Free Holiday Events in Philly for Kids

Free Holiday and Christmas Activities In and Near Philly for Kids

Happy Holidays from Roxborough
Friday, December 6, 2024 to Saturday, December 7, 2024
Roxborough
This family-oriented event will celebrate the season with a tree-lighting ceremony, activities for kids, and the arrival of Santa to Roxborough. Live dance and musical performances will add to the holiday cheer. NEW this year is an indoor holiday pop-up market where you'll find the best gifts! Visit the website here.

The Creamery Holiday Village Market
Saturdays & Sundays December 7, 2024 through December 15, 2024
Kennett Square
The Holiday season is upon us, and there’s no better way to immerse yourself in the festive spirit than by stopping by the Holiday Village Market. This fun market offers a blend of shopping, food, drinks, and seasonal cheer. Visit the website here.

18th Century Holiday Frost Fair
Sunday, December 8, 2024
Pottstown
Celebrate the season with Pottsgrove Manor’s holiday event, Frost Fair! Immerse yourself by going through the grounds and talking with the historic vendors and demonstrators about their wares. Discover if you have a talent for colonial games such as nine pin bowling or quoits, a ring toss game. Visit the website here.

Holiday Light Nights & Jolly Trolley
Thursdays to Saturdays through Saturday, December 21, 2024
Manayunk
Bring the family to Main Street all season long for Holiday Light Nights. This event series features food and drink deals, shopping specials, festive live entertainment, and Santa himself. Take a ride on the FREE Jolly Trolley, running up and down Main Street, and stopping at your favorite businesses. It's the most magical way to take in all of Main Street’s dazzling holiday lights. Visit the website here.

East Gate Square Photos with Santa
Saturdays through December 21, 2024
Mt. Laurel Township
Santa is coming to town at East Gate Square. Come to Santa's workshop, and take a free photo with Santa and his elves. Pets are welcome too. Visit the website here.

Car Menorah Parade in Cherry Hill
Sunday, December 22, 2024
Cherry Hill, NJ
Chabad of Camden and Burlington counties hosts this unique South Jersey celebration of the Festival of Lights. Fire and police department vehicles are on hand to lead the parade of menorah-adorned cars. Visit the website here.

Betsy Ross House - Old City Menorah Lighting
Sunday, December 30, 2024
Philadelphia
The Old City Jewish Arts Center and Betsy Ross House will join together to host a community menorah lighting. Celebrate the first night of Hanukkah with traditional foods like latke and doughnuts! Visit the website here.

Christmas Village in Philadelphia
Now through Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Philadelphia
Running for its 17th season, Christmas Village in Philadelphia will transform LOVE Park and City Hall’s Courtyard and North Broad section into an authentic German Christmas Market. The event is free to attend and will run from November 23rd through Christmas Eve, December 24th, 2024. Visit the website here.

Holidays in the Wildwoods
Now through Sunday, December 22, 2024
Wildwood, NJ
Friends, family, and holiday cheer make Christmas the most wonderful time of the year in the Wildwoods. Seaside celebrations this winter include plenty of entertainment and activities to create family memories. Enjoy bonfires, parades, light shows, tree lightings, and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Visit the website here.

Holidays on the Hill
Now through Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Philadelphia
Ride in a horse-drawn carriage, listen to a brass quartet, admire twinkling lights, festive window displays, and possibly catch Santa handing out candy canes–all while checking off holiday shopping lists at Chestnut Hill's 200+ businesses. Visit the website here.

Holidays in the Village
Now through Monday, December 30, 2024
Lahaska
One million lights are poised to be awfully merry and extremely bright. Take an open-air stroll through the enchanted village while taking in the beauty and magic of the season. There are 65 specialty shops and boutiques to explore, spectacular gingerbread houses to view, and a 1920s carousel to ride. Special programming will be held throughout the season. Visit the website here.

Macy's Center City Holiday Traditions
Now through Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Philadelphia
A Philadelphia tradition, the Macy's Christmas Light Show is back. The department store's lineup of holiday events also includes Dickens Village–a 6,000 square-foot walk-thru experience, pictures with Santa, and its iconic holiday window displays. Visit the website here.

The Comcast Holiday Spectacular
Now through Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Philadelphia
Philadelphia’s beloved holiday tradition returns. The free, 15-minute family-friendly show, presented on The Comcast Experience video wall in the Comcast Center lobby, features holiday songs, performances by the Philadelphia Ballet, and a sleigh ride around the world and into Philadelphia. Visit the website here.

The Miracle on South 13th Street
Now through Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Philadelphia
The 1600 block of South 13th Street (between Tasker and Morris) morphs into the Miracle on South 13th Street. Residents in this neighborhood join together to put on one of the best residential community light displays in the area. Park nearby and walk, or roll down the block in your vehicle, taking it slow as you take in the sights. Visit the website here.

American Heritage's Grand Illumination
Now through Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Philadelphia
American Heritage Credit Union welcomes visitors to its annual Grand Illumination celebration featuring the lighting of two 40-foot Christmas trees, hundreds of wreaths, and over 400,000 lights. This month-long display always gets families into the spirit of the season. Visit the website here.

Smedley Street Christmas Light Spectacular
Now through Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Philadelphia
For over 50 years, South Philly residents on the 2700 block of Smedley Street have been wowing spectators with an impressive community display of blow-up decorations, beautifully lit trees, and sparkling string lights. Visit the website here.

West Chester Griswolds Light Display
Now through Thursday, January 2, 2025
West Chester
If the name sounds familiar, that's because this West Chester family takes after Clark Griswold and company from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. Trust us when we say this home does not disappoint, and this year's display features over 133,000 lights, 800 smart pixels, and a newly-added Cosmic Color Ribbon Tree set to music. Kids can also drop off letters for Santa at the home's special mailbox. Visit the website here.

Festival of Lights
Now through Saturday, January 4, 2025
Media
Shortly after sunset each night, Rose Tree Park comes alive with a beautiful light display. Dozens of illuminated trees and lit displays draw visitors back every year to walk in the winter wonderland and linger in the festive atmosphere. Visit the website here.

Herr's Snack Factory Christmas Lights Display
Now through Sunday, January 5, 2025
Nottingham
Visit the Herr's Snack Factory in Nottingham and drive through their campus to view 600,000 dazzling lights making up a spectacular holiday display. Guests will see decorated trees, shrubs, and even some reindeer. Visit the website here.

Electrical Spectacle Light Show in Franklin Square
Now through Sunday, February 23, 2025
Philadelphia
Inspired by Benjamin Franklin's experiments with electricity, the Electrical Spectacle makes Franklin Square sparkle with its musical light show, recurring every 30 minutes. Enjoy 200,000 lights dancing to five festive songs that fill the square. Nightly through January 5th and Thursdays-Sundays January 9 - February 23. Visit the website here.

Wintergarden
Now through Sunday, March 9, 2025
Philadelphia
Get outside and enjoy the chill with a visit to Wintergarden on the Greenfield Lawn, which returns to Dilworth Park. Guests to the garden will find whimsically crafted reindeer topiaries, seasonal plantings, twinkling lights, and outdoor seating. Visit the website here.

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