It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Our family kicked off the Christmas festivities at A Very Furry Christmas at Sesame Place. Located in Bucks County, PA (30 minutes from Philadelphia), Sesame Place has transformed into a one-of-a-kind Christmas wonderland with millions of twinkling lights and festive decorations all around. Christmas shows, a holiday train ride, a visit with Santa and the fantastic Neighborhood Street Party Christmas Parade make this the perfect family destination to get you in the holiday spirit. Here’s everything you need to know about visiting Sesame Place during Christmas… CHRISTMAS SHOWS There is a big sign with all of the Christmas shows and times at the park entrance so be sure to take a picture on your phone when you arrive. The show times and locations are also listed on the park maps found throughout the park. You can also print a picture of the map off of the Sesame Place website, or download the Sesame Place app. A Sesame Street Christmas Show This show takes place in Abby’s Paradise Theatre which is an outdoor cinema near Sesame Island. Abby is not familiar with the celebrations and traditions of the Christmas season, so her ...
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How to Spend the Day at Lehigh Valley Zoo
Tucked deep in the woods of the Trexler Nature Preserve in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania, Lehigh Valley Zoo is home to more than 325 animals representing over 125 species. This zoo has the best of everything: interactive animal experiences, wildlife conservation education, seasonal programs, and fun to be had for all ages. We decided to visit during their “Ottertoberfest” weekend which is an annual event that includes live German music throughout the day. There was also a selection of gourmet food, craft, and gift vendors stationed throughout the zoo, DIY crafts and activities for children, and the Ottertoberfest Beer Tent with seasonal hard beverages and craft beers. We talked about making this an annual trip after our visit because the boys absolutely loved the live band and all of the additional festivities. The fall foliage on the drive through the preserve also makes this season a great time to visit. ARRIVAL & TICKETING We arrived right at opening at 10 a.m. and had no issues with crowds the entire day. We spent 4.5 hours in the park and could have stayed longer but both boys were spent by then. Zoo hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and I would ...