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Celebrate the season and the Bill of Rights at the National Constitution Center on Saturday, December 27, with free admission and free food. This features an evening of historically-themed Quizzo, with prizes for the top three teams. Entry to the trivia contest is free and […]
Families can welcome the new year early at Please Touch Museum's Countdown to 2026 celebration, featuring a DJ dance party, interactive activities, and hands-on fun. The festivities include music, dancing, and a special ball drop with confetti for little ones. This year, members have the […]
Come together for PFAPA's New Year's Eve Breakfast event, feature character meet-n-greets with Bluey & Bingo, live music, dancing, face painting, sensory play, and more. This also includes a balloon drop at noon, so kids can celebrate the new year and still be ready for […]
Ring in the new year with City Cruises Philadelphia’s New Year’s Eve Signature Brunch Cruise! Enjoy festive fun for the whole family with a chef-prepared buffet, bottomless mimosas, and stunning views of the Philadelphia waterfront. Set sail with City Cruises this New Year’s Eve and […]
Families can welcome the new year early at Please Touch Museum's Countdown to 2026 celebration, featuring a DJ dance party, interactive activities, and hands-on fun. The festivities include music, dancing, and a special ball drop with confetti for little ones. This year, members have the […]
Dave & Buster's Plymouth Meeting welcomes families and adults to celebrate New Year's Eve with arcade games, delicious food, and festive fun. The Family Friendly celebration runs 4PM-7PM with an early countdown, party favors, and activities for all ages, while the Late Night event (9PM-1AM) […]
Ring in the new year with City Cruises Philadelphia’s New Year’s Eve Signature Early Dinner Cruise! Enjoy festive fun for the whole family with a chef-prepared dinner buffet, creative cocktails, live DJ entertainment, and even a fireworks display! Set sail with City Cruises this New […]
During Cherry Street Pier’s New Year’s Eve celebrations, the Visit PA New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Delaware River Waterfront will ring in the new year with two fireworks shows (at 6 p.m. and midnight) and welcome the United States’ 250th Anniversary. This event features […]
During Cherry Street Pier’s New Year’s Eve celebrations, the Visit PA New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Delaware River Waterfront will ring in the new year with two fireworks shows (at 6 p.m. and midnight) and welcome the United States’ 250th Anniversary. This event features […]
Ring in the new year with City Cruises Philadelphia’s New Year’s Day Signature Brunch Cruise! Enjoy festive fun for the whole family with a chef-prepared buffet, bottomless mimosas, DJ entertainment, and stunning views of the Philadelphia waterfront. Set sail with City Cruises and start off […]
