The Franklin Institute - Seasonal Science Holiday Programming

'Seasonal Science' takes over the Franklin Institute this December

Hands-on building, a new planetarium show and holiday-themed demos run Dec. 20–30

Adventure Aquarium’s Christmas Underwater brings Scuba Santa to the Ocean Realm

Scuba Santa underwater

Yuletide at Winterthur brings storybook holiday scenes to life

Winterthur Dried Tree in Conservatory

Hersheypark’s Christmas Candylane and Sweet Lights are in full holiday mode

Hersheypark Christmas Candylane

Four million lights brighten Shady Brook Farm for the holidays

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Haunted Christmas brings spooky and festive fun to Philadelphia Brewing Co. on Dec. 13

East Kensington Arts Committee Haunted Christmas

Holiday performances fill Stockton’s December schedule

The Nutcracker performed at Stockton University

On Stage in December: 'A Christmas Story' and 'Little Women'

A Christmas Story Walnut

Holiday Horses and Bazaar kicks off the season at Northwestern Stables

Northwestern Holiday Bazaar 2 Credit Jackie Koehler

Swedish holiday market set for Dec. 6 in South Philly

ASHM Christmas Market

See Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens glow during special after-dark hours this winter

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Winter Wonderland Festival brings free holiday fun to Camden

Camden Winter Wonderland

Ted Alexandro to headline NYE shows at Helium Comedy Club

Ted Alexandro | Helium Comedy Club

Sweet Dreams family festival brings hands-on fun to the Philadelphia Art Museum

PAM - Family Festival

‘Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical’ comes to Wilmington for the holidays

Miracle on 34th St.

‘Historic Holidays’ returns to Old City

Betsy Ross House_Tree Lighting

Victorian Holiday House returns to Grundy Museum

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Dilworth Park’s ice rink and Wintergarden return for the 2025–26 winter season

Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink

'A Christmas Story: The Musical' coming to Walnut Street Theatre

Walnut Street Theatre Ralphie from A Christmas Story

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Walnut Garden turns into a festive ‘Walnut Wonderland’ for the holidays

Walnut Wonderland 2025

Acrobatics and holiday spectacle return to Philly with ‘Cirque Dreams Holidaze’

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Bucks County Playhouse celebrates the season with ‘Elf: The Musical’

Bucks County Playhouse - Elf Photo

Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest returns to the Delaware River Waterfront

2025 - RiverRink Winterfest

A Longwood Christmas returns to Kennett Square with a gemstone-inspired holiday display

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Wild Lights will transform Elmwood Park Zoo into a festive night experience

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Cirque du Soleil’s Big Top returns to the Philly region with ‘LUZIA’

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Monster Jam returns to Lincoln Financial Field in April

Monster Jam Avenger Truck

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