Christmas Village at LOVE Park
‘Festive Things To Do In Philadelphia This Week!’
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Enjoy the many museum exhibits, Center City Kehillah Chanukah Candle Lighting, Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars, Washington Crossing the Delaware Reenactment at Washington Crossing Historic Park, Christmas Dinner at the Plough and the Stars, South Street Headhouse District’s Hanukkah Service, Night Vision at the Penn Museum, 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 ~
Center City Kehillah Chanukah Candle Lighting ~ December 23 ~ 5:15 pm – 6 pm at Rittenhouse Square at 210 W. Rittenhouse Square. Celebrate the 2nd night of Chanukah together in Rittenhouse Square! Join friends, neighbors, and representatives from 30 Jewish organizations for candle lighting, holiday treats, music, raffle prizes, and celebrating with your Jewish community. ~ Center City Kehillah Chanukah Candle Lighting ~
Quizzo at The Plough & the Stars ~ December 23 ~ Win $100! Starting at 9 pm enjoy Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars in Old City! Big Money!! ~ Quizzo at The Plough & the Stars ~
Christmas Village at LOVE Park ~ December 23 – 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 23 – 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 23 – 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 23 – 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 23 – 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 23 – 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 23 – 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 23 – 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 23 – 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 23 – 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 23 – 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 23 – 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 ~
Christmas Village at LOVE Park ~ December 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 24 – 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 24 – 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 24 – 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 24 – 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 24 – 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 24 – 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 24 – 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 24 – 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 24 – 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 24 – 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 24 – 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 ~
Washington Crossing the Delaware Reenactment at Washington Crossing Historic Park ~ December 25 ~ FREE – Noon – 3 pm at Washington Crossing Historic Park, 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing. The actual crossing takes place at 1 pm. See General George Washington give a rousing speech to his troops and then cross the Delaware River in replica Durham boats. ~ Washington Crossing the Delaware Reenactment at Washington Crossing Historic Park ~
Christmas Dinner at The Plough and the Stars ~ December 25 ~ 12:30 pm – 8 pm at the Plough and the Stars on 2nd Street, between Market and Chestnut Streets. Make your Christmas dinner festive with a 25-foot tree with a roaring fireplace! They accepting dinner reservations for noon to 8 pm! Call: (215) 733-0300! Bar till 2 am! ~ Christmas Dinner at The Plough and the Stars ~
Pay-What-You-Wish ~ December 25 ~ 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 Very Philly Holiday at One Liberty Observation Deck ~ December 25 – 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 25 – 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 25 – 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 25 – 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 25 – 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 25 – 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 25 – 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 25 – 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 25 – 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 25 – 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 25 – 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 25 – 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 ~
South Street Headhouse District’s Hanukkah Service ~ December 26 ~ (still waiting for start time) Enjoy a traditional menorah lighting at the historic Headhouse Shambles, complete with song and prayer. The gathering ends with the lighting of the candelabrum at the Lombard Street Fountain. ~ South Street Headhouse District’s Hanukkah Service ~
Night Vision at the Penn Museum ~ December 26 & 27 ~ 5:30 pm – 8 pm both days at Penn Museum at 3260 South Street. Dive into the history of mythical creatures, vampires and werewolves while wandering around the impressive galleries of the Penn Museum in the dark (with a flashlight!) at this creepy-yet-cool after hours event. Beer and hard cider are provided. ~ Dec 26 Night Vision at the Penn Museum ~ ~ Dec 27 Night Vision at the Penn Museum ~
A Very Philly Holiday at One Liberty Observation Deck ~ December 26 – 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 26 – 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 26 – 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 26 – 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 26 – 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 26 – 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 26 – 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 26 – 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 26 – 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 26 – 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 26 – 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 26 – 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 27 ~ 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 ~
Night Vision at the Penn Museum ~ December 27 ~ 5:30 pm – 8 pm at Penn Museum at 3260 South Street. Dive into the history of mythical creatures, vampires and werewolves while wandering around the impressive galleries of the Penn Museum in the dark (with a flashlight!) at this creepy-yet-cool after hours event. Beer and hard cider are provided. ~ Dec 27 Night Vision at the Penn Museum ~
A Very Philly Holiday at One Liberty Observation Deck ~ December 27 – 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 27 – 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 27 – 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 27 – 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 27 – 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 27 – 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 27 – 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 27 – 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 27 – 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 27 – 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 27 – 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 27 – 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 27 – 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 ~
Yards Brewing Co Tours ~ December 28 & 29 ~ 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 Very Philly Holiday at One Liberty Observation Deck ~ December 28 – 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 28 – 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 28 – 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 28 – 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 28 – 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 28 – 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 28 – 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 28 – 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 28 – 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 28 – 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 28 – 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 28 – 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 28 – 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 29 ~ 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 ~
Irish Sessions ~ December 29 ~ 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.
A Very Philly Holiday at One Liberty Observation Deck ~ December 29 – 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 29 – 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 29 – 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 29 – 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 29 – 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 29 – 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 29 – 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 29 – 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 29 – 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 29 – 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 29 – 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 29 – 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 29 – 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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