Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, December 16 – 22

'Enjoying Holiday Attractions In Philadelphia!' . 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 … [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...]

Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, December 9 – 15!

'Experiencing The Holidays In Philadelphia!' . Enjoy the many museum exhibits, Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars, Army- Navy Game, Tailgating Events At the Army-Navy Game, Broadway Philadelphia Presents The Spongebob Musical, 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, … [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...]

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...]

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...]

Macy’s Holiday Light Show in Philadelphia

'A Holiday Tradition of Magical Lights at Macy's' Macy's Holiday light show is something that everyone should experience at least once.  The light show has become a Philadelphia Holiday tradition since 1956 and a great family tradition for many over the years. The Macy's light show is best viewed from the ground floor of the grand court. If you have small children, you might want to get there early so you can grab some spots on floor. This holiday treat, titled “Christmas Pageant of … [Read more...]

Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, November 25 – December 1!

'Thanksgiving In Philadelphia!' . Enjoy the many museum exhibits, Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars, Community Night at The Franklin Institute, La NOCHE Band at Kimmel Center, Philadelphia Museum of Art Tree Lighting, Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade, Christmas Village at LOVE Park, The Comcast Holiday Spectacular at the Comcast Center, Macy's Christmas Light Show, South Street Headhouse District Winter Wonderland & Tree Lighting, A Philly Pops Uptown Christmas at The Met … [Read more...]

Wonderful Museums in Philadelphia

'Exploring Philly's Exciting Museums' Philadelphia’s museums are anything from small to massive, many with historic stories, some being interactive and others that dare us with the unexpected. We get excited when talking about Philly's Museums and we would think Benjamin Franklin would feel the same if he were to come back to the City of Brotherly Love. List of Philadelphia Museums (Alphabetical Order) Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel The Academy of Natural Sciences of … [Read more...]