such as Rudolph, the Grinch and Elsa and winter-themed "bubble house." In the evening, guests are invited to captivating fire dancing performances and live music.

155 Village Drive, Suite 100 in King of Prussia. Winterfest is from 2 to 5 p.m. and then "Winterfest After Dark" follows from 5 to 7 p.m.

Living Nativity at New Life Christian Church, Newtown

This Bucks County church invites the public to visit its stable, and catch a glimpse of what it may have been like on that first Christmas night. (Read more here on Patch..)

The free event takes place Dec. 15, 16, 17, and 22 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The church is located at 4 Freedom Drive, Newtown.

Holiday Happenings at Peddler's Village, Lahaska

Peddler's Village in Lahaska has plenty of opportunities to spend some quality time with Santa, as well as lots of holiday fun set up. You can have a family brunch with Santa from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, take photos with him at Giggleberry Fair on Saturday and Sunday, and even sing with Santa on Saturday night. There are also holiday food trucks.

Peddler's Village is located at 100 Peddlers Village, Lahaska.

Last weekend for the Hortulus Farm European Holiday Market, Wrightstown

It's the last weekend for the markets, which are part of the "Christmas at Hortulus Farm and Nursery" in Wrightstown Township. The market, which is free and open to the public, is bringing more than 30 vendors to the nursery's heated greenhouses each weekend. (Read more here on Patch.)

The special weekends are held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Hortulus Farm is located at 60 Thompson Mill Road, Wrightstown.

'Restless Leg Tour' with Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, Philadelphia

Delco native Tina Fey and her long-time collaborator Amy Poehler are at The Met this Friday and Saturday for a night of jokes, stories, and more. Tickets are still available for the 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. shows Saturday, as well as for Friday at 8 p.m. (Read more on Patch.)

The Metropolitan Opera House is located at 858 N Broad St, Philadelphia.