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Shared Vision: Portraits from The CCH Pounder-Koné Collection
The African American Museum in Philadelphia 701 Arch St, Philadelphia
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
One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis
Louis Bluver Theatre at The Drake 302 S. Hicks Street, 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
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
Christmas Village in Philadelphia in LOVE Park and City Hall
City Hall and LOVE Park 1500 Arch St., Philadelphia
Week 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 […]