Christmas, Hanukkah Events In Bensalem Township: Tree Lightings, More

BENSALEM TOWNSHIP, PA — There is no shortage of things to do in Bensalem Township and Lower Bucks County to get the winter holiday season off to a rollicking good start.

Christmas and Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish festival of lights, intersect this year, with Hanukkah running Dec. 18-26. Christmas, of course, is on Dec. 25, but you don’t have to wait to start taking in all the sights and sounds of the holidays.

Community Tree Lighting

• Santa Claus will make a "drive-through visit" for the township's Community Tree Lighting on Sunday, Dec. 10. The tree lighting ceremony begins at 5 p.m. at the Bensalem Township Municipal Building.

Tree and menorah lightings in Lower Bucks County are:

Celebrate Hanukkah in Doylestown

Sesame Place Hanukkah Celebration

Holiday lighting displays are another holiday favorite. Some to catch in Lower Bucks County are:

Shady Brook Farm Holiday Light Show

Grand Illumination at Peddler's Village

Visit Bucks County has a list of holiday happenings and festivities to keep any family business this holiday season. See the list of events here.

Everyone who celebrates Christmas will need a Christmas tree. Here's where to find one.

In Bensalem Township, kids have several chances to see Santa Claus:

Breakfast With Santa

• The 31st Annual Breakfast with Santa takes place on Sunday, Dec. 4. Santa will appear at Bensalem Township High School, 4319 Hulmeville Road, with seating from 8 a.m. to noon to celebrate with families in this holiday tradition. Tickets are on sale on Saturday, Nov. 26, and Monday, Nov. 28.

Fire Truck Tour

• Santa will be riding around on the Cornwells Fire Company truck on Sunday, Dec. 18, at 11 a.m. Be e sure to listen for the sirens and keep an eye on our Facebook page to track the progress as we drive him around the neighborhoods.

26th Annual Eddington Fire Company Santa Sleigh Ride

• The Eddington Fire Company will be bringing Santa around the streets of Eddington, in Bensalem Township, on December 17, 2022. Please look at the schedule to see when he'll be in your neighborhood. As the schedule says, times are approximate. See the fire department's Facebook page for the schedule.

Nottingham Fire Department

• Santa Claus will make his return to Nottingham on Engine 65 on Saturday, Dec. 17. The trip will take him through several of neighborhoods including Nottingham , Country Commons, Belmont Ridge, Belmont Hills, Mechanicsville Road, Murray Avenue and a few others. Santa has asked for non-perishable food items to be collected for the local food pantry. The times have yet to be finalized, but Santa is expected to arrive at noon and spend the afternoon visiting.

Breakfast With Santa

• The Radisson Hotel Philadelphia Northeast will hold a Breakfast with Santa from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3. The event takes place at the hotel on 2400 Old Lincoln Hwy. in Trevose. The cost is $25 per person and reservations are required. For more information, call 267-525-4011.

Neshaminy Mall

• Santa has set up shop at the Neshaminy Mall. Mall officials even suggest parking off Rockhill Drive as the best parking lot and using the Food Court Entrance to avoid the holiday shoppers and get better direct access to Saint Nick. Click the Santa link to select a time to see Santa.

Sesame Place

• Sesame Place will hold Santa's 'Twas The Night Celebration at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 24, at 100 Sesame Rd. in Langhorne. Prices vary. The amusement park has launched its "A Very Furry Christmas Celebration." For more details, visit Sesame Place.

Feeney's Garden Center

• Santa's visiting from the North Pole! Come take pictures with Santa starting Dec. 5. Post your pictures with the hashtag #feeneysfortheholidays and tag us for a chance to be featured on our page. Santa's visiting hours are Dec. 5-23, Monday through Friday, from 5-7 p.m. Santa will be preparing his sleigh on Dec. 22 and will not be in attendance that day. Donations go to the Ronald McDonald House. For more information, visit Feeney's Garden Center's Facebook page.

Bolton Mansion

• Santa Claus and The Grinch are coming to town, or to the Bolton Mansion. Their arrival takes place Dec.-4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and may feature different activities, food trucks, and vendors each day so be sure to check the event description periodically. The event begins with Santa arriving via fire truck and then there will be photo opportunities with Santa and The Grinch, food trucks, children's activities, vendors/crafters, a DJ and a visit of the Holiday House.