Free Holiday and Christmas Events
for Kids in Philadelphia 2025

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The Creamery Holiday Village Market
The Creamery of Kennet Square
Saturday & Sunday, December 6 & 7, 2025
The Holiday season is upon us, and there’s no better way to immerse yourself in the festive spirit than by stopping by the Holiday Village Market. This fun market offers a blend of shopping, food, drinks, and seasonal cheer. Website

Holiday Light Nights & Jolly Trolley
Main Street Manayunk
Thursdays to Saturdays December 4 to December 20, 2025
Bring the family to Main Street all season long for Holiday Light Nights. This event series features food and drink deals, shopping specials, festive live entertainment, and Santa himself. Take a ride on the FREE Jolly Trolley, running up and down Main Street, and stopping at your favorite businesses. It's the most magical way to take in all of Main Street’s dazzling holiday lights. Website

East Gate Square Photos with Santa
Saturdays, November 29 to December 20, 2025
Mt. Laurel Township
Santa is coming to town at East Gate Square. Come to Santa's workshop, and take a free photo with Santa and his elves. Pets are welcome too. Low sensory time are available each Saturday. Website

Car Menorah Parade in Cherry Hill
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Parade Lineup:
The Chabad Center, 1925 Kresson Road, Cherry HIll, NJ 
Chabad of Camden and Burlington counties hosts this unique South Jersey celebration of the Festival of Lights. Fire and police department vehicles are on hand to lead the parade of menorah-adorned cars. Website

Betsy Ross House - Old City Menorah Lighting
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Philadelphia
The Old City Jewish Arts Center and Betsy Ross House will join together to host a community menorah lighting. Celebrate the first night of Hanukkah with traditional foods like latke and doughnuts! Website

Christmas Village in Philadelphia
Now through Wednesday, December 24, 2025
JFK Plaza, Philadelphia
Running for its 18th season, Christmas Village in Philadelphia will transform LOVE Park and City Hall’s Courtyard and North Broad section into an authentic German Christmas Market. Enjoy the wonderful food, shop for unqiue gifts, and spend a perfect holiday day in Center City. Website

Holidays in the Wildwoods
Saturdays & Sundays, November 28 to December 21, 2025
Wildwood, NJ
Friends, family, and holiday cheer make Christmas the most wonderful time of the year in the Wildwoods. Seaside celebrations this winter include plenty of entertainment and activities to create family memories. Enjoy bonfires, parades, light shows, tree lightings, and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Website

Holidays on the Hill
Now through Thursday, December 25, 2025
Downtown Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia
Ride in a horse-drawn carriage, listen to a brass quartet, admire twinkling lights, festive window displays, and possibly catch Santa handing out candy canes–all while checking off holiday shopping lists at Chestnut Hill's 200+ businesses. Website

Holidays in the Village
Now through Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Peddler's Village, Lahaska
One million lights are poised to be awfully merry and extremely bright. Take an open-air stroll through the enchanted village while taking in the beauty and magic of the season. There are 65 specialty shops and boutiques to explore, spectacular gingerbread houses to view, and a 1920s carousel to ride. Special programming will be held throughout the season. Website

Macy's Center City Holiday Traditions
Now through Thursday, December 25, 2025
Philadelphia
A Philadelphia tradition, the Macy's Christmas Light Show is back. The department store's lineup of holiday events also includes Dickens Village–a 6,000 square-foot walk-thru experience, pictures with Santa, and its iconic holiday window displays. Website

The Comcast Holiday Spectacular
Now through Thursday, January 1, 2026
Philadelphia
Philadelphia’s beloved holiday tradition returns. The free, 15-minute family-friendly show, presented on The Comcast Experience video wall in the Comcast Center lobby, features holiday songs, performances by the Philadelphia Ballet, and a sleigh ride around the world and into Philadelphia. Website

The Miracle on South 13th Street
Now through Thursday, January 1, 2026
Philadelphia
The 1600 block of South 13th Street (between Tasker and Morris) morphs into the Miracle on South 13th Street. Residents in this neighborhood join together to put on one of the best residential community light displays in the area. Park nearby and walk, or roll down the block in your vehicle, taking it slow as you take in the sights. Website

American Heritage's Grand Illumination
Now through Thursday, January 1, 2026
American Heritage Credit Union Campus
2060 Red Lion Road, Philadelphia
American Heritage Credit Union welcomes visitors to its annual Grand Illumination celebration featuring the lighting of two 40-foot Christmas trees, hundreds of wreaths, and over 400,000 lights. This month-long display always gets families into the spirit of the season. Website

Smedley Street Christmas Light Spectacular
Now through Thursday, January 1, 2026
Philadelphia
For over 50 years, South Philly residents on the 2700 block of Smedley Street have been wowing spectators with an impressive community display of blow-up decorations, beautifully lit trees, and sparkling string lights. Website

West Chester Griswolds Light Display
Now through Thursday, January 2, 2025
West Chester
If the name sounds familiar, that's because this West Chester family takes after Clark Griswold and company from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. Trust us when we say this home does not disappoint, and this year's display features over 133,000 lights, 800 smart pixels, and a newly-added Cosmic Color Ribbon Tree set to music. Kids can also drop off letters for Santa at the home's special mailbox. Website

Festival of Lights
Friday, December 5, 2025 to Saturday, January 3, 2026
Rose Tree Park
1671 N Providence Rd, Media, PA
Shortly after sunset each night, Rose Tree Park comes alive with a beautiful light display. Dozens of illuminated trees and lit displays draw visitors back every year to walk in the winter wonderland and linger in the festive atmosphere. r Website

Electrical Spectacle Light Show in Franklin Square
Now through Saturday, February 28, 2026
Philadelphia
Inspired by Benjamin Franklin's experiments with electricity, the Electrical Spectacle makes Franklin Square sparkle with its musical light show, recurring every 30 minutes. Enjoy 200,000 lights dancing to five festive songs that fill the square. Website

Wintergarden
Now through Sunday, March 15, 2026
Dilworth Park
1 S. 15th Street, Philadelphia
Get outside and enjoy the chill with a visit to Wintergarden on the Greenfield Lawn, which returns to Dilworth Park. Guests to the garden will find whimsically crafted reindeer topiaries, seasonal plantings, twinkling lights, and outdoor seating. Website

 

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