Philadelphia Family Magazine

Holidays in Franklin Square
2025-12-22 10:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-23 10:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-24 10:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Franklin Square, 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
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 pits with hot drinks, and family events including Santa visits and gift-making. The Square, carousel, playgrounds, and SquareBurger will be open during the day, with evening festivities from 5–9 pm at 6th & Race Streets in Historic Philadelphia.

Sewing Workshop: Scrappy Potholder at Utility Works
2025-12-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Utility Works MakerSpace, 18 N Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, 19050
This beginner-friendly sewing class teaches participants how to create quilted microwave pot holders using basic quilting and construction techniques. The instructor covers measuring, cutting, assembling, and mixing patterns while providing heat-resistant batting and denim backing. No sewing experience is required, and participants can bring their own fabric scraps or use materials provided.
Purchase tickets here.

Atopos Adaptation at InLiquid
2025-12-22 12:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-23 12:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-24 12:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-25 12:00 - 18:00 | InLiquid, 1400 N American St #314, Philadelphia, PA, 19122, United States
Running from December 6th, 2025 to January 10th, 2026, “Atopos Adaptation” is a multimedia exhibition featuring seven InLiquid Artist Members exploring life and form, and investigating the beauty, diversity, and uniqueness of organisms with whom we coexist. Using ecology as a point of inspiration, the artists in this exhibition blur the lines between the natural and artificial, and art and science. Searching for these connectors, a sentience reveals itself, the innate need to exist and grow, persisting in every symbiotic relationship, and bringing life to a once lifeless form.
Learn more here.

Festival of Trees at Christmas Village
2025-12-22 12:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-23 12:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-24 12:00 - 19:00 | City Hall and LOVE Park, 1500 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA, 19102, United States
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 Fund for families in need. Don’t miss special Santa days for photos with Saint Nick!

Philadelphia's Christmas Village
2025-12-22 12:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-23 12:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-24 12:00 - 21:00 | City Hall and LOVE Park, 1500 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA, 19102, United States
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, spinning on the carousel, meeting the Christkind, and so much more!

Chilly Philly Mini Golf at Franklin Square
2025-12-22 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-23 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-24 17:00 - 21:00 | Franklin Square, 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
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 twist on a classic activity.
Purchase tickets here.

Reimagined Street Scenes
2025-12-23 | Old City Publishing, 628 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, PA, 19123-3002, United States
This installation features six illuminated art panels handcrafted by Lisa Marie Patzer Studios. The visuals are inspired by photographic 35mm slides shot by Ben Kabakow, a NYC postal worker and photographer.
Lisa Marie Patzer is a digital media artist, designer, and entrepreneur creating site-specific art that integrates light, pattern, historic imagery, and vibrant color. In recognition of her exceptional contributions to the field, she received the prestigious Pew Fellowship in the Arts in 2019. The following year, she was awarded the Sachs Arts and Innovation grant from the University of Pennsylvania.

Boathouse Row Light Display
2025-12-23, 2025-12-24, 2025-12-25 | Boathouse Row, 1 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
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: Hanukkah Lights
Dec 22-25: Christmas Lights
Dec 26-Jan 1: Kwanzaa Lights
Dec 31:

Kwanzaa Lights from sunset until 7:59 pm
New Year’s Eve lights from 8 pm until sunrise

Jan 1:

New Year’s Lights at sunset, for an hour at 7 pm, 9 pm, and continuous from 11 pm until sunrise
Kwanzaa Lights for an hour at 6 pm, 8 pm, and 10 pm

Family Storytime at Bustleton Library
2025-12-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Bustleton Library, 10199 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19116, United States
On Tuesdays at 11 AM, Bustleton Library hosts a family storytime. Bring your babies, toddlers, and older siblings for stories, songs, and play!

One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis
2025-12-23 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-24 12:00 - 2025-12-25 13:00 | Prosceium Theater at the Drake, 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia, PA, 19102, United States
You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring you One-Man Nutcracker, a re-telling of the original E.T.A. Hoffmann Nutcracker Story and the Ballet.

Wine Tasting at The Christmas Village
2025-12-23 17:00 - 20:00 | City Hall and LOVE Park, 1500 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA, 19102, United States
Every Tuesday in December, visitors can raise a glass to the season with Wine Tastings at The Christmas Village, hosted in collaboration with Mazza Wines. From bold reds to crisp whites, you can enjoy a curated selection that highlights the artistry of local winemaking. Whether you’re a longtime wine enthusiast or simply looking for a magical night out, these tastings are the perfect way to toast the holidays.
Tickets will go on sale here.

Yoga On The Pier
2025-12-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Pennypack on the Delaware, 7801 State Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19136, United States
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 help sustain more free and low-cost yoga programming throughout the city.
Please bring your own mat. Pre-registration encouraged.

Daily: On the Land, In the Sea Exhibition
2025-12-24 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-12-26 00:00 - 23:59 | Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia South at The Navy Yard, 1001 Intrepid Avenue, Philadelphia, 19112, United States
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 works invite quiet observation and an appreciation for the environments that inspire them.
Learn more here.

City Cruises Philadelphia Christmas Eve Dinner Cruise
2025-12-24 17:30 - 20:30 | City Cruises Philadelphia – Penn’s Landing, 401 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
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 a guest appearance from Saint Nick himself! Set sail with the Christmas spirit and create unforgettable memories this holiday season.

Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library
2025-12-25 09:30 - 10:30 | Rutabaga Toy Library, 3426 Conrad St c2, Philadelphia, PA, 19129, United States
Little Beets Music Class is a hands-on music making experiences designed to foster children’s musical growth. A portion of each class is dedicated to shared musical activities, such as sing-along songs, finger plays, instrument exploration, and movement. The remaining time allows for musical free play, using the diverse resources of the Rutabaga Toy Library and supplementary materials.
