Philadelphia Family Community Calendar
Using electric cello, dance, puppetry, and storytelling, White Box Theatre tells the story of Kea Tawana. Kea single-handedly built an 86-foot-long, three-story ark in Newark's Central Ward as an act of protest, tenacity, and imagination. Join us for this exquisite and intimate 60-minute performance that’s […]
Philly Zoo Comes to Light LumiNature is back for another season of sights, sounds, and surprises! See more than a million twinkling lights across 16 illuminated zones at the zoo's biggest and brightest holiday light show yet. Open from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. on weekends and […]
Bring the family to Main Street all season long for Get LIT weekends which will feature food and drink deals, shopping specials, festive live entertainment, and the FREE Jolly Trolley. The Jolly Trolley will run up and down Main Street making several stops at your […]
Using electric cello, dance, puppetry, and storytelling, White Box Theatre tells the story of Kea Tawana. Kea single-handedly built an 86-foot-long, three-story ark in Newark's Central Ward as an act of protest, tenacity, and imagination. Join us for this exquisite and intimate 60-minute performance that’s […]
Don’t walk 3,408 miles from the North Pole to New York when Walnut Street Theatre brings the holidays to you! The 2024-25 Season continues with ELF The Broadway Musical. Previews begin November 19 and the show runs through December 29, 2024 which includes holiday performances. Open captioning will […]
Make your holiday even more magical with a visit to the Holiday Garden Railway, as it is transformed for the season with thousands of twinkling lights! See the enchanting rail cars in a festive wonderland of lights and sounds, a marvelous experience for visitors of […]
One of the grandest of Philadelphia traditions returns this year, lighting up the Grand Court of the historic Wanamaker Building - location of America's first department store. Spanning seven decades, this iconic display features thousands of festive lights accompanied by music from the 110-plus-year-old Wanamaker Organ. […]
Head down to South Philly for one of the most spectacular neighborhood displays in all of Pennsylvania. Every year, the stretch of 13th Street between Tasker and Morris lights up. Neighbors go all out with lights and displays to celebrate the season, along with accompanying […]
A South Philly gem of a holiday tradition not to be missed! 2700 Smedley Street goes all out with lights, decorations, displays and community events, including a letter box for Santa. The perfect local neighborhood event to stroll through with your family and feel the […]
American Heritage Credit Union's Annual Grand Illumination celebration is the perfect event to kick-off the holiday season. Our free Grand Illumination has become one of the most beloved holiday traditions in Philadelphia and includes the lighting of two 40-foot Christmas trees, hundreds of wreaths, and over […]
Dilworth Park’s popular winter attractions are returning for the season! The Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink will again offer skating seven days per week, the Greenfield Lawn will host reindeer topiaries in the Wintergarden and the Rothman Orthopaedics Cabin will round out the park’s seasonal transformation. Visit each […]
Her's - the headquarters of the beloved Chester County snack maker - lights up again this year for their 30+ year-old tradition. This is a free drive-thru holiday experience. The grounds illuminate with over 600,000 lights and wonderful scenes.
The season is upon us and there is no better place to celebrate than Main Street in Manayunk! Mannyunk Gets Lit is a lights and display competition where Main Street lights up with more than eighty thousand lights, with the participation of over 50 businesses. […]
The sights and sounds of the holidays come alive in this free, 15-minute show, The Comcast Holiday Spectacular, which has quickly become a new holiday tradition in Philadelphia. Marvel at holiday scenes brought to life in this multi-sensory show, featuring classics like Jingle Bell Rock, The Twelve Days of Christmas and The Nutcracker; a […]
Build the best memories at Philadelphia's top family holiday event, Holiday Bricktacular! Daily from November 29 - January 1, families can enjoy a winter wonderland of activities, festive decorations and more at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia. Holiday Bricktacular Activities: New for 2024! Build To Give […]
One of the most nostalgic family holiday experiences Philadelphia has to offer, this immersive experience is a vintage animatronic retelling of A Christmas Carol. After exploring the fabulous displays and gorgeous lights, you can take the family to meet Santa and let him know what […]
Using electric cello, dance, puppetry, and storytelling, White Box Theatre tells the story of Kea Tawana. Kea single-handedly built an 86-foot-long, three-story ark in Newark's Central Ward as an act of protest, tenacity, and imagination. Join us for this exquisite and intimate 60-minute performance that’s […]
Looking for that perfect family theatre outing for the youngest audiences? Through the poetry and imagination of Edward Lear, The Quintessence Theatre Group will take you on a world-wide voyage complete with anthropomorphic animals, fantastical creatures and whimsical limericks for some unforgettable holiday nonsense. Choose […]
Families can meet Santa at Philadelphia Premium Outlets as part of the Simon Santa Photo Experience. Santa arrives on Friday, November 29, and will be available until Christmas Eve. The Santa Photo Experience will be open Monday – Friday from 11AM-7PM, Saturday from 10AM-8PM and […]
Now + Then Marketplace weekly Sunday Market is turning festive for the holidays, hosting local vendors selling presents with your loved ones in mind. Twenty local vendors will be onsite inside the cozy Close at Hand Warehouse on Martha Street every Sunday through December 22nd […]
The Christmas Village is back! Head to LOVE Park to peruse this iconic seasonal market of food and over 120 vendors. While your there enjoy the festival of trees, rides, and hanging out with Santa. MEET SANTA: every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Dec 6th through […]
Using electric cello, dance, puppetry, and storytelling, White Box Theatre tells the story of Kea Tawana. Kea single-handedly built an 86-foot-long, three-story ark in Newark's Central Ward as an act of protest, tenacity, and imagination. Join us for this exquisite and intimate 60-minute performance that’s […]
The Upper Darby Summer Stage Shooting Stars are set to bring holiday cheer with their annual Holiday Spectacular, a fun-filled performance showcasing talented students from 18 local high schools. Audiences of all ages will enjoy festive songs and dazzling choreography designed to capture the magic […]
Using electric cello, dance, puppetry, and storytelling, White Box Theatre tells the story of Kea Tawana. Kea single-handedly built an 86-foot-long, three-story ark in Newark's Central Ward as an act of protest, tenacity, and imagination. Join us for this exquisite and intimate 60-minute performance that’s […]
Philly Zoo Comes to Light LumiNature is back for another season of sights, sounds, and surprises! See more than a million twinkling lights across 16 illuminated zones at the zoo's biggest and brightest holiday light show yet. Open from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. on weekends and […]
Don’t walk 3,408 miles from the North Pole to New York when Walnut Street Theatre brings the holidays to you! The 2024-25 Season continues with ELF The Broadway Musical. Previews begin November 19 and the show runs through December 29, 2024 which includes holiday performances. Open captioning will […]
Make your holiday even more magical with a visit to the Holiday Garden Railway, as it is transformed for the season with thousands of twinkling lights! See the enchanting rail cars in a festive wonderland of lights and sounds, a marvelous experience for visitors of […]
One of the grandest of Philadelphia traditions returns this year, lighting up the Grand Court of the historic Wanamaker Building - location of America's first department store. Spanning seven decades, this iconic display features thousands of festive lights accompanied by music from the 110-plus-year-old Wanamaker Organ. […]
Head down to South Philly for one of the most spectacular neighborhood displays in all of Pennsylvania. Every year, the stretch of 13th Street between Tasker and Morris lights up. Neighbors go all out with lights and displays to celebrate the season, along with accompanying […]
A South Philly gem of a holiday tradition not to be missed! 2700 Smedley Street goes all out with lights, decorations, displays and community events, including a letter box for Santa. The perfect local neighborhood event to stroll through with your family and feel the […]
American Heritage Credit Union's Annual Grand Illumination celebration is the perfect event to kick-off the holiday season. Our free Grand Illumination has become one of the most beloved holiday traditions in Philadelphia and includes the lighting of two 40-foot Christmas trees, hundreds of wreaths, and over […]
Dilworth Park’s popular winter attractions are returning for the season! The Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink will again offer skating seven days per week, the Greenfield Lawn will host reindeer topiaries in the Wintergarden and the Rothman Orthopaedics Cabin will round out the park’s seasonal transformation. Visit each […]
Her's - the headquarters of the beloved Chester County snack maker - lights up again this year for their 30+ year-old tradition. This is a free drive-thru holiday experience. The grounds illuminate with over 600,000 lights and wonderful scenes.
The season is upon us and there is no better place to celebrate than Main Street in Manayunk! Mannyunk Gets Lit is a lights and display competition where Main Street lights up with more than eighty thousand lights, with the participation of over 50 businesses. […]
The sights and sounds of the holidays come alive in this free, 15-minute show, The Comcast Holiday Spectacular, which has quickly become a new holiday tradition in Philadelphia. Marvel at holiday scenes brought to life in this multi-sensory show, featuring classics like Jingle Bell Rock, The Twelve Days of Christmas and The Nutcracker; a […]
