Christmas in Philadelphia: 2024 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? Like & review your picks below, and add any that are still missing!
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Blue Cross River Rink - Winterfest
The Blue Cross River Rink celebrates the holidays each year with Winterfest. Get cozy in a heated cabin or by a fire pit, or enjoy boardwalk rides and games for the young and young-at-heart. Delicious food, hot beverages, the signature holiday tree, and ice skating on the NHL-sized rink await you.
Dilworth Park - Winter at Dilworth Park
Dilworth Park’s popular winter attractions have returned for the season! The Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink is again offering skating seven days per week, the Greenfield Lawn is hosting reindeer topiaries in the Wintergarden and the Rothman Orthopaedics Cabin rounds out the park’s seasonal transformation.
Shady Brook Farm - Holiday Light Show
Becki Evans Fleming: 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!
Primary photo: Shady Brook Farm
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