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Christmas Events and Holiday Activities
in Philly for Kids

Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink
Center City - November 14, 2025 - February 22, 2026
Lace up your skates seven days a week at the Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park. Visit the Rothman Orthopaedics Cabin next door to warm up with seasonal drinks and tasty bites. READ MORE

Electrical Spectacle Light Show in Franklin Square
Old City - November 20, 2025 - February 28, 2026
FREE
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. Nightly through January 5th and Thursdays-Sundays January 9 - February 23. READ MORE

LumiNature at The Philadelphia Zoo
Fairmount - November 20, 2025 - January 3, 2026
Over a million lights illuminate the Philadelphia Zoo as it transforms into a sparkling winter wonderland. LumiNature takes guests on a magical journey featuring 200+ illuminated penguins, a 100 ft-long jungle tunnel, and special surprises each night. Kids can also enjoy s'mores over a campfire, watch strolling performers, and sip hot chocolate. READ MORE

Christmas Village in Philadelphia
Center City - November 24 - December 24, 2025
Held at LOVE Park, this outdoor holiday market reflects the feel of traditional Christmas markets found in Germany. Visitors can expect booths featuring conventional European food, sweets, drinks, and shopping. Kids can visit Santa and ride the carousel, ferris wheel, and train. READ MORE
Morris Arboretum Holiday Garden Railway

Chestnut Hill - November 22 - December 20, 2025
Morris Arboretum’s popular Garden Railway returns. Visitors can enjoy a quarter-mile of track featuring seven loops and tunnels with 15 rail lines, two cable cars, nine bridges, and bustling model trains, all set in a lovely winter garden. READ MORE

Macy's Center City Holiday Traditions
Center City - November 28 - December 25, 2025
FREE
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. READ MORE

Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest
Penn's Landing - November 28, 2025 - March 1, 2026
Cozy up in comforting warming cabins, warm up at a fire pit station, enjoy boardwalk rides and games for the young and young-at-heart, delicious food and hot beverages, see the signature holiday tree, and, of course, go ice skating on the NHL-sized rink. Winterfest is a top destination for anyone looking to rekindle family traditions. READ MORE

Philadelphia Ballet: George Balanchine's The Nutcracker
Philadelphia - December 5 - December 31, 2025
For years, families have been enjoying George Balanchine's Nutcracker at the Academy of Music. Make this a tradition in your family this season by attending one of the many performances available. READ MORE
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol at the Walnut Street Theater
Philadelphia - Weekends December 6 - December 21, 2025
Based on the story by Charles Dickens, adapted by Bill Van Horn. On one remarkable Christmas Eve, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three ghosts who show him the past, present—and possible future. READ MORE

Deck the Alley
Old City - December 6, 2025
Guests can meander down Philadelphia’s most historic residential street for a glimpse of 21st-century life in historic houses from the 1700s and 1800s. Visitors can peek inside these historic homes for a glimpse into the past. READ MORE

Children's Holiday Spectacular with the Philadelphia Orchestra
Philadelphia - December 20, 2025
A joyful holiday celebration filled with sing-alongs, your favorite sounds of the season, and special guests! Delight in the warmth of the holiday season at the Kimmel Center and create cherished memories with the whole family at this heartwarming event that is perfect for all ages. Plus, you might want to listen closely for sleigh bells—you never know who might pay a special visit all the way from the North Pole! READ MORE

Holiday Activities and Christmas Events in the Philly Suburbs
Koziar's Christmas Village
Bernville - November 1, 2025 - January 3, 2026
Experience the nationally renowned Winter Wonderland at Koziar's Christmas Village. Guests can expect to see displays including Santa's Post Office, a manger scene, an old-fashioned bakery, and the toymaker with his toys. READ MORE

Christmas Candylane
Hershey - November 14, 2025 - January 4, 2026
Experience Hershey Park during the Christmas season, when 5 million lights twinkle across the park. The choreographed light show NOEL dances to classic holiday tunes. Ride roller coasters, amusement rides, and visit Santa and his nine reindeer at Santa's Reindeer Stables. READ MORE

A Very Furry Christmas
Langhorne - November 15, 2025 - January 4, 2026
Sesame Place hosts A Very Furry Christmas celebration, featuring a Christmas wonderland with millions of twinkling lights, festive decorations, and whirling rides. See Santa, Rudolph, and the whole Sesame Street gang. Don't miss the 1-2-3 Christmas Tree Show featuring holiday music and lights. READ MORE

Dutch Winter Wonderland
Lancaster - Weekends and Select Weekdays, November 15 - December 31, 2o25
Take a ride to Dutch Wonderland and experience a Winter Wonderland complete with rides, entertainment, and the Royal Light Show. Santa can be found in Merlin's Restaurant to hear wish lists. READ MORE

FEZtival of Trees & Lights with Santa
Plymouth Meeting - November 20 - November 23, 2025
LuLu Shriners hosts the FEZtival of Trees and Lights with Santa. This annual family-friendly event features a forest of uniquely decorated trees, children's activities, shopping, raffles, and free digital photos with Santa. READ MORE

Wild Lights at Elmwood Park Zoo
Norristown - Weekends November 21 - December 28, 2025
Elmwood Park Zoo's Wild Lights is back with dazzling new displays covering the zoo's 16 acres. Santa will be in attendance for photos, and kids can make cards and crafts outside of his workshop. Enjoy holiday music while sipping hot chocolate and munching on seasonal treats as your family takes in live performances and animal encounters. READ MORE

A Longwood Christmas
Kennett Square - November 21, 2025 - January 11, 2026
Walk through the gardens to see the lights, flowers, and trees, and stop into the conservatory to view the seasonal poinsettias. Don't miss the fountain show set to music. READ MORE

Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium
Camden - November 21 - December 24, 2025
One of New Jersey's most unique holiday traditions, Christmas Underwater, is set to return to Adventure Aquarium. Guests can surf the yuletide and explore a winter waterland filled with holiday d-eel-ights like Scuba Santa, indoor snow flurries, the world’s tallest underwater Christmas tree, and many more. READ MORE

Holiday Light Show
Yardley - November 22, 2025 - January 5, 2026
Shady Brook Farm's spectacular Holiday Light Show features more than three million lights illuminating acres of farmland. Encounter whimsical displays and familiar characters as you drive through in the comfort of your own car or enjoy the show on an open-air wagon ride. READ MORE

Christmas Spirit Light Show
Lancaster - November 28 - December 31, 2025
This one-of-a-kind light show at Clipper Magazine Stadium can be enjoyed from the comfort of your very own car. Guests can expect a mile-long track of thousands of color-changing lights that dance along with Christmas music. READ MORE

Yardley Olde Fashioned Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
Yardley - December 6, 2025
FREE
Watch this old-fashioned Christmas parade which goes from Main Street to Afton Avenue. Afterwards, see Santa light the tree! Santa and Mrs. Claus are to visit with children at the pavilion in Buttonwood Park. READ MORE

Holly Jolly Weekend at Peddler's Village
Lahaska - December 6 - December 7, 2025
FREE
To kick off the holiday season, Santa Claus arrives parade-style to Peddlers' Village. Live entertainment is provided to get everyone into the spirit of the season. READ MORE

Washington Crossing the Delaware
Washington Crossing - December 25, 2025
FREE
Hundreds of reenactors dress in Continental military uniforms as they make their way across the Delaware River in three replica Durham boats. The actual crossing ceremony begins at approximately 1 pm. READ MORE

The Miracle on South 13th Street
South Philadelphia - December 1 - January 1, 2026
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. READ MORE

Glow to Bed: A Journey through Time
Washington Township - November 28, 2025 - January 4, 2026
Glow Presents: Tinsel Turnpike a dazzling drive-thru adventure that takes visitors on a mile-long holiday escape like no other. From the twinkle of festive lights to the sparkle of seasonal cheer, your family will cruise down this enchanting roadway, experiencing the magic of Christmas come to life at every turn! READ MORE

Diggerland USA Drive-Thru Holiday Light Show
Berlin - November 14, 2025 - January 11, 2026
Drive through the Digglerland Holiday Light Show and get ready for some holiday magic. Don't miss the beautiful lights throughout the Diggerland USA amusement park. READ MORE

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Christmas Events and Holiday Activities in Philly for Kids

Christmas Events and Holiday Activities
in Philly for Kids