Peddler's Village welcomes the holidays with Grand Illumination Celebration and Gingerbread Display!

Nov. 5, 2012 - PRLog -- Peddler’s Village welcomes the holiday season with the Grand Illumination Celebration, Friday, November 16, 2012, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. The Annual Gingerbread House Competition and Display also opens on November 16.  

At 6:15 p.m., Santa Claus “switches on” the holiday light display throughout Peddler’s Village. In one breathtaking instant, the Village is transformed into a holiday wonderland with one million jewel-colored lights and glistening reindeer.

Savor a cup of complimentary apple cider, heated in an old fashioned kettle, with marshmallows toasted over an open fire and listen to musicians and local choirs perform holiday favorites throughout the evening. Linger at the Annual Gingerbread House Competition and Display in the Village Gazebo as the sweet smells and whimsical creations return you to childhood. Admission is free and the display will be open during shopping hours through January 5, 2013.

After the ceremony, bring the children to Giggleberry Fair to share secret wish lists with Santa! Santa continues to entertain children at his indoor workshop at Giggleberry Fair, from November 16 through December 23, Fridays through Sundays.

Kick off your holiday shopping at the Merchants’ Open House Weekend with refreshments in each shop and something for everyone on your gift list, November 16-18. The Village’s extended holiday shopping hours are November 16 through December 30, Monday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.  

For more information, please visit http://www.peddlersvillage.com/ or call 215-794-4000.