Jeff Belonger MyPhillyAlive Founder

Jeff Belonger is the Founder and Owner of MyPhillyAlive.com. Having a lot of passion about Philadelphia, Jeff wanted to share all of what Philadelphia has to offer, so he created MyPhillyAlive.com.

Fireworks in Philadelphia on New Year’s Eve

'Ringing in the New Year with Family & Friends Philly Style'   What a great way to ring in the 2019 New Year with family and friends, to be watching fireworks in Philadelphia, America's birthplace. Where the second Continental Congress met at Independence Hall and adopted the Declaration of Independence. With so much Philadelphia History surrounding us, could you think of a better place to watch the fireworks! The Fireworks, which is Philadelphia's main … [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...]

Philadelphia Eagles Vs Dallas Cowboys! Why This Game Is Such A Big Deal!

'Eagles - Cowboys Game Could Be The Biggest of Carson Wentz's Career!'   Big Game! The Philadelphia Eagles will be playing the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field December 22 at 4:25 pm! Carson Wentz is healthy for a winner take all game! For the first time in Carson Wentz's career, the athletic quarterback is healthy for a "winner-take-all" game! No pressure for Wentz, who has had season-ending injuries in December the past two years. Wentz, who has never played in a postseason … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]