Holiday Tree Lightings in Philadelphia
Here’s where to get merry around town with tree lighting celebrations!
The holiday season is upon us, and the tree lightings are starting sooner than you can say “O Tannenbaum.” There are so many festivities around town, but we’re putting all the tree lightings in one handy place so you don’t miss anything! And keep checking back as more dates are added..
Phillies Holiday Sale and Tree Lighting
November 30, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
1 Citizens Bank Way
Visit Citizens Bank Park for holiday sales at the New Era Phillies Team Store, festivities, and fun surprises. The Phillies’ Christmas tree and ballpark lighting will take place outside the ballpark at the Third Base Gate.
17th Annual Grand Illumination hosted by American Credit Union
November 30, 7 p.m.
American Heritage Carriage House, 2060 Red Lion Road
Kick off the season with the lighting of two 40-foot Christmas trees, hundreds of wreaths, and over 400,000 lights! Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross reenactors will also be on hand for the festivities. American Credit Union will be collecting unopened, non-perishable food items for a food drive as well. Stick around to walk around the lit-up campus and take unique family photos.
Old City Historic Holidays Tree Lighting at Betsy Ross House
December 4, 6 p.m.
239 Arch St.
Betsy Ross will be onsite to greet guests at this lighting of the Old City Holiday Tree sponsored by Citizens which includes live musical acts, dance performances and special guest speakers.
East Passyunk Christmas Tree Lighting
December 4, 5-7 p.m.
The Singing Fountain, S. 11th St. and E. Passyunk Ave.
Kick off a season of “Deck the Avenue” deals and festivities with East Passyunk’s annual tree lighting filled with holiday music. Best of all, Santa Claus will be there to take photos with the children, and ring in the season!
Philly Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration at City Hall
December 5, 6-8 p.m.
JFK Boulevard and N. Broad Street
City Hall’s front door will be transformed into a winter wonderland with the Philly Holiday Tree, a 50-foot tall fir with a dazzling display of lights. The tree lighting, includes family-friendly festivities, live entertainment by local stars and the Ukrainian Children’s Choir, and more. The ceremony begins at 7 p.m. Stick around and enjoy all the shopping, treats, and festivities of Christmas Village and Dilworth Park. If you can’t make it in person, tune into 6ABC to watch!
Northern Liberties Tree Lighting
December 3, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
1033 N. 2nd Street
Northern Liberties kicks off the holiday season this year with their magnificent annual tree lighting ceremony. Festivities include a visit from Santa, vendors, light refreshments and many other surprises!
Holidays at Headhouse Shambles
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Headhouse Shambles, 2nd and Lombard streets
Every year, South Street lights up with this festive event. Plus get your holiday shopping started with the Sisterly Love Food Fair and Holiday Market featuring local vendors and live performances.
Fitler Square Tree Lighting
December 8, 4-5 p.m.
Pine Street, between 23rd and 24th streets
Santa will arrive, and the tree will be lit by the fountain. Enjoy hot drinks, sing Christmas carols and get in the holiday spirit!
Roxborough Tree Lighting
December 6, 1-6 p.m.
Pocket Park, 6170 Ridge Ave.
The fun starts at 1:00 p.m. with live performances and festivities. The tree lighting is at 4 p.m. There will also be activities and warm drinks available.
Rittenhouse Square Holiday Park Lighting
December 9, 6-8 pm
210 W. Rittenhouse Sq.
Family-friendly activities and music lead up to the lighting of the Square’s 30-foot holiday tree, which remains illuminated every night through the end of December.
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Chilly Philly Mini Golf in Franklin Square
Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesPutt 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
Chestnut Hill 8000 to 8600 blocks of Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PADuring 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 931 Stony Hill Rd., Yardley, PA, United StatesShady 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
Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United StatesDuring 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. […]
A Dickens of a Murder at the Red Rūm Theater
Red Rum Theater 601 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesA 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 Media Theatre 104 East State Street, Media, PA, United StatesThe 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
City Hall and LOVE Park 1500 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFeaturing 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
Walnut Street Theatre 825 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesOn 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
Academy of Music 240 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe 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
Adventure Aquarium 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ, United StatesA 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 […]
Macy’s Christmas Light Show
Macy’s Center City 1300 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesOne 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 […]
Lead photograph courtesy of the Philly Holiday Experience.
Eleanor Linafelt contributed to updating this article.
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