Holidays

Healthy Habits 2026

The holidays can mess up the healthiest of habits. Here's how to get back on track

Philly airport expects 5% more flyers during holiday season than last year

PHL Holiday Travel

Climate change is coming for Rudolph, your hot chocolate and your white Christmas

climate hot chocolate

Fire & Frost Fun brings flames, ice sculptures and holiday lights to Peddler’s Village

Peddler's Viage Fire and Frost

Electrical Spectacle lights up Franklin Square through year’s end

Electrical Spectacle in Franklin Square

For men looking to live healthier in 2026, the holidays can serve as a test run

Healthy Living Holidays

LL Cool J, who dropped out of Welcome America, to perform free New Year's Eve concert on the Parkway

LL Cool J NYE Concert

Holiday stress keeping you up at night? Cognitive shuffling may help you fall asleep

Sleep Hacks 2

PAFA’s holiday pop-up offers a rare chance to buy prints without gallery prices

PAFA - Hamilton Building Lobby

Eastern State’s winter series spotlights hope in hard places

Eastern State Shared Light

These Philly groups are accepting food, clothes and gift donations during the holidays

'Seasonal Science' takes over the Franklin Institute this December

The Franklin Institute - Seasonal Science Holiday Programming

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

Scuba Santa underwater

Swedish holiday market set for Dec. 6 in South Philly

ASHM Christmas Market

Holiday Horses and Bazaar kicks off the season at Northwestern Stables in Fairmount Park

Northwestern Holiday Bazaar 2 Credit Jackie Koehler

Fiber Craft Holiday Market returns to South Philly with 50+ vendors on Dec. 6

Fiber Craft Holiday Market

More people to travel for Thanksgiving this year than in 2024

thanksgiving travel 2025

Don't stress out about overeating during the holidays – a day of indulgence won't harm your overall health

Holiday Meal Overeating

Winter on the Waterfront returns to the Independence Seaport Museum

Independence Seaport Museum - Winter on Waterfront

Winter Wonderland Festival brings free holiday fun to Camden

Camden Winter Wonderland

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

Elmwood Park Zoo - Wild Lights 5

Six Flags Great Adventure cancels Holiday in the Park and delays Kingda Ka coaster replacement

Fourth of July celebrations in Philly suburbs and South Jersey include fireworks, parades and festivals

Philly suburbs fireworks

Fourth of July traffic expected to hit record numbers — and airports will be busy, too

July 4 travelers

Whitemarsh may reconsider holding canceled Fourth of July parade following fiery community meeting

Whitemarsh 4th July

After chaos last Memorial Day weekend, Jersey Shore towns warn visitors to behave this year

Ocean City Disturbances

Whitemarsh Township cancels July 4 parade, citing safety risks to community, but residents say transparency is lacking

Whitemarsh July 4 Parade

Philly St. Patrick's Day parade has a new route. Here are road closures and SEPTA changes for Sunday

St Patrick's Day Parade guide

Ice carvers and flame breathers invade Peddler's Village for Fire & Frost Fun

Fire Frost Peddler's Village

A cluttered house increases stress levels; here's how to get your home in order after the holidays

Holiday Clutter Stress

Holiday gatherings can be stressful; here are 5 easy hacks to stay calm

Holiday Calming Techniques

Brandon Graham's trash-talk yule log is the latest Philly-themed fireplace video to keep the holidays cozy

Supporting a grieving loved one on holidays and special occasions: Practical tips from a clinical psychologist

Holiday Grief

Feast of the 7 Pickles returns to Fishtown with Italian-themed menu

Feast Pickles Fishtown

Creative ways to stay active, and burn calories, during the holidays

Creative Exercise Ideas

Philadelphia Ballet releases limited amount of $10 tickets for opening night of 'The Nutcracker'

the nutcracker discounted tickets

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