Parade of Lights Ceremony at Independence Seaport Museum

'Boat Parade of Lights on the Delaware River'   All aboard for a festive light event on the Delaware River! The Parade of Lights itself will take place on December 12 at 5:30 pm outside of the Independence Seaport Museum, which will be a magical joy for all to watch. The Parade of Lights will feature both working vessels along with pleasure boats, all decked out with festive twinkling lights and decorations. Different for 2020, because of the pandemic. The … [Read more...]

Philly Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration At City Hall

'Holiday Traditions In Philly' Get into the holiday spirit at the Philly Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration on Wednesday, December 2 starting at 7:30 pm at City Hall at the North Broad Street Portal (North side of Broad St) outside Dilworth Park!  This year will be very different. This year's tree lighting ceremony will be virtual! The event will air on 6 ABC starting at 7:30 pm! Enjoy an exciting lineup featuring special guests and holiday-inspired musical … [Read more...]

Family Things To Do During The Holidays In Philadelphia

   'Celebrating The Holidays With Family & Friends In 2019' This is a great time of year with many different kinds of activities and events during the holidays for the family. Here is our guide to family things to do during the holidays in Philadelphia. Ice Skating at Dilworth Park ~ November 8 to February 23, 2020 ~ Enjoy ice skating at Rothman Ice Rink at Dilworth Park! Bring your skates or rent them, as you skate with City Hall in … [Read more...]

“A Christmas Carol” At The Walnut Street Theatre!

'Family Holiday Fun' 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. Here you can join the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future as they lead the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey of transformation and redemption. We all know this grumpy old miser's response to holiday cheer is "Bah, Humbug." Scrooge is a bitter old man … [Read more...]

Pennsylvania Ballet Presents “George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker” At The Academy Of Music

'A Holiday Family Tradition' Celebrate one Philadelphia's greatest family traditions with The Nutcracker, a Pennsylvania Ballet’s performance by George Balanchine at The Academy of Music. Now in its 55th year, you can see this wonderful production December 6 to 31! Immerse yourself in the beloved tale of The Nutcracker as Marie and her Prince share a magical gift that transports them to a suspenseful battle between soldiers and mice, a glistening forest full of snow, and into the Land … [Read more...]

East Passyunk Ave Tree Lighting Ceremony

 'Holiday Fun in South Philly' The East Passyunk Annual Tree Lighting event on Thursday, December 5, is a festive time for all and not one to be missed! The free celebration starts at 5 pm at the corner of East Passyunk Ave and 11th Street and will include live performances, wonderful treats by local businesses and other surprises. The event will include carolers from the Alphabet Academy, music by students from Andrew Jackson School, a visit from Santa Claus and guests will … [Read more...]

Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, December 2 – 8!

'Celebrating The Holidays In Philadelphia!' . Enjoy the many museum exhibits, Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars, Rittenhouse Square Tree Lighting, Science After Hours: Home Alone at The Franklin Institute, City Hall Tree Lighting, East Passyunk Tree Lighting, A Philly Pops Christmas: Spectacular Sounds of the Season, Betsy Ross House Tree Lighting, Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest Tree Lighting, Pennsylvania Ballet Presents The Nutcracker, Deck the Alley at Elfreth's Alley, Parade of … [Read more...]

Rittenhouse Tree Lighting Ceremony

'Holiday Fun at Rittenhouse Square Park'  Bring the family and friends to the Rittenhouse tree lighting celebration on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 5 pm and get into the holiday spirit. Rittenhouse Square will embrace the holiday season by turning on a beautiful tree standing more than 30 feet tall with 5,000 twinkling lights. There will be multi-colored globes and Santa himself will be on hand to light the tree for the 2019 season. Starting at 5 pm, there will be live … [Read more...]

Our Guide To Tree Lighting Celebrations in Philadelphia

'Celebrating The Joy Of Communities During The 2020 Holidays' Who gets excited about decorating trees during the holidays! Enjoy many tree lighting celebrations throughout the City of Brotherly Love this 2020 holiday season! There will be much more than just beautiful trees being lit. Many of these community celebrations will have live music, hot coco, holiday giveaways, Christmas carols will be sung, dance performers and much more. Grab your friends and family, and enjoy our … [Read more...]

The Comcast Holiday Spectacular

'A Unique Philadelphia Holiday High-Tech Show' What are the holidays without stopping at the Comcast building to take a peak at the holiday show. Since its debut in 2008, more than 1.6 million people have seen the show. Using cutting-edge technology, you get to explore stunning holiday imagery and music. This all takes place on the 83’ x 25’ Comcast video wall in the Comcast Center lobby, which is the world’s largest four-millimeter LED screen with incredible resolution that’s five times … [Read more...]