Franklin Square holiday light show extended through Jan. 10
Here are some events taking place this weekend throughout the region:
• The Franklin Square Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show has been extended through
Jan. 10, with free shows every 30 minutes nightly from 5 to 9. Then, from
Jan. 11 through Feb. 28, the magical 100,000 lights will continually sparkle in the square, but without the shows. Guests can enjoy the decorations and attractions throughout the winter as the square will continue to provide safe outdoor public space as long as the weather allows. This weekend is Kwanzaa Weekend in conjunction with the African American Museum in Philadelphia. Join Historic Philadelphia Inc. and AAMP to uplift the seven principles of the season through songs, stories and art. Light the kinara and give thanks on Saturday and Sunday from
1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Franklin Square is at Sixth and Race streets, Philadelphia. For more information, see historicphiladelphia.org.
• Erich Cawalla, Bennie
Sims and Cliff Starkey of the Groovemasters and Uptown Band will perform at a Christmas Weekend Jazz Brunch on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Saucony Creek Franklin Station Brewpub, 100 S. Seventh St., Reading. Due to COVID-19 regulations, guest admittance is limited. Reservations can be made by calling 484-755-5680.
• Christmas at Colonial celebration at Colonial Gardens, 745 Schuylkill
Road, Phoenixville, will be open Saturday and Sunday from 5 to 8:30 p.m., its final nights of the season. Take a stroll through the decorated landscape and enjoy the spectacular lights and displays throughout the grounds. And make sure to catch the light show synchronized to music. Admission includes a free hot chocolate, an ornament to decorate at home, meet and greet with characters and a free candy cane. Cost is $10 per adult and $8 per child 3-11. Timed tickets are required. To purchase, visit colonialgardenspa.com/ christmas.
• Snowflake Special train rides will depart the Colebrookdale Railroad station, 64 S. Washington St., Boyertown, for two-hour round-trips from Saturday through Jan. 2, excluding New Year’s Day. Departures are scheduled for 1 and 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday,
1 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 1 and 4 p.m. New Year’s Eve, and 1 p.m. Jan. 2. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, all dining/meal service has been suspended until further notice. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase throughout the train, and all First Class Parlor Car tickets include an hors d’oeuvres plate, complimentary branded glass and the first fill of that glass. For reservations, see colebrookdalerailroad.com.
• Gilbertsville Community Ambulance has extended its Carnival of Lights display at 91 Jackson Road, Gilbertsville, through Jan.
2. The event features over
200,000 holiday lights and figurines over several acres, all set to favorite holiday music. Spend time at the Gingerbread Castle and sing along with the singing Christmas trees. Train rides, a Ferris wheel and other children’s rides are offered. Tickets are available at the gate and cost $12 for adults and $8 for ages 4 to 12, which includes the holiday lights walk-through and rides. Food, games and holiday crafts are extra. Hours are 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and 6 to 10 p.m. next Thursday through Saturday. See carnivalof-lights.com for more information.
• SoulJoel’s Comedy Club, 155 Railroad Plaza, Royersford, presents two nights of comedy this weekend under its heated dome. Performing Saturday at 7 p.m. is Joe Machi, who, since finishing in fourth place on the eighth season of “Last Comic Standing” has been busy touring the United States as a headliner. He has performed on “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon” and has become a regular on “Red Eye with Greg Gutfeld” on Fox News. Headlining Saturday at 7 p.m. is Derek Gaines, who brings a unique perspective to growing up African American in the suburbs. He recently had a breakout role on the NBC hit series “Will & Grace.” Performing Wednesday at 7 p.m. will be Jeremiah Watkins, who is heralded as being the comedian who made Judd Apatow fall in love with comedy again. Doors open at 6 p.m. all three nights, and the shows are BYO chairs, drinks and food. Everyone is socially distanced in their own pods. Tickets only $20 per show. To reserve, see souljoels. com.
• The Kimmel Center for the Arts in Philadelphia presents a streaming version of “Salute to Vienna and Budapest” at 5:30, 8 and 10 p.m. Saturday and then on-demand until Jan. 3. Ring in the New Year with this timeless holiday tradition enjoyed by millions and featuring Blue Danube Waltz and excerpts from beloved operettas. The never-before-seen performance, filmed in Europe, is filled with the same joyful singing, dancing and full orchestra that live audiences across North America have celebrated with since 1995. Ticket prices start at $20 at www.kimmelcenter.org. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Kimmel Center’s “Road to Reopening” fundraising campaign.