Your Christmas wish just came true! Breakfast with Santa returns for three magical weekends – Saturday’s and Sunday’s, December 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23 with two available...
Cost: $35.99-$42.99
Where:
Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W Girard Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Telephone: 215-243-5375
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Christmas Village in Philadelphia will again transform LOVE Park (15th and JFK Boulevard) into a traditional, open-air German Christmas Market. Now returning for the 11th season, Christmas Village...
Cost: Pay as you go
Where:
Love Park
1500 JFK Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19102
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Yuletide Breakfast with Santa December 15th, 16th & 22nd, 23rd Enjoy a tasty brunch and a visit with Santa. Secure your reservation by calling (302) 888-4826 or by...
Cost: $35.95 per adult. Children under 12 are 50% off. Children under 2 free.
Where:
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
5105 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
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Sponsor: Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Telephone: 800-448-3883
Contact Name: Information and Tours
Website »
Want to experience Santa’s Workshop? Visit Linvilla Orchards throughout the month of December to celebrate our annual Christmas Around The Farm! Enjoy the Holiday cheer as you explore...
Cost: varies
Where:
Linvilla Orchards
137 W Knowlton Rd
Media, PA 19063
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Sponsor: Linvilla Orchards
Telephone: 610-876-7116
Website »
Explore Hamilton: The Constitutional Clashes That Shaped a Nation, the National Constitution Center’s compelling new exhibit which highlights the competing ideas of Alexander Hamilton and his...
Cost: Free with admission
Where:
National Constitution Center
525 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Sponsor: National Constitution Center
Telephone: 215-409-6600
Website »
Join us at Adventure Aquarium for our annual Christmas Underwater extravaganza! Scuba Santa is back, and is ready to make the most underwater appearances in aquarium history! Visit him in our Ocean...
Cost: $26.99+
Where:
Adventure Aquarium
1 Riverside Drive
Camden, NJ 08103
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The magic of the holiday season returns to the Brandywine River Museum of Art during Brandywine Christmas, November 23 through January 6. This spectacular holiday experience for all ages includes a...
Cost: $6-$18
Where:
Brandywine River Museum of Art
1 Hoffman's Mill Road
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
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Telephone: 610.388.2700
Contact Name: Brandywine River Museum of Art
Website »
Donate a toy November 30 - December 21, 2018 in exchange for "Buy One, Get One Free" admission to Eastern State Penitentiary. One in 28 American kids has a parent who is incarcerated....
Cost: Standard Admission
Where:
Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19130
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Sponsor: Eastern State Penitentiary
Telephone: 215-236-3300
Website »
Take a tour through historic Pennypacker Mills for an unforgettable Victorian Christmas experience! Using vintage inspired ornaments, the Christmas traditions of the early 1900s, and how the...
Cost: FREE, suggested donation $2 per person
Where:
Pennypacker Mills
5 Haldeman Road
Schwenksville, PA 19473
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Sponsor: Pennypacker Mills
Telephone: 610-287-9349
Contact Name: Linda Callegari
Website »
Make your plans now to enjoy the best the season has to offer at Yuletide at Winterthur. Henry Francis du Pont’s home will soon be decked out in holiday style with traditions from history and...
Cost: included with admission
Where:
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
5105 Kennet Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
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Telephone: 800-448-3883
Contact Name: Information and Tours
Website »
Join us for the heart-warming story of a special friendship between a lovable pig and everyone’s favorite spider. Wilbur, Charlotte and their barnyard friends have never been more delightful...
Cost: $22 - $40
Where:
Arden Theatre Company
40 N. 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Sponsor: Arden Theatre Company
Telephone: 215.922.1122
Website »
Opening October 5, 2018 * Society of Winterthur Fellows Gallery History can be defined as a series of events that are remembered and preserved through time. This exhibit explores the use of...
Cost: Free with admission and free for members
Where:
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
5105 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
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Sponsor: Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Telephone: 800-448-3883
Contact Name: Information and Tours
Website »
Merryll Saylan: This Is Your Life November 2, 2018 – January 19, 2019 Curated by Glenn Adamson The Center for Art in Wood is pleased to present the work of...
Cost: Free
Where:
The Center for Art in Wood
141 N. 3rd Street
PHILA, PA 19106
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Telephone: 215-923-8000
Website »
From Brooklyn’s Coney Island to the counterculture of 1960s South Street in Philadelphia, Eddie Funk fought to make a name for himself, protect the freedoms of tattoo artists, and share his...
Cost: Included with Admission
Where:
Independence Seaport Museum
211 S. Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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With hundreds of vendors, the Punk Rock Flea Market is the place to shop for awesome clothing, records, crafts, art, and most of all old punk junk! ***FRIDAY NIGHT MARKET*** Friday, December...
Cost: $5
Where:
Bok Building
1901 S. 9th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148
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Sponsor: The Captain's Vintage
Telephone: 215-839-9258
Contact Name: Walt Weber
Website »
The interactive playscape reveals connections between our own city and Alexander Hamilton’s extraordinary contributions to the nation’s founding. Through playful interactives, scenic...
Cost: Free with Museum admission
Where:
Museum of the American Revolution
101 S. 3rd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Sponsor: Bank of America
Telephone: 215-253-6731
Website »
The magic of the holidays comes alive in The Comcast Holiday Spectacular, the must-see holiday tradition in Philadelphia. The show debuts Thanksgiving Day at 10:00 a.m. featuring performances of...
Cost: Free
Where:
Comcast Center Lobby
1701 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Be sure to visit Historic Strawberry Mansion this holiday season, Fairmount Park’s largest historic house. This year, the Garden Club of Philadelphia and Vicinity and The Porch Club of...
Cost: $ 8.00 Adults, $ 5.00 Seniors (65+), Children 12 and under FREE
Where:
Historic Strawberry Mansion
2450 Strawberry Mansion Drive
Philadelphia, PA 19132
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A needle's eye in a pond, a Greek temple in the garden, an Ottoman tent sitting on a hill—these are just a few of the inspirations for our upcoming, first-ever outdoor...
Cost: $5-20
Where:
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
5105 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
View map »
Sponsor: Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Telephone: 180-044-83883
Website »
From the 1600s to the present, dinnerware designs have been inspired by nature. Everything from painted butterflies and hand-modeled flowers to molded seashells can be found on a fascinating range...
Cost: $5-20
Where:
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
5105 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
View map »
Sponsor: Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Telephone: 800-448-3883
Contact Name: Information and Tours
Website »
From food to furniture to fine art, Montgomery County has been the site of production of nearly every type of item you can imagine. Our county has played host to countless artisans in the...
Cost: Free
Where:
Historical Society of Montgomery County
1654 DeKalb Street
Norristown, PA 19401
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Sponsor: Historical Society of Montgomery County
Telephone: 610-272-0297
Contact Name: Barry Rauhauser
Website »
Wayne Art Center presents its annual Holiday Shopping Weekend. More than 30 local artisans and merchants showcase distinctive and original crafts as visitors shop and enjoy a variety of culinary...
Cost: Free Admission
Where:
Wayne Art Center
413 Maplewood Avenue
Wayne, PA 19087
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Telephone: 610-688-3553
The holiday season at The Clay Studio is always festive. This year Alex Stadler and Kim Kamens will design a gallery of fabulous one-of-a-kind handmade ornaments, giftable ceramic art, and treats...
Cost: Pay as you go
Where:
The Clay Studio
137 N. 2nd St.
137 N. 2nd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Sponsor: The Clay Studio
Telephone: 215-925-3453
Contact Name: Jennifer Zwilling
Website »
The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is pleased to present its major fall exhibition, Rina Banerjee: Make Me a Summary of the World, the first mid-career retrospective on the...
Cost: $15 for adults
Where:
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
118 - 128 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
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Telephone: 215-972-2013
Contact Name: Michele Besso
Website »
Ambler's Act II Playhouse presents: A new mystery in Toyland ... and a new detective takes the case. Two actors play all the roles in this hilarious quick-change mystery for the family. Kids...
Cost: $10-$18
Where:
Act II Playhouse
56 E. Butler Ave.
Ambler, PA 19002
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Sponsor: Act II Playhouse
Telephone: 215-654-0200
Contact Name: Box Office
Website »
The Lab hosts hands-on, interactive experiences centered around water, with a focus on the Delaware River’s biology, ecology and chemistry, plus language arts, history and basic engineering....
Cost: Included with Admission
Where:
Independence Seaport Museum
211 S. Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Nathan Willever is the 2017-18 Zeldin Fellow Resident Artist. He is dedicated to exploring the possibilities of using local clay and wood firing to create work inspired by the simplicity of...
Cost: FREE
Where:
The Clay Studio
137-139 N. 2nd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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For the 2018 Holiday Season, you can check out Holiday FIGMAGO, an artist’s winter wonderland. Catch some silver bells and explore mesmerizing murals. Become the subject of a life-sized...
Cost: $10
Where:
FIGMAGO
829 Bainbridge Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
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Sponsor: Meg Saligman Studio
Telephone: 860-819-9667
Contact Name: Pat Alicki
Website »
There’s nothing more comforting than hearing the holiday classics. This December, the holidays come to life as more than 100 regional tuba, sousaphone, and euphonium players join together in...
Cost: Free
Where:
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
300 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
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Historic Strawberry Mansion will host a gourmet tea and pastry reception on December 15 and 16. Visitors are invited to stay for a cup of Christmas tea in the mansion’s Tea Room. ...
Cost: $ 8.00 Adults, $ 5.00 Seniors (65+), Children 12 and under FREE
Where:
Historic Strawberry Mansion
2450 Strawberry Mansion Drive
Philadelphia, PA 19132
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Bring the kids to see Santa so they can share what’s on their wish lists this year – and take the ultimate Santa selfie! During the first three weekends in December, visit Santa on...
Cost: FREE
Where:
Chestnut Hill
Along Germantown Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Santa and his elves are coming to the Philadelphia Skating Club & Humane Society in Ardmore and you’re invited! Join us Sunday Dec. 16 1:00-3:00 p.m. Skate with Santa and enjoy...
Cost: $10
Where:
Philadelphia Skating Club & Humane Society
220 Holland Ave
Ardmore, PA 19003
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Sponsor: Philadelphia Skating Club & Humane Society
Telephone: 610 642 8700
Contact Name: Regina Barr
Listen to international opera singer Peter Campbell sing songs of the holiday season.
Cost: Free with Museum admission
Where:
Brandywine River Museum of Art
1 Hoffman's Mill Rd
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
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Telephone: 610.388.2700
Contact Name: Brandywine River Museum of Art
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This favorite annual holiday event includes a selection of tea sandwiches (including a Green meadow farm ham with sugar plum compote), nutcracker-inspired sweets like Clara’s...
Cost: $45
Where:
The Bellevue Hotel
19th floor. Broad and Walnut streets
Philadelphia, PA 19102
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Join us at Ramah Day Camp, located in Elkins Park, PA, to see our beautiful campus and learn more about RDC! The open house will include fun activities, info session, and a tour. Questions?...
Cost: 0
Where:
Ramah Day Camp
7601 Old York Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
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Sponsor: Ramah Day Camp
Telephone: 215-885-8556
Contact Name: Eileen Graub
Website »
Join us at Ramah Day Camp to see our beautiful campus and learn more about RDC! The open house will include fun activities, info session, and a tour. Questions? Contact Eileen Graub Assistant...
Cost: 0
Where:
Ramah Day Camp
7601 Old York Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
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Sponsor: Ramah Day Camp
Telephone: 215-885-8556
Contact Name: Eileen Graub
Website »
In 1924, Church Farm School founder and headmaster The Rev. Charles Wesley Shreiner adapted the popular play, “Why the Chimes Rang,” into a dramatic pantomime performed by CFS students...
Cost: Free
Where:
Church Farm School Chapel of the Atonement
1001 E. Lincoln Highway
Exton , PA 19341
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Sponsor: Church Farm School
Telephone: 610-363-5376
Contact Name: Stefanie Claypoole
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Come up to the 57th floor for a family-friendly meet & greet with The Grinch! Visitors young and old are welcome to come say hello while experiencing our amazing holiday...
Cost: General Admission (Adult: $14.50, Youth: $9.50)
Where:
One Liberty Observation Deck
1650 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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A Dream Is A Wish: Princess Holiday Concert returns to Philadelphia Theatre Company on Sunday, December 16, 2018 at 3:00pm and 6:00pm. This heartwarming experience is perfect for the whole family!...
Cost: $35
Where:
Suzanne Roberts Theatre
480 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
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Experience the magic of the holiday and celebrate traditions new and old at the Franklin Square Holiday Festival. Dazzle in the lights of the Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO,...
Cost: 0
Where:
Franklin Square
6th & Race Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Sponsor: Historic Philadelphia Inc.
Telephone: 610-527-7673
Contact Name: Cari Bender
Returning again for another year, the Holiday Craft Market at Main Line Art Center is a 3-day shopper’s paradise featuring a carefully curated line-up of unique locally made crafts and...
Cost: FREE
Where:
Main Line Art Center
746 Panmure Rd
Haverford, PA 19041
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Telephone: 610-525-0272
Website »
There’s nothing more comforting than hearing the holiday classics. This December, the holidays come to life as more than 100 regional tuba, sousaphone, and euphonium players join together in...
Cost: Free
Where:
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
300 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
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Embraced by audiences and hailed by critics, Scott Greer returns in this moving, insightful, and hilarious one-man show that examines what makes life worth living following a sold-out run this...
Cost: $18-52
Where:
Arden Theatre Company
40 N. 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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You’ll never forget a holiday cruise on the Delaware River! Make this December more cheerful aboard Spirit of Philadelphia— delicious food, fanciful atmosphere and fabulous views make...
Cost: $79.90
Where:
Penn's Landing
101 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Join us as we celebrate some of Dark Side Burlesque's fan favorites from 2018. Featuring: Bugalu Boogie as CHEWBACCA (Star Wh*res) Greta Grenade as FRODO (We Shall Ass - Lord of...
Cost: $12-$25
Where:
Franky Bradley's
1320 Chancellor Street
1320 Chancellor Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Sponsor: Dark Side Burlesque
Contact Name: Kyla Ren & Jaeda
Website »
Sing your favorite Christmas Carols accompanied by Doug Gefvert playing the bells of the Carillon at Washington Memorial Chapel, Route 23 in Valley Forge National Historical Park, PA. This free,...
Cost: Free
Where:
Washington Memorial Chapel
Valley Forge National Historical Park
Route 23
Valley Forge, PA
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Sponsor: Washington Memorial Chapel
Telephone: 610-265-5211
Contact Name: Doug Gefvert
Website »
Wolf Performing Arts Center presents Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet! Parting is such sweet sorrow... The School of Verona, a prestigious Boarding School in Massachusetts in 2018, is a...
Cost: $12-15
Where:
Wolf Performing Arts Center's Black Box Theater
1240 Montrose Ave
Bryn MAwr, PA 19010
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"Princesses aren't helpless, you know." Celebrate 15 years (yowzah!) of People's Light tradition with our most popular holiday panto! As "the nation's primary creator...
Cost: $21.50 - $53
Where:
Leonard C. Haas Stage at People's Light
39 Conestoga Rd
Malvern, PA 19355
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Sponsor: People's Light
Telephone: 610.644.3500
Contact Name: Box Office
Website »
Ambler's Act II Playhouse presents: Tony Braithwaite inhabits all the residents of Bedford Falls in this hilarious adaptation of the iconic holiday film, It’s a Wonderful...
Cost: $31-$48
Where:
Act II Playhouse
56 E. Butler Ave.
Ambler, PA 19002
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Sponsor: Act II Playhouse
Telephone: 215-654-0200
Contact Name: Box Office
Website »
A little-recognized aspect of the work of Winslow Homer—one of America’s most iconic artists—is the relationship between his painting and photography, and the role of the...
Cost: $0-18
Where:
Brandywine River Museum of Art
1 Hoffman's Mill Road
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
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Meet Santa, enjoy Christmas Light Displays and enjoy live Christmas Musicals at Sesame Place’s Christmas Celebration! Sing along at three special Christmas shows and a spectacular music...
Cost: 65
Where:
Sesame Place
Langhorne, PA 19047
Telephone: 121-575-23566
Website »
Winterfest King of Prussia Town Center November 23rd – December 22nd Fridays (5 – 8pm) & Saturdays (1 – 4pm) This holiday season, the King of...
Cost: FREE
Where:
King of Prussia Town Center
155 Village Drive
King of Prussia, PA 19406
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Telephone: 215-627-1060
Contact Name: Sofia Pignitor
Christmas Village in Philadelphia will again transform LOVE Park (15th and JFK Boulevard) into a traditional, open-air German Christmas Market. Now returning for the 11th season, Christmas Village...
Cost: Pay as you go
Where:
Love Park
1500 JFK Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19102
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Want to experience Santa’s Workshop? Visit Linvilla Orchards throughout the month of December to celebrate our annual Christmas Around The Farm! Enjoy the Holiday cheer as you explore...
Cost: varies
Where:
Linvilla Orchards
137 W Knowlton Rd
Media, PA 19063
View map »
Sponsor: Linvilla Orchards
Telephone: 610-876-7116
Website »
Join us at Adventure Aquarium for our annual Christmas Underwater extravaganza! Scuba Santa is back, and is ready to make the most underwater appearances in aquarium history! Visit him in our Ocean...
Cost: $26.99+
Where:
Adventure Aquarium
1 Riverside Drive
Camden, NJ 08103
View map »
The magic of the holiday season returns to the Brandywine River Museum of Art during Brandywine Christmas, November 23 through January 6. This spectacular holiday experience for all ages includes a...
Cost: $6-$18
Where:
Brandywine River Museum of Art
1 Hoffman's Mill Road
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
View map »
Telephone: 610.388.2700
Contact Name: Brandywine River Museum of Art
Website »
The National Constitution Center is proud to display a first edition Stone Engraving of the Declaration of Independence, a rare copy of the first public printing of the U.S. Constitution, and...
Cost: Varies
Where:
National Constitution Center
525 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Sponsor: National Constitution Center
Telephone: 215-409-6600
Explore Hamilton: The Constitutional Clashes That Shaped a Nation, the National Constitution Center’s compelling new exhibit which highlights the competing ideas of Alexander Hamilton and his...
Cost: Free with admission
Where:
National Constitution Center
525 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Sponsor: National Constitution Center
Telephone: 215-409-6600
Website »
American Treasures: Documenting the Nation’s Founding explores the drafting of the U.S. Constitution in 1787, highlighting the key proposals and significant compromises that influenced the...
Cost: Varies
Where:
National Constitution Center
525 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Sponsor: National Constitution Center
Telephone: 215-409-6600
Website »
Join us for the heart-warming story of a special friendship between a lovable pig and everyone’s favorite spider. Wilbur, Charlotte and their barnyard friends have never been more delightful...
Cost: $22 - $40
Where:
Arden Theatre Company
40 N. 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
Sponsor: Arden Theatre Company
Telephone: 215.922.1122
Website »
Be sure to visit Historic Strawberry Mansion this holiday season, Fairmount Park’s largest historic house. This year, the Garden Club of Philadelphia and Vicinity and The Porch Club of...
Cost: $ 8.00 Adults, $ 5.00 Seniors (65+), Children 12 and under FREE
Where:
Historic Strawberry Mansion
2450 Strawberry Mansion Drive
Philadelphia, PA 19132
View map »
The magic of the holidays comes alive in The Comcast Holiday Spectacular, the must-see holiday tradition in Philadelphia. The show debuts Thanksgiving Day at 10:00 a.m. featuring performances of...
Cost: Free
Where:
Comcast Center Lobby
1701 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
View map »
Donate a toy November 30 - December 21, 2018 in exchange for "Buy One, Get One Free" admission to Eastern State Penitentiary. One in 28 American kids has a parent who is incarcerated....
Cost: Standard Admission
Where:
Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19130
View map »
Sponsor: Eastern State Penitentiary
Telephone: 215-236-3300
Website »
Make your plans now to enjoy the best the season has to offer at Yuletide at Winterthur. Henry Francis du Pont’s home will soon be decked out in holiday style with traditions from history and...
Cost: included with admission
Where:
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
5105 Kennet Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
View map »
Telephone: 800-448-3883
Contact Name: Information and Tours
Website »
A needle's eye in a pond, a Greek temple in the garden, an Ottoman tent sitting on a hill—these are just a few of the inspirations for our upcoming, first-ever outdoor...
Cost: $5-20
Where:
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
5105 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
View map »
Sponsor: Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Telephone: 180-044-83883
Website »
The interactive playscape reveals connections between our own city and Alexander Hamilton’s extraordinary contributions to the nation’s founding. Through playful interactives, scenic...
Cost: Free with Museum admission
Where:
Museum of the American Revolution
101 S. 3rd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
Sponsor: Bank of America
Telephone: 215-253-6731
Website »
From food to furniture to fine art, Montgomery County has been the site of production of nearly every type of item you can imagine. Our county has played host to countless artisans in the...
Cost: Free
Where:
Historical Society of Montgomery County
1654 DeKalb Street
Norristown, PA 19401
View map »
Sponsor: Historical Society of Montgomery County
Telephone: 610-272-0297
Contact Name: Barry Rauhauser
Website »
From Brooklyn’s Coney Island to the counterculture of 1960s South Street in Philadelphia, Eddie Funk fought to make a name for himself, protect the freedoms of tattoo artists, and share his...
Cost: Included with Admission
Where:
Independence Seaport Museum
211 S. Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
Merryll Saylan: This Is Your Life November 2, 2018 – January 19, 2019 Curated by Glenn Adamson The Center for Art in Wood is pleased to present the work of...
Cost: Free
Where:
The Center for Art in Wood
141 N. 3rd Street
PHILA, PA 19106
View map »
Telephone: 215-923-8000
Website »
From the 1600s to the present, dinnerware designs have been inspired by nature. Everything from painted butterflies and hand-modeled flowers to molded seashells can be found on a fascinating range...
Cost: $5-20
Where:
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
5105 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
View map »
Sponsor: Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Telephone: 800-448-3883
Contact Name: Information and Tours
Website »
Join us with your little learner, ages 2-6, for Read & Romp, an exciting hour of imaginative storytelling, interactive games, and creative crafts in the Museum’s galleries. Read &...
Cost: $10 for 1 child + up to 2 adults (additional fee for multiple children.)
Where:
National Liberty Museum
321 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Telephone: 215-925-2800
Website »
The holiday season at The Clay Studio is always festive. This year Alex Stadler and Kim Kamens will design a gallery of fabulous one-of-a-kind handmade ornaments, giftable ceramic art, and treats...
Cost: Pay as you go
Where:
The Clay Studio
137 N. 2nd St.
137 N. 2nd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
Sponsor: The Clay Studio
Telephone: 215-925-3453
Contact Name: Jennifer Zwilling
Website »
Nathan Willever is the 2017-18 Zeldin Fellow Resident Artist. He is dedicated to exploring the possibilities of using local clay and wood firing to create work inspired by the simplicity of...
Cost: FREE
Where:
The Clay Studio
137-139 N. 2nd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is pleased to present its major fall exhibition, Rina Banerjee: Make Me a Summary of the World, the first mid-career retrospective on the...
Cost: $15 for adults
Where:
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
118 - 128 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
View map »
Telephone: 215-972-2013
Contact Name: Michele Besso
Website »
This favorite annual holiday event includes a selection of tea sandwiches (including a Green meadow farm ham with sugar plum compote), nutcracker-inspired sweets like Clara’s...
Cost: $45
Where:
The Bellevue Hotel
19th floor. Broad and Walnut streets
Philadelphia, PA 19102
View map »
Experience the magic of the holiday and celebrate traditions new and old at the Franklin Square Holiday Festival. Dazzle in the lights of the Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO,...
Cost: 0
Where:
Franklin Square
6th & Race Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
Sponsor: Historic Philadelphia Inc.
Telephone: 610-527-7673
Contact Name: Cari Bender
You’ll never forget a holiday cruise on the Delaware River! Make this December more cheerful aboard Spirit of Philadelphia— delicious food, fanciful atmosphere and fabulous views make...
Cost: $79.90
Where:
Penn's Landing
101 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
"Princesses aren't helpless, you know." Celebrate 15 years (yowzah!) of People's Light tradition with our most popular holiday panto! As "the nation's primary creator...
Cost: $21.50 - $53
Where:
Leonard C. Haas Stage at People's Light
39 Conestoga Rd
Malvern, PA 19355
View map »
Sponsor: People's Light
Telephone: 610.644.3500
Contact Name: Box Office
Website »
Heat up the Kimmel Center each month at La NOCHE! Experience the hottest live bands as you turn up the steam on the dance floor, led by host/dance leader Kevin Ngo. Enjoy the sexy...
Cost: Free
Where:
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
300 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
View map »
A little-recognized aspect of the work of Winslow Homer—one of America’s most iconic artists—is the relationship between his painting and photography, and the role of the...
Cost: $0-18
Where:
Brandywine River Museum of Art
1 Hoffman's Mill Road
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
View map »
Winterfest King of Prussia Town Center November 23rd – December 22nd Fridays (5 – 8pm) & Saturdays (1 – 4pm) This holiday season, the King of...
Cost: FREE
Where:
King of Prussia Town Center
155 Village Drive
King of Prussia, PA 19406
View map »
Telephone: 215-627-1060
Contact Name: Sofia Pignitor
Meet Santa, enjoy Christmas Light Displays and enjoy live Christmas Musicals at Sesame Place’s Christmas Celebration! Sing along at three special Christmas shows and a spectacular music...
Cost: 65
Where:
Sesame Place
Langhorne, PA 19047
Telephone: 121-575-23566
Website »
Christmas Village in Philadelphia will again transform LOVE Park (15th and JFK Boulevard) into a traditional, open-air German Christmas Market. Now returning for the 11th season, Christmas Village...
Cost: Pay as you go
Where:
Love Park
1500 JFK Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19102
View map »
Want to experience Santa’s Workshop? Visit Linvilla Orchards throughout the month of December to celebrate our annual Christmas Around The Farm! Enjoy the Holiday cheer as you explore...
Cost: varies
Where:
Linvilla Orchards
137 W Knowlton Rd
Media, PA 19063
View map »
Sponsor: Linvilla Orchards
Telephone: 610-876-7116
Website »
The magic of the holiday season returns to the Brandywine River Museum of Art during Brandywine Christmas, November 23 through January 6. This spectacular holiday experience for all ages includes a...
Cost: $6-$18
Where:
Brandywine River Museum of Art
1 Hoffman's Mill Road
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
View map »
Telephone: 610.388.2700
Contact Name: Brandywine River Museum of Art
Website »
Explore Hamilton: The Constitutional Clashes That Shaped a Nation, the National Constitution Center’s compelling new exhibit which highlights the competing ideas of Alexander Hamilton and his...
Cost: Free with admission
Where:
National Constitution Center
525 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
Sponsor: National Constitution Center
Telephone: 215-409-6600
Website »
The National Constitution Center is proud to display a first edition Stone Engraving of the Declaration of Independence, a rare copy of the first public printing of the U.S. Constitution, and...
Cost: Varies
Where:
National Constitution Center
525 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
Sponsor: National Constitution Center
Telephone: 215-409-6600
American Treasures: Documenting the Nation’s Founding explores the drafting of the U.S. Constitution in 1787, highlighting the key proposals and significant compromises that influenced the...
Cost: Varies
Where:
National Constitution Center
525 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
Sponsor: National Constitution Center
Telephone: 215-409-6600
Website »
Join us at Adventure Aquarium for our annual Christmas Underwater extravaganza! Scuba Santa is back, and is ready to make the most underwater appearances in aquarium history! Visit him in our Ocean...
Cost: $26.99+
Where:
Adventure Aquarium
1 Riverside Drive
Camden, NJ 08103
View map »
Merryll Saylan: This Is Your Life November 2, 2018 – January 19, 2019 Curated by Glenn Adamson The Center for Art in Wood is pleased to present the work of...
Cost: Free
Where:
The Center for Art in Wood
141 N. 3rd Street
PHILA, PA 19106
View map »
Telephone: 215-923-8000
Website »
Donate a toy November 30 - December 21, 2018 in exchange for "Buy One, Get One Free" admission to Eastern State Penitentiary. One in 28 American kids has a parent who is incarcerated....
Cost: Standard Admission
Where:
Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19130
View map »
Sponsor: Eastern State Penitentiary
Telephone: 215-236-3300
Website »
A needle's eye in a pond, a Greek temple in the garden, an Ottoman tent sitting on a hill—these are just a few of the inspirations for our upcoming, first-ever outdoor...
Cost: $5-20
Where:
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
5105 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
View map »
Sponsor: Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Telephone: 180-044-83883
Website »
Join us for the heart-warming story of a special friendship between a lovable pig and everyone’s favorite spider. Wilbur, Charlotte and their barnyard friends have never been more delightful...
Cost: $22 - $40
Where:
Arden Theatre Company
40 N. 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
Sponsor: Arden Theatre Company
Telephone: 215.922.1122
Website »
Be sure to visit Historic Strawberry Mansion this holiday season, Fairmount Park’s largest historic house. This year, the Garden Club of Philadelphia and Vicinity and The Porch Club of...
Cost: $ 8.00 Adults, $ 5.00 Seniors (65+), Children 12 and under FREE
Where:
Historic Strawberry Mansion
2450 Strawberry Mansion Drive
Philadelphia, PA 19132
View map »
The interactive playscape reveals connections between our own city and Alexander Hamilton’s extraordinary contributions to the nation’s founding. Through playful interactives, scenic...
Cost: Free with Museum admission
Where:
Museum of the American Revolution
101 S. 3rd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
Sponsor: Bank of America
Telephone: 215-253-6731
Website »
Take a tour through historic Pennypacker Mills for an unforgettable Victorian Christmas experience! Using vintage inspired ornaments, the Christmas traditions of the early 1900s, and how the...
Cost: FREE, suggested donation $2 per person
Where:
Pennypacker Mills
5 Haldeman Road
Schwenksville, PA 19473
View map »
Sponsor: Pennypacker Mills
Telephone: 610-287-9349
Contact Name: Linda Callegari
Website »
From the 1600s to the present, dinnerware designs have been inspired by nature. Everything from painted butterflies and hand-modeled flowers to molded seashells can be found on a fascinating range...
Cost: $5-20
Where:
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
5105 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
View map »
Sponsor: Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Telephone: 800-448-3883
Contact Name: Information and Tours
Website »
Music Time with Music Monkey Jungle, sponsored by Reading Terminal Market, will take place on Tuesdays from 10-10:30 AM, starting on 3/20/18 in Piano Court (the seating area located directly behind...
Cost: FREE
Where:
Reading Terminal Market
51 N 12 St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
View map »
The magic of the holidays comes alive in The Comcast Holiday Spectacular, the must-see holiday tradition in Philadelphia. The show debuts Thanksgiving Day at 10:00 a.m. featuring performances of...
Cost: Free
Where:
Comcast Center Lobby
1701 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
View map »
From Brooklyn’s Coney Island to the counterculture of 1960s South Street in Philadelphia, Eddie Funk fought to make a name for himself, protect the freedoms of tattoo artists, and share his...
Cost: Included with Admission
Where:
Independence Seaport Museum
211 S. Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
Make your plans now to enjoy the best the season has to offer at Yuletide at Winterthur. Henry Francis du Pont’s home will soon be decked out in holiday style with traditions from history and...
Cost: included with admission
Where:
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
5105 Kennet Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
View map »
Telephone: 800-448-3883
Contact Name: Information and Tours
Website »
From food to furniture to fine art, Montgomery County has been the site of production of nearly every type of item you can imagine. Our county has played host to countless artisans in the...
Cost: Free
Where:
Historical Society of Montgomery County
1654 DeKalb Street
Norristown, PA 19401
View map »
Sponsor: Historical Society of Montgomery County
Telephone: 610-272-0297
Contact Name: Barry Rauhauser
Website »
Opening October 5, 2018 * Society of Winterthur Fellows Gallery History can be defined as a series of events that are remembered and preserved through time. This exhibit explores the use of...
Cost: Free with admission and free for members
Where:
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
5105 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
View map »
Sponsor: Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Telephone: 800-448-3883
Contact Name: Information and Tours
Website »
The holiday season at The Clay Studio is always festive. This year Alex Stadler and Kim Kamens will design a gallery of fabulous one-of-a-kind handmade ornaments, giftable ceramic art, and treats...
Cost: Pay as you go
Where:
The Clay Studio
137 N. 2nd St.
137 N. 2nd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
Sponsor: The Clay Studio
Telephone: 215-925-3453
Contact Name: Jennifer Zwilling
Website »
Nathan Willever is the 2017-18 Zeldin Fellow Resident Artist. He is dedicated to exploring the possibilities of using local clay and wood firing to create work inspired by the simplicity of...
Cost: FREE
Where:
The Clay Studio
137-139 N. 2nd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
Ambler's Act II Playhouse presents: A new mystery in Toyland ... and a new detective takes the case. Two actors play all the roles in this hilarious quick-change mystery for the family. Kids...
Cost: $10-$18
Where:
Act II Playhouse
56 E. Butler Ave.
Ambler, PA 19002
View map »
Sponsor: Act II Playhouse
Telephone: 215-654-0200
Contact Name: Box Office
Website »
The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is pleased to present its major fall exhibition, Rina Banerjee: Make Me a Summary of the World, the first mid-career retrospective on the...
Cost: $15 for adults
Where:
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
118 - 128 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
View map »
Telephone: 215-972-2013
Contact Name: Michele Besso
Website »
This favorite annual holiday event includes a selection of tea sandwiches (including a Green meadow farm ham with sugar plum compote), nutcracker-inspired sweets like Clara’s...
Cost: $45
Where:
The Bellevue Hotel
19th floor. Broad and Walnut streets
Philadelphia, PA 19102
View map »
Experience the magic of the holiday and celebrate traditions new and old at the Franklin Square Holiday Festival. Dazzle in the lights of the Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO,...
Cost: 0
Where:
Franklin Square
6th & Race Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
Sponsor: Historic Philadelphia Inc.
Telephone: 610-527-7673
Contact Name: Cari Bender
FringeArts Curious about what goes on behind the scenes at FringeArts? Interested in learning more about the history of our converted theater and restaurant? Join us for our...
Cost: Free
Where:
FringeArts
140 N Christopher Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
Sponsor: FringeArts
Telephone: 215-413-1318
Embraced by audiences and hailed by critics, Scott Greer returns in this moving, insightful, and hilarious one-man show that examines what makes life worth living following a sold-out run this...
Cost: $18-52
Where:
Arden Theatre Company
40 N. 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
View map »
You’ll never forget a holiday cruise on the Delaware River! Make this December more cheerful aboard Spirit of Philadelphia— delicious food, fanciful atmosphere and fabulous views make...
Cost: $79.90
Where:
Penn's Landing
101 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
Get in the spirit of the season with some strange science. From the fireplace mantle to the cabinet of curiosities, our halls are decked with boughs of holly and folly for the scientific soiree of...
Cost: $15 for Members/$20 for Non-Members
Where:
The Franklin Institute
222 N 20th St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
View map »
"Princesses aren't helpless, you know." Celebrate 15 years (yowzah!) of People's Light tradition with our most popular holiday panto! As "the nation's primary creator...
Cost: $21.50 - $53
Where:
Leonard C. Haas Stage at People's Light
39 Conestoga Rd
Malvern, PA 19355
View map »
Sponsor: People's Light
Telephone: 610.644.3500
Contact Name: Box Office
Website »
Winterfest King of Prussia Town Center November 23rd – December 22nd Fridays (5 – 8pm) & Saturdays (1 – 4pm) This holiday season, the King of...
Cost: FREE
Where:
King of Prussia Town Center
155 Village Drive
King of Prussia, PA 19406
View map »
Telephone: 215-627-1060
Contact Name: Sofia Pignitor
A little-recognized aspect of the work of Winslow Homer—one of America’s most iconic artists—is the relationship between his painting and photography, and the role of the...
Cost: $0-18
Where:
Brandywine River Museum of Art
1 Hoffman's Mill Road
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
View map »
Meet Santa, enjoy Christmas Light Displays and enjoy live Christmas Musicals at Sesame Place’s Christmas Celebration! Sing along at three special Christmas shows and a spectacular music...
Cost: 65
Where:
Sesame Place
Langhorne, PA 19047
Telephone: 121-575-23566
Website »
Christmas Village in Philadelphia will again transform LOVE Park (15th and JFK Boulevard) into a traditional, open-air German Christmas Market. Now returning for the 11th season, Christmas Village...
Cost: Pay as you go
Where:
Love Park
1500 JFK Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19102
View map »
Want to experience Santa’s Workshop? Visit Linvilla Orchards throughout the month of December to celebrate our annual Christmas Around The Farm! Enjoy the Holiday cheer as you explore...
Cost: varies
Where:
Linvilla Orchards
137 W Knowlton Rd
Media, PA 19063
View map »
Sponsor: Linvilla Orchards
Telephone: 610-876-7116
Website »
American Treasures: Documenting the Nation’s Founding explores the drafting of the U.S. Constitution in 1787, highlighting the key proposals and significant compromises that influenced the...
Cost: Varies
Where:
National Constitution Center
525 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
Sponsor: National Constitution Center
Telephone: 215-409-6600
Website »
The National Constitution Center is proud to display a first edition Stone Engraving of the Declaration of Independence, a rare copy of the first public printing of the U.S. Constitution, and...
Cost: Varies
Where:
National Constitution Center
525 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
Sponsor: National Constitution Center
Telephone: 215-409-6600
Explore Hamilton: The Constitutional Clashes That Shaped a Nation, the National Constitution Center’s compelling new exhibit which highlights the competing ideas of Alexander Hamilton and his...
Cost: Free with admission
Where:
National Constitution Center
525 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
Sponsor: National Constitution Center
Telephone: 215-409-6600
Website »
The magic of the holiday season returns to the Brandywine River Museum of Art during Brandywine Christmas, November 23 through January 6. This spectacular holiday experience for all ages includes a...
Cost: $6-$18
Where:
Brandywine River Museum of Art
1 Hoffman's Mill Road
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
View map »
Telephone: 610.388.2700
Contact Name: Brandywine River Museum of Art
Website »
Join us at Adventure Aquarium for our annual Christmas Underwater extravaganza! Scuba Santa is back, and is ready to make the most underwater appearances in aquarium history! Visit him in our Ocean...
Cost: $26.99+
Where:
Adventure Aquarium
1 Riverside Drive
Camden, NJ 08103
View map »
The magic of the holidays comes alive in The Comcast Holiday Spectacular, the must-see holiday tradition in Philadelphia. The show debuts Thanksgiving Day at 10:00 a.m. featuring performances of...
Cost: Free
Where:
Comcast Center Lobby
1701 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
View map »
From the 1600s to the present, dinnerware designs have been inspired by nature. Everything from painted butterflies and hand-modeled flowers to molded seashells can be found on a fascinating range...
Cost: $5-20
Where:
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
5105 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
View map »
Sponsor: Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Telephone: 800-448-3883
Contact Name: Information and Tours
Website »
Merryll Saylan: This Is Your Life November 2, 2018 – January 19, 2019 Curated by Glenn Adamson The Center for Art in Wood is pleased to present the work of...
Cost: Free
Where:
The Center for Art in Wood
141 N. 3rd Street
PHILA, PA 19106
View map »
Telephone: 215-923-8000
Website »
A needle's eye in a pond, a Greek temple in the garden, an Ottoman tent sitting on a hill—these are just a few of the inspirations for our upcoming, first-ever outdoor...
Cost: $5-20
Where:
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
5105 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
View map »
Sponsor: Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Telephone: 180-044-83883
Website »
Donate a toy November 30 - December 21, 2018 in exchange for "Buy One, Get One Free" admission to Eastern State Penitentiary. One in 28 American kids has a parent who is incarcerated....
Cost: Standard Admission
Where:
Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19130
View map »
Sponsor: Eastern State Penitentiary
Telephone: 215-236-3300
Website »
The interactive playscape reveals connections between our own city and Alexander Hamilton’s extraordinary contributions to the nation’s founding. Through playful interactives, scenic...
Cost: Free with Museum admission
Where:
Museum of the American Revolution
101 S. 3rd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
Sponsor: Bank of America
Telephone: 215-253-6731
Website »
Be sure to visit Historic Strawberry Mansion this holiday season, Fairmount Park’s largest historic house. This year, the Garden Club of Philadelphia and Vicinity and The Porch Club of...
Cost: $ 8.00 Adults, $ 5.00 Seniors (65+), Children 12 and under FREE
Where:
Historic Strawberry Mansion
2450 Strawberry Mansion Drive
Philadelphia, PA 19132
View map »
Take a tour through historic Pennypacker Mills for an unforgettable Victorian Christmas experience! Using vintage inspired ornaments, the Christmas traditions of the early 1900s, and how the...
Cost: FREE, suggested donation $2 per person
Where:
Pennypacker Mills
5 Haldeman Road
Schwenksville, PA 19473
View map »
Sponsor: Pennypacker Mills
Telephone: 610-287-9349
Contact Name: Linda Callegari
Website »
From food to furniture to fine art, Montgomery County has been the site of production of nearly every type of item you can imagine. Our county has played host to countless artisans in the...
Cost: Free
Where:
Historical Society of Montgomery County
1654 DeKalb Street
Norristown, PA 19401
View map »
Sponsor: Historical Society of Montgomery County
Telephone: 610-272-0297
Contact Name: Barry Rauhauser
Website »
Join us for the heart-warming story of a special friendship between a lovable pig and everyone’s favorite spider. Wilbur, Charlotte and their barnyard friends have never been more delightful...
Cost: $22 - $40
Where:
Arden Theatre Company
40 N. 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
Sponsor: Arden Theatre Company
Telephone: 215.922.1122
Website »
From Brooklyn’s Coney Island to the counterculture of 1960s South Street in Philadelphia, Eddie Funk fought to make a name for himself, protect the freedoms of tattoo artists, and share his...
Cost: Included with Admission
Where:
Independence Seaport Museum
211 S. Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
Make your plans now to enjoy the best the season has to offer at Yuletide at Winterthur. Henry Francis du Pont’s home will soon be decked out in holiday style with traditions from history and...
Cost: included with admission
Where:
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
5105 Kennet Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
View map »
Telephone: 800-448-3883
Contact Name: Information and Tours
Website »
Opening October 5, 2018 * Society of Winterthur Fellows Gallery History can be defined as a series of events that are remembered and preserved through time. This exhibit explores the use of...
Cost: Free with admission and free for members
Where:
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
5105 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
View map »
Sponsor: Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Telephone: 800-448-3883
Contact Name: Information and Tours
Website »
The holiday season at The Clay Studio is always festive. This year Alex Stadler and Kim Kamens will design a gallery of fabulous one-of-a-kind handmade ornaments, giftable ceramic art, and treats...
Cost: Pay as you go
Where:
The Clay Studio
137 N. 2nd St.
137 N. 2nd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
Sponsor: The Clay Studio
Telephone: 215-925-3453
Contact Name: Jennifer Zwilling
Website »
Nathan Willever is the 2017-18 Zeldin Fellow Resident Artist. He is dedicated to exploring the possibilities of using local clay and wood firing to create work inspired by the simplicity of...
Cost: FREE
Where:
The Clay Studio
137-139 N. 2nd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
For the 2018 Holiday Season, you can check out Holiday FIGMAGO, an artist’s winter wonderland. Catch some silver bells and explore mesmerizing murals. Become the subject of a life-sized...
Cost: $10
Where:
FIGMAGO
829 Bainbridge Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
View map »
Sponsor: Meg Saligman Studio
Telephone: 860-819-9667
Contact Name: Pat Alicki
Website »
The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is pleased to present its major fall exhibition, Rina Banerjee: Make Me a Summary of the World, the first mid-career retrospective on the...
Cost: $15 for adults
Where:
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
118 - 128 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
View map »
Telephone: 215-972-2013
Contact Name: Michele Besso
Website »
This favorite annual holiday event includes a selection of tea sandwiches (including a Green meadow farm ham with sugar plum compote), nutcracker-inspired sweets like Clara’s...
Cost: $45
Where:
The Bellevue Hotel
19th floor. Broad and Walnut streets
Philadelphia, PA 19102
View map »
Experience the magic of the holiday and celebrate traditions new and old at the Franklin Square Holiday Festival. Dazzle in the lights of the Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO,...
Cost: 0
Where:
Franklin Square
6th & Race Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
Sponsor: Historic Philadelphia Inc.
Telephone: 610-527-7673
Contact Name: Cari Bender
Enjoy a glass of wine, bask in the warmth and beauty of the holiday season, and listen to the melodic sounds of live jazz in the Galleries Reception Atrium every Wednesday during Yuletide. Cash...
Cost: Member Free. Nonmembers free with addmission to Yuletide or $15
Where:
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
5105 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
View map »
Sponsor: Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Telephone: 800-448-3883
Contact Name: Information and Tours
Website »
Brightly lit shops stay open late and welcome visitors with seasonal refreshments and creative gift ideas. Celebrate the spirit of the season as you hear carolers sing, say hello to Santa, and...
Cost: FREE
Where:
Chestnut Hill
Along Germantown Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
You have come to the right place if you are in the early stages of thinking about starting a small business. In fact, even if you have started up your business and realized you missed a few things,...
Cost: 0
Where:
Exton Chester County Library (Struble Room)
450 Exton Square Parkway
Exton, PA 19341
View map »
Sponsor: Exton Chester County Library
Telephone: (484)459-2018
Contact Name: Frank Farmer
Website »
Back for one night only, Bar 57 returns for our first-annual Ugly Sweater Party. Enjoy light bites and pay-as-you-go spirits at Philly’s highest holiday pop-up bar. See the...
Cost: $10
Where:
One Liberty Observation Deck
1650 Market Street
Floor 57
Philadelphia, PA 19103
View map »
Sponsor: One Liberty Observation Deck
Website »
You’ll never forget a holiday cruise on the Delaware River! Make this December more cheerful aboard Spirit of Philadelphia— delicious food, fanciful atmosphere and fabulous views make...
Cost: $79.90
Where:
Penn's Landing
101 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
Embraced by audiences and hailed by critics, Scott Greer returns in this moving, insightful, and hilarious one-man show that examines what makes life worth living following a sold-out run this...
Cost: $18-52
Where:
Arden Theatre Company
40 N. 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
View map »
"Princesses aren't helpless, you know." Celebrate 15 years (yowzah!) of People's Light tradition with our most popular holiday panto! As "the nation's primary creator...
Cost: $21.50 - $53
Where:
Leonard C. Haas Stage at People's Light
39 Conestoga Rd
Malvern, PA 19355
View map »
Sponsor: People's Light
Telephone: 610.644.3500
Contact Name: Box Office
Website »
THE GRINCH broke box office records for two consecutive years on Broadway during its holiday engagements at the St. James and Hilton theatres in New York. Since then, more than 1.2 million...
Cost: $45.00 - $95.00
Where:
Merriam Theater
250 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
View map »
Ambler's Act II Playhouse presents: Tony Braithwaite inhabits all the residents of Bedford Falls in this hilarious adaptation of the iconic holiday film, It’s a Wonderful...
Cost: $31-$48
Where:
Act II Playhouse
56 E. Butler Ave.
Ambler, PA 19002
View map »
Sponsor: Act II Playhouse
Telephone: 215-654-0200
Contact Name: Box Office
Website »
A little-recognized aspect of the work of Winslow Homer—one of America’s most iconic artists—is the relationship between his painting and photography, and the role of the...
Cost: $0-18
Where:
Brandywine River Museum of Art
1 Hoffman's Mill Road
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
View map »
Meet Santa, enjoy Christmas Light Displays and enjoy live Christmas Musicals at Sesame Place’s Christmas Celebration! Sing along at three special Christmas shows and a spectacular music...
Cost: 65
Where:
Sesame Place
Langhorne, PA 19047
Telephone: 121-575-23566
Website »
Winterfest King of Prussia Town Center November 23rd – December 22nd Fridays (5 – 8pm) & Saturdays (1 – 4pm) This holiday season, the King of...
Cost: FREE
Where:
King of Prussia Town Center
155 Village Drive
King of Prussia, PA 19406
View map »
Telephone: 215-627-1060
Contact Name: Sofia Pignitor
Want to experience Santa’s Workshop? Visit Linvilla Orchards throughout the month of December to celebrate our annual Christmas Around The Farm! Enjoy the Holiday cheer as you explore...
Cost: varies
Where:
Linvilla Orchards
137 W Knowlton Rd
Media, PA 19063
View map »
Sponsor: Linvilla Orchards
Telephone: 610-876-7116
Website »
Christmas Village in Philadelphia will again transform LOVE Park (15th and JFK Boulevard) into a traditional, open-air German Christmas Market. Now returning for the 11th season, Christmas Village...
Cost: Pay as you go
Where:
Love Park
1500 JFK Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19102
View map »
The National Constitution Center is proud to display a first edition Stone Engraving of the Declaration of Independence, a rare copy of the first public printing of the U.S. Constitution, and...
Cost: Varies
Where:
National Constitution Center
525 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
Sponsor: National Constitution Center
Telephone: 215-409-6600
The magic of the holiday season returns to the Brandywine River Museum of Art during Brandywine Christmas, November 23 through January 6. This spectacular holiday experience for all ages includes a...
Cost: $6-$18
Where:
Brandywine River Museum of Art
1 Hoffman's Mill Road
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
View map »
Telephone: 610.388.2700
Contact Name: Brandywine River Museum of Art
Website »
American Treasures: Documenting the Nation’s Founding explores the drafting of the U.S. Constitution in 1787, highlighting the key proposals and significant compromises that influenced the...
Cost: Varies
Where:
National Constitution Center
525 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
Sponsor: National Constitution Center
Telephone: 215-409-6600
Website »
Explore Hamilton: The Constitutional Clashes That Shaped a Nation, the National Constitution Center’s compelling new exhibit which highlights the competing ideas of Alexander Hamilton and his...
Cost: Free with admission
Where:
National Constitution Center
525 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
Sponsor: National Constitution Center
Telephone: 215-409-6600
Website »
Join us at Adventure Aquarium for our annual Christmas Underwater extravaganza! Scuba Santa is back, and is ready to make the most underwater appearances in aquarium history! Visit him in our Ocean...
Cost: $26.99+
Where:
Adventure Aquarium
1 Riverside Drive
Camden, NJ 08103
View map »
Merryll Saylan: This Is Your Life November 2, 2018 – January 19, 2019 Curated by Glenn Adamson The Center for Art in Wood is pleased to present the work of...
Cost: Free
Where:
The Center for Art in Wood
141 N. 3rd Street
PHILA, PA 19106
View map »
Telephone: 215-923-8000
Website »
Take a tour through historic Pennypacker Mills for an unforgettable Victorian Christmas experience! Using vintage inspired ornaments, the Christmas traditions of the early 1900s, and how the...
Cost: FREE, suggested donation $2 per person
Where:
Pennypacker Mills
5 Haldeman Road
Schwenksville, PA 19473
View map »
Sponsor: Pennypacker Mills
Telephone: 610-287-9349
Contact Name: Linda Callegari
Website »
The interactive playscape reveals connections between our own city and Alexander Hamilton’s extraordinary contributions to the nation’s founding. Through playful interactives, scenic...
Cost: Free with Museum admission
Where:
Museum of the American Revolution
101 S. 3rd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
Sponsor: Bank of America
Telephone: 215-253-6731
Website »
Be sure to visit Historic Strawberry Mansion this holiday season, Fairmount Park’s largest historic house. This year, the Garden Club of Philadelphia and Vicinity and The Porch Club of...
Cost: $ 8.00 Adults, $ 5.00 Seniors (65+), Children 12 and under FREE
Where:
Historic Strawberry Mansion
2450 Strawberry Mansion Drive
Philadelphia, PA 19132
View map »
The magic of the holidays comes alive in The Comcast Holiday Spectacular, the must-see holiday tradition in Philadelphia. The show debuts Thanksgiving Day at 10:00 a.m. featuring performances of...
Cost: Free
Where:
Comcast Center Lobby
1701 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
View map »
Opening October 5, 2018 * Society of Winterthur Fellows Gallery History can be defined as a series of events that are remembered and preserved through time. This exhibit explores the use of...
Cost: Free with admission and free for members
Where:
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
5105 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
View map »
Sponsor: Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Telephone: 800-448-3883
Contact Name: Information and Tours
Website »
A needle's eye in a pond, a Greek temple in the garden, an Ottoman tent sitting on a hill—these are just a few of the inspirations for our upcoming, first-ever outdoor...
Cost: $5-20
Where:
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
5105 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
View map »
Sponsor: Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Telephone: 180-044-83883
Website »
From the 1600s to the present, dinnerware designs have been inspired by nature. Everything from painted butterflies and hand-modeled flowers to molded seashells can be found on a fascinating range...
Cost: $5-20
Where:
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
5105 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
View map »
Sponsor: Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Telephone: 800-448-3883
Contact Name: Information and Tours
Website »
From Brooklyn’s Coney Island to the counterculture of 1960s South Street in Philadelphia, Eddie Funk fought to make a name for himself, protect the freedoms of tattoo artists, and share his...
Cost: Included with Admission
Where:
Independence Seaport Museum
211 S. Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
Make your plans now to enjoy the best the season has to offer at Yuletide at Winterthur. Henry Francis du Pont’s home will soon be decked out in holiday style with traditions from history and...
Cost: included with admission
Where:
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
5105 Kennet Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
View map »
Telephone: 800-448-3883
Contact Name: Information and Tours
Website »
Join us for the heart-warming story of a special friendship between a lovable pig and everyone’s favorite spider. Wilbur, Charlotte and their barnyard friends have never been more delightful...
Cost: $22 - $40
Where:
Arden Theatre Company
40 N. 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
Sponsor: Arden Theatre Company
Telephone: 215.922.1122
Website »
From food to furniture to fine art, Montgomery County has been the site of production of nearly every type of item you can imagine. Our county has played host to countless artisans in the...
Cost: Free
Where:
Historical Society of Montgomery County
1654 DeKalb Street
Norristown, PA 19401
View map »
Sponsor: Historical Society of Montgomery County
Telephone: 610-272-0297
Contact Name: Barry Rauhauser
Website »
Donate a toy November 30 - December 21, 2018 in exchange for "Buy One, Get One Free" admission to Eastern State Penitentiary. One in 28 American kids has a parent who is incarcerated....
Cost: Standard Admission
Where:
Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19130
View map »
Sponsor: Eastern State Penitentiary
Telephone: 215-236-3300
Website »
The holiday season at The Clay Studio is always festive. This year Alex Stadler and Kim Kamens will design a gallery of fabulous one-of-a-kind handmade ornaments, giftable ceramic art, and treats...
Cost: Pay as you go
Where:
The Clay Studio
137 N. 2nd St.
137 N. 2nd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
Sponsor: The Clay Studio
Telephone: 215-925-3453
Contact Name: Jennifer Zwilling
Website »
Ambler's Act II Playhouse presents: A new mystery in Toyland ... and a new detective takes the case. Two actors play all the roles in this hilarious quick-change mystery for the family. Kids...
Cost: $10-$18
Where:
Act II Playhouse
56 E. Butler Ave.
Ambler, PA 19002
View map »
Sponsor: Act II Playhouse
Telephone: 215-654-0200
Contact Name: Box Office
Website »
Nathan Willever is the 2017-18 Zeldin Fellow Resident Artist. He is dedicated to exploring the possibilities of using local clay and wood firing to create work inspired by the simplicity of...
Cost: FREE
Where:
The Clay Studio
137-139 N. 2nd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is pleased to present its major fall exhibition, Rina Banerjee: Make Me a Summary of the World, the first mid-career retrospective on the...
Cost: $15 for adults
Where:
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
118 - 128 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
View map »
Telephone: 215-972-2013
Contact Name: Michele Besso
Website »
For the 2018 Holiday Season, you can check out Holiday FIGMAGO, an artist’s winter wonderland. Catch some silver bells and explore mesmerizing murals. Become the subject of a life-sized...
Cost: $10
Where:
FIGMAGO
829 Bainbridge Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
View map »
Sponsor: Meg Saligman Studio
Telephone: 860-819-9667
Contact Name: Pat Alicki
Website »
NºBA Artspaces in Bala Cynwyd presents “CORE: Mat Tomezsko / Gregory Coates / Leora Brecher” NºBA Artspaces announces its latest exhibition of paintings,...
Cost: 0
Where:
NoBA Artspaces
202 Bala Avenue
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
View map »
THE GRINCH broke box office records for two consecutive years on Broadway during its holiday engagements at the St. James and Hilton theatres in New York. Since then, more than 1.2 million...
Cost: $45.00 - $95.00
Where:
Merriam Theater
250 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
View map »
This favorite annual holiday event includes a selection of tea sandwiches (including a Green meadow farm ham with sugar plum compote), nutcracker-inspired sweets like Clara’s...
Cost: $45
Where:
The Bellevue Hotel
19th floor. Broad and Walnut streets
Philadelphia, PA 19102
View map »
Experience the magic of the holiday and celebrate traditions new and old at the Franklin Square Holiday Festival. Dazzle in the lights of the Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO,...
Cost: 0
Where:
Franklin Square
6th & Race Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
Sponsor: Historic Philadelphia Inc.
Telephone: 610-527-7673
Contact Name: Cari Bender
Merry Christmas! Since its inception in 1995, established solely for the purpose of capturing the nuances of the holiday music of Vince Guaraldi and his contemporaries, Cartoon Christmas Trio has...
Cost: $18-$30
Where:
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
226 N High Street
West Chester, PA 19380
View map »
Telephone: 610-356-2787
Embraced by audiences and hailed by critics, Scott Greer returns in this moving, insightful, and hilarious one-man show that examines what makes life worth living following a sold-out run this...
Cost: $18-52
Where:
Arden Theatre Company
40 N. 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
View map »
The weather has turned colder, which means it’s time for winter coats, holiday parties, and, of course, wines prime for the season. So we’ll talk about some winter-ready wines that and...
Cost: $40
Where:
What Am I Drinking?! wine education studio
28 Summit Grove Ave.
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
View map »
Sponsor: What Am I Drinking?!
Telephone: (484) 383-3259
Contact Name: Serena
Website »
You’ll never forget a holiday cruise on the Delaware River! Make this December more cheerful aboard Spirit of Philadelphia— delicious food, fanciful atmosphere and fabulous views make...
Cost: $79.90
Where:
Penn's Landing
101 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
"Princesses aren't helpless, you know." Celebrate 15 years (yowzah!) of People's Light tradition with our most popular holiday panto! As "the nation's primary creator...
Cost: $21.50 - $53
Where:
Leonard C. Haas Stage at People's Light
39 Conestoga Rd
Malvern, PA 19355
View map »
Sponsor: People's Light
Telephone: 610.644.3500
Contact Name: Box Office
Website »
THE GRINCH broke box office records for two consecutive years on Broadway during its holiday engagements at the St. James and Hilton theatres in New York. Since then, more than 1.2 million...
Cost: $45.00 - $95.00
Where:
Merriam Theater
250 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
View map »
Ambler's Act II Playhouse presents: Tony Braithwaite inhabits all the residents of Bedford Falls in this hilarious adaptation of the iconic holiday film, It’s a Wonderful...
Cost: $31-$48
Where:
Act II Playhouse
56 E. Butler Ave.
Ambler, PA 19002
View map »
Sponsor: Act II Playhouse
Telephone: 215-654-0200
Contact Name: Box Office
Website »
A little-recognized aspect of the work of Winslow Homer—one of America’s most iconic artists—is the relationship between his painting and photography, and the role of the...
Cost: $0-18
Where:
Brandywine River Museum of Art
1 Hoffman's Mill Road
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
View map »
Winterfest King of Prussia Town Center November 23rd – December 22nd Fridays (5 – 8pm) & Saturdays (1 – 4pm) This holiday season, the King of...
Cost: FREE
Where:
King of Prussia Town Center
155 Village Drive
King of Prussia, PA 19406
View map »
Telephone: 215-627-1060
Contact Name: Sofia Pignitor
Meet Santa, enjoy Christmas Light Displays and enjoy live Christmas Musicals at Sesame Place’s Christmas Celebration! Sing along at three special Christmas shows and a spectacular music...
Cost: 65
Where:
Sesame Place
Langhorne, PA 19047
Telephone: 121-575-23566
Website »
Christmas Village in Philadelphia will again transform LOVE Park (15th and JFK Boulevard) into a traditional, open-air German Christmas Market. Now returning for the 11th season, Christmas Village...
Cost: Pay as you go
Where:
Love Park
1500 JFK Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19102
View map »
Want to experience Santa’s Workshop? Visit Linvilla Orchards throughout the month of December to celebrate our annual Christmas Around The Farm! Enjoy the Holiday cheer as you explore...
Cost: varies
Where:
Linvilla Orchards
137 W Knowlton Rd
Media, PA 19063
View map »
Sponsor: Linvilla Orchards
Telephone: 610-876-7116
Website »
The magic of the holiday season returns to the Brandywine River Museum of Art during Brandywine Christmas, November 23 through January 6. This spectacular holiday experience for all ages includes a...
Cost: $6-$18
Where:
Brandywine River Museum of Art
1 Hoffman's Mill Road
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
View map »
Telephone: 610.388.2700
Contact Name: Brandywine River Museum of Art
Website »
American Treasures: Documenting the Nation’s Founding explores the drafting of the U.S. Constitution in 1787, highlighting the key proposals and significant compromises that influenced the...
Cost: Varies
Where:
National Constitution Center
525 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
Sponsor: National Constitution Center
Telephone: 215-409-6600
Website »
Explore Hamilton: The Constitutional Clashes That Shaped a Nation, the National Constitution Center’s compelling new exhibit which highlights the competing ideas of Alexander Hamilton and his...
Cost: Free with admission
Where:
National Constitution Center
525 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
Sponsor: National Constitution Center
Telephone: 215-409-6600
Website »
Join us at Adventure Aquarium for our annual Christmas Underwater extravaganza! Scuba Santa is back, and is ready to make the most underwater appearances in aquarium history! Visit him in our Ocean...
Cost: $26.99+
Where:
Adventure Aquarium
1 Riverside Drive
Camden, NJ 08103
View map »
The National Constitution Center is proud to display a first edition Stone Engraving of the Declaration of Independence, a rare copy of the first public printing of the U.S. Constitution, and...
Cost: Varies
Where:
National Constitution Center
525 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
Sponsor: National Constitution Center
Telephone: 215-409-6600
A needle's eye in a pond, a Greek temple in the garden, an Ottoman tent sitting on a hill—these are just a few of the inspirations for our upcoming, first-ever outdoor...
Cost: $5-20
Where:
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
5105 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
View map »
Sponsor: Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Telephone: 180-044-83883
Website »
The interactive playscape reveals connections between our own city and Alexander Hamilton’s extraordinary contributions to the nation’s founding. Through playful interactives, scenic...
Cost: Free with Museum admission
Where:
Museum of the American Revolution
101 S. 3rd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
Sponsor: Bank of America
Telephone: 215-253-6731
Website »
Merryll Saylan: This Is Your Life November 2, 2018 – January 19, 2019 Curated by Glenn Adamson The Center for Art in Wood is pleased to present the work of...
Cost: Free
Where:
The Center for Art in Wood
141 N. 3rd Street
PHILA, PA 19106
View map »
Telephone: 215-923-8000
Website »
Take a tour through historic Pennypacker Mills for an unforgettable Victorian Christmas experience! Using vintage inspired ornaments, the Christmas traditions of the early 1900s, and how the...
Cost: FREE, suggested donation $2 per person
Where:
Pennypacker Mills
5 Haldeman Road
Schwenksville, PA 19473
View map »
Sponsor: Pennypacker Mills
Telephone: 610-287-9349
Contact Name: Linda Callegari
Website »
Donate a toy November 30 - December 21, 2018 in exchange for "Buy One, Get One Free" admission to Eastern State Penitentiary. One in 28 American kids has a parent who is incarcerated....
Cost: Standard Admission
Where:
Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19130
View map »
Sponsor: Eastern State Penitentiary
Telephone: 215-236-3300
Website »
Join us for the heart-warming story of a special friendship between a lovable pig and everyone’s favorite spider. Wilbur, Charlotte and their barnyard friends have never been more delightful...
Cost: $22 - $40
Where:
Arden Theatre Company
40 N. 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
Sponsor: Arden Theatre Company
Telephone: 215.922.1122
Website »
Opening October 5, 2018 * Society of Winterthur Fellows Gallery History can be defined as a series of events that are remembered and preserved through time. This exhibit explores the use of...
Cost: Free with admission and free for members
Where:
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
5105 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
View map »
Sponsor: Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Telephone: 800-448-3883
Contact Name: Information and Tours
Website »
From Brooklyn’s Coney Island to the counterculture of 1960s South Street in Philadelphia, Eddie Funk fought to make a name for himself, protect the freedoms of tattoo artists, and share his...
Cost: Included with Admission
Where:
Independence Seaport Museum
211 S. Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
Be sure to visit Historic Strawberry Mansion this holiday season, Fairmount Park’s largest historic house. This year, the Garden Club of Philadelphia and Vicinity and The Porch Club of...
Cost: $ 8.00 Adults, $ 5.00 Seniors (65+), Children 12 and under FREE
Where:
Historic Strawberry Mansion
2450 Strawberry Mansion Drive
Philadelphia, PA 19132
View map »
From the 1600s to the present, dinnerware designs have been inspired by nature. Everything from painted butterflies and hand-modeled flowers to molded seashells can be found on a fascinating range...
Cost: $5-20
Where:
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
5105 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
View map »
Sponsor: Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Telephone: 800-448-3883
Contact Name: Information and Tours
Website »
From food to furniture to fine art, Montgomery County has been the site of production of nearly every type of item you can imagine. Our county has played host to countless artisans in the...
Cost: Free
Where:
Historical Society of Montgomery County
1654 DeKalb Street
Norristown, PA 19401
View map »
Sponsor: Historical Society of Montgomery County
Telephone: 610-272-0297
Contact Name: Barry Rauhauser
Website »
Make your plans now to enjoy the best the season has to offer at Yuletide at Winterthur. Henry Francis du Pont’s home will soon be decked out in holiday style with traditions from history and...
Cost: included with admission
Where:
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
5105 Kennet Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
View map »
Telephone: 800-448-3883
Contact Name: Information and Tours
Website »
The magic of the holidays comes alive in The Comcast Holiday Spectacular, the must-see holiday tradition in Philadelphia. The show debuts Thanksgiving Day at 10:00 a.m. featuring performances of...
Cost: Free
Where:
Comcast Center Lobby
1701 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
View map »
The holiday season at The Clay Studio is always festive. This year Alex Stadler and Kim Kamens will design a gallery of fabulous one-of-a-kind handmade ornaments, giftable ceramic art, and treats...
Cost: Pay as you go
Where:
The Clay Studio
137 N. 2nd St.
137 N. 2nd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
Sponsor: The Clay Studio
Telephone: 215-925-3453
Contact Name: Jennifer Zwilling
Website »
Nathan Willever is the 2017-18 Zeldin Fellow Resident Artist. He is dedicated to exploring the possibilities of using local clay and wood firing to create work inspired by the simplicity of...
Cost: FREE
Where:
The Clay Studio
137-139 N. 2nd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
For the 2018 Holiday Season, you can check out Holiday FIGMAGO, an artist’s winter wonderland. Catch some silver bells and explore mesmerizing murals. Become the subject of a life-sized...
Cost: $10
Where:
FIGMAGO
829 Bainbridge Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
View map »
Sponsor: Meg Saligman Studio
Telephone: 860-819-9667
Contact Name: Pat Alicki
Website »
The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is pleased to present its major fall exhibition, Rina Banerjee: Make Me a Summary of the World, the first mid-career retrospective on the...
Cost: $15 for adults
Where:
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
118 - 128 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
View map »
Telephone: 215-972-2013
Contact Name: Michele Besso
Website »
Ambler's Act II Playhouse presents: A new mystery in Toyland ... and a new detective takes the case. Two actors play all the roles in this hilarious quick-change mystery for the family. Kids...
Cost: $10-$18
Where:
Act II Playhouse
56 E. Butler Ave.
Ambler, PA 19002
View map »
Sponsor: Act II Playhouse
Telephone: 215-654-0200
Contact Name: Box Office
Website »
NºBA Artspaces in Bala Cynwyd presents “CORE: Mat Tomezsko / Gregory Coates / Leora Brecher” NºBA Artspaces announces its latest exhibition of paintings,...
Cost: 0
Where:
NoBA Artspaces
202 Bala Avenue
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
View map »
THE GRINCH broke box office records for two consecutive years on Broadway during its holiday engagements at the St. James and Hilton theatres in New York. Since then, more than 1.2 million...
Cost: $45.00 - $95.00
Where:
Merriam Theater
250 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
View map »
This favorite annual holiday event includes a selection of tea sandwiches (including a Green meadow farm ham with sugar plum compote), nutcracker-inspired sweets like Clara’s...
Cost: $45
Where:
The Bellevue Hotel
19th floor. Broad and Walnut streets
Philadelphia, PA 19102
View map »
Experience the magic of the holiday and celebrate traditions new and old at the Franklin Square Holiday Festival. Dazzle in the lights of the Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO,...
Cost: 0
Where:
Franklin Square
6th & Race Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
Sponsor: Historic Philadelphia Inc.
Telephone: 610-527-7673
Contact Name: Cari Bender
You’ll never forget a holiday cruise on the Delaware River! Make this December more cheerful aboard Spirit of Philadelphia— delicious food, fanciful atmosphere and fabulous views make...
Cost: $79.90
Where:
Penn's Landing
101 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
Embraced by audiences and hailed by critics, Scott Greer returns in this moving, insightful, and hilarious one-man show that examines what makes life worth living following a sold-out run this...
Cost: $18-52
Where:
Arden Theatre Company
40 N. 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
View map »
"Princesses aren't helpless, you know." Celebrate 15 years (yowzah!) of People's Light tradition with our most popular holiday panto! As "the nation's primary creator...
Cost: $21.50 - $53
Where:
Leonard C. Haas Stage at People's Light
39 Conestoga Rd
Malvern, PA 19355
View map »
Sponsor: People's Light
Telephone: 610.644.3500
Contact Name: Box Office
Website »
THE GRINCH broke box office records for two consecutive years on Broadway during its holiday engagements at the St. James and Hilton theatres in New York. Since then, more than 1.2 million...
Cost: $45.00 - $95.00
Where:
Merriam Theater
250 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
View map »
Ambler's Act II Playhouse presents: Tony Braithwaite inhabits all the residents of Bedford Falls in this hilarious adaptation of the iconic holiday film, It’s a Wonderful...
Cost: $31-$48
Where:
Act II Playhouse
56 E. Butler Ave.
Ambler, PA 19002
View map »
Sponsor: Act II Playhouse
Telephone: 215-654-0200
Contact Name: Box Office
Website »
A little-recognized aspect of the work of Winslow Homer—one of America’s most iconic artists—is the relationship between his painting and photography, and the role of the...
Cost: $0-18
Where:
Brandywine River Museum of Art
1 Hoffman's Mill Road
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
View map »
Winterfest King of Prussia Town Center November 23rd – December 22nd Fridays (5 – 8pm) & Saturdays (1 – 4pm) This holiday season, the King of...
Cost: FREE
Where:
King of Prussia Town Center
155 Village Drive
King of Prussia, PA 19406
View map »
Telephone: 215-627-1060
Contact Name: Sofia Pignitor
Meet Santa, enjoy Christmas Light Displays and enjoy live Christmas Musicals at Sesame Place’s Christmas Celebration! Sing along at three special Christmas shows and a spectacular music...
Cost: 65
Where:
Sesame Place
Langhorne, PA 19047
Telephone: 121-575-23566
Website »
Yuletide Breakfast with Santa December 15th, 16th & 22nd, 23rd Enjoy a tasty brunch and a visit with Santa. Secure your reservation by calling (302) 888-4826 or by...
Cost: $35.95 per adult. Children under 12 are 50% off. Children under 2 free.
Where:
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
5105 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
View map »
Sponsor: Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Telephone: 800-448-3883
Contact Name: Information and Tours
Website »
Want to experience Santa’s Workshop? Visit Linvilla Orchards throughout the month of December to celebrate our annual Christmas Around The Farm! Enjoy the Holiday cheer as you explore...
Cost: varies
Where:
Linvilla Orchards
137 W Knowlton Rd
Media, PA 19063
View map »
Sponsor: Linvilla Orchards
Telephone: 610-876-7116
Website »
Visit King of Prussia Mall on December 22 to take advantage of last-minute holiday shopping deals for Super Saturday!
Cost: Free
Where:
King of Prussia Mall
King of Prussia Mall
160 North Gulph Road
King of Prussia, PA 19406
View map »
Christmas Village in Philadelphia will again transform LOVE Park (15th and JFK Boulevard) into a traditional, open-air German Christmas Market. Now returning for the 11th season, Christmas Village...
Cost: Pay as you go
Where:
Love Park
1500 JFK Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19102
View map »
Join us at Adventure Aquarium for our annual Christmas Underwater extravaganza! Scuba Santa is back, and is ready to make the most underwater appearances in aquarium history! Visit him in our Ocean...
Cost: $26.99+
Where:
Adventure Aquarium
1 Riverside Drive
Camden, NJ 08103
View map »
Explore Hamilton: The Constitutional Clashes That Shaped a Nation, the National Constitution Center’s compelling new exhibit which highlights the competing ideas of Alexander Hamilton and his...
Cost: Free with admission
Where:
National Constitution Center
525 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
Sponsor: National Constitution Center
Telephone: 215-409-6600
Website »
The magic of the holiday season returns to the Brandywine River Museum of Art during Brandywine Christmas, November 23 through January 6. This spectacular holiday experience for all ages includes a...
Cost: $6-$18
Where:
Brandywine River Museum of Art
1 Hoffman's Mill Road
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
View map »
Telephone: 610.388.2700
Contact Name: Brandywine River Museum of Art
Website »
A needle's eye in a pond, a Greek temple in the garden, an Ottoman tent sitting on a hill—these are just a few of the inspirations for our upcoming, first-ever outdoor...
Cost: $5-20
Where:
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
5105 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
View map »
Sponsor: Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Telephone: 180-044-83883
Website »
The interactive playscape reveals connections between our own city and Alexander Hamilton’s extraordinary contributions to the nation’s founding. Through playful interactives, scenic...
Cost: Free with Museum admission
Where:
Museum of the American Revolution
101 S. 3rd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
View map »
Sponsor: Bank of America
Telephone: 215-253-6731
Website »
Opening October 5, 2018 * Society of Winterthur Fellows Gallery History can be defined as a series of events that are remembered and preserved through time. This exhibit explores the use of...
Cost: Free with admission and free for members
Where:
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
5105 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
View map »
Sponsor: Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Telephone: 800-448-3883
Contact Name: Information and Tours
Website »
From the 1600s to the present, dinnerware designs have been inspired by nature. Everything from painted butterflies and hand-modeled flowers to molded seashells can be found on a fascinating range...
Cost: $5-20
Where:
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
5105 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
View map »
Sponsor: Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Telephone: 800-448-3883
Contact Name: Information and Tours
Website »
Merryll Saylan: This Is Your Life November 2, 2018 – January 19, 2019 Curated by Glenn Adamson The Center for Art in Wood is pleased to present the work of...
Cost: Free
Where:
The Center for Art in Wood
141 N. 3rd Street
PHILA, PA 19106
View map »
Telephone: 215-923-8000
Website »
Make your plans now to enjoy the best the season has to offer at Yuletide at Winterthur. Henry Francis du Pont’s home will soon be decked out in holiday style with traditions from history and...
Cost: included with admission
Where:
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
5105 Kennet Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
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Telephone: 800-448-3883
Contact Name: Information and Tours
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From Brooklyn’s Coney Island to the counterculture of 1960s South Street in Philadelphia, Eddie Funk fought to make a name for himself, protect the freedoms of tattoo artists, and share his...
Cost: Included with Admission
Where:
Independence Seaport Museum
211 S. Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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From food to furniture to fine art, Montgomery County has been the site of production of nearly every type of item you can imagine. Our county has played host to countless artisans in the...
Cost: Free
Where:
Historical Society of Montgomery County
1654 DeKalb Street
Norristown, PA 19401
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Sponsor: Historical Society of Montgomery County
Telephone: 610-272-0297
Contact Name: Barry Rauhauser
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Take a tour through historic Pennypacker Mills for an unforgettable Victorian Christmas experience! Using vintage inspired ornaments, the Christmas traditions of the early 1900s, and how the...
Cost: FREE, suggested donation $2 per person
Where:
Pennypacker Mills
5 Haldeman Road
Schwenksville, PA 19473
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Sponsor: Pennypacker Mills
Telephone: 610-287-9349
Contact Name: Linda Callegari
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Experience the mind-boggling behaviors and surprisingly intricate structures of bugs through 20 giant colorful animatronic insects. From a fluttering oversized monarch butterfly to a gigantic...
Cost: General Admission
Where:
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel Univ.
1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
Philadelphia , PA 19103
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The archives of Eastern State Penitentiary are packed with historic treasures that the public rarely sees. Thousands of photographs, stacks of prisoner-written magazines, and even shanks (homemade...
Cost: Standard Admission - $10-14, online
Where:
Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19130
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Sponsor: Eastern State Penitentiary
Telephone: 215-236-3300
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Be sure to visit Historic Strawberry Mansion this holiday season, Fairmount Park’s largest historic house. This year, the Garden Club of Philadelphia and Vicinity and The Porch Club of...
Cost: $ 8.00 Adults, $ 5.00 Seniors (65+), Children 12 and under FREE
Where:
Historic Strawberry Mansion
2450 Strawberry Mansion Drive
Philadelphia, PA 19132
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The magic of the holidays comes alive in The Comcast Holiday Spectacular, the must-see holiday tradition in Philadelphia. The show debuts Thanksgiving Day at 10:00 a.m. featuring performances of...
Cost: Free
Where:
Comcast Center Lobby
1701 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Join us for the heart-warming story of a special friendship between a lovable pig and everyone’s favorite spider. Wilbur, Charlotte and their barnyard friends have never been more delightful...
Cost: $22 - $40
Where:
Arden Theatre Company
40 N. 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Sponsor: Arden Theatre Company
Telephone: 215.922.1122
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The holiday season at The Clay Studio is always festive. This year Alex Stadler and Kim Kamens will design a gallery of fabulous one-of-a-kind handmade ornaments, giftable ceramic art, and treats...
Cost: Pay as you go
Where:
The Clay Studio
137 N. 2nd St.
137 N. 2nd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Sponsor: The Clay Studio
Telephone: 215-925-3453
Contact Name: Jennifer Zwilling
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For the 2018 Holiday Season, you can check out Holiday FIGMAGO, an artist’s winter wonderland. Catch some silver bells and explore mesmerizing murals. Become the subject of a life-sized...
Cost: $10
Where:
FIGMAGO
829 Bainbridge Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
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Sponsor: Meg Saligman Studio
Telephone: 860-819-9667
Contact Name: Pat Alicki
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The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will once again transform Dilworth Park into a holiday shopping wonderland from November 17, 2018 to January 1, 2019. Over 50 artisans, designers, crafters...
Cost: 0
Where:
Dilworth Park
1 S 15th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
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Nathan Willever is the 2017-18 Zeldin Fellow Resident Artist. He is dedicated to exploring the possibilities of using local clay and wood firing to create work inspired by the simplicity of...
Cost: FREE
Where:
The Clay Studio
137-139 N. 2nd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Nautical activities and adventures of distant shores for the whole family! From making pirate battle rattles to sailor valentines, children are sure to dive into fun. Seafarin’...
Cost: Included with Admission
Where:
Independence Seaport Museum
211 S. Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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THE GRINCH broke box office records for two consecutive years on Broadway during its holiday engagements at the St. James and Hilton theatres in New York. Since then, more than 1.2 million...
Cost: $45.00 - $95.00
Where:
Merriam Theater
250 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
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The Lab hosts hands-on, interactive experiences centered around water, with a focus on the Delaware River’s biology, ecology and chemistry, plus language arts, history and basic engineering....
Cost: Included with Admission
Where:
Independence Seaport Museum
211 S. Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Ambler's Act II Playhouse presents: A new mystery in Toyland ... and a new detective takes the case. Two actors play all the roles in this hilarious quick-change mystery for the family. Kids...
Cost: $10-$18
Where:
Act II Playhouse
56 E. Butler Ave.
Ambler, PA 19002
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Sponsor: Act II Playhouse
Telephone: 215-654-0200
Contact Name: Box Office
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The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is pleased to present its major fall exhibition, Rina Banerjee: Make Me a Summary of the World, the first mid-career retrospective on the...
Cost: $15 for adults
Where:
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
118 - 128 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
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Telephone: 215-972-2013
Contact Name: Michele Besso
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NºBA Artspaces in Bala Cynwyd presents “CORE: Mat Tomezsko / Gregory Coates / Leora Brecher” NºBA Artspaces announces its latest exhibition of paintings,...
Cost: 0
Where:
NoBA Artspaces
202 Bala Avenue
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
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On Saturday, December 22nd come visit us at the Reading Terminal Market for some holiday fun! Santa will be joining us, ready to take photos and spread holiday cheer. This family-friendly event...
Cost: Free
Where:
Reading Terminal Market
51 North 12th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Sponsor: Reading Terminal Market
Telephone: 215-922-2317
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Join us Saturday, December 22nd at 1pm for a festive holiday tea. Enjoy an assortment of teas and Volvér teas and sweet & savory treats. Adults are $35 and children are $20. ...
Cost: $20-$35
Where:
Volver Restaurant
300 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19102
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Sponsor: Volver Restaurant
Telephone: 215-627-1060
Contact Name: Liz Mirra
‘Tis the season for Christmas markets and holiday celebrations, and Intrepid is in the giving spirit! Intrepid’s Urban Adventures is offering a month-long 10% discount on all of its...
Cost: $40
Where:
Philadelphia
1400 John F Kennedy Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Sponsor: Urban Adventures
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Join The Radnor Hotel for one of two special Holiday Teas in December! You and your child will enjoy a Delicious Afternoon Tea Menu accompanied by a Character Appearance, Craft Activity,...
Cost: $59.95 for 1 child and 1 adult
Where:
The Radnor Hotel
591 E. Lancaster Ave
St. Davids, PA 19087
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Telephone: 610-341-3145
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This favorite annual holiday event includes a selection of tea sandwiches (including a Green meadow farm ham with sugar plum compote), nutcracker-inspired sweets like Clara’s...
Cost: $45
Where:
The Bellevue Hotel
19th floor. Broad and Walnut streets
Philadelphia, PA 19102
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THE GRINCH broke box office records for two consecutive years on Broadway during its holiday engagements at the St. James and Hilton theatres in New York. Since then, more than 1.2 million...
Cost: $45.00 - $95.00
Where:
Merriam Theater
250 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
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Experience the magic of the holiday and celebrate traditions new and old at the Franklin Square Holiday Festival. Dazzle in the lights of the Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO,...
Cost: 0
Where:
Franklin Square
6th & Race Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Sponsor: Historic Philadelphia Inc.
Telephone: 610-527-7673
Contact Name: Cari Bender
You can feel like Santa every Saturday until Christmas Eve on our Wassailing Caroling Hayrides. What better way to spread Christmas cheer than singing loud for all to hear? Celebrate the ancient...
Cost: $5
Where:
Linvilla Orchards
137 W Knowlton Rd
Media, PA 19063
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Sponsor: Linvilla Orchards
Telephone: 610-876-7116
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Embraced by audiences and hailed by critics, Scott Greer returns in this moving, insightful, and hilarious one-man show that examines what makes life worth living following a sold-out run this...
Cost: $18-52
Where:
Arden Theatre Company
40 N. 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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You’ll never forget a holiday cruise on the Delaware River! Make this December more cheerful aboard Spirit of Philadelphia— delicious food, fanciful atmosphere and fabulous views make...
Cost: $79.90
Where:
Penn's Landing
101 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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"Princesses aren't helpless, you know." Celebrate 15 years (yowzah!) of People's Light tradition with our most popular holiday panto! As "the nation's primary creator...
Cost: $21.50 - $53
Where:
Leonard C. Haas Stage at People's Light
39 Conestoga Rd
Malvern, PA 19355
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Sponsor: People's Light
Telephone: 610.644.3500
Contact Name: Box Office
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THE GRINCH broke box office records for two consecutive years on Broadway during its holiday engagements at the St. James and Hilton theatres in New York. Since then, more than 1.2 million...
Cost: $45.00 - $95.00
Where:
Merriam Theater
250 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
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Ambler's Act II Playhouse presents: Tony Braithwaite inhabits all the residents of Bedford Falls in this hilarious adaptation of the iconic holiday film, It’s a Wonderful...
Cost: $31-$48
Where:
Act II Playhouse
56 E. Butler Ave.
Ambler, PA 19002
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Sponsor: Act II Playhouse
Telephone: 215-654-0200
Contact Name: Box Office
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Winterfest King of Prussia Town Center November 23rd – December 22nd Fridays (5 – 8pm) & Saturdays (1 – 4pm) This holiday season, the King of...
Cost: FREE
Where:
King of Prussia Town Center
155 Village Drive
King of Prussia, PA 19406
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Telephone: 215-627-1060
Contact Name: Sofia Pignitor
Meet Santa, enjoy Christmas Light Displays and enjoy live Christmas Musicals at Sesame Place’s Christmas Celebration! Sing along at three special Christmas shows and a spectacular music...
Cost: 65
Where:
Sesame Place
Langhorne, PA 19047
Telephone: 121-575-23566
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A little-recognized aspect of the work of Winslow Homer—one of America’s most iconic artists—is the relationship between his painting and photography, and the role of the...
Cost: $0-18
Where:
Brandywine River Museum of Art
1 Hoffman's Mill Road
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
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