The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids
Discover the best family-friendly things to do in Philadelphia with kids, including events, festivals, attractions, and free activities through our curated calendar. Find what’s happening in Philly today and plan your next family adventure!
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Boathouse Row Light Display
For this holiday season, Boathouse Row is getting extra festive! Fairmount Park Conservancy and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation are lighting up the Schuylkill all season long with special holiday displays from now through New Year’s Day.
Holiday Season Schedule:
- Dec 4-13: Winter Sparkle
- Dec 14-21: Hanukkah Lights
- Dec 22-25: Christmas Lights
- Dec 26-Jan 1: Kwanzaa Lights
- Dec 31:
- Kwanzaa Lights from sunset until 7:59 pm
- New Year’s Eve lights from 8 pm until sunrise
- Jan 1:
- New Year’s Lights at sunset, for an hour at 7 pm, 9 pm, and continuous from 11 pm until sunrise
- Kwanzaa Lights for an hour at 6 pm, 8 pm, and 10 pm
