Christmas in Philadelphia: 2024 Family Events & Activities

Walk through a beautiful inside forest of uniquely decorated trees, enjoy refreshments, attend children’s activities, shop the Marketplace, view an amazing model train layout, purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win a tree display, and take a FREE digital photo with Santa!

Sue Krawitz Tandoc:  The Comcast Holiday Spectacular is a holiday tradition that will delight children and adults of all ages. Located on an outdoor video wall of the Comcast building, it is a 15 minute state-of-the-art visual show featuring classic holiday songs and performances by the Philadelphia Ballet.

Sue Krawitz Tandoc:  Tour through the Pennypacker mansion, see Victorian decorations, and discover how the Pennypacker's celebrated Christmas and what life was like in the early 1900’s.

Sue Krawitz Tandoc:  The Winter Light Spectacular at the Lehigh Valley Zoo shines brightly with over 1.2 million lights, prominent holiday themed displays, costumed characters and state-of-the-art technology to enthrall guests of all ages.

Sue Krawitz Tandoc:  The Adventure Aquarium is decked out for the holidays and boasts the World’s Tallest Underwater Christmas Tree! Visit Scuba Santa, drop your letters to Santa in a special mailbox and dance and play in the magical indoor snow flurries in the new and improved Snowtunda!

Visit Macy's Center City to walk through Dickens Christmas Village, visit Santa Claus, enjoy the Christmas Light Show, and stroll the holiday windows! The Village tells the tale of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol as you walk through the different scenes from the book! Reservations are required for Dickens' Village and visits with Santa.

Sue Krawitz Tandoc:  During this walk-through experience, guests will be surrounded by dazzling light displays, illuminated animals and live entertainment.

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!

Sue Krawitz Tandoc:  See more than a million twinkling lights across 16 illuminated zones at the biggest and brightest holiday light show!

Sue Krawitz Tandoc:  Linvilla Orchards becomes a Winter Wonderland for the holidays complete with Santa and his elves, handmade wreaths, greens and holly, and a sea of poinsettias. Shop an enormous selection of timeless holiday decorations, children’s toys and collectibles you won't find anywhere else! We have a variety of winter food options including, Wood Fired Pizza, Holly Jollu Doughnuts, and more!