Christmas, Hanukkah Events In Levittown: Parades, Tree Lightings, More

LEVITTOWN, PA — There is no shortage of things to do in Levittown 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.

Dickens Night

• A festive evening in Langhorne Borough brought to the community by the Langhorne Borough Business Association. Dickens Night includes a visit from Santa and the Tree Lighting. There will be music, food, and shopping available. Santa lights the tree at 7 p.m. on Dec. 2 and will stay to visit with the children. There will also be Food Drive collection for a community food bank. The event takes place at 102 W. Maple Ave. in Langhorne and runs from 6-9 p.m.

Fallsington Community Christmas Tree Lighting

• The annual Fallsington Community Tree Lighting will be held on Meetinghouse Square in Historic Fallsington at 6 p.m. on Dec. 11. Visit Santa at the Burges-Lippincott House just across the square before heading up Yardley Avenue for some complimentary refreshments courtesy of the Fallsington Library.

Tree and menorah lightings in Lower Bucks County are:

Bensalem Township Tree Lighting

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 Levittown, kids have several chances to see Santa Claus:

Breakfast with Santa

• The Croydon Fire Company will hold a Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 18 in which residents can fill a fire truck with non-perishable food items and canned goods for families/residents of Croydon who need some extra help this holiday season. There is also a drop-off box located at the station. If you know of someone who needs help, visit www.cfcfooddrive.com.

Oxford Valley Mall

• Santa is holding court in the Oxford Valley Mall's Macy's Court. Make a reservation today for Santa photos. The mall also offers Caring Santa exclusively for children with special needs. A reservation is needed.

Fairless Hills Garden Center

• Who loves Santa Scott? The Fairless Hills Garden Center on 620 Lincoln Highway has a full schedule for Saint Scott. Santa will pose for photos from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. For the full schedule and more details, visit the garden center's Facebook page.

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.