Philadelphia Family Winter Holiday Family Fun Guide

Your guide to make the most of the holiday season with your kids in Philly. 

Presented by Unless Kids and the Philly Family team

The holiday season in the Greater Philadelphia area is a time of warmth, tradition, and community, whether you’re gathering with family, hosting a festive celebration, or bringing loved ones together. From Thanksgiving’s family feasts to the twinkling lights of Christmas and Hanukkah, and the meaningful reflections of Kwanzaa, these months offer rich opportunities to create lasting memories and honor cherished cultural traditions. This guide is designed to help local families navigate the season with practical tips, creative celebration ideas, and insights that capture the unique spirit of holiday gatherings in our beloved Philadelphia region. Whether you’re planning a multi-generational dinner, looking for local event ideas, or seeking ways to make each celebration special, we’ve got you covered.

Philadelphia Family is published by a team of local women to connect families raising their kids in the city with resources, events, and each other. It all started with our vibrant Philly Family Community Facebook group dedicated to Building Community (join the conversation with our 5,000 local members!) and our Email Newsletters, which deliver our curated roundup of things to do in Philly every Thursday, as well as our latest news and updates from local businesses, each week!  If you represent a family-focused local business or nonprofit organization, we’d like to invite you to join us as a Member to start collaborating!

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Hanukkah Celebrations in Philly

Philadelphia celebrates the Jewish Festival of Lights this year with these fun, family friendly celebrations

Thanksgiving Dinner in Philly

With a little planning (and advance orders) your Thanksgiving will be delicious, warm, and stress-free!

Holiday Tree Lightings in Philadelphia

Here’s where to get merry around town with tree lighting celebrations!

Philadelphia's best festive family performances of the season

Philly Santa

Get your Christmas lists ready!

Local stores and markets for all your shopping needs

Philly Nutcracker Performance

Celebrate the season with a this classic Holiday tradition

Grab your family and take a well deserved break from the holiday busy-ness!

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Festive holiday displays throughout Philadelphia.

Holiday Light Show in Franklin Square, Philadelphia

From daily lightshows to spectacular displays, Philadelphia makes the holiday season feel bright and cheery

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Warm up with some decadent hot cocoa at one of these great spots.

Ring in 2025 with your family!

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There's plenty of fun to be had before turkey time!

Celebrate family, history, and culture

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