Unleash the Excitement: Your Ultimate Guide to Fun for All Ages – Week of December 23-30, 2024!

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From winter break workshops for children to a delightful daytime date, TWN offers activities for everyone!

There’s always an enjoyable activity when you tune into This Week Now. While many of us are gearing up for a hectic holiday week, there are still numerous choices in and around your locality. Explore these fantastic events nearby!

A Wicked Workshop

The Phoenix Arts dance studio in Blue Bell will conduct a theater, dance, and art class titled “Wicked Workshop” on Monday, Dec. 23. If your child is captivated by the newly released movie, this occasion is certainly for them! The workshop will run from 10 a.m. to noon, and the fee is $50. Miss Donna will guide those aged 5 and older, providing proper theater skills in this educational workshop. The studio is situated at 1680 Skippack Pike in Blue Bell. For further details, call 484-767-5364. Tickets can be secured online here.

Mr. Jim Story Time

The Union Library Company in Hatboro will present Mr. Jim Story Time on Friday, Dec. 27 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. All ages are invited to this complimentary event that does not necessitate a reservation. The Union Library of Hatboro is located at 243 S. York Road, in Hatboro. For more information, call 215-672-1420 or visit https://hatborolibrary.org/.

Photos with The Grinch

The Grinch will be taking over the Philly Photo Spot to allow families and children to take pictures with him on Thursday, Dec. 26 through Friday, Dec. 29. For $50, the sessions will include five digital images, with prints available for an additional purchase. Groups of five or more are encouraged to reserve sessions consecutively with their friends or family. The Philly Photo Spot is located at the Willow Grove Mall, 2500 W. Moreland Road, in Willow Grove. Tickets can be booked in advance online here.

Hanukkah Menorah Lighting

The public is invited to participate in the annual Hanukkah Menorah Lighting at Railroad Plaza in Lansdale on Dec. 26 at 6 p.m. The community is encouraged to enjoy music, crafts, food, and fun during this event, which is open to all faiths. For more information regarding the lighting, email [email protected].

Esports Day Off School Camp

On Dec. 23 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Warminster branch of the YMCA will conduct a Roblox Tech Adventures day off school camp. Promising an “action-packed day,” students will build, create, and dive into the world of Roblox alongside other friends, learning technology and coding behind the game they love. Students can register online here. The cost for members is $55, while for nonmembers it is $65.

A Winemaker’s Tour

Evansburg Vineyards will host a Winemaker’s Tour on Thursday, Dec. 28 from noon to 1 p.m. This hour-long tour will allow individuals aged 21 and older to enjoy a glimpse of the vineyard, an overview of the wine production process, and an opportunity to learn about the laboratory analysis of wine during fermentation and maturation. The tour concludes with a delightful wine tasting and a complimentary souvenir at its closure. You can select tickets online here. The Evansburg Vineyards are situated at 2857 Germantown Pike in Collegeville. For more details, call 484-902-8435.

Karaoke at Ram’s Pizza Tavern

The Ram’s Pizza Tavern, located at 25 E. Broadway Ave., in Clifton Heights, Delaware County, will host open Karaoke on Monday, Dec. 23 from 8 p.m. to midnight. The kitchen will remain open until midnight as well. You can even reserve a spot online here. For further information, call 610-553-6406.

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