The season’s official kickoff takes place November 30 at 4 pm during the Grand Opening of Christmas Village and the Christkind Ceremony. Welcoming the Christkind, an iconic figure from Nuremberg, Germany, the market will be blessed and the festive celebrations will begin. 2025 Event Dates: Preview Weekend: November 22-23 Opening Day: November 27 Last Day: […]
Sesame Place® Philadelphia is celebrating before the 2025 season ends with special Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s Eve celebration. The park is currently open on select days through Sunday, January 4. Festivities include: Hanukkah Celebration December 19 – 22 Guests can celebrate the Festival of Lights with a Menorah Lighting Ceremony, Hanukkah Storytime with […]
The following free events take place at IKEA South Philadelphia during December: Kids Eat Free Throughout December Two children 12 and under eat free at the Swedish Restaurant with the purchase of one adult entree during the entire month. Storytime with Santa Thursday, December 4: 4:30-7:30 pm Tuesday, December 16: 4:30-7:30 pm Kid's Craft Night […]
Arden Children’s Theatre invites families to journey across time and space with an adaptation of Madeline L’Engle’s beloved book, A Wrinkle in Time. The fantastical production features Meg Murry, who feels more out of place than ever, until a mysterious visitor appears at her door and sweeps her, her brilliant brother Charles Wallace, and their […]
Running for its 18th season, Christmas Village in Philadelphia will transform LOVE Park and City Hall’s Courtyard and North Broad section into an authentic German Christmas market. Over 120 vendors will offer unique Christmas giftware and European food specialties spread across three city blocks. Highlights for 2025: German vendor Käthe Wohlfahrt features authentic German ornaments […]
Visit the Museum of the American Revolution over Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend, to experience through witness objects and programming the true breadth of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s mark on American history. The current special exhibition, The Declaration’s Journey, presented by Griffin Catalyst, features several artifacts related to King’s life and legacy, including the […]
This high-energy, one-woman performance is written, choreographed, and performed by Paige Hernandez, a multidisciplinary artist acclaimed as a performer, director, choreographer, and playwright. Havana Hop invites young audiences into a friendly, participatory environment where kids are encouraged to move, dance, and respond freely. In the show, Young Yeila (Paige Hernandez) dreams of being a superstar, but her […]
Center City District (CCD) Restaurant Week takes place from Sunday, January 18, through Saturday, January 31. Dozens of restaurants across Center City will offer exclusive limited-time menus at a discounted price. Three-course dinners will be available starting at $45 per person, with select locations offering a $60 premium option. For those heading back into the […]
Bring your sweetheart (or bestie) to the Zoo Valentine’s Day weekend. The package includes two admission tickets, two drinks (a selection of beer or Statesides available along with non-alcoholic options), a meet-and-greet with an ambassador animal (from 10 am to 2 pm in KidZooU South Classroom, next to the giant ant) and a takeaway gift […]
This Lunar New Year celebration includes a K-Pop party, where you can dance to DJ music, and drop in for artmaking inspired by Korean art in the museum’s collection.
Calling all kids (ages 5–17) who want to run their own business and pocket real cash through a booth at the Philly Home + Garden Show February 20–22. With over 20,000 attendees, your young entrepreneur will enjoy incredible foot traffic. When you register your child for a booth, you'll 10 free tickets to attend the […]
Coloring Book is a groundbreaking multi-media theatrical experience written, composed, and designed by Philadelphian and Black visionary artist/activist Ryk Lewis. Follow the journey of Will Edwards as he navigates the complexities of history, race, and mental illness through a revolutionary form of art therapy. This is not a story of easy answers, but a powerful, […]
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