Philadelphia Family Winter Holiday Family Fun Guide

Your guide to make the most of the holiday season with your kids in Philly. 

Presented by the Philly Family team

The holiday season in the Greater Philadelphia area is a time of warmth, tradition, and community, whether you’re gathering with family, hosting a festive celebration, or bringing loved ones together. From Thanksgiving’s family feasts to the twinkling lights of Christmas and Hanukkah, and the meaningful reflections of Kwanzaa, these months offer rich opportunities to create lasting memories and honor cherished cultural traditions. This guide is designed to help local families navigate the season with practical tips, creative celebration ideas, and insights that capture the unique spirit of holiday gatherings in our beloved Philadelphia region. Whether you’re planning a multi-generational dinner, looking for local event ideas, or seeking ways to make each celebration special, we’ve got you covered.

Philadelphia Family is published by a team of local women to connect families raising their kids in the city with resources, events, and each other. It all started with our vibrant Philly Family Community Facebook group dedicated to Building Community (join the conversation with our 5,000 local members!) and our Email Newsletters, which deliver our curated roundup of things to do in Philly every Thursday, as well as our latest news and updates from local businesses, each week!  If you represent a family-focused local business or nonprofit organization, we’d like to invite you to join us as a Member to start collaborating!

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Festive holiday displays throughout Philadelphia.

Holiday Light Show in Franklin Square, Philadelphia

From daily lightshows to spectacular displays, Philadelphia makes the holiday season feel bright and cheery

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Warm up with some decadent hot cocoa at one of these great spots.

Make a splash - It's always summer in these indoor water parks around Philly!

Here's where to move inside when the weather makes a playground trip impossible.

Snow-tube trips.

Celebrate family, history, and culture

Enjoy this family Christmas tradition

Ring in 2024 with your family!

Get your Christmas lists ready!

Celebrate this Jewish festival of lights with your family in Philadelphia this month

Grab your family and take a well deserved break from the holiday busy-ness!

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Here’s where to get merry around town with tree lighting celebrations!

Festive family performances this season

Local stores and markets for all your shopping needs

From classic traditions to brand new events, here's how you can kick 2023 off in the city.

Hanukkah starts on December 18 this year. Get your family together for festive and kid-friendly celebrations in the city and beyond. 

From sugarplums to Scrooge, here’s what’s coming to Philly for the holidays.

Support Philly businesses and get all the special gifts on your list!

Skip the mall and shop local! Here’s where to get in the spirit with fantastic holiday markets.

Philadelphia Family Winter Holiday Guide Supporting Members

Philadelphia Family Members are local community builders like us who would like to be more connected with families in Philly. The Members below support the Philly Family Community and our Holiday Guide. Have you had a great experience with any of them? You can help other families benefit from your experience with an endorsement on their Profile Page! SHOW YOUR SUPPORT WITH A 5-STAR REVIEW.

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