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Holiday and Christmas Lights Over Winter Break
Longwood Gardens –– Kennett Square
See beautiful lights on display at this special and sparkling annual event. Visit the website here.
Macy's Center City Holiday Traditions –– Philadelphia
The beloved Macy's Light Show is a perennial favorite, along with Dickens Village. Visit the website here.
LumiNature at the Philadelphia Zoo –– Philadelphia
More than one million lights transform the zoo into a sparkling winter playground. Visit the website here.
Morris Arboretum –– Philadelphia
Stroll through the arboretum's garden railway at night to see the trains decked for the season. Visit the website here.
Wild Lights at Elmwood Park Zoo –– Norristown
Grab some hot cocoa and explore the zoo lights at night. Visit the website here.
Holidays in the Village –– New Hope
Peddler's Village
Admire the lights and peruse the candied confectioneries at the annual Gingerbread House Display and competition. Vote on your favorites while you enjoy local beverages and treats. Visit the website here.
The Miracle on South 13th Street –– Philadephia
Sun Dec 1, 2024 - Wed Jan 1, 2025 - Repeating every days through January 1, 2025.
5:00pm to 11:00pm ET
1600 S. 13th St., Philadelphia, PA, 19148
Visit the 1600 block of South 13th Street between Tasker and Morris to see this stunning annual neighborhood display.
Smedley Street Christmas Light Spectacular –– Philadelphia
Fri Nov 29, 2024 - Wed Jan 1, 2025 - Repeating every days through January 1, 2025.
Time: Various times
2700 S Smedley St, Philadelphia, PA, 19145
The 2700 block of Smedley Street is festively decorated with blow-up decorations, beautifully lit trees, and sparkling string lights.
West Chester Griswolds –– West Chester
This house models itself after Clark Griswold's home in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, and it does not disappoint. Visit the website here.
Shady Brook Farms –– Philadelphia
Enjoy Shady Brook's drive-thru light show while blasting holiday tunes. Visit the website here.
Herr's Snack Factory –– Nottingham
Load up the family vehicle and drive through this display of more than 600,000 dazzling bulbs. Visit the website here.
Holiday Shows Over Winter Break
George Balanchine's The Nutcracker –– Philadelphia
Marvel at the dancers and delight in the costumes during the Philadelphia Ballet's performance at the Academy of Music. Visit the website here.
Edward Lear's The Owl and the Pussycat and Other Nonsense –– Philadelphia
Based on the enchanting and humorous classic poetry book, with Lear's fantastic characters brought to life by the Quintessence Theatre Group. Visit the website here.
ELF: The Broadway Musical –– Philadelphia
Head to the Walnut Street Theatre for this Broadway adaptation of the silly and fun-packed film. Visit the website here.
Disney on Ice: Let's Dance –– Philadelphia
Mickey and his pals rock the DJ table at the Wells Fargo Center for remixes of favorite Disney tunes. Visit the website here.
Disney's The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert –– Philadelphia
Marion Anderson Hall
Watch the delightful film featuring the Muppets reenacting Charles Dickens's classic holiday tale, with a live soundtrack by the Philadelphia Orchestra. Visit the website here.
Indoor Activities Over Winter Break
Christmas Underwater with Scuba Santa –– Camden, NJ
Scuba Santa swims throughout Adventure Aquarium and gets everyone in the holiday spirit. Visit the website here.
Crayola Colorful Christmas –– Easton
Help Santa and his friends save the holiday with some SNOWtastic adventures and animatronic Christmas characters. Visit the website here.
Art Kids Studio –– Philadelphia
Plan some creative family time at the Philadelphia Museum of Art's drop-in studio programs. Visit the website here.
Holiday Bricktacular –– Plymouth Meeting
Meet the Elves with seasonal building activities at LEGOLAND Discovery Center in the Plymouth Meeting Mall. Visit the website here.
Kwanzaa Celebration at Please Touch –– Philadelphia
Help light the kinara at the Please Touch Museum on December 28. Visit the website here.
Holidays at Brandywine –– Chadds Ford
Brandywine Museum of Art
The whole family will be mesmerized by the train garden and holiday display, along with this year's addition, the Wonderful World of Wyeth Miniatures. Visit the website here.
Fairmount Park House Holiday Tours –– Philadelphia
Tour stately mansions all dressed up in their finest holiday attire. Visit the website here.
Academy of Natural Sciences –– Philadelphia
Spend a day among the dinos and dig for fossils. Visit the website here.
The Franklin Institute–– Philadelphia
Explore and discover exhibits related to the body, space, sports and more. Visit the website here.
Outdoor Activities Over Winter Break
Christmas Village –– Philadelphia
Ride the Ferris wheel, the kids' train, or the double-decker carousel, then browse the vendors and pick up a handmade gift or a delicious treat. Visit the website here.
Winter in Franklin Square –– Philadelphia
Play a festive round of miniature golf at Franklin Square's winter-themed Chilly Philly Mini Golf and watch the Electrical Spectacle light up the night. Visit the website here.
Carnival of Lights –– Pottstown
Play games and enjoy rides amidst Christmas vibes. Visit the website here.
Winter Break Day Trips
A Very Furry Christmas –– Langhorne
Wish happy holidays to the Sesame Street gang at Sesame Place. Visit the website here.
Crayola Experience –– Easton
Get creative with a visit to the Crayola Factory, which features festive holiday-themed activities. Visit the website here.
Dutch Winter Wonderland –– Lancaster
Amish county welcomes Santa for the season at Dutch Wonderland, along with rides, entertainment, and a light show. Visit the website here.
Koziar's Christmas Village –– Bernville
Walk through one of the most well-known Christmas lights displays in the country and take in all of the holiday magic. Visit the website here.
Christmas Candylane –– Hershey
For the sweetest Christmas experience around, use winter break to check out over 5 million twinkling lights at Hersheypark. Visit the website here.
Pocono Mountains
Put on your snow pants and try tubing down a mountain or hit the slopes on your preferred skis or snowboards at mountain resorts across the Poconos. Visit the website here.
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