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The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids
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Hansel and Gretel
Curio Theatre Company 4740 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, Philadelphia
$20
Daily: On the Land, In the Sea Exhibition
Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia South at The Navy Yard 1001 Intrepid Avenue, Philadelphia
Free
Week of Events
Hansel and Gretel
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
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: […]
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: […]
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: […]
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: […]
Disney On Ice Presents Jump In! at Xfinity Mobile Arena
Disney On Ice comes to Philadelphia December 26, 2025 - January 3, 2026 with a magical journey through beloved Disney stories. Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy guide audiences through adventures featuring Toy Story, Frozen, Encanto, Zootopia, Inside Out 2, Moana 2, and the Disney Princesses. […]
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: […]
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: […]
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: […]
Monday, December 22, 2025
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December 22, 2025 -Daily: On the Land, In the Sea Exhibition
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December 22, 2025 -Holidays in Franklin Square
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December 22, 2025 -Philadelphia’s Christmas Village
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December 22, 2025 -Chilly Philly Mini Golf at Franklin Square
Daily: On the Land, In the Sea Exhibition
An exhibition featuring artwork by Kathleen Greco and Andrea Bartine Caldarise exploring ocean life and natural landscapes will be on view starting from November 4, 2025 through April 14, 2026. Through their distinct styles, both artists explore patterns, textures, and forms found in nature. The […]
Free
Holidays in Franklin Square
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 […]
Philadelphia’s Christmas Village
Enjoy the magic of the Christmas Village at City Hall and LOVE Park from November 22nd through December 24th. With free admission, visitors can experience an authentic German-style market filled with twinkling lights, festive treats, and handcrafted gifts. Some activities include riding the Ferris wheel, […]
Chilly Philly Mini Golf at Franklin Square
Franklin Square's beloved mini golf course transforms into Chilly Philly Mini Golf for the winter season, featuring festive lights, seasonal music, and playful wintertime decorations throughout all 18 holes. As Center City's only outdoor mini golf course, families can enjoy the holidays with a fun […]
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
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December 23, 2025 -Holidays in Franklin Square
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December 23, 2025 -Philadelphia’s Christmas Village
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December 23, 2025 -Chilly Philly Mini Golf at Franklin Square
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December 23, 2025 -Yoga On The Pier
Holidays in Franklin Square
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 […]
Philadelphia’s Christmas Village
Enjoy the magic of the Christmas Village at City Hall and LOVE Park from November 22nd through December 24th. With free admission, visitors can experience an authentic German-style market filled with twinkling lights, festive treats, and handcrafted gifts. Some activities include riding the Ferris wheel, […]
Chilly Philly Mini Golf at Franklin Square
Franklin Square's beloved mini golf course transforms into Chilly Philly Mini Golf for the winter season, featuring festive lights, seasonal music, and playful wintertime decorations throughout all 18 holes. As Center City's only outdoor mini golf course, families can enjoy the holidays with a fun […]
Yoga On The Pier
Join Riverfront North and Roots2Rise for an all levels outdoor flow at Pennypack on the Delaware, Tuesdays from 6-7 pm! All ages and abilities are welcome. This class is made possible by the Riverfront North Partnership. Class is free but donations are welcome and will […]
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
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December 24, 2025 -Daily: On the Land, In the Sea Exhibition
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December 24, 2025 -Holidays in Franklin Square
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December 24, 2025 -Philadelphia’s Christmas Village
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December 24, 2025 -Chilly Philly Mini Golf at Franklin Square
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December 24, 2025 -City Cruises Philadelphia Christmas Eve Dinner Cruise
Daily: On the Land, In the Sea Exhibition
An exhibition featuring artwork by Kathleen Greco and Andrea Bartine Caldarise exploring ocean life and natural landscapes will be on view starting from November 4, 2025 through April 14, 2026. Through their distinct styles, both artists explore patterns, textures, and forms found in nature. The […]
Free
Holidays in Franklin Square
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 […]
Philadelphia’s Christmas Village
Enjoy the magic of the Christmas Village at City Hall and LOVE Park from November 22nd through December 24th. With free admission, visitors can experience an authentic German-style market filled with twinkling lights, festive treats, and handcrafted gifts. Some activities include riding the Ferris wheel, […]
Chilly Philly Mini Golf at Franklin Square
Franklin Square's beloved mini golf course transforms into Chilly Philly Mini Golf for the winter season, featuring festive lights, seasonal music, and playful wintertime decorations throughout all 18 holes. As Center City's only outdoor mini golf course, families can enjoy the holidays with a fun […]
City Cruises Philadelphia Christmas Eve Dinner Cruise
Experience the magic of the holiday season on land and sea with City Cruises Philadelphia’s Christmas Eve Dinner Cruise! Enjoy festive fun for the whole family with a chef-prepared buffet featuring holiday specials, a fully stocked cash bar, live DJ entertainment, dancing, games, and even […]
$79
Thursday, December 25, 2025
No events on this day.
Friday, December 26, 2025
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December 26, 2025 -Daily: On the Land, In the Sea Exhibition
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December 26, 2025 -Holidays in Franklin Square
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December 26, 2025 -2025 Kwanzaa Kick-off at City Hall
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December 26, 2025 -Hansel and Gretel
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December 26, 2025 -Chilly Philly Mini Golf at Franklin Square
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December 26, 2025 -Umoja – Unity Ceremony at the African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP)
Daily: On the Land, In the Sea Exhibition
An exhibition featuring artwork by Kathleen Greco and Andrea Bartine Caldarise exploring ocean life and natural landscapes will be on view starting from November 4, 2025 through April 14, 2026. Through their distinct styles, both artists explore patterns, textures, and forms found in nature. The […]
Free
Holidays in Franklin Square
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 […]
2025 Kwanzaa Kick-off at City Hall
Creative Philadelphia and the Kwanzaa Cooperative kick off the weeklong Kwanzaa holiday with a unity celebration at City Hall's Mayor's Reception Room 202, featuring remarks from City officials, performances by the Tyehimba African Drum and Dance Ensemble, and the ceremonial lighting of the Umoja (Unity) […]
Hansel and Gretel
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
Chilly Philly Mini Golf at Franklin Square
Franklin Square's beloved mini golf course transforms into Chilly Philly Mini Golf for the winter season, featuring festive lights, seasonal music, and playful wintertime decorations throughout all 18 holes. As Center City's only outdoor mini golf course, families can enjoy the holidays with a fun […]
Umoja – Unity Ceremony at the African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP)
The African American Museum in Philadelphia celebrates the first day of Kwanzaa with its annual Umoja – Unity Ceremony on December 26, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This family-friendly event honors Umoja, the foundational principle of the Nguzo Saba, featuring drumming, live performances, […]
Saturday, December 27, 2025
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December 27, 2025 -Holidays in Franklin Square
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December 27, 2025 -Mini Makers Robotics Class with Brooklyn Robot Foundry
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December 27, 2025 -Open Play Saturdays
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December 27, 2025 -Hansel and Gretel
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December 27, 2025 -Family Fun Saturdays at Historic Fair Hill
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December 27, 2025 -KwanzaaFEST at Lucien Blackwell Community Center
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December 27, 2025 -Hansel and Gretel
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December 27, 2025 -Kujichagulia – Self-Determination Culinary Experience with the African American Museum in Philadelphia
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December 27, 2025 -Chilly Philly Mini Golf at Franklin Square
Holidays in Franklin Square
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 […]
Mini Makers Robotics Class with Brooklyn Robot Foundry
Brooklyn Robot Foundry Philly's Mini Makers program brings the joy of building and creating to young learners ages 3–6 through weekly Saturday STEAM robotics classes in Glenside, PA, where little hands explore engineering and creativity in a screen-free environment—and every child takes home something they […]
$25.00
Open Play Saturdays
Open Play hours at Baby Gear Group Jenkintown are the perfect outing for the family. With a train table, a play kitchen, costumes, books, and a variety of gross motor and creative and imagination toys for your walker, toddler and preschoolers will have no shortage […]
$15
Hansel and Gretel
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
Family Fun Saturdays at Historic Fair Hill
Join Historic Fair Hill each Saturday afternoon for storytimes, games, arts & crafts, gardening, scavenger hunts, and more!
KwanzaaFEST at Lucien Blackwell Community Center
KwanzaaFEST celebrates African diaspora heritage and culture with music, food, entertainment, and community at Philadelphia's Lucien Blackwell Community Center on December 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM. This year's theme centers on Kujichagulia (self-determination), featuring art activities, a fresh produce market, global food tastings, live entertainment, […]
Hansel and Gretel
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
Kujichagulia – Self-Determination Culinary Experience with the African American Museum in Philadelphia
The African American Museum in Philadelphia celebrates the second day of Kwanzaa with Kujichagulia – Self-Determination Culinary Experience on December 27, 2025, at 3:00 PM at the Culinary Literacy Center at the Free Library of Philadelphia. Led by a distinguished guest chef, this program highlights […]
Chilly Philly Mini Golf at Franklin Square
Franklin Square's beloved mini golf course transforms into Chilly Philly Mini Golf for the winter season, featuring festive lights, seasonal music, and playful wintertime decorations throughout all 18 holes. As Center City's only outdoor mini golf course, families can enjoy the holidays with a fun […]
Sunday, December 28, 2025
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December 28, 2025 -Holidays in Franklin Square
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December 28, 2025 -Kwanzaa Celebration Free Community Day with Penn Museum
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December 28, 2025 -Family Funday with PopUpPlay
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December 28, 2025 -Hansel and Gretel
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December 28, 2025 -Ujima – Collective Work & Responsibility Open Mic Night at the African American Museum in Philadelphia
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December 28, 2025 -Chilly Philly Mini Golf at Franklin Square
Holidays in Franklin Square
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 […]
Kwanzaa Celebration Free Community Day with Penn Museum
Celebrate Kwanzaa with the whole family through captivating performances from Karen Smith Drumming and violinist Owen Valentine, hands-on workshops exploring Kwanzaa principles like unity and creativity, and engaging traditions including storytelling, music, and dance. The celebration features a marketplace with local artisans, handmade Zawadi gifts […]
Family Funday with PopUpPlay
Activities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week promises captivating experiences for kids of all ages with a new make-and-take activity. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities are available on […]
Hansel and Gretel
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
Ujima – Collective Work & Responsibility Open Mic Night at the African American Museum in Philadelphia
The African American Museum in Philadelphia celebrates the third day of Kwanzaa with Ujima – Collective Work & Responsibility Open Mic Night on December 28, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM in the Auditorium and Galleries. This event honors the principle of Ujima, building […]
Chilly Philly Mini Golf at Franklin Square
Franklin Square's beloved mini golf course transforms into Chilly Philly Mini Golf for the winter season, featuring festive lights, seasonal music, and playful wintertime decorations throughout all 18 holes. As Center City's only outdoor mini golf course, families can enjoy the holidays with a fun […]