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.
What to Expect
Evening holiday shopping with roaming brass music, Santa, and store refreshments.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Chestnut Hill
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Chestnut Hill Business District
Food & Drink
Many stores offer complimentary refreshments.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday shoppers
Vibe
Festive and leisurely
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- 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.
- Parking: Arrive early for the best parking availability.
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.
Quick Actions
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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