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Get Out: Introduce Your Pet to Santa, Create A Wreath

Make decorations, cards and spend time with your family, friends and neighbors as you prepare for the Christmas holiday.

 

Christmas Spirit is in the air and the countdown has started!  Springfield has plenty of holiday events this season for adults and kids.  

Make a wreath for your home at Smedley Park or decorate with the kids at Michaels' Arts and Crafts.  Share a lunch with your neighbors and even get a picture of your pet with Santa.

Don't worry, you still have the chance to let loose Friday night at the Springfield Inn with a dynamic band.

Catch some of your favorite sports this weekend, there is plenty going on!

Where's Pete Band

When: Friday, Dec. 9 at 9 p.m.

Where: Springfield Inn, 417 Baltimore Pike

Why Go: Join The Springfield Inn Friday night as they host, Where's Pete. Where's Pete is a dynamic group that covers a wide range of music.  Be apart of the crowd interaction and catch an engaging live show. 

Price: $8

Wreath Making

When: Saturday, Dec. 10 at 10 a.m.

Where: Smedley Park, 20 Paper Mill Road

Why Go: Participants have the opportunity to make their own one-of-a-kind wreath to decorate their homes this holiday season! Be sure to bring your own pruners and rubber gloves.

Price: $25

Michaels' Christmas Crafts

When: Saturday, Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m.

Where: Michaels, 601 Baltimore Pike

Why Go: Michaels' Arts and Crafts is hosting passport to imagination events throughout the month of December. Children can take the opportunity to discover different holiday traditions. Make a reindeer frame between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m., followed by letter writing to Santa from 12 p.m. till 2 p.m.

Price: Free

ACDC Hosts Pet Pictures with Santa

When: Saturday, Dec. 10 and Sunday, Dec.11 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Where: PetSmart, 400 S. State Rd.

Why Go: The Animal Coalition of Delaware County (ACDC) is hosting "Pictures With Santa." Get your pets' picture taken with Santa for a great holiday card.  A portion of the photography fee is donated to ACDC.

Price: $9.95 for a framed holiday keepsake

Advent Christmas Lunch

When: Sunday, Dec. 11 at 12:15 p.m.

Where: Princeton Presbyterian Church, 933 Baltimore Pike

Why Go:  Princeton Presbyterian Church is hosting a potluck lunch following their service on Sunday. Bring your favorite holiday side dish, salad or dessert to share! Christmas carols will begin after the meal.

Price: Free

Swimming

Basketball

Ice Hockey

Indoor Track

Wrestling

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Related Topics: Animal Coalition of Delaware County, Michaels Arts & Crafts, Petsmart, Princeton Presbyterian Church, Smedley Park, Springfield High School, and Springfield Inn
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