The Best Things To Do in Philadelphia with Kids
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Manayunk Jolly Trolley
December 6, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Bring the family to Main Street all season long for Get LIT weekends which will feature food and drink deals, shopping specials, festive live entertainment, and the FREE Jolly Trolley.
The Jolly Trolley will run up and down Main Street making several stops at your favorite businesses! Plus, it’s the best way to take in all the twinkling lights.
December 5th – 21st | Thursdays & Fridays: 5 – 9PM | Saturdays: 1 – 9PM
Entertainment Schedule (Subject to change):
- Dec. 5– Santa (5-8PM); Ornament Making in The Manayunk Welcome Center (5-8PM)
- Dec. 6 – Buddy the Elf & Jovie (5-8PM)
- Dec. 7 – North Pole Elf (5-8PM)
- Dec. 12 – Philadelphia Freedom Band (TBD); Cookie Decorating in The Manayunk Welcome Center (5-8PM)
- Dec. 13 – The Grinch (5-8PM)
- Dec. 14 – Philly Accents (Carolers) (1-3PM)
- Dec. 19 – Santa (5-8PM); Cookie Cutter Art in The Manayunk Welcome Center (5-8PM)
- Dec. 20 – Rudolph (5-8PM)
- Dec. 21 – Santa (1-3PM)
