Hanukkah Celebrations in Philly
Philadelphia celebrates the Jewish Festival of Lights this year with these fun, family friendly celebrations
Hanukkah starts on December 25 this year and goes until January 2nd. Get your family together for festive and kid-friendly Hanukkah celebrations in the city of Philadelphia and surrounding area.
Since it’s still early in the season, make sure to check back in for updated info!
Old City Menorah Lighting
December 30, 4-4:30 p.m.
Betsy Ross House, 239 Arch St.
The Old City Jewish Arts Center and Betsy Ross House will join together to host a community menorah lighting. Celebrate the first night of Hanukkah with traditional foods like latke and doughnuts!
Manayunk Hanukkah Candle Lighting
December 26, 5 p.m.
Canal View Park, 4418 Main Street, Manayunk
Manayunk shines bright for the Festival of Lights. Join in on Thursday, December 26th for a magical Hanukkah candle lighting in Canal View park with Chabad of Northwest Philadelphia. Enjoy candles, delicious latkes, and so much more!
Hanukkah Celebration at Sesame Place
December 26 – January 2, 4:15 p.m.
Sesame Place, 100 Sesame Rd., Langhorne
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with Sesame Place’s Menorah Lighting Ceremony. Join a local cantor, Baby Bear, and more of your Sesame Street friends to light the Menorah and sing Hanukkah songs!
Chanukah on the Avenue
December 29, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
The Singing Fountain, Passyunk Ave. & 11th St.
Join the South Philadelphia Shtiebel for their annual Chanukah extravaganza on East Passyunk Avenue, featuring music, celebration, and connection with the local community.
Holidays on South: Menorah Lighting
December 30, 5 p.m.
Headhouse Shambles, 2nd & Pine Streets
Join a celebratory night of light refreshments and togetherness. Three local rabbis will be leading the community in prayer and song. Gathering under the Shambles begins at 5pm and the menorah lighting is planned for 5:30pm.
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe Franklin Institute invites families to explore the fascinating BODY WORLDS: Vital exhibition. This unique experience features real human specimens that reveal the intricate workings of our bodies.
Boom: Art and Design in the 1940s at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Philadelphia Museum of Art 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesVisit “Boom: Art and Design in the 1940s” to see how artists made beautiful and creative works during a time of global change and challenge. During the 1940s, many things changed in politics, science, and how people lived. This exhibit shows how artists used their […]
Growing Towards the Sun Art Installation
Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia South at The Navy Yard 1001 Intrepid Avenue, Philadelphia, United StatesGrowing Towards the Sun features work by painter Elizabeth Castiglione and sculptor Emily Squires Levine. Both artists play with the idea of flowers to represent the human experience, from Emily’s playful depictions of bushes and bouquets to Elizabeth’s balance of growth and decay in her […]
Revelations: An Evolution of Introspection
InLiquid 1400 N American St #314, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesTwo photographers, Donald Camp and Clarence Williams, reflect on the history of Hurricane Katrina in their two-person exhibition, Revelations: an Evolution of Introspection, at the InLiquid Gallery in the Kensington neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA. Ideally, this artwork and the education our programming will provide can […]
Revelations: An Evolution of Introspection
InLiquid 1400 N American St #314, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesTwo photographers, Donald Camp and Clarence Williams, reflect on the history of Hurricane Katrina in their two-person exhibition, Revelations: an Evolution of Introspection, at the InLiquid Gallery in the Kensington neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA. Ideally, this artwork and the education our programming will provide can […]
Growing Towards the Sun Art Installation
Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia South at The Navy Yard 1001 Intrepid Avenue, Philadelphia, United StatesGrowing Towards the Sun features work by painter Elizabeth Castiglione and sculptor Emily Squires Levine. Both artists play with the idea of flowers to represent the human experience, from Emily’s playful depictions of bushes and bouquets to Elizabeth’s balance of growth and decay in her […]
Revelations: An Evolution of Introspection
InLiquid 1400 N American St #314, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesTwo photographers, Donald Camp and Clarence Williams, reflect on the history of Hurricane Katrina in their two-person exhibition, Revelations: an Evolution of Introspection, at the InLiquid Gallery in the Kensington neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA. Ideally, this artwork and the education our programming will provide can […]
Labor Day Weekend on the Delaware River Waterfront
Delaware River Waterfront 101 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFrom August 29 to September 1, enjoy a jam-packed holiday weekend along the Delaware River Waterfront—free and open to all ages. Catch live music, experience a camp-themed weekend at Cherry Street Pier, and take a final spin at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest before the […]
Camp Cherry Street Pier
Cherry Street Pier 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFrom August 29 to September 1, celebrate Labor Day weekend with a cozy, free, and family-friendly event right on the Delaware River. Gather around for campfire sing-alongs, an outdoor movie night, fun make-and-take crafts (while supplies last), campfire games, bingo, and more. Bring your friends, […]
Revelations: An Evolution of Introspection
InLiquid 1400 N American St #314, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesTwo photographers, Donald Camp and Clarence Williams, reflect on the history of Hurricane Katrina in their two-person exhibition, Revelations: an Evolution of Introspection, at the InLiquid Gallery in the Kensington neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA. Ideally, this artwork and the education our programming will provide can […]
Labor Day Weekend 2025 at the Museum of the American Revolution
Museum of the American Revolution 101 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesSpend the final days of summer at the Museum of the American Revolution during Labor Day Weekend, Saturday, Aug. 30 – Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, for family-friendly activities, live performances, and more. Throughout the holiday weekend, children 12 and under will receive free admission when […]
Community Music Scholars Program Virtual Auditions
The CMSP Upper Division will be accepting virtual auditions up to September 1, 2025. There is no fee to audition; registration is required. The CMSP Upper Division seeks to support school music programs by providing individual instrumental instruction and other activities for students and families […]
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