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Wintergarden on the Greenfield Lawn presented by TD Bank
Picturesque plantings create a wonderland of lights, laughter and unforgettable memories. New this year, a Chaddsford Winery station will offer warm mulled wine for purchase to guests 21 and older, complete with a souvenir mug. The Albert M. Greenfield Foundation and the Burpee Foundation have provided additional support for this season’s Wintergarden.
Find out more »Photo Pop Philly: Winter Wonderland
Immersive yourself in an Instagrammable winter wonderland, with interactive art, whimsical photo-ops, and more throughout the season. Multiple dates and times.
Find out more »Holiday Magic at Peddler’s Village
Celebrate the season at Peddler’s Village with one million lights in an enchanted Village, specialty shops and boutiques, a display of gingerbread houses, and more.
Find out more »Franklin Square Holiday Festival
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! Daily, 4 - 8 pm, open until 9 pm on Fridays & Saturdays.
Find out more »The Comcast Holiday Spectacular
Experience the holidays in the heart of Center City with complimentary, family-friendly attractions and activities throughout the Comcast Center Campus. From better-than-ever beloved traditions to new and rotating programming with exciting surprises, learn more about the complete Comcast holiday experience as well as holiday hours of operation at comcastcentercampus.com. Featured experiences include: The Comcast Holiday …
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Find out more »Free First Sunday at the Barnes Foundation
It’s the first Sunday of the month, which means free admission at the Barnes! Visitors have access to the collection, our special exhibition Kiefer Rodin, and all our family activities and performances. Begin the new year with stroller tours for the early birds, and stay for the playful interpretations of paper artist Colette Fu’s pop-up books! …
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Find out more »Pay-What-You-Wish First Sunday at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
“Take advantage of the affordable Pay-What-You-Wish First Sunday option at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Bring the family and fall in love with impressionists, meditate in a Japanese garden, imagine yourself a knight in the hall of armor and much more.”– uwishunu.com
Find out more »Christmas Village in Philadelphia
Running in its 12th season, Christmas Village in Philadelphia will transform LOVE Park into an authentic German Christmas market. The event will run from Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve with a Preview Weekend on November 23rd and 24th. Over 80 vendors offer their unique giftware and delicious European food specialties during the Made in Philadelphia Holiday …
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Find out more »Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest
Winter fun at the RiverRink includes a world-class ice skating rink, newly decorated warming cabins and firepits, a chalet-inspired lounge, and more. Free to attend; pay as you go.
Find out more »Christmas Around the Farm at Linvilla Orchards
Cut your own tree, hop on a caroling hayride, make your own wreath, and more at Christmas Around the Farm. Free to attend; pay as you go.
Find out more »Philadelphia Museum of Art Presents Holidays at the Museum
Enjoy a variety of events during Holidays at the Museum, with a tree-lighting celebration, a card-making night, and more throughout the season. Check out the Museum's calendar here.
Find out more »Macy’s Christmas Light Show at Macy’s Center City
Head to the Christmas Light Show and Wanamaker Organ Concert in Macy’s Center City and watch as The Macy’s Magic Christmas Tree illuminates with 34,500 LED lights in six colors.
Find out more »Ongoing
Off the Wall: American Art to Wear at Philadelphia Museum of Art
Delight in the astonishing inventiveness and techniques of a generation of mixed-media artists who pioneered a new art form designed around the body. Coming of age during the dramatic cultural shifts of the 1960s and 70s, the artists in this distinctively American movement explored nontraditional materials and methods to create adventurous, deeply imaginative works.
Find out more »8:00 am
Sensory Friendly Sunday at The Franklin Institute
During Sensory Friendly Sundays, our exhibits will be modified to provide an opportunity for people on the autism spectrum and with a range of differing abilities to experience all The Franklin Institute has to offer. Our trained staff and volunteers will be on hand to answer any questions you have and, if necessary, direct you …
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Find out more »9:00 am
A Longwood Christmas
Enjoy illuminated trees, glowing orbs, a shimmering tunnel of lights, and more at A Longwood Christmas all season long.
Find out more »3:00 pm
A Philly POPS Uptown Christmas
Philly's favorite holiday tradition jump-starts the season with an exciting new twist! This year, the POPS makes its Christmas debut at The Met Philadelphia with A Philly POPS Uptown Christmas. These two special performances will star Tituss Burgess of Little Mermaid and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt fame, last year's beloved Hamilton star Mandy Gonzalez, and hometown …
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Find out more »4:30 pm
LumiNature at the Philadelphia Zoo
Enjoy a multi-media light and music extravaganza, featuring a 25-foot tree, seasonal fare, strolling performers, and more. Please note: LumiNature is a timed ticketed event - entrance times are available every half hour from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (LumiNature closes at 10:30 p.m.)
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A Philly POPS Uptown Christmas
Philly's favorite holiday tradition jump-starts the season with an exciting new twist! This year, the POPS makes its Christmas debut at The Met Philadelphia with A Philly POPS Uptown Christmas. These two special performances will star Tituss Burgess of Little Mermaid and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt fame, last year's beloved Hamilton star Mandy Gonzalez, and hometown …
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