Philadelphia on a Budget: Free Family-Friendly Events
Discover how to maximize family fun in Philly with our guide to the top free attractions and events.
Philadelphia is a city brimming with history, culture, and adventure, and you don’t have to break the bank to experience it with your family. Whether you’re locals looking for new ways to explore the city or visitors wanting to make the most of your trip, Philadelphia offers a wealth of free activities and events that cater to all ages. From captivating museum days to outdoor movie nights, there’s always something exciting happening. Dive into our guide to discover the best free family activities in Philadelphia, ensuring fun-filled days without the cost!
Electrical Spectacle Light Show in Franklin Square
Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesEnjoy one of Philadelphia’s premier winter light shows for FREE! The Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO is Winter in Franklin Square’s main attraction. Hundreds of thousands of LED lights make the Square the perfect backdrop for your winter Instagram pictures. This year celebrates Ben […]
Electrical Spectacle Light Show in Franklin Square
Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesEnjoy one of Philadelphia’s premier winter light shows for FREE! The Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO is Winter in Franklin Square’s main attraction. Hundreds of thousands of LED lights make the Square the perfect backdrop for your winter Instagram pictures. This year celebrates Ben […]
Christmas Village in Philadelphia in LOVE Park and City Hall
City Hall and LOVE Park 1500 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe 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 […]
Electrical Spectacle Light Show in Franklin Square
Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesEnjoy one of Philadelphia’s premier winter light shows for FREE! The Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO is Winter in Franklin Square’s main attraction. Hundreds of thousands of LED lights make the Square the perfect backdrop for your winter Instagram pictures. This year celebrates Ben […]
Christmas Village in Philadelphia in LOVE Park and City Hall
City Hall and LOVE Park 1500 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe 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 […]
Electrical Spectacle Light Show in Franklin Square
Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesEnjoy one of Philadelphia’s premier winter light shows for FREE! The Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO is Winter in Franklin Square’s main attraction. Hundreds of thousands of LED lights make the Square the perfect backdrop for your winter Instagram pictures. This year celebrates Ben […]
Miracle on South 13th Street
The Miracle on South 13th Street Holiday Light Display 1700 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHead 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 […]
Christmas Village in Philadelphia in LOVE Park and City Hall
City Hall and LOVE Park 1500 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe 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 […]
Electrical Spectacle Light Show in Franklin Square
Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesEnjoy one of Philadelphia’s premier winter light shows for FREE! The Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO is Winter in Franklin Square’s main attraction. Hundreds of thousands of LED lights make the Square the perfect backdrop for your winter Instagram pictures. This year celebrates Ben […]
DCS Symphony Explorers
McNichol Art Gallery, Thomas A. Bruder Life Center Neumann University 1 Neumann Dr, Aston, PA, United StatesA FREE introduction to symphonic music for elementary and middle school age students (accompanied by a parent or guardian). Sponsored by Delaware County Symphony. Monday November 25, 2024 6:30 – 7:30 pm Meet McNichol Art Gallery, Thomas A. Bruder Life Center Neumann University, Aston, PA […]
Miracle on South 13th Street
The Miracle on South 13th Street Holiday Light Display 1700 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHead 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 […]
Christmas Village in Philadelphia in LOVE Park and City Hall
City Hall and LOVE Park 1500 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe 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 […]
Electrical Spectacle Light Show in Franklin Square
Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesEnjoy one of Philadelphia’s premier winter light shows for FREE! The Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO is Winter in Franklin Square’s main attraction. Hundreds of thousands of LED lights make the Square the perfect backdrop for your winter Instagram pictures. This year celebrates Ben […]
Miracle on South 13th Street
The Miracle on South 13th Street Holiday Light Display 1700 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHead 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 […]
Christmas Village in Philadelphia in LOVE Park and City Hall
City Hall and LOVE Park 1500 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe 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 […]
Electrical Spectacle Light Show in Franklin Square
Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesEnjoy one of Philadelphia’s premier winter light shows for FREE! The Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO is Winter in Franklin Square’s main attraction. Hundreds of thousands of LED lights make the Square the perfect backdrop for your winter Instagram pictures. This year celebrates Ben […]
Miracle on South 13th Street
The Miracle on South 13th Street Holiday Light Display 1700 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHead 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 […]
The 6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade
Philadelphia Museum of Art 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe oldest Thanksgiving Day parade in the nation will kick off the holiday season as it marches through Center City and up the Ben Franklin Parkway to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. This year there are more ways than ever to watch the excitement and […]
The Comcast Holiday Spectacular
The Comcast Center Plaza 1701 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe 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 […]
Christmas Village in Philadelphia in LOVE Park and City Hall
City Hall and LOVE Park 1500 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe 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 […]
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
The Miracle on South 13th Street Holiday Light Display 1700 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHead 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 […]
The Comcast Holiday Spectacular
The Comcast Center Plaza 1701 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe 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 […]
Christmas Village in Philadelphia in LOVE Park and City Hall
City Hall and LOVE Park 1500 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe 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 […]
Electrical Spectacle Light Show in Franklin Square
Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesEnjoy one of Philadelphia’s premier winter light shows for FREE! The Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO is Winter in Franklin Square’s main attraction. Hundreds of thousands of LED lights make the Square the perfect backdrop for your winter Instagram pictures. This year celebrates Ben […]
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
The Miracle on South 13th Street Holiday Light Display 1700 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHead 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 […]
Manayunk Small Business Passport
Main Street Manayunk Main St., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesShop small and shop local at over 50 small businesses in Manayunk! Find something for everyone on your list as the neighborhood kicks off the holiday season with Small Business Saturday happening all day on November 30th. Many businesses will host events, promotions, exclusive experiences, […]
The Comcast Holiday Spectacular
The Comcast Center Plaza 1701 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe 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 […]
Christmas Village in Philadelphia in LOVE Park and City Hall
City Hall and LOVE Park 1500 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe 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 […]
Chestnut Hill presents Small Business Saturday
Chestnut Hill 8000 to 8600 blocks of Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PAShop Chestnut Hill’s trendy and one-of-a-kind boutiques during Small Business Saturday and #KeepItOnTheHill. Check off gifts from your holiday wish list and support local retailers and restaurants throughout the day. Visitors can meet Santa as he strolls up and down Germantown Avenue and enjoy classic […]
Electrical Spectacle Light Show in Franklin Square
Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesEnjoy one of Philadelphia’s premier winter light shows for FREE! The Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO is Winter in Franklin Square’s main attraction. Hundreds of thousands of LED lights make the Square the perfect backdrop for your winter Instagram pictures. This year celebrates Ben […]
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
The Miracle on South 13th Street Holiday Light Display 1700 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHead 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 […]
The Comcast Holiday Spectacular
The Comcast Center Plaza 1701 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe 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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