As the holidays and Christmas kick into high gear, it’s important to prioritize the things that mean the most to you and your family. Gifts come and get set aside after while. Although many will experience so many ups and downs, make memories this holiday season! Here are some family oriented events to attend.
Christmas Village and Holiday Market at Love Park
This is a great way to enjoy some amazing bites, signature hot chocolate and mulled wine for the adults. So much culture can be found in this amazing outdoor market and garden. The options of food are delicious too. My kids love going plus on some days they get to visit the big guy himself, Santa. Have you been to Christmas Village in Philadelphia?!
Made in Philadelphia
This location is in the same general area and it includes the infamous Ferris wheel. What I love is the fact that patrons can support small businesses. Many amazing companies right here in this area is always a plus. Opens November 18, 2023.
LumiNature at the Philadelphia Zoo
One of the most amazing light shows happens at the Philadelphia Zoo. Come and see how spectacular this light show can be at LumiNature. I take the kids every year and we love it so much that we attend multiple times. There are many food and boozy or non boozy drinks. Also experience lights like you never have seen before. From marshmallow pits, picture opportunities and more await your arrival.
Tinseltown Holiday Spectacular
Tinseltown Holiday Spectacular has a new location this year as it will take place in South Philadelphia at 1900 Pattinson Avenue in Philadelphia. I’ve attended when it was at another location. There is ice skating, ice slide, photos with Santa, Mrs. Claus reading, and Mistletoe Market to support small businesses. In addition there is Gritty and Waggin Wednesdays and more. Don’t forget to stop at the Union Forge Lodge for treats, good food and seasonal drinks and cocktails. Tinseltown opens Friday November 17, 2023 and ends January 1, 2024. It’s a great place to get holiday photos in time for those Christmas cards.
Diggerland Christmas
Come and take a ride into the Christmas spirit at Diggerland. This drive through of spectacular is coming November 17th until January 7th. The price is $34.95 per vehicle and you can add snacks to enjoy. It’s a slow amazing ride to take in the sights. While you take in the holiday sights, listen to curated music on the special radio station! Our family can’t wait to enjoy it!
Brunch with Santa at The Olde Bar
Mixing food and Christmas activities at The Olde Bar is a great idea. A preset buffet style brunch is exactly what you want. The food is absolutely delicious. Each family gets a time to enjoy time with Santa including pictures. There are two seatings at 10 am and noon! Drinks are not included but can be ordered separately. Brunch with Santa takes place on Sunday December 17th and Reservations are necessary.
Kimmel Cultural Campus Holiday Offerings
There are a number of amazing shows at the Kimmel Cultural Campus. From concerts to movie scores:
A Very Philly Christmas: December 1-23rd!
A Soulful Christmas: Tuesday December 12
Cirque Dreams Holidaze: December 26-31st.
Tickets are available now!
Peddler’s Village Holiday Kickoff Weekend
This includes their traditional Grand Illumination Celebration and the opening of our annual Gingerbread Competition & Display, November 17th.
Peddler’s Village, a countryside shopping, dining, lodging, and family entertainment destination in the heart of historic Bucks County, PA, will host a Holiday Kickoff Weekend from Friday, November 17 through Sunday, November 19, beginning with its Grand Illumination Celebration, an annual tradition during which Santa and Mrs. Claus switch on one million holiday lights.
Adventure Aquarium: Christmas Underwater
My family attended for the first time last year and we absolutely loved it. We saw Santa in his glory underwater. This attraction is a lot of fun because you’re still able to walk around and explore. This is a hands on experience be sure to follow all of the rules given. It features the worlds tallest underwater Christmas trees. It’s a family tradition that your little ones will enjoy! Make sure you get tickets to Christmas Underwater.
Founding Footsteps Christmas Trolley Tour
This tour takes you to some of the iconic Christmas displays in Philadelphia. We love this tour. It is BYOB and I always pack hot chocolate for the kids, adult drinks for my husband and I, and we take in the sights! It’s great to sing songs, enjoy the fun and so much more. This takes place November 25- December 31st. Tickets are available now for the Founding Footsteps!
More events to consider-I’ll update as the family attends:
Rothman Orthopedic Cabin
Winter in Franklin Square
Wild Lights at Elmwood Park
Longwood Christmas at Longwood Gardens
Christmas with Elmo at Sesame Place
Holiday Show at Shady Brook Farm
Independence Blue Cross Riverlink
Luminocity
Holiday Lodge at the Logan Hotel
This is your Christmas hotel of hotels. I’ve traveled and seen such setups until I was invited for the preview and realized that Philadelphia has their own. From Santa letters, hot chocolate bars and time with Santa depending on when you go it’s like having the holidays overlooking the city. Book the Holiday Lodge now.
Don’t forget memories like hot chocolate bars, movie nights, family pajamas, and so much more.
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