Holiday Events in the Philadelphia Area |
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Philadelphia KidsOutAndAbout Holiday Newsletter |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
The holiday season is filled with fun throughout the greater Philadelphia area for the next several weeks! Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and New Year's bring the community together in a vibrant celebration of joy and tradition. Here is your master guide to the holidays, including events, concerts, activities, Christmas tree farms, and more! From dazzling light displays to festive markets,
there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Gather with family and friends to create lasting memories and experience the spirit of the season. You'll see right below my signature a link to our HUGE list of ideas for local fun: 101 of them! Scan the list below, then bookmark the 101 list as your go-to resource for this holiday season!
Happy Holidays!
—Debra Ross, publisher |
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Philly's 2025 list of holiday events and activities: Christmas concerts, lights, trees, nativities, and more. . . plus activities for Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and New Year's Eve.
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The Philadelphia area offers a delightful selection of Christmas tree farms that bring the magic of the holiday season to life. Families can enjoy the cherished tradition of selecting the perfect tree while exploring picturesque landscapes and engaging in festive activities. From charming local farms to larger operations, each location provides a unique experience, complete with hayrides, hot cocoa, and seasonal treats. Many farms also host holiday events, making it easy to create lasting memories with loved ones. Whether you’re looking for a classic fir or a unique spruce, the…
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Disney On Ice is coming to Philadelphia December 26 - January 3! There’s nothing more special than sharing Disney magic with loved ones.
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Cirque Dreams Holidaze returns to the Miller Theater after celebrated previous engagements with a brilliant and whimsical family holiday spectacular. This annual tradition wraps a Broadway-style production around an infusion of contemporary circus arts. As lights dim and the music swells, audiences will have visions of sugarplums dancing in their heads as a fantastical cast of holiday storybook characters come to life. Broadway World exclaims, “Lose yourself for 90 minutes and go back to those wonderful dreams you had as a kid.”
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Celebrate the season at a beloved family tradition! Visit with Santa and enjoy entertainment, costumed characters, model trains, trees adorned with critters and treats for kids in the Millstone Cafe!
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Join us for our popular Festival of Carols concert — a celebration of the season featuring vibrant new arrangements of traditional carols, seasonal favorites, and reflective readings woven throughout the program.
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Celebrate the holidays at the Holly Jolly Weekend on Saturday & Sunday, December 6 & 7 with Santa Parades through the Village starting 1:30 p.m. both days. Enjoy live musical entertainment, family activities, holiday food and drink specials, and a gingerbread display. Visit our 60+ specialty shops and boutiques to find fantastic gift-giving ideas. At 4:30 pm, Peddler’s Village becomes a magical nighttime Christmas wonderland, illuminated by a million colorful lights. Shops are open until 9 p.m. on Saturday and 7 p.m. on Sunday. Free admission and parking.
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A Very Furry Christmas at Sesame Place is a festive, family-friendly celebration with everyone’s favorite Sesame Street friends. The park is transformed into a one-of-a-kind Christmas wonderland with millions of twinkling lights, whirling rides, and festive decorations all around. Sing and dance along at special Christmas shows and a spectacular music and light show at our 30-foot 1-2-3 Christmas Tree. Don’t miss the fantastic Sesame Street Christmas Parade with festive floats decorated for the celebration and a show-stopping performance that will have everyone getting merry and…
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Tickets start at just $10! This inclusive, 60-minute performance, with light narration, will enchant audiences of all ages. Honoring tradition while welcoming everyone, the show features vibrant characters, beautiful dancing, and a sensory-friendly atmosphere. It's a joyful holiday experience where all families can feel at home.
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For more than 32 seasons, Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest has been Philadelphia's favorite wintertime tradition on the Delaware River Waterfront. It invites visitors to indulge in flights of fancy under thousands of sparkling lights in a wonderland with spectacular views of the Delaware River.
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See the Zoo Come to Light! Philadelphia Zoo’s nature-inspired light show, LumiNature presented by PNC, returns for another holiday season of whimsical wildlife scenes come to light. Experience dazzling displays featuring your favorite creatures, play and dance with roaming animal characters, indulge in festive holiday fare, and more. All visits support animal conservation around the world!
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Get ready for a gem of a holiday season. This Christmas, our Gardens are transformed into a living jewel box as radiant as the jewels and gems that inspired it. Nature and elegance intertwine as twinkling lights dance, hues of emerald green to ruby red to bold sapphire shimmer, and every path leads to a new treasure to behold. All that glitters is here, waiting to be discovered.
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KidsOutAndAbout's list of family-friendly New Year's activities in the Philadelphia area
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