Good Morning, Upper Merion!

Welcome to Saturday! There is no shortage of Holiday related events in the area this weekend, including Winterfest at the Town Center tonight. If you’re looking for our Ultimate Holiday event guide, it’s home is now in the Resource Hub. I’ve also included a read only link in the section below if you don’t need to click any links. I hope today’s issue is helpful, and you have the time to enjoy some of what our community has to offer. Ciao for now!

Corey | Chief Spotlighter 💡

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In This Issue of the Upper Merion Area Spotlight:

🧠 Winter Holidays Trivia

☀️ Upper Merion Area Weather

📅 Upper Merion Area Events

💡 Sunday Breakfast with Santa at The Swedesburg Social Hall

💡 Puddler's Kitchen and Tap in Bridgeport Welcomes Families for Holiday Cheer and Photos

💡 Furry Fun Awaits: Dog Nights at Elmwood Park Zoo

🏘️ Upper Merion Area Real Estate News and Events

📝 Resource Hub

🎄 Ultimate Holiday Event Guide (view only)

🔍Find Local Job Opportunities Through the King Of Prussia District Job Board

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WINTER HOLIDAYS TRIVIA

🧠Today’s Question: What is another name for Hanukkah?

🙋Think you know the answer? Click the button below to submit your response! All correct answers will be entered into today's spin to determine the Daily Winner (8 p.m. deadline). Daily Winners earn a spot on the Winner's Wheel, where they'll have a chance to win the grand prize—a $25 Amazon eGift card!

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Yesterdays Question: What does "Feliz Navidad" mean in English?

Yesterday’s Answer: Merry Christmas ✅

Yesterday’s Winner: Marion W.👏

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EVENT SPOTLIGHT

March In to Valley Forge at Valley Forge National Park 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14TH

Activities and Recreation

Santa Photos at The Court
📍 The Court at King of Prussia | 🕒 By Appointment
Santa Photos at The Plaza
📍 The Plaza at King of Prussia | 🕒 By Appointment
Group Exercise
📍 Upper Merion Community Center | 🕒 5:45 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Open Gym
📍 Upper Merion Community Center | 🕒 8:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
ADULT Climbing and Fitness
📍 Reach Climbing and Fitness | 📅 View Calendar
Classroom Instruction
📍 Kings Shooters Supply | 📅 View Classes
Range Instruction
📍 Kings Shooters Supply | 📅 View Classes
In Store Cooking Classes
📍 Sur La Table | 📅 View Classes
ONLINE Cooking Classes
📍 Sur La Table | 📅 View Classes
Natural Wreath Making Workshop
📍 Elmwood Park Zoo | 🕒 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Wild Lights
📍 Elmwood Park Zoo | 🕒 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Winter Luminary Nights
📍Jenkins Arboretum and Gardens | 🕒 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. OR 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Entertainment and Culture

March In to Valley Forge
📍Valley Forge National Park | 🕒 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Winterfest
📍King of Prussia Town Center | 🕒 2:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Walk-Through Live Nativity
📍Hope Church | 🕒 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Historic Valley Forge Station
📍Valley Forge National Historic Park | 🕒 10:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Open House Washington’s Headquarters
📍Valley Forge National Historical Park | 🕒 10:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Live Music: Shaken
📍Screwballs | 🕒 8:30 p.m.
Live Music: You, Me, and Reenie
📍The Ribhouse | 🕒 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Live Music: Griz Band
📍The Ribhouse | 🕒 9:00 - 1:00 a.m.
Live Music: Side Arm
📍 Peppers by Amedeo’s | 🕒 8:30 - 11:30 p.m.
Live Music: Scooter and Pablo
📍Taphouse 23 | 🕒 7:00 - 10:00 p.m
20th Anniversary Cabaret
📍Theatre Horizon | 🕒 Check showtimes

For the Kids

KID Climbing and Fitness
📍 Reach Climbing and Fitness | 📅 View Calendar
Various Open Gym Activities
📍 Upper Merion Community Center | 🕒 8:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Brunch with Santa
📍 Elmwood Park Zoo | 🕒 10:00 - 1:45 p.m.
Scoops with Santa
📍 Frosty Falls | 🕒 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
S’more Amongst The Inflatables
📍 Upper Merion Dance and Gymnastics | 🕒 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.

For the Pet People

Pet Friendly Establishments
📍 Upper Merion Area | 📃 View List
Bark U Festive Photo Contest
📍 Bark U | 📅 Through December 19th

SNEAK PEEK AT TOMORROW

Vendor Market
📍Workhorse Brewery | 🕒 11:00 - 5:00 p.m.
ONLINE Winter Cookie Workshop
📍Zoom with Sur La Table | 🕒 11:00 a.m.
Dog Nights
📍 Elmwood Park Zoo | 🕒 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Check back tomorrow for the full lineup of events.

LOOKING AHEAD

The Future is Fun: Upcoming Events to Know About

Fundraiser: Candlebrook Elementary
📍 Panera Bread | December 16, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Meet Mr. and Mrs. Clause
📍 Peppers by Amedeo’s | 📅 December 19th and 21st | Grab your camera and come meet Mr. and Mrs. Clause for a Happy Hour OR a lunch
Nightly Hanukkah Candle Lighting
📍Miles Park | 📅 December 25 - January 1 | 🕎 Come join Congregation Or Ami as we celebrate Hanukkah and "Light Up Lafayette Hill" at Miles Park
Greater Philadelphia Spring Home Show
📍Valley Forge Casino Resort | 📅 January 3-5 | 🏠 Be prepared to be to inspired, motivated and excited for your upcoming home improvement