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Light Through a Glass Spring
Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia South at The Navy Yard 1001 Intrepid Avenue, Philadelphia
Free
Holidays on the Hill | Chestnut Hill
Chestnut Hill 8000 to 8600 blocks of Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia
The Play That Goes Wrong at Plays & Players Theater
Play & Players Theatre 1714 Delancey Street, Philadelphia
Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Walnut Street Theater
Walnut Street Theatre 825 Walnut St, Philadelphia
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker | Philadelphia Ballet
Academy of Music 240 S Broad St, Philadelphia
Grand Illumination at American Heritage Credit Union
American Heritage Credit Union 2060 Red Lion Road, Philadelphia
Christmas Lights Display at Herr’s Snack Factory
Herr's Snack Factory 271 Old Baltimore Pike, Nottingham
Ongoing
Lucia & Christmas Market
American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia
Free – $10
The Comcast Holiday Spectacular
The Comcast Center Plaza 1701 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia
Holiday Bricktacular at LEGOLAND
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia Plymouth Meeting Mall, 500 W. Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting
Meet Santa at Philadelphia Premium Outlets for the Holidays
Philadelphia Premium Outlets 18 Lightcap Rd, Pottstown
$20 – $50
Christmas Village in Philadelphia in LOVE Park and City Hall
City Hall and LOVE Park 1500 Arch St., PhiladelphiaWeek of Events
Shared Vision: Portraits from The CCH Pounder-Koné Collection
The African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) is proud to present, “Shared Vision: Portraits from The CCH Pounder-Koné Collection,” featuring paintings from the personal collection of award-winning actress, CCH Pounder. This exhibition, curated exclusively for AAMP, is a stunning collection of contemporary art that spans the African […]
Ice Dinosaurs Exhibit
Explore paleontology’s final frontier in Ice Dinosaurs, the Academy’s exciting new special exhibit. Transport yourself to the Late Cretaceous period in the Arctic Circle, where dinosaurs actually lived year-round in extreme polar environments. This brand-new, immersive and educational experience brings this era to life with animatronic […]
Light Through a Glass Spring
Light through a glass spring features work by artists Cynthia Goodman Brantley and Emily Selvin. Emily’s translucent glass and Cynthia’s glowing drawings play with mixing non-literal forms and perceived function. Both artists embrace openness in their pieces, and leave their work available to viewers’ analysis. […]
Free
The Comeuppance
From the boundary pushing, Tony Award-winning playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins (An Octoroon), this electrifying comedy is a meditation on impermanence, nostalgia, and isolation. Anticipating their 20-year high school reunion, fueled by adult jungle juice and pot, four former classmates reminisce at a porch pre-party that hangs […]
Chilly Philly Mini Golf in Franklin Square
Putt through 18 holes of wintry fun this holiday season! Center City’s only outdoor mini golf course transforms into a winter wonderland both day and night during Winter in Franklin Square. Chilly Philly Mini Golf features lights, seasonal music, and larger-than-life wintertime friends throughout the […]
Holidays on the Hill | Chestnut Hill
During Holidays on the Hill, visitors can immerse themselves in the season’s spirit by strolling through one of Philadelphia’s most historic villages! Guests can enjoy the holiday cheer of Chestnut Hill with a brass quartet, view an outdoor model train display at Morris Arboretum and take […]
Holiday Light Show at Shady Brook Farm
Shady Brook Farm's spectacular Holiday Light Show features more than three million lights illuminating acres of farmland. Encounter whimsical displays and familiar characters as you drive through in the comfort of your own car or enjoy the show on an open-air wagon ride. Opens on […]
Christmas Around the Farm – Linvilla Orchards
During the holiday season, Linvilla Orchards transform the Farm into a Winter Wonderland. Featuring Santa and his elves, handmade wreaths, greens and holly, and a sea of poinsettias. Shop an enormous selection of timeless holiday decorations, children’s toys and collectibles you won't find anywhere else. […]
The Play That Goes Wrong at Plays & Players Theater
This farcical murder mystery and play within a play, conceived by award-winning company Mischief Theatre, looks at the inept and accident-prone Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society as they embark on producing an ambitious 1920s murder mystery. As hilarious disaster after disaster ensues and the cast starts to […]
A Dickens of a Murder at the Red Rūm Theater
A Dickens of a Murder see's Ebenezer Scrooge from the classic holiday tale, through the lese of a victorian style murder-mystery. Featuring Sherlock Holmes, there to solve the mystery with the help of the audience. Note, times and dates may vary. Take a look at […]
Winter Wonderland
The holiday season has come to life on The Media Theatre stage! This music-revue style production features all of your favorite wintery classic songs with some of the finest singers & dancers to bring it to life. After opening a holiday storybook, join your favorite […]
Christmas Village | Festival of Trees
Featuring 20 decked out trees, the Festival of Trees returns to this year's Christmas Village in all it's Holiday Splendor. Tree Lighting Ceremony: December 05 @ 6:00pm Festival Dates: Dec 5th – Dec 24th Hours: Sun – Thur: 12-7pm | Fri – Sat: 12 – […]
Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Walnut Street Theater
On one remarkable Christmas Eve, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three ghosts who show him the past, present—and possible future. You and your loved ones are in for a classic holiday treat with this special hour-long musical adaptation for kids that uses traditional songs to […]
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker | Philadelphia Ballet
The holiday season comes to the stage in the Philadelphia Ballet's annual performance of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker, a tradition unlike any other. Cross swords with the Mouse King and dine with the Sugar Plum Fairy in this quintessential celebration of the season, brightened by […]
Adventure Aquarium: Christmas Underwater
A jolly fishmas awaits during Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium! Splash into the spirit of the season as Scuba Santa returns to dive with sharks, sea turtles and rays, sharing Christmas cheer with all who come to visit. During hours of operation. Tickets necessary for entry. Make […]
Lucia & Christmas Market
Don’t miss this unique magical holiday experience! The outdoor Christmas Market includes your favorite holiday deli items, Christmas decorations and gifts, and SWEA bakery treats. The Swedish Christmas Café will sell holiday foods and sweets for refreshment. Enjoy live music holiday music by the Last […]
Free – $10
Macy’s Christmas Light Show
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. […]
Miracle on South 13th Street
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 […]
Smedley Street Christmas Light Spectacular
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 […]
Grand Illumination at American Heritage Credit Union
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 […]
Wintergarden at Winter at Dilworth Park
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 […]
Christmas Lights Display at Herr’s Snack Factory
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.
Macy’s Christmas Light Show
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. […]
Miracle on South 13th Street
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 […]
Smedley Street Christmas Light Spectacular
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 […]
Grand Illumination at American Heritage Credit Union
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 […]
Wintergarden at Winter at Dilworth Park
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 […]
Christmas Lights Display at Herr’s Snack Factory
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.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: The Neil Diamond Musical
THE UNTOLD TRUE STORY OF A BROOKLYN KID WHO BECAME A CHART-BUSTING, SHOW-STOPPING, AWARD-WINNING AMERICAN ICON. Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon. […]
One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis
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 […]
Holly Jolly Christmas at the Please Touch Museum
Read a book with Santa, decorate cookies, and enjoy excerpts from The Nutcracker Dipped in Chocolate, performed by the Chocolate Ballerina Company, followed by a dance workshop. Plus, create your own wrapping paper in an add-on workshop!
Macy’s Christmas Light Show
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. […]
Miracle on South 13th Street
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 […]
Smedley Street Christmas Light Spectacular
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 […]
Grand Illumination at American Heritage Credit Union
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 […]
Wintergarden at Winter at Dilworth Park
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 […]
Christmas Lights Display at Herr’s Snack Factory
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.
Macy’s Christmas Light Show
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. […]
Miracle on South 13th Street
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 […]
Smedley Street Christmas Light Spectacular
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 […]
Grand Illumination at American Heritage Credit Union
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 […]
Wintergarden at Winter at Dilworth Park
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 […]
Christmas Lights Display at Herr’s Snack Factory
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.
Macy’s Christmas Light Show
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. […]
Miracle on South 13th Street
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 […]
Smedley Street Christmas Light Spectacular
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 […]
Grand Illumination at American Heritage Credit Union
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 […]
Wintergarden at Winter at Dilworth Park
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 […]
Christmas Lights Display at Herr’s Snack Factory
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.
Macy’s Christmas Light Show
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. […]
Miracle on South 13th Street
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 […]
Smedley Street Christmas Light Spectacular
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 […]
Grand Illumination at American Heritage Credit Union
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 […]
Wintergarden at Winter at Dilworth Park
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 […]
Christmas Lights Display at Herr’s Snack Factory
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 Tapcracker!
This holiday season, join The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble, Philadelphia’s own all-women tap company, for The Tapcracker! Hailed as a “real delight” (ThINKing Dance), this all-tap version of the holiday favorite has “taken its rightful place among the Philadelphia holiday traditions on the Avenue of the Arts” (Broad Street Review). With […]
The Philadelphia Dance Academy’s 15th Annual Nutcracker
The Philadelphia Dance Academy, now in its 20th season, and its youth performance company, The Philadelphia Youth Ballet, celebrate their 15th annual production of the Nutcracker: the popular ballet that has become a holiday classic throughout the world. Our production of the Nutcracker features performances […]
Macy’s Christmas Light Show
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. […]
Miracle on South 13th Street
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 […]
Smedley Street Christmas Light Spectacular
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 […]
Grand Illumination at American Heritage Credit Union
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 […]
Wintergarden at Winter at Dilworth Park
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 […]
Christmas Lights Display at Herr’s Snack Factory
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.
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Manayunk Gets Lit
Manayunk Gets Lit
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. […]
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The Comcast Holiday Spectacular
The Comcast Holiday Spectacular
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 […]
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Macy’s Dickens Village & Santa
Macy’s Dickens Village & Santa
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 […]
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Holiday Bricktacular at LEGOLAND
Holiday Bricktacular at LEGOLAND
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 […]
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Meet Santa at Philadelphia Premium Outlets for the Holidays
Meet Santa at Philadelphia Premium Outlets for the Holidays
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 […]
$20 – $50
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Christmas Village in Philadelphia in LOVE Park and City Hall
Christmas Village in Philadelphia in LOVE Park and City Hall
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 […]
Holiday Garden Railway at Morris Arboretum
Holiday Garden Railway at Morris Arboretum
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 […]
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Manayunk Gets Lit
Manayunk Gets Lit
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. […]
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Waldron Mercy Academy: Experience WMA Day
Waldron Mercy Academy: Experience WMA Day
Get a glimpse of a typical school morning with our Experience WMA Days! Parents and caregivers are invited to join us for a brief information session and weekday school tour from 8:30-10:30am. RSVP for Grades 4-8 on December 3: https://www.waldronmercy.org/visit-us RSVP for Grades Montessori-3 […]
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The Comcast Holiday Spectacular
The Comcast Holiday Spectacular
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 […]
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Macy’s Dickens Village & Santa
Macy’s Dickens Village & Santa
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 […]
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Holiday Bricktacular at LEGOLAND
Holiday Bricktacular at LEGOLAND
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 […]
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Meet Santa at Philadelphia Premium Outlets for the Holidays
Meet Santa at Philadelphia Premium Outlets for the Holidays
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 […]
$20 – $50
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Christmas Village in Philadelphia in LOVE Park and City Hall
Christmas Village in Philadelphia in LOVE Park and City Hall
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 […]
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Excerpts from “The Nutcracker Dipped in Chocolate” by the Chocolate Ballerina Company
Excerpts from “The Nutcracker Dipped in Chocolate” by the Chocolate Ballerina Company
Head to the Please Touch Museum for a showcase of the dancers, choreography, music and storyline of The Nutcracker Dipped in Chocolate with Philadelphia’s Chocolate Ballerina Company, followed by a dance with the masters activity.
Ensemble Arts Presents: A Soulful Christmas
Ensemble Arts Presents: A Soulful Christmas
The 11th annual A Soulful Christmas, led by Creator and Director, Dr. J. Donald Dumpson, returns this winter with an inspiring and uplifting union of regional choristers, performing holiday spirituals and gospel favorites. The program culminates in a spectacular closing to the evening with a […]
Holiday Garden Railway at Morris Arboretum
Holiday Garden Railway at Morris Arboretum
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 […]
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Manayunk Gets Lit
Manayunk Gets Lit
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. […]
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Norwood-Fontbonne Academy Open House
Norwood-Fontbonne Academy Open House
Norwood-Fontbonne Academy invites you to an open house to experience first hand what they have to offer. Register Here Norwood-Fontbonne Academy is the leading independent Catholic academy for preschool - eighth grade students in the Philadelphia area. NFA offers a dual academic path in Montessori […]
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The Comcast Holiday Spectacular
The Comcast Holiday Spectacular
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 […]
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Macy’s Dickens Village & Santa
Macy’s Dickens Village & Santa
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 […]
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Holiday Bricktacular at LEGOLAND
Holiday Bricktacular at LEGOLAND
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 […]
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Meet Santa at Philadelphia Premium Outlets for the Holidays
Meet Santa at Philadelphia Premium Outlets for the Holidays
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 […]
$20 – $50
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Christmas Village in Philadelphia in LOVE Park and City Hall
Christmas Village in Philadelphia in LOVE Park and City Hall
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 […]
Holiday Garden Railway at Morris Arboretum
Holiday Garden Railway at Morris Arboretum
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 […]
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Manayunk Gets Lit
Manayunk Gets Lit
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. […]
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The Comcast Holiday Spectacular
The Comcast Holiday Spectacular
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 […]
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Macy’s Dickens Village & Santa
Macy’s Dickens Village & Santa
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 […]
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Holiday Bricktacular at LEGOLAND
Holiday Bricktacular at LEGOLAND
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 […]
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Meet Santa at Philadelphia Premium Outlets for the Holidays
Meet Santa at Philadelphia Premium Outlets for the Holidays
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 […]
$20 – $50
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Christmas Village in Philadelphia in LOVE Park and City Hall
Christmas Village in Philadelphia in LOVE Park and City Hall
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 […]
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Sankofa Farm Stand at Bartram’s Village
Sankofa Farm Stand at Bartram’s Village
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Village apartments (54th & Lindbergh Blvd entrance), now through mid-November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC […]
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LumiNature at the Philadelphia Zoo
LumiNature at the Philadelphia Zoo
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 […]
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Manayunk Jolly Trolley
Manayunk Jolly Trolley
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 […]
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ELF The Broadway Musical | 2 pm & 7:30 pm
ELF The Broadway Musical | 2 pm & 7:30 pm
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 […]
Holiday Garden Railway at Morris Arboretum
Holiday Garden Railway at Morris Arboretum
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 […]
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Manayunk Gets Lit
Manayunk Gets Lit
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. […]
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The Comcast Holiday Spectacular
The Comcast Holiday Spectacular
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 […]
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Macy’s Dickens Village & Santa
Macy’s Dickens Village & Santa
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 […]
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Holiday Bricktacular at LEGOLAND
Holiday Bricktacular at LEGOLAND
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 […]
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Meet Santa at Philadelphia Premium Outlets for the Holidays
Meet Santa at Philadelphia Premium Outlets for the Holidays
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 […]
$20 – $50
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Christmas Village in Philadelphia in LOVE Park and City Hall
Christmas Village in Philadelphia in LOVE Park and City Hall
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 […]
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LumiNature at the Philadelphia Zoo
LumiNature at the Philadelphia Zoo
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 […]
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Manayunk Jolly Trolley
Manayunk Jolly Trolley
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 […]
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ELF The Broadway Musical
ELF The Broadway Musical
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 […]
Holiday Garden Railway at Morris Arboretum
Holiday Garden Railway at Morris Arboretum
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 […]
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Manayunk Gets Lit
Manayunk Gets Lit
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. […]
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The Comcast Holiday Spectacular
The Comcast Holiday Spectacular
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 […]
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Macy’s Dickens Village & Santa
Macy’s Dickens Village & Santa
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 […]
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West Craft Fest
West Craft Fest
December 14 & 15, 10am to 4pmat The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut Street, PhiladelphiaDifferent Vendors Each Day!
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The Owl and the Pussy Cat and Other Nonsense
The Owl and the Pussy Cat and Other Nonsense
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 […]
$15 – $25
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Holiday Bricktacular at LEGOLAND
Holiday Bricktacular at LEGOLAND
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 […]
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Made @ Bok Small Business Saturday Market – Every Saturday!
Made @ Bok Small Business Saturday Market – Every Saturday!
Gift locally this holiday season by shopping a selection of products made by artists and designers based here in Bok. Popping up in the West Gym, the Made @ Bok market will be stocked with jewelry, pottery textiles, beauty products, and more! Join Sabbatical […]
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Northern Liberties Holiday Shopping Stroll & Vendor Market
Northern Liberties Holiday Shopping Stroll & Vendor Market
Saturday, 12.14.24—Sunday, 12.15.24 11am-4pm Various locations - see participant list Vendor Market: Old Heritage building (914 N 2nd St.) Shop local and win big at the 2nd Annual Northern Liberties Holiday Shopping Stroll and Vendor Market on December 14 and 15! Kick off your shopping adventure by […]
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Meet Santa at Philadelphia Premium Outlets for the Holidays
Meet Santa at Philadelphia Premium Outlets for the Holidays
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 […]
$20 – $50
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Christmas Village in Philadelphia in LOVE Park and City Hall
Christmas Village in Philadelphia in LOVE Park and City Hall
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 […]
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Cherry Street Pier Holiday Markets in partnership by El Mercado Cultural
Cherry Street Pier Holiday Markets in partnership by El Mercado Cultural
Join Cherry Street Pier for Holiday Markets in partnership with El Mercado Cultural with Fleisher Art Memorial at Cherry Street Pier on select Saturdays in November and December from 12 pm to 5 pm. Admission is free. Market items, food, and drink are pay-as-you-go. All […]
No Name Pops | A Philly Holiday Spectacular
No Name Pops | A Philly Holiday Spectacular
The No Name Pops is excited to bring you "A Philly Holiday Spectacular." Led by Philadelphia's own Na'Zir McFadden, and featuring Broadway vocalists Nikki Renee Daniels and Jeff Kready, the No Name Pops Chorus, and the St. Thomas Gospel Choir, this event will feature holiday […]
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LumiNature at the Philadelphia Zoo
LumiNature at the Philadelphia Zoo
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 […]
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Manayunk Jolly Trolley
Manayunk Jolly Trolley
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 […]
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Chester Children’s Chorus Winter Concerts
Chester Children’s Chorus Winter Concerts
Experience a Winter "Wonder"land with the Chester Children's Chorus (CCC)! More than 110 children will perform Stevie Wonder's greatest hits on December 14 (7 p.m.) and December 15 (4 p.m.) at Swarthmore College's Lang Music Building. Saturday's performance will be live-streamed. Admission is free. Seating […]
Free
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ELF The Broadway Musical | 2 pm & 8 pm
ELF The Broadway Musical | 2 pm & 8 pm
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 […]
Holiday Garden Railway at Morris Arboretum
Holiday Garden Railway at Morris Arboretum
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 […]
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Manayunk Gets Lit
Manayunk Gets Lit
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. […]
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Sensory Sunday at Adventure Aquarium
Sensory Sunday at Adventure Aquarium
Adventure Aquarium is committed to creating an inclusive, entertaining, and educational experience for all guests, including those with autism and other sensory sensitivities, for whom a typical trip to the Aquarium can be much more challenging. As part of an ongoing effort to create an […]
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The Comcast Holiday Spectacular
The Comcast Holiday Spectacular
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 […]
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Macy’s Dickens Village & Santa
Macy’s Dickens Village & Santa
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 […]
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West Craft Fest
West Craft Fest
December 14 & 15, 10am to 4pmat The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut Street, PhiladelphiaDifferent Vendors Each Day!
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Holiday Bricktacular at LEGOLAND
Holiday Bricktacular at LEGOLAND
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 […]
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Northern Liberties Holiday Shopping Stroll & Vendor Market
Northern Liberties Holiday Shopping Stroll & Vendor Market
Saturday, 12.14.24—Sunday, 12.15.24 11am-4pm Various locations - see participant list Vendor Market: Old Heritage building (914 N 2nd St.) Shop local and win big at the 2nd Annual Northern Liberties Holiday Shopping Stroll and Vendor Market on December 14 and 15! Kick off your shopping adventure by […]
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Meet Santa at Philadelphia Premium Outlets for the Holidays
Meet Santa at Philadelphia Premium Outlets for the Holidays
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 […]
$20 – $50
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The Owl and the Pussy Cat and Other Nonsense
The Owl and the Pussy Cat and Other Nonsense
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 […]
$15 – $25
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Christmas Village in Philadelphia in LOVE Park and City Hall
Christmas Village in Philadelphia in LOVE Park and City Hall
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 […]
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Now + Then Marketplace Sunday Holiday Market on Martha
Now + Then Marketplace Sunday Holiday Market on Martha
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 […]
Free
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ELF The Broadway Musical
ELF The Broadway Musical
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 […]
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Chester Children’s Chorus Winter Concerts
Chester Children’s Chorus Winter Concerts
Experience a Winter "Wonder"land with the Chester Children's Chorus (CCC)! More than 110 children will perform Stevie Wonder's greatest hits on December 14 (7 p.m.) and December 15 (4 p.m.) at Swarthmore College's Lang Music Building. Saturday's performance will be live-streamed. Admission is free. Seating […]
Free
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LumiNature at the Philadelphia Zoo
LumiNature at the Philadelphia Zoo
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 […]