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
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