Illustration of felt snowmen shoppers carrying gifts past snowy little shops and a decorated tree under string lights (Chestnut Hill Stag + Doe Nights)

Chestnut Hill Stag + Doe Nights

Shoppers can browse neighborhood boutiques and shops during extended evening hours to find gifts and take advantage of seasonal promotions. Along the Avenue, guests can encounter Santa greeting families and listen to holiday tunes performed by a roaming brass quartet. Many participating stores also welcome visitors with complimentary refreshments.

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Plan Your Visit

Hours

Wednesdays 5:00 PM–9:00 PM; Santa and the brass quartet 6:30 PM–8:30 PM; most stores open until 9:00 PM.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Chestnut Hill

Food & Drink

Many stores offer complimentary refreshments.

Parking

Arrive early for the best parking availability.

Going?

Location

Germantown Avenue · Philadelphia, PA 19118 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and holiday shoppers

Vibe

Festive and leisurely

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Arrive early for the best selection in the shops and the best chance at a space in the public parking lots.
  • Be on the Avenue in the middle of the evening, when Santa strolls by greeting families and the brass quartet plays holiday music.
  • Bring your camera for photos with Santa and the festive decorations as you walk the Avenue between shops.
  • Take SEPTA Regional Rail to Chestnut Hill West, which puts you right on Germantown Avenue, if you would rather skip parking.
  • Look for the many stores offering free refreshments, and ask about holiday specials at the participating shops and boutiques as you browse.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Participating shops offer holiday deals and promotions during Stag + Doe.
  • Many stores offer complimentary refreshments.

Links & Contact

Run by Chestnut Hill Business District

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens on Stag + Doe nights?

Most stores stay open late, with holiday specials and free refreshments at many shops. Santa strolls the Avenue and a brass quartet plays holiday music.

Will Santa be there?

Yes. Santa walks down the Avenue greeting families in the middle of each Stag + Doe evening while the brass quartet plays.

Are there deals?

Yes. Participating shops and boutiques offer holiday deals and promotions.

Where do I park?

The Chestnut Hill Parking Foundation runs six public lots. Yellow and Blue are on East Evergreen Avenue, Green is on East Highland Avenue, and Orange is at 8300 Germantown Avenue. Turquoise is on West Highland Avenue, and Purple is at 8600 Germantown Avenue, entered from Hilltop Road via Rex Avenue.

Can I get there without a car?

Yes. The SEPTA Chestnut Hill West station is right on Germantown Avenue, and Chestnut Hill East is a two-block walk. SEPTA Route 23 and other buses stop close to the shopping district.

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