The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids

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Hansel & Gretel

Hansel and Gretel

Curio Theatre Company 4740 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, Philadelphia

This holiday season, Curio Theatre Company invites families to step into the story with HANSEL & GRETEL, a brand new Make & Partake Theatre Experience written by Paul Kuhn and directed by Mya Flood. Following the success of Jack and the Beanstalk and The Three […]

$20

Contemporary West Dance Theatre’s “A Cool Yule” Holiday Spectacular!

Fringe Arts 140 N. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia

Let your heart soar as Contemporary West Dance Theatre heralds in the holidays with their annual performance of “A Cool Yule!” Christmas Spectacular! Gather your family and friends to celebrate the season with a mix of timeless classics, audience sing-alongs, and the thrilling sounds of […]

Hansel & Gretel

Hansel and Gretel

Curio Theatre Company 4740 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, Philadelphia

This holiday season, Curio Theatre Company invites families to step into the story with HANSEL & GRETEL, a brand new Make & Partake Theatre Experience written by Paul Kuhn and directed by Mya Flood. Following the success of Jack and the Beanstalk and The Three […]

$20

Hansel & Gretel

Hansel and Gretel

Curio Theatre Company 4740 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, Philadelphia

This holiday season, Curio Theatre Company invites families to step into the story with HANSEL & GRETEL, a brand new Make & Partake Theatre Experience written by Paul Kuhn and directed by Mya Flood. Following the success of Jack and the Beanstalk and The Three […]

$20

Holidays in Franklin Square

Holidays in Franklin Square

Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia

Holidays in Franklin Square runs from November 20, 2025, to January 4, 2026, featuring the Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO, with hundreds of thousands of lights set to seasonal music. Guests can enjoy festive activities like Chilly Philly Mini Golf, Street Curling, fire […]

Ugly Sweater Contest at the Christmas Village

City Hall and LOVE Park 1500 Arch St., Philadelphia

The Christmas Village hosts an Ugly Sweater Contest on December 19th in celebration of National Ugly Sweater Day. Contestants with the most creative designs will compete for exclusive prizes at this festive holiday gathering.

Free

Cracked Nuts

Cracked Nuts at Suzanne Roberts Theatre

Suzanne Roberts Theatre 480 S Broad Street, Philadelphia

Cracked Nuts is an uproarious and comedic dance-play that puts a modern holiday twist on the famed classic, The Nutcracker. Featuring beloved characters, lively music, and multiple styles of dance, this one-of-a-kind holiday adventure delivers nonstop entertainment and pure Christmas joy! Twenty years after Clara's […]

$50

Contemporary West Dance Theatre’s “A Cool Yule” Holiday Spectacular!

Fringe Arts 140 N. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia

Let your heart soar as Contemporary West Dance Theatre heralds in the holidays with their annual performance of “A Cool Yule!” Christmas Spectacular! Gather your family and friends to celebrate the season with a mix of timeless classics, audience sing-alongs, and the thrilling sounds of […]

Holidays in Franklin Square

Holidays in Franklin Square

Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia

Holidays in Franklin Square runs from November 20, 2025, to January 4, 2026, featuring the Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO, with hundreds of thousands of lights set to seasonal music. Guests can enjoy festive activities like Chilly Philly Mini Golf, Street Curling, fire […]

Hansel & Gretel

Hansel and Gretel

Curio Theatre Company 4740 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, Philadelphia

This holiday season, Curio Theatre Company invites families to step into the story with HANSEL & GRETEL, a brand new Make & Partake Theatre Experience written by Paul Kuhn and directed by Mya Flood. Following the success of Jack and the Beanstalk and The Three […]

$20

Cracked Nuts

Cracked Nuts at Suzanne Roberts Theatre

Suzanne Roberts Theatre 480 S Broad Street, Philadelphia

Cracked Nuts is an uproarious and comedic dance-play that puts a modern holiday twist on the famed classic, The Nutcracker. Featuring beloved characters, lively music, and multiple styles of dance, this one-of-a-kind holiday adventure delivers nonstop entertainment and pure Christmas joy! Twenty years after Clara's […]

$50

Contemporary West Dance Theatre’s “A Cool Yule” Holiday Spectacular!

Fringe Arts 140 N. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia

Let your heart soar as Contemporary West Dance Theatre heralds in the holidays with their annual performance of “A Cool Yule!” Christmas Spectacular! Gather your family and friends to celebrate the season with a mix of timeless classics, audience sing-alongs, and the thrilling sounds of […]

Holidays in Franklin Square

Holidays in Franklin Square

Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia

Holidays in Franklin Square runs from November 20, 2025, to January 4, 2026, featuring the Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO, with hundreds of thousands of lights set to seasonal music. Guests can enjoy festive activities like Chilly Philly Mini Golf, Street Curling, fire […]

Hansel & Gretel

Hansel and Gretel

Curio Theatre Company 4740 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, Philadelphia

This holiday season, Curio Theatre Company invites families to step into the story with HANSEL & GRETEL, a brand new Make & Partake Theatre Experience written by Paul Kuhn and directed by Mya Flood. Following the success of Jack and the Beanstalk and The Three […]

$20

Cracked Nuts

Cracked Nuts at Suzanne Roberts Theatre

Suzanne Roberts Theatre 480 S Broad Street, Philadelphia

Cracked Nuts is an uproarious and comedic dance-play that puts a modern holiday twist on the famed classic, The Nutcracker. Featuring beloved characters, lively music, and multiple styles of dance, this one-of-a-kind holiday adventure delivers nonstop entertainment and pure Christmas joy! Twenty years after Clara's […]

$50

Holidays in Franklin Square

Holidays in Franklin Square

Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia

Holidays in Franklin Square runs from November 20, 2025, to January 4, 2026, featuring the Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO, with hundreds of thousands of lights set to seasonal music. Guests can enjoy festive activities like Chilly Philly Mini Golf, Street Curling, fire […]

Holidays in Franklin Square

Holidays in Franklin Square

Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia

Holidays in Franklin Square runs from November 20, 2025, to January 4, 2026, featuring the Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO, with hundreds of thousands of lights set to seasonal music. Guests can enjoy festive activities like Chilly Philly Mini Golf, Street Curling, fire […]

Holidays in Franklin Square

Holidays in Franklin Square

Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia

Holidays in Franklin Square runs from November 20, 2025, to January 4, 2026, featuring the Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO, with hundreds of thousands of lights set to seasonal music. Guests can enjoy festive activities like Chilly Philly Mini Golf, Street Curling, fire […]

Holidays in Franklin Square

Holidays in Franklin Square

Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia

Holidays in Franklin Square runs from November 20, 2025, to January 4, 2026, featuring the Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO, with hundreds of thousands of lights set to seasonal music. Guests can enjoy festive activities like Chilly Philly Mini Golf, Street Curling, fire […]

Hansel & Gretel

Hansel and Gretel

Curio Theatre Company 4740 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, Philadelphia

This holiday season, Curio Theatre Company invites families to step into the story with HANSEL & GRETEL, a brand new Make & Partake Theatre Experience written by Paul Kuhn and directed by Mya Flood. Following the success of Jack and the Beanstalk and The Three […]

$20

Holidays in Franklin Square

Holidays in Franklin Square

Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia

Holidays in Franklin Square runs from November 20, 2025, to January 4, 2026, featuring the Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO, with hundreds of thousands of lights set to seasonal music. Guests can enjoy festive activities like Chilly Philly Mini Golf, Street Curling, fire […]

Hansel & Gretel

Hansel and Gretel

Curio Theatre Company 4740 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, Philadelphia

This holiday season, Curio Theatre Company invites families to step into the story with HANSEL & GRETEL, a brand new Make & Partake Theatre Experience written by Paul Kuhn and directed by Mya Flood. Following the success of Jack and the Beanstalk and The Three […]

$20

Hansel & Gretel

Hansel and Gretel

Curio Theatre Company 4740 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, Philadelphia

This holiday season, Curio Theatre Company invites families to step into the story with HANSEL & GRETEL, a brand new Make & Partake Theatre Experience written by Paul Kuhn and directed by Mya Flood. Following the success of Jack and the Beanstalk and The Three […]

$20

Holidays in Franklin Square

Holidays in Franklin Square

Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia

Holidays in Franklin Square runs from November 20, 2025, to January 4, 2026, featuring the Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO, with hundreds of thousands of lights set to seasonal music. Guests can enjoy festive activities like Chilly Philly Mini Golf, Street Curling, fire […]

Hansel & Gretel

Hansel and Gretel

Curio Theatre Company 4740 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, Philadelphia

This holiday season, Curio Theatre Company invites families to step into the story with HANSEL & GRETEL, a brand new Make & Partake Theatre Experience written by Paul Kuhn and directed by Mya Flood. Following the success of Jack and the Beanstalk and The Three […]

$20

Holidays in Franklin Square

Holidays in Franklin Square

Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia

Holidays in Franklin Square runs from November 20, 2025, to January 4, 2026, featuring the Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO, with hundreds of thousands of lights set to seasonal music. Guests can enjoy festive activities like Chilly Philly Mini Golf, Street Curling, fire […]

Hansel & Gretel

Hansel and Gretel

Curio Theatre Company 4740 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, Philadelphia

This holiday season, Curio Theatre Company invites families to step into the story with HANSEL & GRETEL, a brand new Make & Partake Theatre Experience written by Paul Kuhn and directed by Mya Flood. Following the success of Jack and the Beanstalk and The Three […]

$20

Holidays in Franklin Square

Holidays in Franklin Square

Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia

Holidays in Franklin Square runs from November 20, 2025, to January 4, 2026, featuring the Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO, with hundreds of thousands of lights set to seasonal music. Guests can enjoy festive activities like Chilly Philly Mini Golf, Street Curling, fire […]

Hansel & Gretel

Hansel and Gretel

Curio Theatre Company 4740 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, Philadelphia

This holiday season, Curio Theatre Company invites families to step into the story with HANSEL & GRETEL, a brand new Make & Partake Theatre Experience written by Paul Kuhn and directed by Mya Flood. Following the success of Jack and the Beanstalk and The Three […]

$20

Holidays in Franklin Square

Holidays in Franklin Square

Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia

Holidays in Franklin Square runs from November 20, 2025, to January 4, 2026, featuring the Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO, with hundreds of thousands of lights set to seasonal music. Guests can enjoy festive activities like Chilly Philly Mini Golf, Street Curling, fire […]

Hansel & Gretel

Hansel and Gretel

Curio Theatre Company 4740 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, Philadelphia

This holiday season, Curio Theatre Company invites families to step into the story with HANSEL & GRETEL, a brand new Make & Partake Theatre Experience written by Paul Kuhn and directed by Mya Flood. Following the success of Jack and the Beanstalk and The Three […]

$20

Holidays in Franklin Square

Holidays in Franklin Square

Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia

Holidays in Franklin Square runs from November 20, 2025, to January 4, 2026, featuring the Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO, with hundreds of thousands of lights set to seasonal music. Guests can enjoy festive activities like Chilly Philly Mini Golf, Street Curling, fire […]

Holidays in Franklin Square

Holidays in Franklin Square

Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia

Holidays in Franklin Square runs from November 20, 2025, to January 4, 2026, featuring the Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO, with hundreds of thousands of lights set to seasonal music. Guests can enjoy festive activities like Chilly Philly Mini Golf, Street Curling, fire […]

Holidays in Franklin Square

Holidays in Franklin Square

Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia

Holidays in Franklin Square runs from November 20, 2025, to January 4, 2026, featuring the Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO, with hundreds of thousands of lights set to seasonal music. Guests can enjoy festive activities like Chilly Philly Mini Golf, Street Curling, fire […]

Hansel & Gretel

Hansel and Gretel

Curio Theatre Company 4740 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, Philadelphia

This holiday season, Curio Theatre Company invites families to step into the story with HANSEL & GRETEL, a brand new Make & Partake Theatre Experience written by Paul Kuhn and directed by Mya Flood. Following the success of Jack and the Beanstalk and The Three […]

$20