Family Festival: Home Sweet Home
Philadelphia Museum of Art 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin the PMA on a journey to discover the true meaning of home.
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101 Fun Things To Do With Kids in Philly
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Lucia and Christmas Market
American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesDon’t miss this unique magical holiday experience! The outdoor Christmas Market includes your favorite holiday deli items, Christmas decorations and gifts, and SWEA bakery treats. The Swedish Christmas Café will sell holiday foods and sweets for refreshment. Enjoy daily Lucia processions and live music holiday […]
Holidays in the Park: Winter around the World at Lemon Hill Mansion
Lemon Hill Mansion Lemon Hill Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin the Fairmount Park Conservancy for a series of family-friendly holiday activities at Lemon Hill Mansion!
Franklin Frost: Saturday, December 2
Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesToday, NextFab Open Studio features makers Bob Nardi from My Wooden Screen Door and Nnennia Mazagwu of N'ulo Adaeze. Guest artist Cory Kram will be onsite from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, with their designs, to facilitate printmaking in the Card Making Factory. Celebrate the […]
PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: New Traditions
Barnes Foundation 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesIt’s the first Sunday of the month, which means free admission at the Barnes. Get ready to swing and sway today to musical performances by Los Bomberos de la Calle, presented in partnership with Musicopia. Learn about the music and dance traditions of Puerto Rico with […]
The Philadelphia Dance Academy “Nutcracker”
Mandell Theater 3220 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesIn December the Philadelphia Dance Academy presents their annual production of the classic Nutcracker ballet. This is a wonderful opportunity for those ballet students who really enjoy performing. Through rehearsing for and performing in the Nutcracker, participants are able to gain an appreciation for the […]
Sunday Family Art & Storytelling
Woodmere Art Museum 9201 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesIntroduce your preschoolers to art experiences. Children will focus on one artwork, read a related story picture book and create an art project with their adult companion. A fun and engaging way for children to enjoy art.
Family Day at Barcade
barcade 1114 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin Barcade for Family Day in Fishtown! From 12 pm-5 pm they're serving up good food, arcade games, and fun for the whole family! All children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Find their full list of Family Days at Barcade.com/FamilyDay
Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market
Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesSupport small businesses and crafters by shopping local this holiday season. This unique outdoor market creates a one-stop destination for gifts including handcrafted jewelry, artwork, home goods, clothing, skin care and more. Visit DilworthPark.org for hours and a full list of vendors.
Family Day: Shine A Light
Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History 101 S Independence Mall East, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin the Weitzman for an unforgettable event where you will Shine A Light on the path to belonging, freedom, and collective empowerment. At the heart of this event is the idea that we, as a community, shine brighter together. You'll walk the collective path, proving […]
Zen of Philly Market
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink 101 S Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe Zen of Philly Market is a shopping experience consisting of Philadelphia's makers and small businesses, whose main goal is to introduce a zen lifestyle to their audience. Supporting these businesses helps to ensure Philadelphia continues to bloom from seeds planted by Philly natives. Hosted […]
LuminoCity’s Holiday Lights Festival in Montgomery County, PA
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA, United StatesLuminoCity Festival (LuminoCity) has announced its Golden Holiday experience – a magical light installation celebrating the holiday season that will take place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks from Nov. 17, 2023 through Jan. 15, 2024. The festival will […]
LumiNature at the Philadelphia Zoo
Philadelphia Zoo 3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe Philly Zoo comes to light again this November for another season of sights, sounds, and surprises! See more than a million twinkling lights across 16 illuminated zones at their biggest and brightest holiday light show yet. Walk the path with light performers donned in […]
Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market
Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesSupport small businesses and crafters by shopping local this holiday season. This unique outdoor market creates a one-stop destination for gifts including handcrafted jewelry, artwork, home goods, clothing, skin care and more. Visit DilworthPark.org for hours and a full list of vendors.
Make Homemade Holiday Cards With Us!
David Cohen Ogontz Library 6017 Ogontz Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States'Tis the season! Come join the David Cohen Ogontz Library most Mondays during the month of December to craft homemade holiday cards for your friends and family. Supplies provided. For ages 5 and up.
Free Printmaking Program at West Oak Lane Library with Bill Brookover.
West Oak Lane Library 2000 East Washington Lane, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesMake a monoprint and take it home! Bill Brookover shows you how, using non-toxic water-based inks. Participants will learn to add textures to drawings and to paint directly on gelatin printing plates using Akua Liquid Pigment inks to print on paper. Bill Brookover is a printmaker and […]
Film Screening & Discussion: The Command Center to Bring Women Home
Field Teen Center at Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street (between 19th and 20th Streets on the Parkway), Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin us for a screening of The Command Center to Bring Women Home, followed by a discussion with Starr Granger, Tamika Bell, and Paulette Carrington, who star in the documentary, and moderated by Philadelphia poet Trapeta Mayson. As described by PBS: "Through a collaborative writing process with […]
Friends of Rittenhouse Square Annual Tree Lighting
Rittenhouse Square 210 W Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin the Friends of Rittenhouse Square on Monday, December 4th, to off the holiday season in Rittenhouse with the annual tree lighting. Festivities will begin at 5:00 pm with refreshments, giveaways, music, and Santa! The official lighting ceremony will then start at 5:30 pm and […]
Culture Kicks Inaugural Toy Drive
Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia 1009 Canal Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesMake-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley grants life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses. By bringing a new unwrapped toy, you are making a direct impact on wish kids in our region. These toys are given wish kids and are a vital part of the […]
Walnut Street West Friends’ Holiday Book Sale
Walnut Street West 201 South 40th Street (40th & Walnut Streets), Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe Walnut West Library Friends’ Huge Holiday Book Sale is Back! Browse from a large selection of barely used, quality children’s books as well as general fiction and nonfiction for the grownups. Prices range from $.50 to $3.00. Proceeds are used by the Friends of […]
Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market
Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesSupport small businesses and crafters by shopping local this holiday season. This unique outdoor market creates a one-stop destination for gifts including handcrafted jewelry, artwork, home goods, clothing, skin care and more. Visit DilworthPark.org for hours and a full list of vendors.
Storytime at Christmas Village
Love Park 1501 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe Free Library will be providing festive family storytimes at Christmas Village once again this year! Join them on Tuesdays at 12:30, from November 28-December 19 in LOVE Park, for a variety of seasonal stories, songs, and an altogether cozy time! Christmas Village is an […]
After School Adventures
Pennypack Environmental Center 8600 Verree Rd, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesYouth will be immersed in a different natural science topic each class utilizing multiple learning tools including hands-on. This staff led afterschool program, guides children on adventures in Pennypack Park. We will meet at the Pennypack Environmental Center, then enjoy new adventures each week. Kids […]
Lily P.A.D.S
Glen Foerd 5001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThis week at LilyPADS, the kids will get to try out the art of screen printing! They'll be joined by Glen Foerd’s Arts & Culture Program Manager, to create Holiday Tote Bags & T-shirts! (*Be sure to bring a plain white or light-colored t-shirt with […]
NATURE TOTS: Nature Gifts
Pennypack Environmental Center 8600 Verree Rd, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesChildren ages 2-5 years with an adult can join Pennypack for a story, simple craft, short walk, games and more. Join them for a story, simple craft, short walk & more. This month you will create gifts for birds at the center and to take […]
Mlanjeni Magical Theater and the Amazing Mr. Q Present: Hanukkah
Katharine Drexel Library 11099 Knights Road, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate the holidays with Mlanjeni Magical Theater and the Amazing Mr. Q! Learn about the customs and origin of each holiday through storytelling, puppets, music, and magic! All ages are welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult.
First Wednesday at the Please Touch Museum
Please Touch Museum 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesSponsored in part by TD Charitable Foundation, visit the Museum at a discounted rate of $2 per person from 4–7 p.m. December’s programming will kick off the winter season with snow-themed fun.
Walnut Street West Friends’ Holiday Book Sale
Walnut Street West 201 South 40th Street (40th & Walnut Streets), Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe Walnut West Library Friends’ Huge Holiday Book Sale is Back! Browse from a large selection of barely used, quality children’s books as well as general fiction and nonfiction for the grownups. Prices range from $.50 to $3.00. Proceeds are used by the Friends of […]
Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market
Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesSupport small businesses and crafters by shopping local this holiday season. This unique outdoor market creates a one-stop destination for gifts including handcrafted jewelry, artwork, home goods, clothing, skin care and more. Visit DilworthPark.org for hours and a full list of vendors.
Hanukkah Story & Craft!
Northeast Regional Library 2228 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCome to the library for a Hanukkah themed story and craft. This program is designed for children of all ages.
Vienna Light Orchestra | Christmas Tour 2023
First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia 125 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesWhether you’re looking for a beautiful and unique Philadelphia Christmas event or a nostalgic candlelit experience, the timeless seasonal music is an evening you and your family will not soon forget. VIENNA LIGHT ORCHESTRA’S awe inspiring performance is a positive interruption from the noise of […]
Tinseltown
FDR Park 1500 Pattison Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesTinseltown Holiday Spectacular features over 2 million lights, an ice trail, a 4-lane ice slide, photos with Santa, Mrs. Claus’s reading room and much more. Tinseltown is an outdoor walk thru event within FDR Park in South Philadelphia. Children 3 and under are free. We […]
LuminoCity’s Holiday Lights Festival in Montgomery County, PA
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA, United StatesLuminoCity Festival (LuminoCity) has announced its Golden Holiday experience – a magical light installation celebrating the holiday season that will take place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks from Nov. 17, 2023 through Jan. 15, 2024. The festival will […]
Stag & Doe Nights
Chestnut Hill Business District 8426 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesEvery Wednesday from Thanksgiving through Christmas. Chestnut Hill’s beloved annual Stag & Doe Nights return, featuring extended store hours, holiday specials, and complimentary refreshments at many stores. A brass quartet will roam every Stag & Doe Night from 6:30-8:30 p.m. You may even catch a glimpse of Santa strutting down the Avenue and […]
Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market
Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesSupport small businesses and crafters by shopping local this holiday season. This unique outdoor market creates a one-stop destination for gifts including handcrafted jewelry, artwork, home goods, clothing, skin care and more. Visit DilworthPark.org for hours and a full list of vendors.