Exploring the Chinese New Year Celebrations in Chinatown And Throughout Philadelphia!

 'Gung Hay Fat Choy! ~ Best Wishes and Congratulations!' . The Chinese New Year is an important traditional Chinese Holiday that is celebrated on the first day of the year of the Chinese calendar. In China, the New Year is also known as the Spring Festival and traditionally, the festival was a time to honor deities as well as ancestors. The Chinese New Year celebrations traditionally run from Chinese New Year's Eve, the last day of the last month of the Chinese … [Read more...]

The Christmas Village In Philadelphia!

'Getting Into the Holiday Spirit At The Christmas Village' When you start to work on your holiday shopping, this is the place to check out, with over 70 vendors in wooden booths offering you a great experience of shopping in Philadelphia. The Christmas Village in Philadelphia is an outside Holiday market event in Center City Philadelphia, which is modeled after the traditional Christmas Markets in Germany. Here you can shop at the iconic plaza LOVE Park! You'll be able to get a … [Read more...]

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...]

Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, December 23 – 29!

'Festive Things To Do In Philadelphia This Week!' . 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 … [Read more...]

Top Weekend Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Philly Holiday Attractions, Holiday Shows, Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys, Menorah Lightings and More!

'Celebrating The Holidays In Philadelphia!' The weekend kicks off with A Christmas Carol at Walnut Street Theatre, the Pennsylvania Ballet Presents The Nutcracker, Christmas Village at LOVE Park, A Philly Pops Christmas: Spectacular Sounds of the Season, The Comcast Holiday Spectacular at the Comcast Center, Macy’s Christmas Light Show, ice skating at Dilworth Park, ice skating at Blue Cross RiverRink, A Very Philly Holiday at One Liberty Observation Deck, A Very Philly … [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...]

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...]

Deck the Alley at Elfreth’s Alley

'A Fun Festive Holiday Event - Deck the Alley' Who loves Holiday traditions! Come experience this special annual holiday tradition, Deck the Alley on Saturday, December 7 at 3 pm at Elfreth's Alley in Historic Philadelphia located in Old City. Elfreth's Alley is the nation’s oldest continuously inhabited street since 1702. The 32 houses there today were built between 1720s and 1830s and the alley is a National Historic Landmark District.  Numbers 124 and 126 are open … [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...]