All Weekend
Looking for some Greater Philadelphia area DAY TRIP ideas? Check out this full list HERE for some inspiration!
Looking for some Delaware County Area Indoor Fun? Check out our awesome comprehensive list HERE
** NOTE: Some places listed may be closed during Christmas Day or operate on a holiday schedule during Christmas week/weekend – be sure to check links to the websites for hours and dates before visiting. **
Disney on Ice celebrates ‘100 Years of Magic’
at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia
December 24th – January 3rd
Details, tickets, prices and more info HERE
North Pole Express
at New Hope & Ivyland Railroad
Nov 21 – Dec 31
Details, schedules, prices and more info HERE
After Christmas Holiday Light Trains
Dec 26th – 30th
Wilmington & Western Railroad, 2201 Newport Gap Pike, Wilmington, Delaware
Enjoy a beautiful ride after the hustle and bustle of the Christmas holiday! Trains depart each night at 5,6,7,8 & 9pm.
Reservations are strongly suggested – as the train has limited seating.
Details and ticket info HERE
Rose Tree Park Festival of Lights
Rose Tree Park, Media PA
The trees are lit nightly from 5:30 – 9:00 for public enjoyment.
Details HERE
A Longwood Christmas
at Longwood Gardens
November 26, 2015–January 10, 2016
Details, times, ticket info and more HERE
A Brandywine Christmas
November 27, 2015 to January 3, 2016
Details, events, ticket info and more HERE
Yuletide at Winterthur Museum
November 21, 2015–January 3, 2016
Details, ticket info and more HERE
Arasapha Holiday Hayride
Select days November 27th – Dec 27th
Details, calendar, ticket info and more HERE
Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest
Details, hours, prices, events and more HERE
Macy’s Christmas Light Show and Macy’s Dickens Christmas Village
November 27, 2015 – December 31, 2015 (Closed Christmas Day)
Details, showtimes and more info HERE
The Comcast Holiday Spectacular
at the Comcast Center
1701 John F Kennedy Blvd., Philadelphia
Details, showtimes and more info HERE
Rothman Ice Skating Rink
at Dilworth Park in Philadelphia
November 13, 2015 – February 28, 2016
Details, pricing and parking info HERE
Christmas Village in LOVE Park in Philadelphia
Now through Dec 27th
Details, times, events and more info HERE
Franklin Square Holiday Festival/Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show
November 12 – December 31, 4:00 – 8:00 pm
More than 50,000 lights will shimmer, dance, and illuminate the Square in alternating shows every 30 minutes (4:30 – 8 pm)
Details HERE
Morris Arboretum Holiday Garden Railway
Nov 27th – Jan 3rd (Closed December 24, 25, and January 1)
Details HERE
Choo Choo Barn Holiday Display
Nov 27th – through December 31 (closed 12/25). Open January 2-3, 9-10, and 15-18.
Details and ticket info HERE
HersheyPark Christmas Candyland
Select Days/times Nov 13th – Dec 31st
Details HERE
Sesame Place – A Very Furry Christmas
Select Days/ times Nov 21st – Dec 31st
Details HERE
Holiday in the Park at Great Adventure
Select Days/times November 21 -January 3, 2016
Details and ticket info HERE
Dutch Wonderland Winter Wonderland
Select Weekends and Weekdays through Dec 30th
Check calendar HERE for dates, times and ticket info
Storybook Land Christmas Fantasy with Lights
Select Weekends and Weekdays through Dec 30th
Check calendar HERE for dates, times and ticket info
Shady Brook Farm Holiday Light Show and other Holiday Happenings
Details HERE
Christkindlmarkt – Bethlehem, PA
Details, times, ticket info and more HERE
Holidays at Hagley Museum
Friday, November 28, 2014 to Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Details, ticket info and more HERE
Jack Frost
at Media Theater
Nov 21st – Jan 3rd
Details, tickets, times and more info HERE
A Christmas Carol, The Musical
at Walnut Street Theater
Nov 10th – Jan 10th
Details, tickets and more info HERE
Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates
at Arden Theater in Philadelphia
Nov 24th – Jan 31st
Details, ticket info, show times and more HERE
Linvilla Orchards
Details HERE
Fore! the Planet Indoor Mini Golf
at Linvilla Orchards
December 26 thru December 31st & January 15 thru & April 3rd
Details and Times HERE
The Franklin Institute
Details and pricing HERE
National Constitution Center Holiday Break 2015
Dec 26th – Dec 31st
Family programming, meet and greets with historical characters, activities and more
Details, ticket prices and schedules HERE
Academy of Natural Sciences
All Star Days
Dec 26th – Dec 30th
Details and schedule HERE
Garden State Discovery Museum
Details HERE
Adventure Aquarium
Details HERE
Delaware Children’s Museum
Details HERE
Brandywine Zoo
Details HERE
Sahara Sam’s Indoor Water Park
Details HERE
Studio Movie Grill Upper Darby
Movie, Food, Bar, comfy seats and more!
Details HERE
AMC Dine In Movie Theater – Painters Crossing – West Chester
Movie, Food, Bar, comfy reclining seats and more!
** Best to purchase tickets online through amctheaters.com
See my review and more info HERE
Friday December 25, 2015
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
Christmas Day Crossing
12 PM – 3 PM
at Washington’s Crossing Historic Park, 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA
Watch an annual reenactment of George Washington’s daring Christmas Day river crossing.
Details HERE
Saturday December 26, 2015
Kwanzaa Celebration at The African American Museum in Philadelphia
10 AM – 5 PM
at the African American Museum in Philadelphia, 701 Arch Street, Philadelphia PA
Family-friendly activities will include candle lighting ceremony, Kwanzaa-themed arts and crafts, West African Dance and Drum, singing, storytelling, a Kwanzaa marketplace and much more
Details HERE
Miss Jackie’s Weekly Weekend StoryTime
at Barnes & Noble, Lawrence Park Shopping Center, Broomall
10:30 AM
Details HERE
Chess Club
1 PM
at Lansdowne Library
Come to play, practice, and learn the ultimate strategy game with tutors and peers.
Details HERE
St Alban’s Model Railroad Open House
1 PM – 4 PM
3625 Chapel Rd. Newtown Square, PA
Free, donations appreciated
Details HERE
Delaware Children’s Museum Dance Party
5pm-8pm
Details, ticket info and more HERE
Sunday December 27, 2015
Kwanzaa Celebration at The African American Museum in Philadelphia
12 PM – 5 PM
at the African American Museum in Philadelphia, 701 Arch Street, Philadelphia PA
Family-friendly activities will include candle lighting ceremony, Kwanzaa-themed arts and crafts, West African Dance and Drum, singing, storytelling, a Kwanzaa marketplace and much more
Details HERE
Winterfest 2015
at Ice Works in Aston, PA
12 PM – 7 PM
Contests, Crafts, Activities, Free Skating lessons, $5 Public Skate from 2 PM – 4 PM, Skate with World and Olympic Champions, Ice Hockey Demontrations, Snowman Building Contest and more
Details and schedule HERE
