The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids
Discover the best family-friendly things to do in Philadelphia with kids, including events, festivals, attractions, and free activities through our curated calendar. Find what’s happening in Philly today and plan your next family adventure!
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Week of Events
Manayunk Gets Lit Decorating Competition
Manayunk businesses are decking out their storefronts, windows, roofs, and more with over 80,000 lights during Manayunk Gets Lit! Stroll Main Street or hop on the Jolly Trolley to take in the magic of the lights, and cast your vote for your favorite light displays. […]
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: […]
Monday, December 1, 2025
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December 1, 2025 -Holidays in Franklin Square
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December 1, 2025 -Festival of Trees at Christmas Village
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December 1, 2025 -Philadelphia’s Christmas Village
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December 1, 2025 -Chilly Philly Mini Golf at Franklin Square
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December 1, 2025 -Festival of Trees Opening Ceremony
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 […]
Festival of Trees at Christmas Village
Experience the third annual Festival of Trees at LOVE Park, benefiting Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). This winter wonderland features 20+ uniquely decorated trees by local artists and sponsors like the Philadelphia Zoo. Vote for your favorite tree with a donation—all proceeds support CHOP's Children's […]
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 […]
Festival of Trees Opening Ceremony
On December 1st, Philadelphia's Festival of Trees will hold their Opening Ceremony, which benefits Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). This year's expanded event features two dozen designer holiday trees created by local artists, plus a new tribute display of over 200 stars honoring CHOP patients. […]
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
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December 2, 2025 -Holidays in Franklin Square
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December 2, 2025 -Festival of Trees at Christmas Village
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December 2, 2025 -Philadelphia’s Christmas Village
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December 2, 2025 -Chilly Philly Mini Golf at Franklin Square
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December 2, 2025 -Northern Liberties Christmas Tree Lighting Party
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 […]
Festival of Trees at Christmas Village
Experience the third annual Festival of Trees at LOVE Park, benefiting Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). This winter wonderland features 20+ uniquely decorated trees by local artists and sponsors like the Philadelphia Zoo. Vote for your favorite tree with a donation—all proceeds support CHOP's Children's […]
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 […]
Northern Liberties Christmas Tree Lighting Party
Northern Liberties Business Improvement District and Amazon Fresh present the lighting of the Northern Liberties Christmas Tree on Tuesday, December 2nd. This family-friendly event begins with ornament decorating at 5:00 pm, followed by festivities at 5:30 pm featuring Santa photo opportunities, a dance performance from […]
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
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December 3, 2025 -Holidays in Franklin Square
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December 3, 2025 -Festival of Trees at Christmas Village
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December 3, 2025 -Philadelphia’s Christmas Village
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December 3, 2025 -Philadelphia Youth Ballet’s Nutcracker at the Betsy Ross Tree Lighting
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December 3, 2025 -Chilly Philly Mini Golf at Franklin Square
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December 3, 2025 -Fishtown’s Official Christmas Tree Lighting at Mamajuana Cafe Philly
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 […]
Festival of Trees at Christmas Village
Experience the third annual Festival of Trees at LOVE Park, benefiting Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). This winter wonderland features 20+ uniquely decorated trees by local artists and sponsors like the Philadelphia Zoo. Vote for your favorite tree with a donation—all proceeds support CHOP's Children's […]
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, […]
Philadelphia Youth Ballet’s Nutcracker at the Betsy Ross Tree Lighting
Experience the magic of the holidays as Philadelphia Youth Ballet dancers bring beloved scenes from The Philadelphia Dance Academy's The Nutcracker to life at the Old City District Historic Holidays Tree Lighting.
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 […]
Fishtown’s Official Christmas Tree Lighting at Mamajuana Cafe Philly
Mamajuana Cafe Philly gives a special gift to the Fishtown and Northern Liberties communities with a grand Christmas tree at the intersection of Frankford and Columbus Boulevard for everyone to enjoy. The tree will be up to 25 feet tall and have 10,000 twinkling sparkling […]
Thursday, December 4, 2025
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December 4, 2025 -Holidays in Franklin Square
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December 4, 2025 -Festival of Trees at Christmas Village
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December 4, 2025 -Philadelphia’s Christmas Village
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December 4, 2025 -Manayunk’s Jolly Trolley
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December 4, 2025 -Chilly Philly Mini Golf at Franklin Square
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December 4, 2025 -Evil Genius Beer Company’s Tree Lighting
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 […]
Festival of Trees at Christmas Village
Experience the third annual Festival of Trees at LOVE Park, benefiting Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). This winter wonderland features 20+ uniquely decorated trees by local artists and sponsors like the Philadelphia Zoo. Vote for your favorite tree with a donation—all proceeds support CHOP's Children's […]
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, […]
Manayunk’s Jolly Trolley
Ride the festively decorated Jolly Trolley through Manayunk's twinkling holiday lights! Enjoy food and drink deals, shopping specials, and live entertainment as the trolley—decked with lights, decorations, and holiday music—makes stops at your favorite Main Street businesses. Special Guests (on trolley and strolling Main Street): […]
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 […]
Evil Genius Beer Company’s Tree Lighting
Evil Genius Beer Company invites guests to kick off the holiday season at their Twas an Evil Christmas Tree Lighting Party on Thursday, December 5th from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at The Lab in Fishtown. Visitors can enjoy the lighting of a nearly 20-foot […]
Friday, December 5, 2025
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December 5, 2025 -Holidays in Franklin Square
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December 5, 2025 -Festival of Trees at Christmas Village
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December 5, 2025 -Philadelphia’s Christmas Village
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December 5, 2025 -Manayunk’s Jolly Trolley
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December 5, 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 […]
Festival of Trees at Christmas Village
Experience the third annual Festival of Trees at LOVE Park, benefiting Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). This winter wonderland features 20+ uniquely decorated trees by local artists and sponsors like the Philadelphia Zoo. Vote for your favorite tree with a donation—all proceeds support CHOP's Children's […]
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, […]
Manayunk’s Jolly Trolley
Ride the festively decorated Jolly Trolley through Manayunk's twinkling holiday lights! Enjoy food and drink deals, shopping specials, and live entertainment as the trolley—decked with lights, decorations, and holiday music—makes stops at your favorite Main Street businesses. Special Guests (on trolley and strolling Main Street): […]
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 […]
Saturday, December 6, 2025
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December 6, 2025 -Holidays in Franklin Square
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December 6, 2025 -Festival of Trees at Christmas Village
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December 6, 2025 -Philadelphia’s Christmas Village
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December 6, 2025 -Manayunk’s Jolly Trolley
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December 6, 2025 -City of Camden’s Tree Lighting Celebration
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December 6, 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 […]
Festival of Trees at Christmas Village
Experience the third annual Festival of Trees at LOVE Park, benefiting Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). This winter wonderland features 20+ uniquely decorated trees by local artists and sponsors like the Philadelphia Zoo. Vote for your favorite tree with a donation—all proceeds support CHOP's Children's […]
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, […]
Manayunk’s Jolly Trolley
Ride the festively decorated Jolly Trolley through Manayunk's twinkling holiday lights! Enjoy food and drink deals, shopping specials, and live entertainment as the trolley—decked with lights, decorations, and holiday music—makes stops at your favorite Main Street businesses. Special Guests (on trolley and strolling Main Street): […]
City of Camden’s Tree Lighting Celebration
Join the City of Camden for the annual tree lighting at the aquarium circle! Come watch the tree light up for the holidays and enjoy family activities, performances, fire pits, food and more on Saturday, December 6th 4PM to 8PM (Aquarium Loop Dr, Camden, NJ […]
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 7, 2025
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December 7, 2025 -Holidays in Franklin Square
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December 7, 2025 -Festival of Trees at Christmas Village
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December 7, 2025 -Philadelphia’s Christmas Village
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December 7, 2025 -Philadelphia Youth Ballet’s Nutcracker at the Fitler Square Tree Lighting
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December 7, 2025 -Friends of Fitler Square Park Tree Lighting
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December 7, 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 […]
Festival of Trees at Christmas Village
Experience the third annual Festival of Trees at LOVE Park, benefiting Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). This winter wonderland features 20+ uniquely decorated trees by local artists and sponsors like the Philadelphia Zoo. Vote for your favorite tree with a donation—all proceeds support CHOP's Children's […]
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, […]
Philadelphia Youth Ballet’s Nutcracker at the Fitler Square Tree Lighting
Philadelphia Youth Ballet dancers perform excerpts from The Philadelphia Dance Academy's The Nutcracker just before the sundown at the Fitler Square Tree Lighting.
Friends of Fitler Square Park Tree Lighting
Join neighbors, friends, and families at Fitler Square Park for their Annual Tree Lighting ceremony on December 7th. This event features hot chocolate, performances by the Philadelphia Dance Academy's Youth Ballet, Santa's arrival, and more!
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 […]

