Christmas in Philadelphia: 2025 Family Events & Activities
Christmas in Philadelphia is a special time of year, with plenty of festive activities & events all month long to get you in the holiday spirit!
Whether you are looking to start new family Christmas traditions or partake in old ones, browse our interactive map & calendar for Philadelphia Christmas events, holiday light displays & kid-friendly shows near you. Find out where you can go ice skating or cut your own Christmas tree, too, for even more seasonal family fun.
What are your family's favorite things to do for Christmas in Philadelphia? Rate & review your picks below, and add any that are still missing!
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LuLu Shriners FEZtival of Trees & Lights
Walk through a beautiful inside forest of uniquely decorated trees, view an amazing model train layout, enjoy refreshments, attend children’s activities, shop the Marketplace, purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win a tree display, and snap a photo with Santa!
Kristi Simkins said: Get ready for an unforgettable family experience. You don’t want to miss this most enchanting public holiday event! Walk through a beautiful indoor forest of exceptionally decorated trees. Get crafty with children’s activities and face painting. Take home a FREE, 4K-digital photo with family, friends, and Santa. Enjoy refreshments, music, and shop the Marketplace for holiday gifts. Have breakfast with Santa, view an amazing model train exhibit, and purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win a captivating holiday tree.
Plymouth Meeting, PA
1 review
Shady Brook Farm
Shady Brook Farm - Holiday Light Show
Becki Evans Fleming said: Recommending as an owner of this establishment, but one with 4 kids who LOVE everything about Shady Brook Farm. Visitors experience the magic of millions of lights illuminating acres of farmland. Encounter whimsical displays and familiar characters as you wind your way along this 2 mile trail in a car or an open air wagon ride. Warm up with a cup of hot cocoa and cook up s’mores at a toasty bonfire (cocoa, s’mores kits, and more treats available for purchase). Visit and have your photo taken with Santa (at the Farm Market) and pick out the perfect Christmas tree while you’re here!
Morrisville, PA
1 review
Primary photo: Shady Brook Farm
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