Rally the corgi has sniffed out the best Christmas events for kids in Kennett Square for 2026, and here is what he found: 2 family events. They are Outdoor Christmas Musicians (from November 27) and Tinsel on the Town (December 17). We check every date on the host’s own website, and each listing links straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Pennsylvania Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Kennett Square
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Kennett Square
- Meet Santa: Tinsel on the Town (December 17)
- Season: November 27 (Outdoor Christmas Musicians) to December 31 (Outdoor Christmas Musicians)
- Every date checked on the host’s own site on Nov 10
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Holiday show
Outdoor Christmas Musicians
- When: Friday, November 27, 2026 to Thursday, December 31, 2026 (Select dates; no music on November 30, December 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 24 or 25. Music runs to 9:00 pm from December 26 and starts at 4:00 pm on December 31), 4:30 to 8:30 pm
- Where: Longwood Gardens, outdoor gardens, 1001 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square, PA 19348 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Included with Gardens admission; timed tickets required
- Ages: All ages
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The Olde Towne Carolers perform throughout the outdoor gardens during A Longwood Christmas, so families hear live seasonal music while they walk the outdoor display. From December 26 Galena Brass plays as well, and New Year's Eve adds the Avalon String Band and Polkadelphia on the East Conservatory Plaza.
Music is scheduled on select dates from Friday, November 27 through Thursday, December 31, 2026, mostly from 4:30 to 8:30 pm, with sets running to 9:00 pm from December 26 and a 4:00 pm start on December 31. It is included with Gardens admission, and timed admission tickets are required (members need timed reservations too, apart from Gardens Premium Members and Innovators). Performances are outdoors and weather permitting.
Parent tip: The musicians play outside after dark and only if the weather allows, so dress the kids for a cold evening walk and book a late-afternoon timed ticket to catch the 4:30 pm start. There is no music on Mondays and Tuesdays through December 15 or on December 24 and 25, so check your date before buying.
- Host
- Longwood Gardens (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Longwood Gardens, outdoor gardens, 1001 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square, PA 19348 (opens in maps)
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Holiday event
Tinsel on the Town
- When: Thursday, December 17, 2026, 5 to 8 pm
- Where: State Street, Kennett Square, State St, Kennett Square, PA 19348 (opens in maps)
- Cost: No price listed on the organizer's page
- Ages: All ages
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State Street becomes a holiday evening out, with a festive train ride running up and down the street, meet-and-greet time with Santa Claus, and street vendors selling seasonal treats and handcrafted gifts. Families can play merchant BINGO for prizes while following the Window Tour of decorated storefronts, with hot chocolate for the kids and mulled wine for the adults.
It is Thursday, December 17, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm along State Street in Kennett Square. The page lists no admission price and no registration. Kennett Collaborative is the organizer and can be reached at 610-444-8188.
Parent tip: This falls on a Thursday school night, so arrive at 5:00 pm and do the train ride and Santa before bedtime gets close. Start merchant BINGO early, because it gives kids a reason to keep walking between the decorated shop windows.
- Host
- Kennett Collaborative (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- State Street, Kennett Square, State St, Kennett Square, PA 19348 (opens in maps)
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We check every event above on the host’s own page for the date, time and cost, plus the things parents ask about, like sign-ups and ages. Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our Pennsylvania Christmas train rides page.
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When each Kennett Square Christmas event for kids happens
The first is Outdoor Christmas Musicians in Kennett Square on November 27; the last runs to December 31. Each bar spans an event’s dates, not every hour in them, so check the host’s page for times.
- Outdoor Christmas MusiciansKennett Square · Nov 27 to Dec 31
- Tinsel on the TownKennett Square · Dec 17
Looking further afield? Our Pennsylvania Christmas events for kids guide lists every event we have found in the state, and we have city guides for West Chester, Malvern, Wayne and King of Prussia. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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The story of Christmas in Kennett Square
Kennett Square is sometimes called the Mushroom Capital of the World, because farms in the region grow over 500 million pounds of mushrooms a year, half of the nation's crop. At Christmas the borough's State Street fills with a holiday train, Santa and decorated shop windows, three miles from the outdoor display at Longwood Gardens.
How Kennett Square celebrates
Kennett Collaborative leads the downtown celebrations. Its site announces the return of the annual Kennett Square Holiday Light Parade on Saturday, November 21, 2026, and on Thursday, December 17 it hosts Tinsel on the Town along State Street, with a festive train ride, Santa, street vendors, merchant BINGO and a Window Tour of decorated storefronts. Wikipedia likewise notes that the borough holds an annual parade before the Christmas holidays. Three miles away, Longwood Gardens stages A Longwood Christmas, where the Olde Towne Carolers and other outdoor musicians perform on select evenings from November 27 through December 31, included with timed Gardens admission.
Fun facts about Christmas in Kennett Square
Kennett Square takes its name from Kennett in Wiltshire, England, and the Square refers to the original one-square-mile land grant from William Penn. A group asked for the borough to be incorporated in 1853, and it was holding elections by 1855. In 1777 the British general Sir William Howe led troops through town on the way to the Battle of Brandywine. The borough had 5,943 residents in the 2020 census.
Traditions today
- Tinsel on the Town: Kennett Collaborative's holiday evening fills State Street with Santa, street vendors, hot chocolate and mulled wine on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
- Train ride on State Street: A festive train carries families up and down State Street during Tinsel on the Town.
- Window Tour and merchant BINGO: Kids and adults play merchant BINGO for prizes while exploring the decorated storefronts on the Window Tour.
- Kennett Square Holiday Light Parade: Kennett Collaborative describes the Holiday Light Parade as annual and has announced its return for Saturday, November 21, 2026.
- Music at A Longwood Christmas: The Olde Towne Carolers perform in the outdoor gardens at Longwood Gardens on select evenings from November 27 through December 31, 2026.
A fact for kids
Farms around Kennett Square grow more than 500 million pounds of mushrooms every year, which is half of all the mushrooms grown in the United States. The town even holds a Mushroom Festival with a parade.
Questions about Christmas in Kennett Square
When was Kennett Square founded?
The area was originally home to the Lenape and was later colonized under a land grant from William Penn. According to Wikipedia, a group asked for Kennett Square to be incorporated as a borough in 1853, and by 1855 it was holding elections.
How did Kennett Square get its name?
The name refers to Kennett in Wiltshire, England. The word Square comes from the original land grant from William Penn, which measured one square mile. The borough today covers about 1.1 square miles, all of it land.
Why is Kennett Square called the Mushroom Capital of the World?
Mushroom farming in the region produces over 500 million pounds of mushrooms a year, half of the nation's crop. The town's founder is credited with introducing mushroom growing, using wasted space under his raised carnation beds. An annual Mushroom Festival is held in early September.
How many people live in Kennett Square?
The 2020 census counted 5,943 residents in the borough. Kennett Square is in Chester County, within the Philadelphia metropolitan area, and is considered a suburb of both Philadelphia and Wilmington, Delaware. It covers about 1.1 square miles.
What was Kennett Square's role in the Underground Railroad?
Wikipedia says the borough played an instrumental role in the Underground Railroad in the 19th century, helping enslaved people escape the South for freedom. One notable resident, the physician Bartholomew Fussell, was an abolitionist active in that network.
How far is Kennett Square from Longwood Gardens?
Kennett Square is three miles from Longwood Gardens. During A Longwood Christmas in 2026, the gardens schedule Outdoor Christmas Musicians on select evenings from November 27 through December 31, with timed admission tickets required for entry.
What happens at Christmas in Kennett Square?
Kennett Collaborative has announced the annual Kennett Square Holiday Light Parade for Saturday, November 21, 2026, and hosts Tinsel on the Town on State Street on Thursday, December 17. Nearby Longwood Gardens runs A Longwood Christmas with outdoor musicians on select evenings through December 31.
Where does Tinsel on the Town take place?
It takes place along State Street in Kennett Square from 5:00 to 8:00 pm on Thursday, December 17, 2026. The train ride runs up and down the street, vendors set up along it, and local shops take part with holiday specials and decorated windows.
Who organizes Christmas events in Kennett Square?
Kennett Collaborative organizes Tinsel on the Town and announces the Holiday Light Parade. Its stated mission is to make Kennett a more beautiful and welcoming community. Longwood Gardens runs its own A Longwood Christmas programs, including the Outdoor Christmas Musicians series.
Is there a Christmas parade in Kennett Square?
Yes. Wikipedia notes that annual parades are held before the Christmas holidays, as well as on Memorial Day and Halloween. Kennett Collaborative has announced that the annual Kennett Square Holiday Light Parade returns on Saturday, November 21, 2026.
What is free at Christmas in Kennett Square?
The Tinsel on the Town page lists no admission price for the December 17 evening, though it does not spell out which activities cost money. Music at Longwood Gardens is included with Gardens admission, which requires a timed ticket, so it is not a free outing for non-members.
Sources
- Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, Wikipedia
- Tinsel on the Town, Kennett Collaborative
- Outdoor Christmas Musicians, Longwood Gardens
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Kennett Square Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What is the best Christmas event for kids to start with in Kennett Square?
Tinsel on the Town on Thursday, December 17, 2026, is made for families. From 5:00 to 8:00 pm, State Street has a festive train ride, meet-and-greets with Santa Claus, street vendors, hot chocolate and a merchant BINGO game that sends kids along the Window Tour of decorated storefronts.
Are there free Christmas events for kids in Kennett Square?
The Tinsel on the Town page lists no admission price for its December 17 evening on State Street, though it does not say which activities are free. The Outdoor Christmas Musicians at Longwood Gardens are included with Gardens admission, so that outing needs a paid timed ticket unless you are a member.
Where can kids meet Santa in Kennett Square?
Santa Claus holds meet-and-greet moments at Tinsel on the Town on Thursday, December 17, 2026, between 5:00 and 8:00 pm on State Street. The same evening has a festive train ride up and down the street, so families can do both in one visit.
Are there Christmas lights or music for families near Kennett Square?
Yes. Longwood Gardens, three miles from the borough, hosts Outdoor Christmas Musicians in its outdoor display on select evenings from November 27 through December 31, 2026. Kennett Collaborative has also announced the annual Kennett Square Holiday Light Parade for Saturday, November 21, 2026.
Which Kennett Square Christmas events need tickets?
Longwood Gardens requires timed admission tickets during A Longwood Christmas, and members need timed reservations as well, except Gardens Premium Members and Innovators. The Outdoor Christmas Musicians are included once you are inside. Tinsel on the Town on December 17 shows no ticketing or registration on its page.
Is there a Christmas train ride in Kennett Square?
Yes. Tinsel on the Town features a festive train ride that travels up and down State Street on Thursday, December 17, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Kennett Collaborative organizes the evening, which also includes Santa, street vendors and local shops offering holiday specials.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids near Kennett Square?
Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Pennsylvania Christmas train rides guide. This Kennett Square guide covers Santa visits, story times, light shows and other events off the rails.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked every listing on November 10, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.
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