‘Enjoying Holiday Attractions In Philadelphia!’
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Enjoy the many museum exhibits, Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars, A Christmas Carol, A Philly Pops Christmas: Spectacular Sounds of the Season, Pennsylvania Ballet Presents The Nutcracker, Christmas Village at LOVE Park, The Comcast Holiday Spectacular at the Comcast Center, Macy’s Christmas Light Show, Deck the Hall Light Show at City Hall, Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest, LumiNature at the Philadelphia Zoo, Peddler’s Village Grand Illumination Celebration, Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show at Franklin Square, A Longwood Christmas at a Longwood Gardens, A Very Philly Holiday at One Liberty Observation Deck, Made In Philadelphia Holiday Market at Dilworth Park, Gingerbread House Competition & Display at Peddler’s Village, Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink, Ice Skating at the Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest, Yards Brewing Co Tours, Irish Sessions at Plough and the Stars and so much more, you might need a vacation after this week!
Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours ~ Month of December ~ Come check out the many Mural Arts tours throughout Philadelphia. ~ Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours for December 2019 or 215-925-3633. ~ About Philadelphia Mural Arts ~
Quizzo at The Plough & the Stars ~ December 16 ~ Win $100! Starting at 9 pm enjoy Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars in Old City! Big Money!! ~ Quizzo at The Plough & the Stars ~
A Philly Pops Christmas: Spectacular Sounds of the Season ~ December 16 – 21 (select dates) ~ Held at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts at 300 S. Broad Street. The Philly POPS rocks the holidays featuring some fabulous special guests. Enjoy principal guest conductor David Charles Abell who leads the full 65-piece orchestra and more than 300 performers participating in the all-new program of holiday hits. Special guests include Broadway star Mandy Gonzalez and The Melodica Men. ~ A Philly Pops Christmas: Spectacular Sounds of the Season ~
“A Christmas Carol” ~ December 16 – 22 ~ Get into the Christmas spirit by enjoying A Christmas Carol, a heartwarming tale of Ebenezer Scrooge at the Walnut Street Theatre, a National Historic Landmark and America’s oldest theater. ~ “A Christmas Carol”
Christmas Village at LOVE Park ~ December 16 – 24 ~ FREE – pay-as-you-go. Held at LOVE Park at 15th & Arch streets. Shop until you drop, while supporting local businesses. The German-style Christmas Village returns to LOVE Park for the 12th year, with 80 different vendors selling Käthe Wohlfahrt trimmings, wintry apparel, handmade toys and all manner of edible and drinkable treats. This year, the attraction expands to the north apron of City Hall, where visitors can find more shopping, a 65-foot-tall Ferris wheel and a holiday train for kids. ~ Christmas Village at LOVE Park ~
Pennsylvania Ballet Presents The Nutcracker ~ December 16 – 31 (select dates) – Held at the Academy of Music at 240 S. Broad Street. The Pennsylvania Ballet returns to the grand Academy of Music for an elegant (yet kid-friendly) Philadelphia dance tradition. Tchaikovsky’s iconic score pairs with lavish sets and costumes as well as enchanting performances by the dancers, who bring the story of one girl’s whimsical dream to life. ~ Pennsylvania Ballet Presents The Nutcracker ~
Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show at Franklin Square ~ December 16 – 31 ~ FREE to attend – Pay-As-You-Go. This attraction features a 10-foot-tall kite made of lights that sparkle and spread down a custom 250-foot kite string and hundreds of feet of holiday garlands, which will cover the Square. These lights are set to dazzle you eight times daily, every 30 minutes, between 4:30 to 8:00 pm Sunday through Thursday and until 9:00 pm Fridays and Saturdays. You can experience two different seven-minute shows that will alternate throughout each evening. Throughout the season, enjoy many events such as FranklinSquareFridays, The Grinch, Thankful Friday, the arrival of Santa Claus, Star Wars, The Nutcracker, Frozen, Hanukkah/Kwanzas Celebration, Santa Saturdays, Seasonal Sounds on Sundays, Jingle and Mingle with Santa, Santa PAWS, Lightning Bolt Holiday Express train rides around the Square, and the traditional family-friendly Kid’s New Year’s Eve Countdown and Dance Party. ~ Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show at Franklin Square ~
Macy’s Christmas Light Show ~ December 16 – 31 ~ FREE – Held at Macy’s at 1300 Market Street. Visitors will enjoy images of snowmen, reindeer, snowflakes and more that dance across the atrium inside of the historic Wanamaker building (now Macy’s Center City). This all takes place to a seasonal soundtrack that is narrated by Julie Andrews which runs every two hours during store hours. Make sure you head to the second floor to where you can explore the vintage Dickens Village, where more than 100 intricate animated dolls and sets retell A Christmas Carol. Each free walkthrough ends in a chance to meet and get photos with Santa. ~ Macy’s Christmas Light Show ~
Deck the Hall Light Show at City Hall ~ December 16 – January 1 ~ FREE – Hours: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm at City Hall at 1 S. 15th Street. Experience a light show on the west side of City Hall and where visitors can shop a multitude of vendors for unique gifts perfect for holiday giving and also view a holiday tree all lit up at night on the north side. ~ Deck the Hall Light Show at City Hall ~
The Comcast Holiday Spectacular at the Comcast Center ~ December 16 – January 1 ~ FREE – Held at Comcast Center at 1701 John F. Kennedy Boulevard. Enjoy this Philly holiday tradition as the super high-res LED holiday show combines the Pennsylvania Ballet’s The Nutcracker, a magical sleigh ride over the city (with a bird’s-eye view of the new Comcast Technology Center) and a sing-along in 15 minutes of free fun. The show runs daily from 10 am to 8 pm (every hour on the hour except 5 pm on weekdays). ~ The Comcast Holiday Spectacular at the Comcast Center ~
Made In Philadelphia Holiday Market at Dilworth Park ~ December 16 – January 1 ~ Held at Dilworth Park at 1 S. 15th Street. This market features more than 45 local artisans, crafters, designers and food vendors selling their wares in festive tents topped with Herrnhut Stars. Shoppers can find a great selection of gifts, specialty foods and more at the open-air market. ~ Made In Philadelphia Holiday Market at Dilworth Park ~
Gingerbread House Competition & Display at Peddler’s Village ~ December 16 – January 4, 2020 ~ Held at Peddler’s Village at 2400 Street Road, New Hope, PA. Guests enter their entries in several categories: Traditional, Authentic Reproduction, 3-D, Movie or TV Set, Firehouse at Christmas, Student, Kids Only and more. The Gingerbread entries will be on exhibit in the Village Gazebo during shopping hours from November 15 through January 4, 2020. ~ Gingerbread House Competition & Display at Peddler’s Village ~
Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~ December 16 – February 23, 2020 ~ Enjoy ice skating and more at Rothman Ice Rink. Stay tuned to their site for upcoming skating events. ~ Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~
Our guide to the many fireplaces located in Philadelphia bars & restaurants ~ December 16 – February 28 ~ Check out the 39 restaurants & bars with fireplaces in Philly! Are we missing one? Please tell us. thx ~ Our guide to the many fireplaces located in Philadelphia bars & restaurants ~
Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest ~ December 16 – March 8, 2020 ~ Held at Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest at 101 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Enjoy ice skating, food, beverages, a heated log cabin with a fireplace, games and more! ~ Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest ~
Franklin Square ~ Open 2019 ~ Enjoy mini-golf, a carousel, food and drink options and an outdoor space for kids or to simply hang out at Franklin Square. ~ Franklin Square ~
The Rail Park Opening ~ Open ~ This awesome new public space is FREE to the public. This space allows visitors to enjoy seating, public art, greenery and elevated city views! The area stretches from Broad and Noble streets, jumps up to the Reading Viaduct overhead and ends above the 1100 block of Callowhill Street. ~ The Rail Park Opening ~
A Philly Pops Christmas: Spectacular Sounds of the Season ~ December 17 – 21 (select dates) ~ Held at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts at 300 S. Broad Street. The Philly POPS rocks the holidays featuring some fabulous special guests. Enjoy principal guest conductor David Charles Abell who leads the full 65-piece orchestra and more than 300 performers participating in the all-new program of holiday hits. Special guests include Broadway star Mandy Gonzalez and The Melodica Men. ~ A Philly Pops Christmas: Spectacular Sounds of the Season ~
“A Christmas Carol” ~ December 17 – 22 ~ Get into the Christmas spirit by enjoying A Christmas Carol, a heartwarming tale of Ebenezer Scrooge at the Walnut Street Theatre, a National Historic Landmark and America’s oldest theater. ~ “A Christmas Carol”
Christmas Village at LOVE Park ~ December 17 – 24 ~ FREE – pay-as-you-go. Held at LOVE Park at 15th & Arch streets. Shop until you drop, while supporting local businesses. The German-style Christmas Village returns to LOVE Park for the 12th year, with 80 different vendors selling Käthe Wohlfahrt trimmings, wintry apparel, handmade toys and all manner of edible and drinkable treats. This year, the attraction expands to the north apron of City Hall, where visitors can find more shopping, a 65-foot-tall Ferris wheel and a holiday train for kids. ~ Christmas Village at LOVE Park ~
Pennsylvania Ballet Presents The Nutcracker ~ December 17 – 31 (select dates) – Held at the Academy of Music at 240 S. Broad Street. The Pennsylvania Ballet returns to the grand Academy of Music for an elegant (yet kid-friendly) Philadelphia dance tradition. Tchaikovsky’s iconic score pairs with lavish sets and costumes as well as enchanting performances by the dancers, who bring the story of one girl’s whimsical dream to life. ~ Pennsylvania Ballet Presents The Nutcracker ~
Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show at Franklin Square ~ December 17 – 31 ~ FREE to attend – Pay-As-You-Go. This attraction features a 10-foot-tall kite made of lights that sparkle and spread down a custom 250-foot kite string and hundreds of feet of holiday garlands, which will cover the Square. These lights are set to dazzle you eight times daily, every 30 minutes, between 4:30 to 8:00 pm Sunday through Thursday and until 9:00 pm Fridays and Saturdays. You can experience two different seven-minute shows that will alternate throughout each evening. Throughout the season, enjoy many events such as FranklinSquareFridays, The Grinch, Thankful Friday, the arrival of Santa Claus, Star Wars, The Nutcracker, Frozen, Hanukkah/Kwanzas Celebration, Santa Saturdays, Seasonal Sounds on Sundays, Jingle and Mingle with Santa, Santa PAWS, Lightning Bolt Holiday Express train rides around the Square, and the traditional family-friendly Kid’s New Year’s Eve Countdown and Dance Party. ~ Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show at Franklin Square ~
Macy’s Christmas Light Show ~ December 17 – 31 ~ FREE – Held at Macy’s at 1300 Market Street. Visitors will enjoy images of snowmen, reindeer, snowflakes and more that dance across the atrium inside of the historic Wanamaker building (now Macy’s Center City). This all takes place to a seasonal soundtrack that is narrated by Julie Andrews which runs every two hours during store hours. Make sure you head to the second floor to where you can explore the vintage Dickens Village, where more than 100 intricate animated dolls and sets retell A Christmas Carol. Each free walkthrough ends in a chance to meet and get photos with Santa. ~ Macy’s Christmas Light Show ~
Deck the Hall Light Show at City Hall ~ December 17 – January 1 ~ FREE – Hours: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm at City Hall at 1 S. 15th Street. Experience a light show on the west side of City Hall and where visitors can shop a multitude of vendors for unique gifts perfect for holiday giving and also view a holiday tree all lit up at night on the north side. ~ Deck the Hall Light Show at City Hall ~
The Comcast Holiday Spectacular at the Comcast Center ~ December 17 – January 1 ~ FREE – Held at Comcast Center at 1701 John F. Kennedy Boulevard. Enjoy this Philly holiday tradition as the super high-res LED holiday show combines the Pennsylvania Ballet’s The Nutcracker, a magical sleigh ride over the city (with a bird’s-eye view of the new Comcast Technology Center) and a sing-along in 15 minutes of free fun. The show runs daily from 10 am to 8 pm (every hour on the hour except 5 pm on weekdays). ~ The Comcast Holiday Spectacular at the Comcast Center ~
Made In Philadelphia Holiday Market at Dilworth Park ~ December 17 – January 1 ~ Held at Dilworth Park at 1 S. 15th Street. This market features more than 45 local artisans, crafters, designers and food vendors selling their wares in festive tents topped with Herrnhut Stars. Shoppers can find a great selection of gifts, specialty foods and more at the open-air market. ~ Made In Philadelphia Holiday Market at Dilworth Park ~
Gingerbread House Competition & Display at Peddler’s Village ~ December 17 – January 4, 2020 ~ Held at Peddler’s Village at 2400 Street Road, New Hope, PA. Guests enter their entries in several categories: Traditional, Authentic Reproduction, 3-D, Movie or TV Set, Firehouse at Christmas, Student, Kids Only and more. The Gingerbread entries will be on exhibit in the Village Gazebo during shopping hours from November 15 through January 4, 2020. ~ Gingerbread House Competition & Display at Peddler’s Village ~
Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~ December 17 – February 23, 2020 ~ Enjoy ice skating and more at Rothman Ice Rink. Stay tuned to their site for upcoming skating events. ~ Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~
Our guide to the many fireplaces located in Philadelphia bars & restaurants ~ December 17 – February 28 ~ Check out the 39 restaurants & bars with fireplaces in Philly! Are we missing one? Please tell us. thx ~ Our guide to the many fireplaces located in Philadelphia bars & restaurants ~
Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest ~ December 17 – March 8, 2020 ~ Held at Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest at 101 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Enjoy ice skating, food, beverages, a heated log cabin with a fireplace, games and more! ~ Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest ~
Franklin Square ~ Open 2019 ~ Enjoy mini-golf, a carousel, food and drink options and an outdoor space for kids or to simply hang out at Franklin Square. ~ Franklin Square ~
The Rail Park Opening ~ Open ~ This awesome new public space is FREE to the public. This space allows visitors to enjoy seating, public art, greenery and elevated city views! The area stretches from Broad and Noble streets, jumps up to the Reading Viaduct overhead and ends above the 1100 block of Callowhill Street. ~ The Rail Park Opening ~
Pay-What-You-Wish ~ December 18 ~ Stop in at the Philadelphia Museum of Art every Wednesday from 5 pm – 8:45 pm and ”Pay What You Wish”, as you explore the museum and its remarkable collections. ~ Pay What You Wish ~
A Philly Pops Christmas: Spectacular Sounds of the Season ~ December 18 – 21 (select dates) ~ Held at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts at 300 S. Broad Street. The Philly POPS rocks the holidays featuring some fabulous special guests. Enjoy principal guest conductor David Charles Abell who leads the full 65-piece orchestra and more than 300 performers participating in the all-new program of holiday hits. Special guests include Broadway star Mandy Gonzalez and The Melodica Men. ~ A Philly Pops Christmas: Spectacular Sounds of the Season ~
“A Christmas Carol” ~ December 18 – 22 ~ Get into the Christmas spirit by enjoying A Christmas Carol, a heartwarming tale of Ebenezer Scrooge at the Walnut Street Theatre, a National Historic Landmark and America’s oldest theater. ~ “A Christmas Carol”
Christmas Village at LOVE Park ~ December 18 – 24 ~ FREE – pay-as-you-go. Held at LOVE Park at 15th & Arch streets. Shop until you drop, while supporting local businesses. The German-style Christmas Village returns to LOVE Park for the 12th year, with 80 different vendors selling Käthe Wohlfahrt trimmings, wintry apparel, handmade toys and all manner of edible and drinkable treats. This year, the attraction expands to the north apron of City Hall, where visitors can find more shopping, a 65-foot-tall Ferris wheel and a holiday train for kids. ~ Christmas Village at LOVE Park ~
Pennsylvania Ballet Presents The Nutcracker ~ December 18 – 31 (select dates) – Held at the Academy of Music at 240 S. Broad Street. The Pennsylvania Ballet returns to the grand Academy of Music for an elegant (yet kid-friendly) Philadelphia dance tradition. Tchaikovsky’s iconic score pairs with lavish sets and costumes as well as enchanting performances by the dancers, who bring the story of one girl’s whimsical dream to life. ~ Pennsylvania Ballet Presents The Nutcracker ~
Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show at Franklin Square ~ December 18 – 31 ~ FREE to attend – Pay-As-You-Go. This attraction features a 10-foot-tall kite made of lights that sparkle and spread down a custom 250-foot kite string and hundreds of feet of holiday garlands, which will cover the Square. These lights are set to dazzle you eight times daily, every 30 minutes, between 4:30 to 8:00 pm Sunday through Thursday and until 9:00 pm Fridays and Saturdays. You can experience two different seven-minute shows that will alternate throughout each evening. Throughout the season, enjoy many events such as FranklinSquareFridays, The Grinch, Thankful Friday, the arrival of Santa Claus, Star Wars, The Nutcracker, Frozen, Hanukkah/Kwanzas Celebration, Santa Saturdays, Seasonal Sounds on Sundays, Jingle and Mingle with Santa, Santa PAWS, Lightning Bolt Holiday Express train rides around the Square, and the traditional family-friendly Kid’s New Year’s Eve Countdown and Dance Party. ~ Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show at Franklin Square ~
Macy’s Christmas Light Show ~ December 18 – 31 ~ FREE – Held at Macy’s at 1300 Market Street. Visitors will enjoy images of snowmen, reindeer, snowflakes and more that dance across the atrium inside of the historic Wanamaker building (now Macy’s Center City). This all takes place to a seasonal soundtrack that is narrated by Julie Andrews which runs every two hours during store hours. Make sure you head to the second floor to where you can explore the vintage Dickens Village, where more than 100 intricate animated dolls and sets retell A Christmas Carol. Each free walkthrough ends in a chance to meet and get photos with Santa. ~ Macy’s Christmas Light Show ~
Deck the Hall Light Show at City Hall ~ December 18 – January 1 ~ FREE – Hours: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm at City Hall at 1 S. 15th Street. Experience a light show on the west side of City Hall and where visitors can shop a multitude of vendors for unique gifts perfect for holiday giving and also view a holiday tree all lit up at night on the north side. ~ Deck the Hall Light Show at City Hall ~
The Comcast Holiday Spectacular at the Comcast Center ~ December 18 – January 1 ~ FREE – Held at Comcast Center at 1701 John F. Kennedy Boulevard. Enjoy this Philly holiday tradition as the super high-res LED holiday show combines the Pennsylvania Ballet’s The Nutcracker, a magical sleigh ride over the city (with a bird’s-eye view of the new Comcast Technology Center) and a sing-along in 15 minutes of free fun. The show runs daily from 10 am to 8 pm (every hour on the hour except 5 pm on weekdays). ~ The Comcast Holiday Spectacular at the Comcast Center ~
Made In Philadelphia Holiday Market at Dilworth Park ~ December 18 – January 1 ~ Held at Dilworth Park at 1 S. 15th Street. This market features more than 45 local artisans, crafters, designers and food vendors selling their wares in festive tents topped with Herrnhut Stars. Shoppers can find a great selection of gifts, specialty foods and more at the open-air market. ~ Made In Philadelphia Holiday Market at Dilworth Park ~
Gingerbread House Competition & Display at Peddler’s Village ~ December 18 – January 4, 2020 ~ Held at Peddler’s Village at 2400 Street Road, New Hope, PA. Guests enter their entries in several categories: Traditional, Authentic Reproduction, 3-D, Movie or TV Set, Firehouse at Christmas, Student, Kids Only and more. The Gingerbread entries will be on exhibit in the Village Gazebo during shopping hours from November 15 through January 4, 2020. ~ Gingerbread House Competition & Display at Peddler’s Village ~
LumiNature at the Philadelphia Zoo ~ December 18 – January 5 (select dates) ~ Held at Philadelphia Zoo at 3400 W. Girard Avenue. This immersive display transforms the zoo’s day-scape into a nighttime multimedia light and music spectacle. Dancing lights and sounds throughout furnish illusions of animals (and trees!) coming to life. A flock of plastic flamingos forms a 25-foot-tall tree, an enormous polar bear display broadcasts the magnificence of our planet and all four seasons host their very own party. Seasonal fare, live performers, hot chocolate and ever-warming adult beverages promise to spark the holiday spirit. ~ LumiNature at the Philadelphia Zoo ~
Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~ December 18 – February 23, 2020 ~ Enjoy ice skating and more at Rothman Ice Rink. Stay tuned to their site for upcoming skating events. ~ Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~
Our guide to the many fireplaces located in Philadelphia bars & restaurants ~ December 18 – February 28 ~ Check out the 39 restaurants & bars with fireplaces in Philly! Are we missing one? Please tell us. thx ~ Our guide to the many fireplaces located in Philadelphia bars & restaurants ~
Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest ~ December 18 – March 8, 2020 ~ Held at Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest at 101 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Enjoy ice skating, food, beverages, a heated log cabin with a fireplace, games and more! ~ Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest ~
Philadelphia Law Enforcement Holiday Party ~ December 19 ~ From 5 pm to 10 pm at the Plough and the Stars. Join everyone and the Families Behind the Badge Children’s Foundation at this year’s Philly Law Enforcement Bad Santa Xmas Party! Donations will help the family of Philadelphia Highway Patrol Officer Andy Chan and his ongoing recovery and the foundation itself. Time to recreate some of that Holiday Magic.For more information behind the Families Behind the Badge Children’s Foundation, click the link: http://bit.ly/FamilesBehindTheBadgeFoundationPhiladelphia – ~ Philadelphia Law Enforcement Holiday Party ~
A Philly Pops Christmas: Spectacular Sounds of the Season ~ December 19 – 21 (select dates) ~ Held at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts at 300 S. Broad Street. The Philly POPS rocks the holidays featuring some fabulous special guests. Enjoy principal guest conductor David Charles Abell who leads the full 65-piece orchestra and more than 300 performers participating in the all-new program of holiday hits. Special guests include Broadway star Mandy Gonzalez and The Melodica Men. ~ A Philly Pops Christmas: Spectacular Sounds of the Season ~
“A Christmas Carol” ~ December 19 – 22 ~ Get into the Christmas spirit by enjoying A Christmas Carol, a heartwarming tale of Ebenezer Scrooge at the Walnut Street Theatre, a National Historic Landmark and America’s oldest theater. ~ “A Christmas Carol”
Christmas Village at LOVE Park ~ December 19 – 24 ~ FREE – pay-as-you-go. Held at LOVE Park at 15th & Arch streets. Shop until you drop, while supporting local businesses. The German-style Christmas Village returns to LOVE Park for the 12th year, with 80 different vendors selling Käthe Wohlfahrt trimmings, wintry apparel, handmade toys and all manner of edible and drinkable treats. This year, the attraction expands to the north apron of City Hall, where visitors can find more shopping, a 65-foot-tall Ferris wheel and a holiday train for kids. ~ Christmas Village at LOVE Park ~
Pennsylvania Ballet Presents The Nutcracker ~ December 19 – 31 (select dates) – Held at the Academy of Music at 240 S. Broad Street. The Pennsylvania Ballet returns to the grand Academy of Music for an elegant (yet kid-friendly) Philadelphia dance tradition. Tchaikovsky’s iconic score pairs with lavish sets and costumes as well as enchanting performances by the dancers, who bring the story of one girl’s whimsical dream to life. ~ Pennsylvania Ballet Presents The Nutcracker ~
Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show at Franklin Square ~ December 19 – 31 ~ FREE to attend – Pay-As-You-Go. This attraction features a 10-foot-tall kite made of lights that sparkle and spread down a custom 250-foot kite string and hundreds of feet of holiday garlands, which will cover the Square. These lights are set to dazzle you eight times daily, every 30 minutes, between 4:30 to 8:00 pm Sunday through Thursday and until 9:00 pm Fridays and Saturdays. You can experience two different seven-minute shows that will alternate throughout each evening. Throughout the season, enjoy many events such as FranklinSquareFridays, The Grinch, Thankful Friday, the arrival of Santa Claus, Star Wars, The Nutcracker, Frozen, Hanukkah/Kwanzas Celebration, Santa Saturdays, Seasonal Sounds on Sundays, Jingle and Mingle with Santa, Santa PAWS, Lightning Bolt Holiday Express train rides around the Square, and the traditional family-friendly Kid’s New Year’s Eve Countdown and Dance Party. ~ Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show at Franklin Square ~
Macy’s Christmas Light Show ~ December 19 – 31 ~ FREE – Held at Macy’s at 1300 Market Street. Visitors will enjoy images of snowmen, reindeer, snowflakes and more that dance across the atrium inside of the historic Wanamaker building (now Macy’s Center City). This all takes place to a seasonal soundtrack that is narrated by Julie Andrews which runs every two hours during store hours. Make sure you head to the second floor to where you can explore the vintage Dickens Village, where more than 100 intricate animated dolls and sets retell A Christmas Carol. Each free walkthrough ends in a chance to meet and get photos with Santa. ~ Macy’s Christmas Light Show ~
Deck the Hall Light Show at City Hall ~ December 19 – January 1 ~ FREE – Hours: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm at City Hall at 1 S. 15th Street. Experience a light show on the west side of City Hall and where visitors can shop a multitude of vendors for unique gifts perfect for holiday giving and also view a holiday tree all lit up at night on the north side. ~ Deck the Hall Light Show at City Hall ~
The Comcast Holiday Spectacular at the Comcast Center ~ December 19 – January 1 ~ FREE – Held at Comcast Center at 1701 John F. Kennedy Boulevard. Enjoy this Philly holiday tradition as the super high-res LED holiday show combines the Pennsylvania Ballet’s The Nutcracker, a magical sleigh ride over the city (with a bird’s-eye view of the new Comcast Technology Center) and a sing-along in 15 minutes of free fun. The show runs daily from 10 am to 8 pm (every hour on the hour except 5 pm on weekdays). ~ The Comcast Holiday Spectacular at the Comcast Center ~
Made In Philadelphia Holiday Market at Dilworth Park ~ December 19 – January 1 ~ Held at Dilworth Park at 1 S. 15th Street. This market features more than 45 local artisans, crafters, designers and food vendors selling their wares in festive tents topped with Herrnhut Stars. Shoppers can find a great selection of gifts, specialty foods and more at the open-air market. ~ Made In Philadelphia Holiday Market at Dilworth Park ~
Gingerbread House Competition & Display at Peddler’s Village ~ December 19 – January 4, 2020 ~ Held at Peddler’s Village at 2400 Street Road, New Hope, PA. Guests enter their entries in several categories: Traditional, Authentic Reproduction, 3-D, Movie or TV Set, Firehouse at Christmas, Student, Kids Only and more. The Gingerbread entries will be on exhibit in the Village Gazebo during shopping hours from November 15 through January 4, 2020. ~ Gingerbread House Competition & Display at Peddler’s Village ~
LumiNature at the Philadelphia Zoo ~ December 19 – January 5 (select dates) ~ Held at Philadelphia Zoo at 3400 W. Girard Avenue. This immersive display transforms the zoo’s day-scape into a nighttime multimedia light and music spectacle. Dancing lights and sounds throughout furnish illusions of animals (and trees!) coming to life. A flock of plastic flamingos forms a 25-foot-tall tree, an enormous polar bear display broadcasts the magnificence of our planet and all four seasons host their very own party. Seasonal fare, live performers, hot chocolate and ever-warming adult beverages promise to spark the holiday spirit. ~ LumiNature at the Philadelphia Zoo ~
Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~ December 19 – February 23, 2020 ~ Enjoy ice skating and more at Rothman Ice Rink. Stay tuned to their site for upcoming skating events. ~ Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~
Our guide to the many fireplaces located in Philadelphia bars & restaurants ~ December 19 – February 28 ~ Check out the 39 restaurants & bars with fireplaces in Philly! Are we missing one? Please tell us. thx ~ Our guide to the many fireplaces located in Philadelphia bars & restaurants ~
Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest ~ December 19 – March 8, 2020 ~ Held at Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest at 101 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Enjoy ice skating, food, beverages, a heated log cabin with a fireplace, games and more! ~ Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest ~
Friday Nights at The Philadelphia Museum of Art ~ Art After 5 ~ December 20 ~ Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm. ~ Samantha Wise – Weaving together mountain folk and neo-soul, this singer-songwriter channels vocalists like Joni Mitchell and Erykah Badu. Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall. ~ Friday Nights Art ~
A Philly Pops Christmas: Spectacular Sounds of the Season ~ December 20 – 21 (select dates) ~ Held at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts at 300 S. Broad Street. The Philly POPS rocks the holidays featuring some fabulous special guests. Enjoy principal guest conductor David Charles Abell who leads the full 65-piece orchestra and more than 300 performers participating in the all-new program of holiday hits. Special guests include Broadway star Mandy Gonzalez and The Melodica Men. ~ A Philly Pops Christmas: Spectacular Sounds of the Season ~
“A Christmas Carol” ~ December 20 – 22 ~ Get into the Christmas spirit by enjoying A Christmas Carol, a heartwarming tale of Ebenezer Scrooge at the Walnut Street Theatre, a National Historic Landmark and America’s oldest theater. ~ “A Christmas Carol”
Christmas Village at LOVE Park ~ December 20 – 24 ~ FREE – pay-as-you-go. Held at LOVE Park at 15th & Arch streets. Shop until you drop, while supporting local businesses. The German-style Christmas Village returns to LOVE Park for the 12th year, with 80 different vendors selling Käthe Wohlfahrt trimmings, wintry apparel, handmade toys and all manner of edible and drinkable treats. This year, the attraction expands to the north apron of City Hall, where visitors can find more shopping, a 65-foot-tall Ferris wheel and a holiday train for kids. ~ Christmas Village at LOVE Park ~
A Very Philly Holiday at One Liberty Observation Deck ~ December 20 – 30 (Fridays through Sundays at selected times) ~ Held at One Liberty Observation Deck at 1650 Market Street, 57th floor. Guided holiday tours of the attraction take place Fridays through Sundays at select times and are included with general admission. ~ Get Tix ~ ~ A Very Philly Holiday at One Liberty Observation Deck ~
Pennsylvania Ballet Presents The Nutcracker ~ December 20 – 31 (select dates) – Held at the Academy of Music at 240 S. Broad Street. The Pennsylvania Ballet returns to the grand Academy of Music for an elegant (yet kid-friendly) Philadelphia dance tradition. Tchaikovsky’s iconic score pairs with lavish sets and costumes as well as enchanting performances by the dancers, who bring the story of one girl’s whimsical dream to life. ~ Pennsylvania Ballet Presents The Nutcracker ~
Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show at Franklin Square ~ December 20 – 31 ~ FREE to attend – Pay-As-You-Go. This attraction features a 10-foot-tall kite made of lights that sparkle and spread down a custom 250-foot kite string and hundreds of feet of holiday garlands, which will cover the Square. These lights are set to dazzle you eight times daily, every 30 minutes, between 4:30 to 8:00 pm Sunday through Thursday and until 9:00 pm Fridays and Saturdays. You can experience two different seven-minute shows that will alternate throughout each evening. Throughout the season, enjoy many events such as FranklinSquareFridays, The Grinch, Thankful Friday, the arrival of Santa Claus, Star Wars, The Nutcracker, Frozen, Hanukkah/Kwanzas Celebration, Santa Saturdays, Seasonal Sounds on Sundays, Jingle and Mingle with Santa, Santa PAWS, Lightning Bolt Holiday Express train rides around the Square, and the traditional family-friendly Kid’s New Year’s Eve Countdown and Dance Party. ~ Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show at Franklin Square ~
Macy’s Christmas Light Show ~ December 20 – 31 ~ FREE – Held at Macy’s at 1300 Market Street. Visitors will enjoy images of snowmen, reindeer, snowflakes and more that dance across the atrium inside of the historic Wanamaker building (now Macy’s Center City). This all takes place to a seasonal soundtrack that is narrated by Julie Andrews which runs every two hours during store hours. Make sure you head to the second floor to where you can explore the vintage Dickens Village, where more than 100 intricate animated dolls and sets retell A Christmas Carol. Each free walkthrough ends in a chance to meet and get photos with Santa. ~ Macy’s Christmas Light Show ~
Deck the Hall Light Show at City Hall ~ December 20 – January 1 ~ FREE – Hours: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm at City Hall at 1 S. 15th Street. Experience a light show on the west side of City Hall and where visitors can shop a multitude of vendors for unique gifts perfect for holiday giving and also view a holiday tree all lit up at night on the north side. ~ Deck the Hall Light Show at City Hall ~
The Comcast Holiday Spectacular at the Comcast Center ~ December 20 – January 1 ~ FREE – Held at Comcast Center at 1701 John F. Kennedy Boulevard. Enjoy this Philly holiday tradition as the super high-res LED holiday show combines the Pennsylvania Ballet’s The Nutcracker, a magical sleigh ride over the city (with a bird’s-eye view of the new Comcast Technology Center) and a sing-along in 15 minutes of free fun. The show runs daily from 10 am to 8 pm (every hour on the hour except 5 pm on weekdays). ~ The Comcast Holiday Spectacular at the Comcast Center ~
Made In Philadelphia Holiday Market at Dilworth Park ~ December 20 – January 1 ~ Held at Dilworth Park at 1 S. 15th Street. This market features more than 45 local artisans, crafters, designers and food vendors selling their wares in festive tents topped with Herrnhut Stars. Shoppers can find a great selection of gifts, specialty foods and more at the open-air market. ~ Made In Philadelphia Holiday Market at Dilworth Park ~
Gingerbread House Competition & Display at Peddler’s Village ~ December 20 – January 4, 2020 ~ Held at Peddler’s Village at 2400 Street Road, New Hope, PA. Guests enter their entries in several categories: Traditional, Authentic Reproduction, 3-D, Movie or TV Set, Firehouse at Christmas, Student, Kids Only and more. The Gingerbread entries will be on exhibit in the Village Gazebo during shopping hours from November 15 through January 4, 2020. ~ Gingerbread House Competition & Display at Peddler’s Village ~
A Longwood Christmas at a Longwood Gardens ~ December 20 – January 5 ~ Held at Longwood Gardens at 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square. Visitors will enjoy thousands of poinsettias, towering Christmas trees and fragrant flowers transform the heated four-acre Conservatory, where guests can enjoy holiday performances and sing-alongs. Outside, 500,000 lights glitter in the trees, and fountains dance to seasonal music. ~ A Longwood Christmas at a Longwood Gardens ~
LumiNature at the Philadelphia Zoo ~ December 20 – January 5 (select dates) ~ Held at Philadelphia Zoo at 3400 W. Girard Avenue. This immersive display transforms the zoo’s day-scape into a nighttime multimedia light and music spectacle. Dancing lights and sounds throughout furnish illusions of animals (and trees!) coming to life. A flock of plastic flamingos forms a 25-foot-tall tree, an enormous polar bear display broadcasts the magnificence of our planet and all four seasons host their very own party. Seasonal fare, live performers, hot chocolate and ever-warming adult beverages promise to spark the holiday spirit. ~ LumiNature at the Philadelphia Zoo ~
Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~ December 20 – February 23 ~ Enjoy ice skating and more at Rothman Ice Rink. Stay tuned to their site for upcoming skating events. ~ Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~
Our guide to the many fireplaces located in Philadelphia bars & restaurants ~ December 20 – February 28 ~ Check out the 39 restaurants & bars with fireplaces in Philly! Are we missing one? Please tell us. thx ~ Our guide to the many fireplaces located in Philadelphia bars & restaurants ~
Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest ~ December 20 – March 8, 2020 ~ Held at Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest at 101 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Enjoy ice skating, food, beverages, a heated log cabin with a fireplace, games and more! ~ Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest ~
A Philly Pops Christmas: Spectacular Sounds of the Season ~ December 21 (select dates) ~ Held at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts at 300 S. Broad Street. The Philly POPS rocks the holidays featuring some fabulous special guests. Enjoy principal guest conductor David Charles Abell who leads the full 65-piece orchestra and more than 300 performers participating in the all-new program of holiday hits. Special guests include Broadway star Mandy Gonzalez and The Melodica Men. ~ A Philly Pops Christmas: Spectacular Sounds of the Season ~
“A Christmas Carol” ~ December 21 – 22 ~ Get into the Christmas spirit by enjoying A Christmas Carol, a heartwarming tale of Ebenezer Scrooge at the Walnut Street Theatre, a National Historic Landmark and America’s oldest theater. ~ “A Christmas Carol”
Yards Brewing Co Tours ~ December 21 & 22 ~ FREE – Saturday & Sundays from 12 pm to 4 pm at Yards Brewery, enjoy a wonderful tour of the brewery! All tour-goers must be 21+ unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Bus tours, private tours and guided tastings are offered by appointment only. Please contact events@yardsbrewing.com for booking information. ~ Yards Brewing Co Tours ~
Christmas Village at LOVE Park ~ December 21 – 24 ~ FREE – pay-as-you-go. Held at LOVE Park at 15th & Arch streets. Shop until you drop, while supporting local businesses. The German-style Christmas Village returns to LOVE Park for the 12th year, with 80 different vendors selling Käthe Wohlfahrt trimmings, wintry apparel, handmade toys and all manner of edible and drinkable treats. This year, the attraction expands to the north apron of City Hall, where visitors can find more shopping, a 65-foot-tall Ferris wheel and a holiday train for kids. ~ Christmas Village at LOVE Park ~
A Very Philly Holiday at One Liberty Observation Deck ~ December 21 – 30 (Fridays through Sundays at selected times) ~ Held at One Liberty Observation Deck at 1650 Market Street, 57th floor. Guided holiday tours of the attraction take place Fridays through Sundays at select times and are included with general admission. ~ Get Tix ~ ~ A Very Philly Holiday at One Liberty Observation Deck ~
Pennsylvania Ballet Presents The Nutcracker ~ December 21 – 31 (select dates) – Held at the Academy of Music at 240 S. Broad Street. The Pennsylvania Ballet returns to the grand Academy of Music for an elegant (yet kid-friendly) Philadelphia dance tradition. Tchaikovsky’s iconic score pairs with lavish sets and costumes as well as enchanting performances by the dancers, who bring the story of one girl’s whimsical dream to life. ~ Pennsylvania Ballet Presents The Nutcracker ~
Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show at Franklin Square ~ December 21 – 31 ~ FREE to attend – Pay-As-You-Go. This attraction features a 10-foot-tall kite made of lights that sparkle and spread down a custom 250-foot kite string and hundreds of feet of holiday garlands, which will cover the Square. These lights are set to dazzle you eight times daily, every 30 minutes, between 4:30 to 8:00 pm Sunday through Thursday and until 9:00 pm Fridays and Saturdays. You can experience two different seven-minute shows that will alternate throughout each evening. Throughout the season, enjoy many events such as FranklinSquareFridays, The Grinch, Thankful Friday, the arrival of Santa Claus, Star Wars, The Nutcracker, Frozen, Hanukkah/Kwanzas Celebration, Santa Saturdays, Seasonal Sounds on Sundays, Jingle and Mingle with Santa, Santa PAWS, Lightning Bolt Holiday Express train rides around the Square, and the traditional family-friendly Kid’s New Year’s Eve Countdown and Dance Party. ~ Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show at Franklin Square ~
Macy’s Christmas Light Show ~ December 21 – 31 ~ FREE – Held at Macy’s at 1300 Market Street. Visitors will enjoy images of snowmen, reindeer, snowflakes and more that dance across the atrium inside of the historic Wanamaker building (now Macy’s Center City). This all takes place to a seasonal soundtrack that is narrated by Julie Andrews which runs every two hours during store hours. Make sure you head to the second floor to where you can explore the vintage Dickens Village, where more than 100 intricate animated dolls and sets retell A Christmas Carol. Each free walkthrough ends in a chance to meet and get photos with Santa. ~ Macy’s Christmas Light Show ~
Deck the Hall Light Show at City Hall ~ December 21 – January 1 ~ FREE – Hours: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm at City Hall at 1 S. 15th Street. Experience a light show on the west side of City Hall and where visitors can shop a multitude of vendors for unique gifts perfect for holiday giving and also view a holiday tree all lit up at night on the north side. ~ Deck the Hall Light Show at City Hall ~
The Comcast Holiday Spectacular at the Comcast Center ~ December 21 – January 1 ~ FREE – Held at Comcast Center at 1701 John F. Kennedy Boulevard. Enjoy this Philly holiday tradition as the super high-res LED holiday show combines the Pennsylvania Ballet’s The Nutcracker, a magical sleigh ride over the city (with a bird’s-eye view of the new Comcast Technology Center) and a sing-along in 15 minutes of free fun. The show runs daily from 10 am to 8 pm (every hour on the hour except 5 pm on weekdays). ~ The Comcast Holiday Spectacular at the Comcast Center ~
Made In Philadelphia Holiday Market at Dilworth Park ~ December 21 – January 1 ~ Held at Dilworth Park at 1 S. 15th Street. This market features more than 45 local artisans, crafters, designers and food vendors selling their wares in festive tents topped with Herrnhut Stars. Shoppers can find a great selection of gifts, specialty foods and more at the open-air market. ~ Made In Philadelphia Holiday Market at Dilworth Park ~
Gingerbread House Competition & Display at Peddler’s Village ~ December 21 – January 4, 2020 ~ Held at Peddler’s Village at 2400 Street Road, New Hope, PA. Guests enter their entries in several categories: Traditional, Authentic Reproduction, 3-D, Movie or TV Set, Firehouse at Christmas, Student, Kids Only and more. The Gingerbread entries will be on exhibit in the Village Gazebo during shopping hours from November 15 through January 4, 2020. ~ Gingerbread House Competition & Display at Peddler’s Village ~
A Longwood Christmas at a Longwood Gardens ~ December 21 – January 5 ~ Held at Longwood Gardens at 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square. Visitors will enjoy thousands of poinsettias, towering Christmas trees and fragrant flowers transform the heated four-acre Conservatory, where guests can enjoy holiday performances and sing-alongs. Outside, 500,000 lights glitter in the trees, and fountains dance to seasonal music. ~ A Longwood Christmas at a Longwood Gardens ~
LumiNature at the Philadelphia Zoo ~ December 21 – January 5 (select dates) ~ Held at Philadelphia Zoo at 3400 W. Girard Avenue. This immersive display transforms the zoo’s day-scape into a nighttime multimedia light and music spectacle. Dancing lights and sounds throughout furnish illusions of animals (and trees!) coming to life. A flock of plastic flamingos forms a 25-foot-tall tree, an enormous polar bear display broadcasts the magnificence of our planet and all four seasons host their very own party. Seasonal fare, live performers, hot chocolate and ever-warming adult beverages promise to spark the holiday spirit. ~ LumiNature at the Philadelphia Zoo ~
Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~ December 21 – February 23 ~ Enjoy ice skating and more at Rothman Ice Rink. Stay tuned to their site for upcoming skating events. ~ Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~
Our guide to the many fireplaces located in Philadelphia bars & restaurants ~ December 21 – February 28 ~ Check out the 39 restaurants & bars with fireplaces in Philly! Are we missing one? Please tell us. thx ~ Our guide to the many fireplaces located in Philadelphia bars & restaurants ~
Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest ~ December 21 – March 8, 2020 ~ Held at Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest at 101 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Enjoy ice skating, food, beverages, a heated log cabin with a fireplace, games and more! ~ Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest ~
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Yards Brewing Co Tours ~ December 22 ~ FREE – Saturday & Sundays from 12 pm to 4 pm at Yards Brewery, enjoy a wonderful tour of the brewery! All tour-goers must be 21+ unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Bus tours, private tours and guided tastings are offered by appointment only. Please contact events@yardsbrewing.com for booking information. ~ Yards Brewing Co Tours ~
“A Christmas Carol” ~ December 22 ~ Get into the Christmas spirit by enjoying A Christmas Carol, a heartwarming tale of Ebenezer Scrooge at the Walnut Street Theatre, a National Historic Landmark and America’s oldest theater. ~ “A Christmas Carol”
Irish Sessions ~ December 22 ~ FREE – Every Sunday from 5 pm – 9 pm at the Plough & the Stars in Old City! Enjoy musicians playing Irish music while enjoying drinks and or your dinner.
Christmas Village at LOVE Park ~ December 22 – 24 ~ FREE – pay-as-you-go. Held at LOVE Park at 15th & Arch streets. Shop until you drop, while supporting local businesses. The German-style Christmas Village returns to LOVE Park for the 12th year, with 80 different vendors selling Käthe Wohlfahrt trimmings, wintry apparel, handmade toys and all manner of edible and drinkable treats. This year, the attraction expands to the north apron of City Hall, where visitors can find more shopping, a 65-foot-tall Ferris wheel and a holiday train for kids. ~ Christmas Village at LOVE Park ~
A Very Philly Holiday at One Liberty Observation Deck ~ December 22 – 30 (Fridays through Sundays at selected times) ~ Held at One Liberty Observation Deck at 1650 Market Street, 57th floor. Guided holiday tours of the attraction of Philadelphia and are included with general admission. ~ Get Tix ~ ~ A Very Philly Holiday at One Liberty Observation Deck ~
Pennsylvania Ballet Presents The Nutcracker ~ December 22 – 31 (select dates) – Held at the Academy of Music at 240 S. Broad Street. The Pennsylvania Ballet returns to the grand Academy of Music for an elegant (yet kid-friendly) Philadelphia dance tradition. Tchaikovsky’s iconic score pairs with lavish sets and costumes as well as enchanting performances by the dancers, who bring the story of one girl’s whimsical dream to life. ~ Pennsylvania Ballet Presents The Nutcracker ~
Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show at Franklin Square ~ December 22 – 31 ~ FREE to attend – Pay-As-You-Go. This attraction features a 10-foot-tall kite made of lights that sparkle and spread down a custom 250-foot kite string and hundreds of feet of holiday garlands, which will cover the Square. These lights are set to dazzle you eight times daily, every 30 minutes, between 4:30 to 8:00 pm Sunday through Thursday and until 9:00 pm Fridays and Saturdays. You can experience two different seven-minute shows that will alternate throughout each evening. Throughout the season, enjoy many events such as FranklinSquareFridays, The Grinch, Thankful Friday, the arrival of Santa Claus, Star Wars, The Nutcracker, Frozen, Hanukkah/Kwanzas Celebration, Santa Saturdays, Seasonal Sounds on Sundays, Jingle and Mingle with Santa, Santa PAWS, Lightning Bolt Holiday Express train rides around the Square, and the traditional family-friendly Kid’s New Year’s Eve Countdown and Dance Party. ~ Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show at Franklin Square ~
Macy’s Christmas Light Show ~ December 22 – 31 ~ FREE – Held at Macy’s at 1300 Market Street. Visitors will enjoy images of snowmen, reindeer, snowflakes and more that dance across the atrium inside of the historic Wanamaker building (now Macy’s Center City). This all takes place to a seasonal soundtrack that is narrated by Julie Andrews which runs every two hours during store hours. Make sure you head to the second floor to where you can explore the vintage Dickens Village, where more than 100 intricate animated dolls and sets retell A Christmas Carol. Each free walkthrough ends in a chance to meet and get photos with Santa. ~ Macy’s Christmas Light Show ~
Deck the Hall Light Show at City Hall ~ December 22 – January 1 ~ FREE – Hours: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm at City Hall at 1 S. 15th Street. Experience a light show on the west side of City Hall and where visitors can shop a multitude of vendors for unique gifts perfect for holiday giving and also view a holiday tree all lit up at night on the north side. ~ Deck the Hall Light Show at City Hall ~
The Comcast Holiday Spectacular at the Comcast Center ~ December 22 – January 1 ~ FREE – Held at Comcast Center at 1701 John F. Kennedy Boulevard. Enjoy this Philly holiday tradition as the super high-res LED holiday show combines the Pennsylvania Ballet’s The Nutcracker, a magical sleigh ride over the city (with a bird’s-eye view of the new Comcast Technology Center) and a sing-along in 15 minutes of free fun. The show runs daily from 10 am to 8 pm (every hour on the hour except 5 pm on weekdays). ~ The Comcast Holiday Spectacular at the Comcast Center ~
Made In Philadelphia Holiday Market at Dilworth Park ~ December 22 – January 1 ~ Held at Dilworth Park at 1 S. 15th Street. This market features more than 45 local artisans, crafters, designers and food vendors selling their wares in festive tents topped with Herrnhut Stars. Shoppers can find a great selection of gifts, specialty foods and more at the open-air market. ~ Made In Philadelphia Holiday Market at Dilworth Park ~
Gingerbread House Competition & Display at Peddler’s Village ~ December 22 – January 4, 2020 ~ Held at Peddler’s Village at 2400 Street Road, New Hope, PA. Guests enter their entries in several categories: Traditional, Authentic Reproduction, 3-D, Movie or TV Set, Firehouse at Christmas, Student, Kids Only and more. The Gingerbread entries will be on exhibit in the Village Gazebo during shopping hours from November 15 through January 4, 2020. ~ Gingerbread House Competition & Display at Peddler’s Village ~
A Longwood Christmas at a Longwood Gardens ~ December 22 – January 5 ~ Held at Longwood Gardens at 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square. Visitors will enjoy thousands of poinsettias, towering Christmas trees and fragrant flowers transform the heated four-acre Conservatory, where guests can enjoy holiday performances and sing-alongs. Outside, 500,000 lights glitter in the trees, and fountains dance to seasonal music. ~ A Longwood Christmas at a Longwood Gardens ~
LumiNature at the Philadelphia Zoo ~ December 22 – January 5 (select dates) ~ Held at Philadelphia Zoo at 3400 W. Girard Avenue. This immersive display transforms the zoo’s day-scape into a nighttime multimedia light and music spectacle. Dancing lights and sounds throughout furnish illusions of animals (and trees!) coming to life. A flock of plastic flamingos forms a 25-foot-tall tree, an enormous polar bear display broadcasts the magnificence of our planet and all four seasons host their very own party. Seasonal fare, live performers, hot chocolate and ever-warming adult beverages promise to spark the holiday spirit. ~ LumiNature at the Philadelphia Zoo ~
Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~ December 22 – February 23 ~ Enjoy ice skating and more at Rothman Ice Rink. Stay tuned to their site for upcoming skating events. ~ Ice Skating at Rothman Ice Rink ~
Our guide to the many fireplaces located in Philadelphia bars & restaurants ~ December 22 – February 28 ~ Check out the 39 restaurants & bars with fireplaces in Philly! Are we missing one? Please tell us. thx ~ Our guide to the many fireplaces located in Philadelphia bars & restaurants ~
Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest ~ December 22 – March 8, 2020 ~ Held at Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest at 101 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Enjoy ice skating, food, beverages, a heated log cabin with a fireplace, games and more! ~ Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest ~
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