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Boathouse Row Light Display

Boathouse Row 1 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia

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: […]

Ongoing
Hansel & Gretel

Hansel and Gretel

Curio Theatre Company 4740 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, Philadelphia

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
On the Land, In the Sea Exhibition

On the Land, In the Sea Exhibition

Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia South at The Navy Yard 1001 Intrepid Avenue, Philadelphia

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

Christmas Celebration at the Please Touch Museum

Please Touch Museum 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia

Celebrate with Please Touch Museum for a Saturday with Santa! Children can meet Santa as he roams the Museum, and enjoy Duke Ellington’s rendition of the Nutcracker, as performed by the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra’s Jazz Ensemble.

Mini Makers Robotics Class

Mini Makers Robotics Class with Brooklyn Robot Foundry

SnowBot Philly East, LLC 12 West Glenside Avenue, Glenside

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
Holidays in Franklin Square

Holidays in Franklin Square

Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia

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 […]

DIY Gift Tags at Utility Works MakerSpace

Utility Works MakerSpace 18 N Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne

Led by Caroline Lancaster, participants will create festive gift tags ranging from simple punch-and-decorate designs to intricate origami trees using colorful papers and patterns, and wrapping paper will be available for any gifts needing to be wrapped. Attendees will leave with completed projects or all […]

$15
Open Play Saturdays

Open Play Saturdays

Baby Gear Group Jenkintown 2278 Mt Carmel Ave, 2nd Floor, Glenside

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

Atopos Adaptation at InLiquid

Atopos Adaptation at InLiquid

InLiquid 1400 N American St #314, Philadelphia

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 […]

Free
Festival of Trees at Christmas Village

Festival of Trees at Christmas Village

City Hall and LOVE Park 1500 Arch St., Philadelphia

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 […]

Free
Philadelphia’s Christmas Village

Philadelphia’s Christmas Village

City Hall and LOVE Park 1500 Arch St., Philadelphia

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, […]

One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia

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 […]

$18

Free Victorian Ornament & Holiday Card Workshop (bonus: meet Santa!)

Historic St. George's Museum & Archives 326 New St., Philadelphia

Create Victorian ornaments & holiday cards for FREE at Historic St. George's Museum! Seal your cards at their wax seal station. PLUS, meet Santa from 2-3PM. This event is for ALL ages. Please consider bringing a book to donate to Tree House Books in North […]

Free

Hansel & Gretel

Hansel and Gretel

Curio Theatre Company 4740 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, Philadelphia

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

Manayunk’s Jolly Trolley

Manayunk’s Jolly Trolley

Main Street Manayunk Main St., Philadelphia

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): […]

Free
Chilly Philly Mini Golf at Franklin Square

Chilly Philly Mini Golf at Franklin Square

Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia

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 […]

Cirque Du Chanukah at Kaiserman Jewish Community Center

Kaiserman Jewish Community Center 45 Haverford Road, Wynnewood

Enjoy a special Cirque du Chanukah show at Kaiserman JCC with Chanukah music, acrobats, high flying aerial and acrobatic acts, trampoline, juggling, comedy and more. A kosher dinner of of latkes, chilli, and sufganiyot, will accompany the show and is included in the ticket price. […]

T’was the Night of Rewriting with LEDC’s Art Committee

20*20 House 20 Lansdowne Court, Lansdowne

Storytellers are invited to share their creative twists on beloved holiday tales, from Christmas and Kwanzaa to Diwali and beyond, in this festive evening of reimagined classics. Participants will have five minutes or less to present their unique takes on traditional stories, with theatrics and […]

Cracked Nuts

Cracked Nuts at Suzanne Roberts Theatre

Suzanne Roberts Theatre 480 S Broad Street, Philadelphia

Cracked Nuts is an uproarious and comedic dance-play that puts a modern holiday twist on the famed classic, The Nutcracker. Featuring beloved characters, lively music, and multiple styles of dance, this one-of-a-kind holiday adventure delivers nonstop entertainment and pure Christmas joy! Twenty years after Clara's […]

$50

An American Celtic Christmas

Keswick Theatre 291 N Keswick Avenue, Glenside

Philadelphia's own Celtic Rock band, JAMISON, presents An American Celtic Christmas. Now in its 15th year, this lively holiday tradition blends Irish melodies, festive tunes, and high-energy performances with world-class Irish dancers, creating a show that will fill you with the spirit of the season! […]

Contemporary West Dance Theatre’s “A Cool Yule” Holiday Spectacular!

Fringe Arts 140 N. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia

Let your heart soar as Contemporary West Dance Theatre heralds in the holidays with their annual performance of “A Cool Yule!” Christmas Spectacular! Gather your family and friends to celebrate the season with a mix of timeless classics, audience sing-alongs, and the thrilling sounds of […]