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Get Out: Santa on Ice, Tree Lighting, Flea Market and More

What's going on in and around Roxborough and Manayunk this weekend.

Posted Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 5:02 am ET|Updated Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 4:06 pm ET

Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these great local events.

When: Saturday, Dec. 1 from 1 - 8 p.m.
Where: Canal View Park, Manayunk
Why Go: From 1 - 4 p.m. on Saturday, watch as a sleigh is carved out of ice. Then hop in with Santa to get your picture taken. From 6 - 8 p.m. enjoy live music from B101, holiday performances, hot chocolate and the tree lighting in Canal View Park.
Cost: Free

Christmas Flea Market

When: Saturday, Dec. 1 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Where: Bethany Lutheran Church
Why Go: Rain or shine, come out for the annual Christmas Flea Market. The flea market will be featuring Christmas items, books, household items, linens, jewelry, toys, a man cave and baked goods and food.
Cost: Free

Old Academy Players Holiday Show

When: Friday, Nov. 30 - Sunday, Dec. 2
Where: Old Academy Players, 3544 Indian Queen Lane
Why Go: Enjoy an evening of great singing and dancing along to the beautiful sounds of Andrew Lloyd Webber at the Old Academy Player's annual Holiday Show. Performances are at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday.
Cost: $15

When: Saturday, Dec. 1 from Noon – 4 p.m.
Where: Valley Green Inn, Forbidden Drive in Wissahickon Valley Park
Why Go: The Friends of the Wissahickon invite you to come decorate your own holiday wreath while enjoying chestnuts roasting on an open fire, hot apple cider, lunch, and a winter hike.
Cost: $30 for adults, $10 for children, special family package for $75 for two adults and two children.

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