Visitors can walk or drive along a festive Holiday Lane in which the exterior of the organization’s rustic cabins will be lit up with holiday lights and decorated in holiday themes. (Photo courtesy of Variety – The Children’s Charity)
Event runs from Dec. 5 to Dec. 7 and features lights, entertainment, kids activities and more
Variety – the Children’s Charity of the Delaware Valley will once again be spreading joy this holiday season through Variety’s Holiday Lane. From Dec. 5-7, Variety will transform its 77-acre campus into an interactive, family-friendly, winter wonderland.
This exciting multi-night event includes fun for the whole family with themed decorated cabins, a holiday craft bazaar, live entertainment, strolling characters, complimentary hot cocoa, various children’s activities, hot food, and festive outdoor decorations.
Visitors can walk or drive along a festive Holiday Lane in which the exterior of the organization’s rustic cabins will be lit up with holiday lights and decorated in holiday themes. (MNG File Photo)On Friday, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 7, visitors can walk along a festive Holiday Lane in which the exterior of Variety’s rustic cabins will be lit up with holiday lights and decorated in holiday themes by local community groups, who will compete for the votes of the public who attend the event.
Admission tickets include walking the lane, a complimentary cup of hot chocolate, live entertainment, and a visit with Santa. Additional activities include hot food and drink, kids’ games, amazing raffle baskets, and a holiday bazaar of handmade items by Variety kids.
The Variety Club cabins will be illuminated for the Holiday Lane tour in December. (MNG File Photo)On Saturday, there will be special activities for children from 3-5 p.m. including a carol sing-along, holiday dance party, story time stations, letters to Santa, and more!
The event is a wonderful, family-friendly opportunity to visit Variety’s campus and enjoy the sights and sounds of the season while supporting a local organization that strives to continuously provide social and educational programs for the disabled community in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties.
As always, Holiday Lane would not be possible without the help of generous sponsors, including Independence Blue Cross, and the many volunteers who lend their time to make sure the event is one to remember.
Dates and times are as follows:
• Thursday, December 5, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Driving Tour ONLY (Enjoy the lights, bid on raffles and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa). $20 car and $25 van and buses
• Friday, December 6, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Walking Tours, $12 adults and $8 children
• Saturday, December 7, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Walking Tours, $12 adults and $8 children; Special Children’s Activities from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information and to buy tickets, visit varietyphila.org/holidaylane.
Tickets will also be available at the entrance! Variety’s Holiday Lane is a family-friendly event open to all ages. There is no rain date.
About Variety – the Children’s Charity
Founded in 1935, Variety – the Children’s Charity of the Delaware Valley’s mission is to enrich the lives of children and young adults with disabilities through social, educational, and vocational programs that nurture independence and self-confidence, and prepare them for life. For more information, visit www.varietyphila.org or call 610.584.4366.
