PhillyFun4Kids

A lot has changed in the world over the past few weeks and we are all looking for some family fun while we’re on extended stay at home flattening the curve of COVID-19 with our kiddos. Even though we can’t go inside anywhere physically anytime soon there are so many incredible things you can do virtually with your kids and families so we have put together this list for you of some of our favorite all-virtual activities and things to do while you are at home.

And please stay home, be safe, and enjoy these virtual fun trips and things to do!

Philadelphia Zoo offers daily Philly Zoo at 2 Facebook Live videos daily at 2pm ET with their zoo animals and keepers.

Cincinnati Zoo offers Home Safari Facebook Live videos each day at 3pm ET with their animals and keepers.

Enjoy Zoo School Live each day at 11am ET from Elmwood Park Zoo and other fun content to do at home on the new EPZoo2U portal.

Adventure Aquarium has daily online activities and virtual feedings videos.

The Bronx Zoo has live webcams, educational videos, and your Moment of Zen.

The Franklin Institute is helping kids get outside safely with their new Franklin Outside Nature Scavenger Hunt (beginning Monday April 6).

Carnegie Science Center offers a daily dose of fun with Something to Read, Something to Watch, Something to Do each day at 8am ET.

Night Skies @Home with Chief Astronomer Derrick Pitts from The Franklin Institute gives stargazers of all ages a chance to step outside and and enjoy a tour of the night sky from home every Thursday evening at 7:45pm ET.

Parked At Home from the National Park Service allows you to enjoy the beauty and splendor of the country’s national parks from the comfort and safety from home. Take a virtual visit and enjoy some educational activities and fun.

NASA at Home includes e-books, podcasts, videos NASA calls “bingeable,” do-it-yourself science experiments, and virtual tours. There’s even an app that allows you to take control of a NASA aircraft.

Brandywine At Home is offering virtual museum tours and art activities for all ages including virtual tours of exhibits and calming videos of the museum’s nature trails.

Explore the Barnes Foundation with Barnes at Home online videos including Barnes Takeout with short doses of paintings in 5-10 mins.

Philadelphia Magic Gardens has Visit From Home with virtual tours, activity sheets and more.

Curtis Institute of Music has launched Curtis Is Here daily at 12pm ET featuring videos of favorite or rarely seen Curtis performances accompanied by welcoming commentary from members of the Curtis community.

Virtual Philadelphia Orchestra brings music into your home with interactive education and enrichment for all ages including a past or previously unreleased Philadelphia Orchestra performance every Thurs. at 8pm ET.  

Take a virtual springtime Garden Tour at Longwood Gardens online. Take a virtual springtime Garden Tour at Longwood Gardens online.

The Penn Museum at Home is offering at home anthropology, digital digs, and virtual gallery tours.

Museum of the American Revolution has virtual museum tours, virtual field trips and even a Virtual Spring Break starting Monday April 6.

Carnegie Museums From Home are offering a diverse range of ways to connect with content and collections virtually including virtual tours, printables, and much more.

National Museum of Mathematics has virtual field trips and online lessons as well as MoMath interactive lessons via Zoom (for a fee) starting April 6.

Acclaimed children’s author and illustrator Mo Willem’s Lunch Doodles drawing lessons straight from Mo’s studio through The Kennedy Center. The live sessions ended but you can watch the archives.

Dav Pilkey, children’s author and illustrator, has teamed up with the Library of Congress to offer video content on Friday mornings at 8am ET.

Twirl Performing Arts at Home fun page with coloring pages, dance videos, and other family movement activities.

Cirque du Soleil special online performances, family workout videos, and unique kids content.

For the Disney Fanatic Family

Check out Disney Jungle Cruise Skippers doing their thing and serving up the corny jokes from home

Or enjoy virtual POV ride-throughs of your favorite Disney classic rides from Fun Family Florida

Enjoy Disney’s Dapper Dans Singing When You Wish Upon a Star together from home

Learn how to draw Mickey Mouse and your other favorite Disney characters with a Disney Parks artist with these online drawing classes

COVID-19 Specific

Talking to kids about COVID-19 including coping strategies, explaining the virus, and more from DaVinci Science Center

Learning Toolbox on viruses and timely COVID-19 related science based activities from the Exploratorium

COVID-19 Time Capsule coloring pages for kids created by Ohio-based graphic designer and mom Natalie Long

Parting Advice from Kids

And to close it out, here’s some sage advice from our in-house phillyfun kids (ages 12 and 9):

“We really like the virtual zoos because we get to see lots of animals!”

“We also suggest you go outside and get some fresh air. Because if you don’t it can affect your health.”

“Spend quality time with your family including playing board games, virtual church, outside activities, and don’t forget to take your vitamins!”

It’s opening weekend of the Philadelphia Auto Show plus there are lots of great other family fun not to be missed this second Feb. weekend in Philly.

Philadelphia Auto Show
Saturday Feb. 8 – Sunday Feb. 17
9am – 10pm (Sat.), 9am – 6pm (Sun)
Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA

Race on over to the 2020 Philadelphia Auto Show to view more than 700 vehicles from 45-plus manufacturers. $14 adults, $12 ages 7-12, free ages 6 and under.

Indoor Mini Golf
Friday Feb. 7 – Sunday Feb. 9
Linvilla Orchards
137 W. Knowlton Road
Media, PA

Linvilla Orchard’s Fore! The Planet Indoor Mini Golf is a highly interactive and playful museum exhibit created by the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia and pairs important environmental issues with the fun of miniature golf. Enjoy 18 unique educational holes explore butterfly metamorphosis, a tropical rain forest, evolution, dinosaur extinction, food chains, and more. Tickets $6.95 adults, children $5.95.

Second Saturday: Exploring Ancient Egypt
Saturday Feb. 8
11am – 4pm
Penn Museum
3260 South St
Philadelphia, PA

Enjoy Second Saturday at the Penn Museum this Saturday Feb. 8th from 11am – 4pm. Discover what life was like in Ancient Egypt. Participate in a family-friendly tour, design your own cartouche and write your name in hieroglyphs. Don’t forget to pick up a scavenger hunt that will challenge you to take a closer look at objects in the Egyptian galleries. Stop by the games station and challenge yourself to a game in the galleries. Free with museum admission $18.

Historic Candy Making
Saturday Feb. 8
11am – 3pm
Pottsgrove Manor
100 West King Street
Pottstown, PA

Sugar was an expensive good in the colonial era, and the sweet candies made with sugar were a true treat. Discover recipes for candied citrus fruits and almond cremes, or try your hand to assist the historic cooks in the reproduction kitchen. Learn about how candies, such as comfits, were made in the 18th century and see if you can keep track of just how much sugar was used to create all these marvelous sweets! Assist the cooks to create the eye-catching displays and sugar paste boxes that colonial party guests could use to take some of these candies home. $2.

Sundays on Stage
Sunday Feb. 9
2-3pm
Parkway Central Library
1901 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA

Head to the Parkway Central Library to see Sundays on Stage: Celebrations of India. Combining fluid movement with complex melodies and rhythmic patterns, traditional Indian dance originated more than 2,000 years ago in Hindu temples. Artist Ramya Ramnarayan, in costumes, jewelry and makeup, brings the art form to life, highlighting the role dance has in the cultural and spiritual life of India. Free.

Universal African Drum and Dance Performance
Garden State Discovery Museum
Saturday Feb. 8
12pm and 2pm
2040 Springdale Road
Cherry Hill, NJ 

Universal African Drum & Dance Ensemble will deliver a performance featuring song, dance and drum at the Garden State Discovery Museum at 12pm and 2pm. $14.95

The Harlem Globetrotters, known for their one-of-a-kind family entertainment, will bring their 2020 World Tour to Philadelphia’s own Wells Fargo Center on Sunday, March 1, 2020at 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. to take on their long-time adversaries the Washington Generals. 

The Globetrotters will face the Washington Generals who are looking to snap a nearly 50-year losing streak against their world famous rivals during the 2020 tour. The Globetrotters’ star-studded roster will showcase incredible ball handling wizardry, rim-rattling dunks, trick shots, hilarious comedy, and unequaled fan interaction. After the game, Globetrotter stars will sign autographs and take photos with fans.

The Harlem Globetrotters® are legendary worldwide, synonymous with one-of-a-kind family entertainment and great basketball skills for the past 91 years. Throughout their history, the Original Harlem Globetrotters have showcased their iconic talents in 122 countries and territories on six continents, often breaking down cultural and societal barriers while providing fans with their first-ever basketball experience. Proud inductees of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, the Globetrotters have entertained hundreds of millions of fans – among them popes, kings, queens, and presidents – over nine thrilling decades.

For more information about the Harlem Globetrotters, visit the Globetrotters’ official Web site: www.harlemglobetrotters.com and follow them on Twitter @Globies.

Tickets for the Philadelphia game on Sunday March 1st are available online at WellsFargoCenterPhilly.com, by phone at 1-800-298-4200, or in person at the Wells Fargo Center box office.

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It’s the final weekend in January and there is winter fun to be had in and around Philly this weekend. Don’t miss one of these fantastic family fun events including Chinese New Year celebrations and more!

Chinese New Year Celebration
Saturday Jan. 25
5-9pm
Rothman Ice Rink
1 S 15th St
Philadelphia, PA

Celebrate Chinese New Year at Dilworth Park in front of City Hall where The Philadelphia Suns will perform a traditional lion dance, complete with a prancing dragon. Plus, martial arts demonstrations, firework effects, an Asian-inspired menu, and other surprises and fun are planned throughout the evening. Lucky red envelopes containing secret prizes will be given to the first 50 guests. Free.

Lunar New Year Celebration
Saturday Jan. 25
1-3pm
Independence Seaport Museum
211 S Christopher Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA

Join a family-friendly exploration of the connections between traditions, time, tools and the water around the world at the Independence Seaport Museum’s Lunar New Year Celebration this Saturday Jan. 25 from 1-3pm.

Lunar New Year Performance
Sunday Jan. 26
12:30pm
Please Touch Museum
4231 Avenue of the Republic
Philadelphia, PA

Ring in the Lunar New Year and bring in good luck at the Please Touch Museum this Sunday Jan. 24th. Performances at 12:30pm and 2:30pm with traditional lion dancing and music by Penn Lions. Free with museum admission. Admission is $19.95.

Indoor Mini Golf
Friday Jan. 24-Sunday Jan. 26
Linvilla Orchards
137 W. Knowlton Road
Media, PA

Linvilla Orchard’s Fore! The Planet Indoor Mini Golf is a highly interactive and playful museum exhibit created by the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia and pairs important environmental issues with the fun of miniature golf. Enjoy 18 unique educational holes explore butterfly metamorphosis, a tropical rain forest, evolution, dinosaur extinction, food chains, and more. Tickets $6.95 adults, children $5.95.

2020 Lion Dance Parade
Sunday Jan. 26
11am – 3pm
Chinatown
10th and Spring Street
Philadelphia PA

Celebrate the Chinese New Year in Philly’s own Chinatown with the 2020 Lion Dance Parade starting at 11am. Enjoy parade and performances by The Philadelphia Suns and others. Free.

Family Fest
Sunday Jan. 26
11am – 3pm
National Liberty Museum
321 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA

The National Liberty Museum is hosting Family Fest on Sunday Jan. 26. Visitors of all ages are invited to join for a day of fun activities that proves you are never too young (or too old) to be a Liberty Hero! Free with museum admission. Adults $12, Youth $6.

Indian Classical Dance
Sunday Jan. 26
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA)
118-128 N. Broad St
Philadelphia, PA

Dance and learn the mythology stories behind the Indian Classical Dance form Bharatanatyam and its rich history and heritage at the Family Arts Academy at PAFA on Sunday Jan. 26. Free.

It’s a long holiday weekend in Philly and with some snow in the forecast too making for a great winter weekend for families. Take part in one of the many Martin Luther King Jr. events happening in the area or just get out for some January fun for all.

Martin Luther King Weekend and Day of Service
Museum of American Revolution
Saturday Jan. 18 – Monday Jan. 20
101 S Third Street
Philadelphia, PA

Discover the ongoing legacy of the American Revolution and learn what it takes to change the world as you honor Martin Luther King, Jr. and the day of service at the Museum of the American Revolution. The museum will feature diverse programming that discusses a variety of communities during the Revolution who banded together to push boundaries for what they felt was best for themselves, the community, and the world. $21 adults, $13 kids.

Lunar New Year Festival
Saturday Jan. 18
10am . 5pm
Penn Museum
3260 South St.
Philadelphia, PA

The Penn Museum is holding its annual family-friendly Lunar New Year Festival featuring Asian films, storytelling, art-making, the traditional Lion Dance, and a martial arts tournament. Museum admission is $18 adults, $13 children.

Dr. Martin Luther King Weekend
Saturday Jan. 18 – Monday Jan. 20
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site
2027 Fairmount Ave
Philadelphia, PA

Commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his 1963 “Letter from Birmingham Jail” at Philadelphia’s Eastern State Penitentiary during Dr. Martin Luther King Weekend. Engage in special readings from the landmark text and respond to its relevance today. Professional actors, youth and community leaders read excerpts from Dr. King’s letter three times a day on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. After each reading, visitors are invited to respond to the letter’s relevance today during an informal discussion moderated by a civil rights scholar. On Monday, January 20 only, enjoy family activities from 10 am – 4 pm with the African American Museum in Philadelphia and Art Sanctuary, musical performances at 1 pm and 3 pm. Readings and discussion are free and open to the public. Penitentiary admission is $14 adults, $10 children.

2020 MLK Weekend Celebration
Friday Jan. 17 – Monday Jan. 20
African American Museum of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA

The African American Museum of Philadelphia celebrates Martin Luther King all weekend long with special programs and events. On Sat. the museum hosts a day of service where visitors make care packages for Philadelphia families. On Sunday the museum presents Journey: Sounding Resistance and on Monday the annual MLK Day Celebration includes the Citizens Bank Scavenger Hunt, a visit from the Phillie Phanatic, the MLK Memorial Concert and a reenactment of King by Carlo Campbell. Admission is just $2 all weekend long through sponsorship by Citizens Bank.

Philadelphia Home Show
Friday Jan. 17 – Sunday Jan. 19
Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA

Don’t miss the final weekend of the Philadelphia Home Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Connect with hundreds of home-improvement experts, shop for décor, join make-and-take workshops and learn how to upcycle items into a bar cart. There’s also a family area with activities and comfortable seating. Tickets $10 adults, $3 children.

25th Annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service
Monday Jan. 20
Across Philadelphia

The Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service, the largest Martin Luther King Day event in the nation is taking place on Monday Jan. 20th and brings together volunteers and communities in service projects. Area individuals and families will receive vital services and resources as part of the 25th Annual Greater Philadelphia King Day of Service. Volunteer and get involved here.

Last weekend before Christmas and the start of Hanukkah too! Lots to do in Philly this weekend to celebrate the festive time of year and the holidays with families.

A Longwood Christmas
Friday Dec. 20 – Sunday Dec. 22
Longwood Gardens
1001 Longwood Rd.
Kennet Square, PA

The Longwood Christmas display is inspired by the contours of traditional holiday favorites like ribbons and colorful confectionery, and by the figures of nature from pine cones to snowflakes. Outdoors amidst the grounds at Longwood, you can stroll among illuminated trees, glowing orbs, and a shimmering tunnel of lights. Enjoy this fantastic light display choreographed to music in the main Fountain Garden and by the lake. $25 adults, $13 kids.

Old City Menorah Lighting
Sunday Dec. 22
4:30pm – 5:30pm
Rittenhouse Square
Philadelphia, PA

Head to Rittenhouse Square on the first night of Hanukkah to help light the park’s giant menorah during a community-focused celebration in the park. Free.

Holiday Bricktacular
Friday Dec. 20 – Sunday Dec. 22
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia
500 West Germantown Pike
Plymouth Meeting, NY

The ultimate indoor LEGO playground is transforming into a winter wonderland during Holiday Bricktacular complete with themed workshops, magical LEGO creations, and a LEGO Santa. Festivities include: a Winter Wonderful MINILAND: A LEGO replica of Philadelphia transformed into a winter wonderland; a scavenger hunt to spot the new wintery wonders; Ho Ho WOAH!: Kids can meet festive LEGO characters and take a selfie with LEGO Santa in his sleigh; festive LEGO Builds and much more! Free with admission.

Holiday Light Show
Friday Dec. 20 – Sunday Dec. 22
Fashion District Philadelphia
901 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA

The newly updated Fashion District retail and entertainment space debuts a brand new light show boasting a 45-foot-tall floating tree with giant stainless steel mirror ornaments and a light show timed to music by the Philly Pops. The five-minute show runs every 30 minutes. Free.

Holiday Festival and Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show
Friday Dec. 20 – Sunday Dec. 22
Franklin Square
6th and Race Streets
Philadelphia, PA

Enjoy the Holiday Festival and Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show at Franklin Square this season. In addition to the Parx Liberty Carousel and Philly Mini Golf, holiday entertainment includes train rides around the square, Santa Saturdays, Seasonal Sounds on Sundays and much more. Kids are invited to bring their letters to Santa for the Santa Mailbox, or deliver them in person to him on Santa Saturdays. Free entrance. Some attractions ticketed.

Candytopia
Friday Dec. 20 – Sunday Dec. 22
Fashion District Philadelphia
9th and Market
Philadelphia, PA

Families will enjoy Candytopia – an interactive art installation celebrating the vibrant colors and flavors of favorite sugary delights across over a dozen environments, from flying unicorn pigs to a marshmallow tsunami. More than one dozen rooms have larger-than-life interactive art installations and full sensory experiences. $20-$28.

Festival of Lights
Friday Dec. 20 – Sunday Dec. 22
Rose Tree Park
1671 N Providence Rd.
Media, PA

Dozens of decorated lit trees and festive displays at Rose Tree Park in Media draw visitors back each year to stroll the glimmering walkways and grounds, linger in the festive atmosphere, and pay a visit to childhood figures such as Charlie Brown & the Peanuts gang and Santa & his reindeer. Free.

Christmas Village
Friday Dec. 20 – Sunday Dec. 22
11am – 8pm
JFK Plaza
1500 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA

Enjoy a German style Christmas Market right in the heart of Philadelphia at Christmas Village in Philadelphia’s iconic Love Park. Christmas Village is a daily outdoor holiday market selling all sorts of gifts, food, crafts and more right in the heart of Center City. Enjoy 80 vendors amidst the magic and backdrop of iconic Philadelphia landmarks. Free admission.

A Very Furry Christmas
Friday Dec. 20 – Sunday Dec. 22
Sesame Place
100 Sesame Road
Langhorn, PA

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 and festive decorations all around. Make magical winter memories, enjoy tasty treats of the season, and enjoy the shows and holiday fun galore. Tickets $30.99 and up.

Hooray for Hannukah
Sunday Dec. 22
9:30am – 5:30pm
Garden State Discovery Museum
2040 Springdale Road
Cherry Hill, NJ

Enjoy an interactive performance at Garden State Discovery Museum this Sunday Dec. 22nd with Cantor Scott Borsky in the Horizon Foundation Theatre at 3pm. Create Hanukkah crafts in the art studio throughout the day. $15.95

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and holiday festivities are in full swing! Be sure to enjoy all the wonderful Philadelphia attractions and events with your family this weekend.

Christmas Carol Karaoke
Saturday Dec. 14 – Sunday Dec. 15
12pm-2pm
Garden State Discovery Museum
2040 Springdale Road
Cherry Hill, NJ

Take the whole family to Garden State Discovery Museum where you can sing Christmas carols in the Horizon Foundation Theater at 12pm, 1pm, and 2pm. $15.95

Santa Fest
Saturday Dec. 14
10am – 1pm
American Helicopter Museum & Education Center
1220 American Blvd.
West Chester, PA

The annual Santa Fest takes place on Saturday Dec. 14th from 10am – 1pm when Santa will be arriving in a helicopter to hear childrens’ wish lists in his workshop. Helicopter rides are available for an extra $60. $10 per person.

Holiday Bricktacular
Friday Dec. 13 – Sunday Dec. 15
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia
500 West Germantown Pike
Plymouth Meeting, NY

The ultimate indoor LEGO playground is transforming into a winter wonderland during Holiday Bricktacular complete with themed workshops, magical LEGO creations, and a LEGO Santa. Festivities include: a Winter Wonderful MINILAND: A LEGO replica of Philadelphia transformed into a winter wonderland; a scavenger hunt to spot the new wintery wonders; Ho Ho WOAH!: Kids can meet festive LEGO characters and take a selfie with LEGO Santa in his sleigh; festive LEGO Builds and much more! Free with admission.

Holiday Light Show
Friday Dec. 13 – Sunday Dec. 15
Fashion District Philadelphia
901 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA

The newly updated Fashion District retail and entertainment space debuts a brand new light show boasting a 45-foot-tall floating tree with giant stainless steel mirror ornaments and a light show timed to music by the Philly Pops. The five-minute show runs every 30 minutes. Free.

Holiday Festival and Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show
Friday Dec. 13 – Sunday Dec. 15
Franklin Square
6th and Race Streets
Philadelphia, PA

Enjoy the Holiday Festival and Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show at Franklin Square this season. In addition to the Parx Liberty Carousel and Philly Mini Golf, holiday entertainment includes train rides around the square, Santa Saturdays, Seasonal Sounds on Sundays and much more. Kids are invited to bring their letters to Santa for the Santa Mailbox, or deliver them in person to him on Santa Saturdays. Free entrance. Some attractions ticketed.

Candytopia
Friday Dec. 13 – Sunday Dec. 15
Fashion District Philadelphia
9th and Market
Philadelphia, PA

Families will enjoy Candytopia – an interactive art installation celebrating the vibrant colors and flavors of favorite sugary delights across over a dozen environments, from flying unicorn pigs to a marshmallow tsunami. More than one dozen rooms have larger-than-life interactive art installations and full sensory experiences. $20-$28.

Festival of Lights
Friday Dec. 13 – Sunday Dec. 15
Rose Tree Park
1671 N Providence Rd.
Media, PA

Dozens of decorated lit trees and festive displays at Rose Tree Park in Media draw visitors back each year to stroll the glimmering walkways and grounds, linger in the festive atmosphere, and pay a visit to childhood figures such as Charlie Brown & the Peanuts gang and Santa & his reindeer. Free.

Christmas Village
Friday Dec. 13 – Sunday Dec. 15
11am – 8pm
JFK Plaza
1500 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA

Enjoy a German style Christmas Market right in the heart of Philadelphia at Christmas Village in Philadelphia’s iconic Love Park. Christmas Village is a daily outdoor holiday market selling all sorts of gifts, food, crafts and more right in the heart of Center City. Enjoy 80 vendors amidst the magic and backdrop of iconic Philadelphia landmarks. Free admission.

Wassailing Caroling Hayrides
Saturday Dec. 14
5pm and 6pm
Linvilla Orchards
137 West Knowlton Road
Media, PA

Celebrate the ancient tradition of wassailing at Linvilla Orchards in Media this Saturday night. Sing Christmas carols around the campfire and enjoy apple-cider samples. While there, search for the perfect Christmas tree from over 40,000 trees and enjoy other holiday fun around the farm. Tickets $8.

A Very Furry Christmas
Friday Dec. 13 – Sunday Dec. 15
Sesame Place
100 Sesame Road
Langhorn, PA

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 and festive decorations all around. Make magical winter memories, enjoy tasty treats of the season, and enjoy the shows and holiday fun galore. Tickets $30.99 and up.

First full weekend in December means lots of fun to be had in and around Philly this weekend. Don’t miss a moment of the fun!

Culturefest – Celebrations Around the World
Saturday Dec. 7
10am – 5pm
Penn Museum
3260 South Street
Philadelphia, PA

Head to the Penn Museum on Saturday Dec. 7th for CultureFest! Museum visitors receive “passports” with itineraries that encourage guests to discover holiday traditions, such as Diwali, the Dragon-Boat Festival, and Eid-al-Fitr and Ramadan. Special holiday performances will fill the Rotunda with music. Create a craft as a gift, participate in Indian dance and sari-wrapping, design your own Rangoli or Arabic calligraphy, and enjoy hot chocolate and Sphinx cookies in the café. Kids can enjoy elegant face painting and adults can stop in the Museum Shop to snag holiday gifts. Free with museum admission. Admission $1 – $10.

Holiday Bricktacular
Friday Dec. 6 – Sunday Dec. 8
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia
500 West Germantown Pike
Plymouth Meeting, NY

The ultimate indoor LEGO playground is transforming into a winter wonderland during Holiday Bricktacular complete with themed workshops, magical LEGO creations, and a LEGO Santa. Festivities include: a Winter Wonderful MINILAND: A LEGO replica of Philadelphia transformed into a winter wonderland; a scavenger hunt to spot the new wintery wonders; Ho Ho WOAH!: Kids can meet festive LEGO characters and take a selfie with LEGO Santa in his sleigh; festive LEGO Builds and much more! Free with admission.

Holiday Light Show
Friday Dec. 6 – Sunday Dec. 8
Fashion District Philadelphia
901 Market Street
Philadelphia

The newly updated Fashion District retail and entertainment space debuts a brand new light show boasting a 45-foot-tall floating tree with giant stainless steel mirror ornaments and a light show timed to music by the Philly Pops. The five-minute show runs every 30 minutes. Free.

Parade of Lights
Saturday Dec. 7
1-6pm
Independence Seaport Museum
211 S. Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA

Hosted by CBS 3 anchor Jan Carabeo, Parade of Lights returns to the Independence Seaport Museum on Saturday, December 7 — a favorite annual holiday event for all. After an afternoon of fun, a parade of local working boats will take to the river illuminated in lights for all to see at 5:30 p.m. Free for museum members. Admission to museum $10.

Christmas Around the Farm
Friday Dec. 6 – Sunday Dec. 8
Linvilla Orchards
137 W Knowlton Rd
Media, PA

Linvilla Orchards in Media, PA has holiday themed activities including include wassailing hayrides, bonfires, cut-your-own or pre-cut Christmas trees, and visit the holiday shop & garden center for decorations, wreaths, gifts, crafts and food & drinks. Free admission. Pay as you go activities.

Holiday Festival and Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show
Friday Dec. 6 – Sunday Dec. 8
Franklin Square
6th and Race Streets
Philadelphia, PA

Enjoy the Holiday Festival and Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show at Franklin Square this season. In addition to the Parx Liberty Carousel and Philly Mini Golf, holiday entertainment includes train rides around the square, Santa Saturdays, Seasonal Sounds on Sundays and much more. Kids are invited to bring their letters to Santa for the Santa Mailbox, or deliver them in person to him on Santa Saturdays. Free entrance. Some attractions ticketed.

Candytopia
Friday Dec. 6 – Sunday Dec. 8
Fashion District Philadelphia
9th and Market
Philadelphia, PA

Families will enjoy Candytopia – an interactive art installation celebrating the vibrant colors and flavors of favorite sugary delights across over a dozen environments, from flying unicorn pigs to a marshmallow tsunami. More than one dozen rooms have larger-than-life interactive art installations and full sensory experiences. $20-$28.

Narberth Dickens Festival
Sunday Dec. 8
Downtown Narberth
101 Forrest Ave
Narberth, PA

Enjoy the annual Narberth Dickens Festival this Sunday Dec. 8th at 1:45pm. The annual event includes period street vendors and food, caroling, musicians, costumed performers, puppet shows, dance performances, ice sculpting and carriage rides. Kids join in the free scavenger hunt to search for costumed Dickens characters like Scrooge and Tiny Tim, and win a prize. The Narberth Business Association is bringing back all the crowd favorites, and expanding with new activities and performances as well. Free.

Christmas Village
Friday Dec. 6 – Sunday Dec. 8
11am – 8pm
JFK Plaza
1500 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA

Enjoy a German style Christmas Market right in the heart of Philadelphia at Christmas Village in Philadelphia’s iconic Love Park. Christmas Village is a daily outdoor holiday market selling all sorts of gifts, food, crafts and more right in the heart of Center City. Enjoy 80 vendors amidst the magic and backdrop of iconic Philadelphia landmarks. Free admission.

A Very Furry Christmas
Friday Dec. 6 – Sunday Dec. 8
Sesame Place
100 Sesame Road
Langhorn, PA

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 and festive decorations all around. Make magical winter memories, enjoy tasty treats of the season, and enjoy the shows and holiday fun galore. Tickets $30.99 and up.

Sundays on Stage: The Nutcracker
Sunday Dec. 8
2-3pm
The Free Library of Philadelphia
Parkway Central Library
1901 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA

Pages to Pirouettes brings the story of Marie and The Nutcracker to life accompanied by the enchanting music of Tchaikovsky at Sundays on Stage: The Nutcracker happening this Sunday Dec. 8th. This library tradition closes with a ballet lesson for the whole audience. Part of Sundays on Stage, a series of free, cultural performances sponsored by the Philadelphia City Institute Board of Managers. Free.

It’s the last weekend of the month and the start of the holiday festivities in and around Philadelphia. There’s so much to see and do in the holiday season – enjoy the family fun and kick off to the holidays!

Charles Dickens: A Christmas Carol
Saturday Nov. 30 – Sunday Dec. 1
Walnut Street Theatre
825 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA

Don’t miss A Christmas Carol at the Walnut Street Theater opening this Saturday Nov. 30. See the story unfold of how on one remarkable Christmas Eve, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three ghosts who show him past, present—and possible future. You and your favorite kids are in for a treat with a special hour-long musical adaptation for kids that uses traditional songs to highlight Dickens’ magical story. Deck the halls as our holiday spirits travel beyond the footlights, right into your very own heart. Tickets $11 – $19 per person.

Holiday Light Show
Friday Nov. 29 – Sunday Dec. 1
Fashion District Philadelphia
901 Market Street
Philadelphia

The newly updated Fashion District retail and entertainment space debuts a brand new light show boasting a 45-foot-tall floating tree with giant stainless steel mirror ornaments and a light show timed to music by the Philly Pops. The five-minute show runs every 30 minutes. Free.

Holiday Festival and Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show
Friday Nov. 29 – Sunday Dec. 1
Franklin Square
6th and Race Streets
Philadelphia, PA

Enjoy the Holiday Festival and Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show at Franklin Square this season. In addition to the Parx Liberty Carousel and Philly Mini Golf, holiday entertainment includes train rides around the square, Santa Saturdays, Seasonal Sounds on Sundays and much more. Kids are invited to bring their letters to Santa for the Santa Mailbox, or deliver them in person to him on Santa Saturdays. Free entrance. Some attractions ticketed.

Candytopia
Friday Nov. 29 – Sunday Dec. 1
Fashion District Philadelphia
9th and Market
Philadelphia, PA

Families will enjoy Candytopia – an interactive art installation celebrating the vibrant colors and flavors of favorite sugary delights across over a dozen environments, from flying unicorn pigs to a marshmallow tsunami. More than one dozen rooms have larger-than-life interactive art installations and full sensory experiences. $20-$28.

Christmas Village
Friday Nov. 29 – Sunday Dec. 1
11am – 8pm
JFK Plaza
1500 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA

Enjoy a German style Christmas Market right in the heart of Philadelpiha at Christmas Village in Philadelphia’s iconic Love Park. Christmas Village is a daily outdoor holiday market selling all sorts of gifts, food, crafts and more right in the heart of Center City. Enjoy 80 vendors amidst the magic and backdrop of iconic Philadelphia landmarks. Free admission.

South Street Headhouse District Wonderland
Sunday Dec. 1
4-6pm
Headhouse Square
2nd and Lombard Streets

It’s the opening of the annual Winter Wonderland at Headhouse Square this Sunday at 4pm. Santa arrives to kick off the holiday fun with the tree lighting at 5pm. Families can also enjoy tasty treats, shopping, and lots of festivities to get them in the holiday spirit. Free.

A Very Furry Christmas
Friday Nov. 29 – Sunday Dec. 1
Sesame Place
100 Sesame Road
Langhorn, PA

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 and festive decorations all around. Make magical winter memories, enjoy tasty treats of the season, and enjoy the shows and holiday fun galore. Tickets $30.99 and up.

Enjoy all the family fun this weekend starting with the National Dog Show to kick off your pre-Thanksgiving fun. And don’t miss family friendly theater and lots of holiday festivities too.

The Perfect Dog
Friday Nov. 15 – Sunday Nov. 17
Footlighters Theater
58 Main Ave
Berwyn, PA

The Perfect Dog children’s musical takes place at the historic Footlighters Theater in Berwyn this weekend. The Perfect Dog was adapted from the book of the same name by John O’Hurley, the author and television personality who hosts the Philadelphia-based National Dog Show Presented by Purina, which airs as a Thanksgiving Day special on NBC. The Perfect Dog is offered as part of National Dog Show month celebration and in conjunction with this weekend’s national dog show in Oaks. Cost for admission is $18 for adults and $12 for children 12 years and under.

The National Dog Show
Saturday Nov. 16 – Sunday Nov. 17
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
100 Station Ave.
Oaks, PA

The Kennel Club of Philadelphia’s National Dog Show takes place this Saturday and Sunday November 16 and 17 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks. The show features two benched, all-breed dog shows giving attendees the chance to see over 2,000 of the top American Kennel Club sanctioned dogs from across the country. See more than 2000 different breeds and varieties compete for best of Breed, First in Group, and the coveted title of Best in Show. Each day brings different competitions and attractions. Tickets to the National Dog Show are $16 for adults and $7 for children ages 4-12 and are available at https://nds.nationaldogshow.com/

Holiday Light Show Debut
Friday Nov. 15 – Sunday Nov. 17
Fashion District Philadelphia
901 Market Street
Philadelphia

The newly updated Fashion District retail and entertainment space debuts a brand new light show boasting a 45-foot-tall floating tree with giant stainless steel mirror ornaments and a light show timed to music by the Philly Pops. The five-minute show runs every 30 minutes. Free.

Holiday Festival and Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show
Friday Nov. 15 – Sunday Nov. 17
Franklin Square
6th and Race Streets
Philadelphia, PA

Enjoy the Holiday Festival and Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show at Franklin Square this season. In addition to the Parx Liberty Carousel and Philly Mini Golf, holiday entertainment includes train rides around the square, Santa Saturdays, Seasonal Sounds on Sundays and much more. Kids are invited to bring their letters to Santa for the Santa Mailbox, or deliver them in person to him on Santa Saturdays. Free entrance. Some attractions ticketed.

Disney Junior Holiday Party on Tour
Saturday Nov. 16
4pm
The Tower Theater
Upper Darby, PA

Disney Junior Holiday Party! on Tour in Philadelphia at the Tower Theater is a dazzling musical wonderland where children and their families can sing and dance along to their favorite Disney Junior songs plus holiday classics with their favorite Disney friends, including Mickey & Minnie Mouse, the Puppy Dog Pals, Vampirina and many more, plus a special visit from Santa Claus! Tickets are $29.50 each.

Candytopia
Friday Nov. 15 – Sunday Nov. 17
Fashion District Philadelphia
9th and Market
Philadelphia, PA

Families will enjoy Candytopia – an interactive art installation celebrating the vibrant colors and flavors of favorite sugary delights across over a dozen environments, from flying unicorn pigs to a marshmallow tsunami. More than one dozen rooms have larger-than-life interactive art installations and full sensory experiences. $20-$28.

The Addams Family
Friday Nov. 15 – Saturday Nov. 16
7:30 PM
Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast High School
403 N. Lansdowne Ave
Upper Darby, PA

The Addams Family taking place just outside of Philadelphia is a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, and features an original story that is every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before– keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents. Tickets are $13.