Santa and Mrs. Claus have chosen Peddler’s Village—a countryside shopping, dining, lodging, and family entertainment destination in the heart of historic Bucks County, PA—as their summer holiday destination! From July 24 through July 27, the world-famous couple will be staying at the on-site Golden Plough Inn, exploring the specialty shops and boutiques in search of holiday gift ideas, dining at Village restaurants, and enjoying summer activities that will include a tour of the Safari in Sand display and attending the Friday night outdoor Safari Party. Santa will also make an appearance at the Saturday evening Christmas-themed murder mystery show.
In celebration of these celebrity visitors, Peddler’s Village will be hosting for the public Santa’s Summer Holiday weekend. On Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, guests will have the opportunity to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus as they travel around Peddler’s Village, stopping in each neighborhood to visit shops to learn about this year’s must-have gifts. They’ll also be dining at Village restaurants. During the Find Santa Photo Hunt happening from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, families who take a photo of Santa on his vacation can visit the Visitor and Event Center to receive a kid-friendly prize.
“Mrs. Claus and I chose Peddler’s Village as our summer holiday spot because it’s one of our favorite places in the world,” said Santa via a video call, stroking his white beard. “We spend a lot of time here in December, but we know it’s a perfect summer destination, too.”
“We wanted to see the amazing sand sculptures we’ve heard so much about,” he continued. “And the shops here. My goodness! They’re really special. I’ll find countless gifts to deliver to families all around the globe—and a few goodies for Mrs. Claus and me too.” He winked.
In addition to shopping, strolling to view the sand sculptures, and enjoying tasty food, Santa and Mrs. Claus will attend the tropical-themed Safari Party, which takes place on Friday, July 25, or “Christmas in July.” The party, which is free to attend, will be held from 5:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. and will feature pay-as-you-go food and drinks, activities, live music by the Caribbean-fusion band Trinidelphia, and photo opportunities with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Children can attend a free snow/foam party.
Santa will also make an appearance at the “Most Wonderful Crime of the Year” murder mystery dinner intended for adults that will be held at the Cock ‘n Bull on Saturday evening, July 26.
Santa granted the Golden Plough Inn special permission to share his itinerary with Peddler’s Village so that guests can enjoy visits with Santa during his stay. Here it is:
- Thursday, July 24
- 3:00 p.m. – Arrive at the Golden Plough Inn
- 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. - Attend the Food Truck Thursday on the Giggleberry Green
- 7:30 p.m. – Enjoy a scoop of homemade ice cream at Nina’s Waffles & Ice Cream on Merchants Row
- Friday, July 25
- 10:00 a.m. – Grab a morning snack at Mama Hawk’s located in the Wagon House Shops
- 12:00 p.m. – Enjoy live music on the Village Green during Bucks Fever Tunes at Noon
- 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Order lunch on the patio at Earl’s New American
- 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Meet all the good girls and good boys of Bucks County and beyond at the Safari Party on the Street Road Green
- Saturday, July 26
- 9:00 a.m. - Order a stack of pancakes with Mrs. Claus at Buttonwood Grill
- 11:00 a.m. – Enjoy a refreshing smoothie at Moku Bowls
- 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Enjoy a take-out lunch from the Water Wheel Tent on the gazebo green
- 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. – Go on a wild adventure and visit all of the safari-themed sand sculptures on display in the Village (I can’t forget to pick up a field guide!) and end the tour with a visit with the petting zoo animals on Giggleberry Green
- 3:00 p.m. – Cool off with an exhilarating carousel ride at Giggleberry Fair
- 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Sip summer mocktails with Mrs. Claus at Red Fox Lounge
- 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. – Help solve an exciting mystery and enjoy dinner at The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year murder mystery dinner (Mrs. Claus already purchased our tickets!)
- Sunday, July 27
- 9:00 a.m. – Enjoy a fresh breakfast at FresCafe in The Courtyard
- 11:00 a.m. – Check out of the Golden Plough Inn (my least favorite part of the trip!)
Sponsored by Moku Bowls, Santa’s Summer Holiday is free and open to the public. Rooms are available at the Golden Plough Inn for overnight stays.
Through August 31, Peddler’s Village guests can also enjoy a magnificent display of safari-themed sand sculptures on display for Safari in Sand.
Peddler’s Village
Peddler’s Village is a 42-acre shopping, dining, lodging, and family entertainment destination in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, that features graceful 18th-century-style buildings, lush gardens, and winding brick walkways. As one of Pennsylvania’s premier attractions, the site draws more than two million visitors each year. Its historical storybook setting includes 60-plus distinctive retail shops, seven restaurants, the 67-room Golden Plough Inn, and the Giggleberry Fair indoor family fun center. Peddler’s Village hosts numerous year-round festivals and seasonal events for the public, and is a popular site for weddings, corporate events, reunions, picnics, birthdays, and holiday parties.
Peddler’s Village is located in the heart of Bucks County in Lahaska, Pennsylvania, just 40 miles north of Philadelphia and 80 miles southwest of New York City. For more information, visit PeddlersVillage.com or call 215-794-4000.