The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids
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Manayunk’s Jolly Trolley

Ride the festively decorated Jolly Trolley through Manayunk’s twinkling holiday lights! Enjoy food and drink deals, shopping specials, and live entertainment as the trolley—decked with lights, decorations, and holiday music—makes stops at your favorite Main Street businesses.
Special Guests (on trolley and strolling Main Street):
- Dec 4: Elf (5-8 PM)
- Dec 5: Holiday Mickey (5-8 PM)
- Dec 6: Philly Accents (1-3 PM)
- Dec 11: Santa (5-8 PM)
- Dec 12: The Grinch (5-8 PM)
- Dec 13: Philadelphia Freedom Band (1-3 PM)
- Dec 18: Santa (5-8 PM)
- Dec 19: Rudolph (5-8 PM)
- Dec 20: Santa (1-4 PM)
Special guests are subject to change.




