December 6, 2019 | ,

5 Must-Visit Spots for This Weekend

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1. Happy Place 

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Photo Credit: Happy Place

The What: Happy Place is an immersive, interactive pop-up experience, and the most-Instagrammable spot in Philly.
The Where: 160 N Gulph Rd Suite 2700
The When: Now through Jan. 5.
The Deal: $20 ticket in-person with valid student ID

2. Shrek the Musical at the Walnut Street Theatre

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Photo Credit: Walnut Street Theatre

The What: See the greatest fairy tale never told in this award-winning Broadway musical based on the Oscar-winning movie. 
The Where: 825 Walnut St
The When: Now through Jan. 5.
The Deal: $25 ticket day-of performance, in-person at the box office with valid student ID

3. Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest: Friday Night Tree Lighting

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The What: The official tree lighting at the RiverRink kicks off Friday, Dec. 6, but you can experience winter fun at Winterfest all season long. 
The Where: 101 S Christopher Columbus Blvd
The When: Now through March 8
The Deal: Free to attend; pay as you go

4. Celebrations Around the World at the Penn Museum

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Photo Credit: @pennmuseum

The What: Discover holiday traditions, like Diwali, the Dragon Boat Festival, and more while learning about holiday customs of different cultures around the world.
The Where: 3260 South St
The When: Dec. 7 from 10am to 5pm
The Deal: Free for Penn students

5. Franklin Square Holiday Festival

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Photo Credit: @franklinsquarephilly

The What: Enjoy lights, music, festive food, and a winter beer garden throughout the season. Plus, catch the free Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show presented by PECO every 30 mins!
The Where: 200 N 6th St
The When: Now through Dec. 31 from 4pm to 8pm; until 9pm Friday & Saturday
The Deal: Free to attend; pay as you go

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