1. Last-Chance Steal: Blooms & Bamboo at Longwood Gardens
@longwoodgardens
The What: Catch the Masterworks of Ikebana with Blooms & Bamboo, a time-honored Japanese art of flower arrangement, on view for a limited time at Longwood Gardens.
The Where: Longwood Gardens
The When: Now until Nov. 17 from 9am to 6pm
The Deal: $22 tickets with student ID
2. Winter at Dilworth Park
@ccdparks
The What: Winter at Dilworth Park has returned! Enjoy skating and fitness on the ice, fire pits and quizzo indoors, a holiday market, and a free winter wonderland all season long.
The Where: Dilworth Park
The When: Daily through Feb. 23
The Deal: Free to attend; pay-as-you go
3. Opening Weekend Celebration at the Penn Museum
@pennmuseum
The What: Join in on the weekend-long celebration at the Penn Museum, and explore the reimagined galleries, enjoy discussions with curators and artists, and even catch some special performances all weekend long.
The Where: Penn Museum
The When: Nov. 16 through Nov. 17 from 10am to 5pm
The Deal: $11 with student ID; free for Penn students
4. Last-Chance Steal: Market at Cherry Street Pier
@cherrystreetpier
The What: Head to Cherry Street Pier for the biggest open-air market in Philly! Besides the usual Farmers Market haul (fruits, veggies, cheese, flowers) you’ll walk away with awesome baked goods and pastas from Philly-based makers, too!
The Where: Cherry Street Pier
The When: Nov. 16 from 10am to 2pm
The Deal: Free to attend; pay as you go
5. Peddler’s Village: 20th Annual Grand Illumination Celebration
@peddlersvillage
The What: Watch as The Village illuminates for the season at the 20th Annual Grand Illumination Celebration, featuring complimentary hot apple cider and roasted marshmallows!
The Where: Peddler’s Village
The When: Nov. 15 from 6pm to 9pm
The Deal: Free
6. Artist Bash: Activated Peoples at Barnes Foundation
@barnesfoundation
The What: The Barnes Foundation features artists who actively celebrate their histories and identities within each performance; includes access to the Barnes collection and the 30 Americans exhibition.
The Where: Barnes Foundation
The When: Nov. 16 from 8pm to 11pm
The Deal: $10
7. Franklin Square Holiday Festival
@franklinsquarephilly
The What: Enjoy lights, music, festive food, and a winter beer garden, and catch the free Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show presented by PECO every 30 mins throughout the season.
The Where: Franklin Square
The When: Now through Dec. 31 from 4pm to 8pm; open until 9pm Fri-Sat
The Deal: Free to attend; pay as you go
