UP to SPEED
before seen in Philadelphia,
with a special focus on the
power of the brain. Through
Feb. 21. For more information or to purchase tickets
call 877. TFI. TIXS; fi.edu/
bodyworlds2.com
Dec. 13 and for travel through Dec.
16, 2009. See below for blackout
dates and other restrictions.
VIRGINIA
For the Pennsylvania
events, save 40 percent on
the best available rail fare for one
companion traveling in coach with
a paid regular (full) adult rail fare to
Philadelphia. This offer is valid for
sale through Dec. 13 and for travel
through Dec. 16, 2009. Request
discount code V553 when you
book by calling 800-USA-RAIL.
See below for blackout dates and
other restrictions.
Yinka Shonibare’s “Party Time: Re- imagine America” at he Newark Museum.
charity walk, valley-wide
scavenger hunt, an arts
and crafts fair, gingerbread
house exhibit, Santa sleigh
rail jam, and much more.
Dec. 11-13.
walkofthesantas.com.
CONNECTICUT
WASHINGTON, D.C.
George Balanchine’s The
Nutcracker: The Pennsylvania Ballet performs the
classic dance at the John F.
Kennedy Center in Washington, D. C. Support is
provided by Mid Atlantic
Arts Foundation’s Pennsylvania Performing Arts on
Tour program. Nov. 24-29.
800-444-1324; kennedy-center.org/tickets.
New Northeast Corridor
Service Starts this Fall:
Two new Amtrak regional
trains provide direct
service between Central
Virginia and the entire
Northeast Corridor. The
Virginia Regional Trains
offer a one-seat ride to
nearly 30 stations as far
north as Boston and as
far south as Lynchburg
and Richmond, Va. Daily
roundtrip service has
begun for the Lynchburg
route, and will get rolling
Dec. 15 for the Richmond
route. amtrakvirginia.com.
NEW JERSEY
MASSACHUSETTS
VERMONT
Walk of the Santas,
Dover: Enjoy the 4th annual Walk of the Santas
weekend, an event filled
with Christmas cheer and
fun for all ages. A portion
of the proceeds will go to
Deerfield Valley Community Cares heat assistance
program. The weekend
activities include a Santa
The Newark Museum:
The largest museum in
New Jersey celebrates its
100th anniversary this year
with special exhibitions
and events. Step back in
time to the Victorian Era,
replete with the trappings
and trimmings of a traditional Victorian Christmas
in the Ballantine House,
and witness a dinner party
in progress with artist
Yinka Shonibare’s “Party
Time: Re-imagine America.” Enjoy the ceramic
beauty of 100 Masterpieces
of Art Pottery. Through
Jan. 10. 49 Washington St.
973-596-6550;
newarkmuseum.org.
Santa on the Trolley:
Starting the Saturday
after Thanksgiving and
continuing weekends until
Christmas, families can
ride heated trolley cars to
visit Santa. Each child has
the opportunity to sit with
Santa to share his wish list,
and every child receives
a special gift. There are
plenty of operating toy
trains to watch, and hot
chocolate and cookies
for all to enjoy. Saturdays
and Sundays, 10: 30 a.m.-
4: 30 p.m. Adults $8, seniors
$6, children (ages 2-15) $4.
Nov. 28-Dec. 20. Shore Line
Trolley Museum, 17 River
St., East Haven. 203-467-
6927; bera.org.
For the Connecticut event, save 20 percent on the best
available (full) adult rail fare ticket
on Amtrak travel to New Haven. Request discount code V266 by booking online at Amtrak.com or calling
800-USA-RAIL. Valid for sale through
Inside Harry Potter’s
World: Step inside the
famous wizard’s magi-
cal world during “Harry
Potter: The Exhibition,”
at the Museum of Science,
Boston. The Museum of
Science is the only New
England venue to host
the exhibition, and the
second venue worldwide.
Visitors get to experience
dramatic displays inspired
by the film sets and see the
amazing craftsmanship
behind authentic costumes
and props from the films.
Through Feb. 21. 617-723-
2500 or 617-589-0417;
mos.org.
Terms and conditions: Blackout dates apply: Nov. 24-25 and Nov. 28-30. Reservations must be made at least three days in advance of all travel for reserved and unreserved
trains. Limited seating, may not be available on all trains at all times. Qualifying adult and discounted companion must travel together at all times and have tickets issued at
the same time. Travel on Acela Express is prohibited. Up to two children ages 2-15 may accompany each paid adult at half of the full regular adult rail fare. Other restrictions may
apply. Amtrak is a registered service mark of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation.
