Happy Monday. If you are like me you may have small kids home for the Christmas break. In addition even if you do not have children, you may have family or friends in town. Here are some activities that you can do while you are off and a few pro tips to guide your time. Also you worked hard enjoy your time with a little rest and reset!
Founding Footsteps Holiday Lights Tour
I took the family to this trolley tour and you and your family will love it. It is family oriented. If you have issues with children being on a trolley to see the lights while adults are drinking, take them on an earlier time. I would suggest between 5-7. This tour is BYOB so bring some can drinks if possible. You can catch all of the rest of the pro tips in the blog. Founding Footsteps is here until Saturday December 31st. There will be other tours in the near future. Remember tickets need to be purchased ahead of time. They will sell out fast. You will need to select your time and date.
LumiNature at the Philadelphia Zoo
Chase presents, LumiNature at the Philadelphia Zoo. It’s a walking tour of lights. It’s interactive. Expect to be bundled up. This walking tour is with timed tickets. It is also at your own pace. The animals for the most part aren’t usually out during the time. Also be sure to bring your money to purchase items if you would like. There are plenty of adult beverages, hot chocolate, and holiday inspired treats to enjoy. LumiNature is here until January 7th. So get your tickets!
Wonderspaces Philadelphia
Wonderspaces Philadelphia is an immersive and interactive experience. It is ideal for ages 3 and up. 2 and under are permitted to join it’s that I don’t think they would like it. From allowing your sights to be taken on a whirlwind, it’s a great way to explore all of the arts in a unique way. You are required to sign a waiver as well as wear your masks while inside. There is a bar that you can enjoy a beverage or two. Keep in mind the tickets are timed but you can explore on your own. Wonderspaces is located inside the Fashion District so on days where weather is wet you can still have a little fun with the family.
Banksy was Here
In the same location that Candytopia was located comes the highly anticipated display called Banksy. It’s a lot of fun for all ages. It is interactive including VR. There are many room for displays to choose from. All in all plan to spend at least 40 minutes to get through it. Get your tickets now.
Tinseltown Holiday Spectacular Christmas Break Fun
Tinseltown is here in the Philadelphia area. Located at Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA this immersive light show is one to behold. It’s a walking tour that allows you to take in the sights on your own pace. There are wonderful things to do like taking in the lights, ice skating on the faux ice skating rink, and enjoy the treats including drinks both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. So grab your tickets and enjoy until December 31st.
Disney on Ice: Frozen & Encanto Christmas Break Fun
Watch your child’s favorite characters come to life. This is a family friendly event. There are tickets available. Starting now guests and employees are required to be vaccinated to enter. Disney on Ice: Frozen & Encanto is here until December 31st. This show makes a great gift as well as a fun time for all. Plan to arrive in enough time to park as well as find your seats at these shows can be a great way kids of all ages have fun.
Adult or Family Fun: Renault Winery
Renault Winery is one of the most extensive wineries in our area. Just an hour and 10 minutes from Philadelphia Renault is your one stop shop for wine fun. It also has an ice-skating rink. My children went with me and enjoyed themselves. There is outdoor eating. You can reserve a cabin or cabana or igloo to have some warmed private wine time with friends and family. Trust me the igloos, cabins, and cabanas get very warm. Enjoy the wine and treats as well as meals while you are visiting. They also have a hotel resort you can stay overnight in as well. The Vintner Wonderland is happening until January 6th. So grab your family and friends and have the time of your life. There are no ticket prices to enter or park. Skating, eating, and drinking and all other things like horse drawn carriage rides, etc is a fee.
Flight On Ice
A new skating rink is now available in the Delaware County. Flight on Ice is immersive with warm lodges, ice skating, food and drink. Part of the proceeds also benefit the Veterans. Parking is free and the skates can be purchased on site. This is a great way to move and enjoy making memories. You can also pay for your tickets ahead of time or purchase family packages. Flight on Ice will also have various events.
This is just the tip of the iceberg of activities to attend. There is also Blue Cross RiverRink for families happening now until the first week of March. The Comcast Holiday Spectacular is a free 15 minute show outside. It is rain or shine and goes every top of the hour from 10am-8pm. Masks are encouraged. I will try to bring you midweek some New Year Eve events that I am aware of to help you plan the big celebration for all ages. Keep in mind as the new variant comes into play some of these plans and openings can move to closing without much notice. There are already restaurant closings that have taken place in the last few days.
Theater in Philly
Theater is always a great thing to do with the whole family. From Charlotte’s Web at Arden Theatre. Here are some other theatre to keep in mind:
People’s Light Alice in Wonderland
Quintessence Theatre: Mary Poppins
Hedgerow presents A Christmas Carol Comedy
Kimmel Cultural Campus presents Blue Man Group
The Blue Man Group is here in Philly from December 27-31st. Come laugh and experience joy like you never have before. It’s been over 10 years. I interviewed Mike Brown of the Blue Man Group on the podcast. Get the tickets.
Also keep in mind some old fashioned rest and relaxation never hurts either. Here are some other ways to enjoy your break:
- Watch Movies from home or at theatres: Puss in Boots, Avator, and Wakanda Forever are currently out as well as Strange World
- Rest-turn off your alarm clock, take a nap, sleep in
- Enjoy family and friends
- Make meals ahead for your return to work
- Enjoy your Christmas gifts
- Turn your home into an in-home spa
- Catch on television series
- Call friends and family
- Visit your local bookstores and catch up on your reading lists
- Order out/in or explore a restaurant you have been wanting to try
Have an amazing week! Here’s to getting out and enjoying the last holiday events!
