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Grab & Go Planner: Pirates Take Malvern

Treasure Island on stage at People's Light & Theatre. Also, Santa arrives via helicopter in West Chester.

Take a ride on the high seas with pirates and chipmunks this weekend in Malvern. A production of "Treasure Island" is on the main stage at People's Light & Theatre. Alvin, his brothers and the Chipettes hit the silver screen this Friday during "Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked." Still haven't visited Santa? He arrives by air at the Helicopter Museum on Sunday. Head over the Whiteland Town Center in Exton for a free carriage ride with Santa.

Treaure Island: A Musicial Panto

  • Where/When: , 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern; now through January 8, 2012, various times.
  • Why Go: Heat up December with a trip on the Seven Seas with Long John Silver and Mother Hawkins. For more information and to buy tickets online, visit People's Light & Theatre website
  • Price: Visit the theater website for exact prices.

Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked

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  • Where/When: , 593 West Lancaster Avenue, East Whiteland; Opens this Friday, December 16, check the theater webpage for exact times. 
  • Why Go: Join Alvin, Simon, Theodore and the Chipettes during a musical adventure on a deserted island. This is the third full-length film for the Chipmunks feature CGI/live action and also available for 3D viewing. For a complete list of movie times and other films playing this weekend, visit United Artists East Whiteland's Fandango page
  • Price: Prices vary depending on age and time. Please check website or call (610) 251-5207 theater for exact information. 

Carriage Ride with Santa

  • Where/When: Whiteland Towne Center, Routes 30 and 100, Exton; Saturday, December 17, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • Why Go: Before Santa and Mrs. Claus head back to the North Pole, take a horse-drawn carriage ride with the famous couple. All participants recieve free hot chocolate. Also, make sure to bring your camera.
  • Price: Free.

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  • Where/When: Whole Foods Market, 821 West Lancaster Avenue, Wayne; Saturday and Sunday, December 17 and 18, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 
  • Why Go: Children can shop in secret for the adults on their list. Gifts are pre-wrapped and ready to be placed under the tree. Check out the Whole Foods Market facebook page for store information and daily events.
  • Price: Free to shop. Prices of gifts varies.

Santa Arrives in a Helicopter

  • Where/When: American Helicopter Museum & Education Center, 1220 American Blvd., West Chester; Saturday, December 17, 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
  • Why Go: Santa leaves Rudolph and the other reindeer at the North Pole and arrives at the museum via helicopter. Children admission includes refreshments, visit with Santa and holiday activities. Make sure to bring a camera. The entire family can also enjoy a helicopter ride for an additional cost. For more information, visit www.helicoptermuseum.org
  • Price: Adults $10, seniors $8, children 3 and up $7.00, children 2 and under are free.
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