Christmas Village in Philadelphia
The German-style Christmas Village is back at LOVE Park and City Hall thru Christmas Eve! Hop the Market-Frankford Line [L] or Trolley [T] Routes 10, 11, 13, 34 & 36 to 15th Street, the Broad Street Line [B] to City Hall, Bus Routes 2, 17, 33, 38, 44, 48, 124 or 125 or Regional Rail to Suburban Station.
Quintessence THeatre
Check out Kiss Me Kate at Quintessence Theatre in Mt. Airy now thru Sunday, 1/5! It’s a short walk from Sedgwick Station on the Chestnut Hill East Line!
Franklin Institute
The famous Franklin Institute Heart and the Baldwin 6000 Steam Locomotive exhibits have reopened and are better than ever! Take Bus Routes 7, 33, 38, 48 or Trolley [T] Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 to 19th Street or make the short walk from Suburban Station.
Ensemble Arts Philly
Don’t miss Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! now thru Sunday, 12/1 at Miller Theater! Hop Routes 4, 12, 27, 32 or the Broad Street Line [B] to Walnut-Locust.
Philadelphia Zoo
This immersive display transforms the Philadelphia Zoo into a multimedia spectacular with 16 zones illuminated with a million twinkling lights now thru Saturday, 1/4. Get there on Route 15 or 38.
Dilworth Park
Dilworth Park’s winter attractions are back! The Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink is open daily and the Cabin will provide a warm spot for refreshments. Hop the Market-Frankford Line [L] to 15th Street, the Broad Street Line [B] to City Hall, Bus Routes 2, 17, 33, 38, 44, 48, 124 or 125, Trolley [T] Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, or 36, or Regional Rail to Suburban Station.
Walnut Street Theatre
See Elf at the Walnut Street Theatre now thru Sunday, 12/29. Take Regional Rail to Jefferson Station or Bus Routes 9, 12, 21, 38, 42, 47, 47M, or 61.
Morris Arboretum & Gardens
Catch the Holiday Garden Railway now thru Monday, 12/30! Hop Route L or 97 toward Plymouth Meeting or Plymouth Meeting Mall to the Germantown Avenue & Northwestern Avenue stop. Walk down Northwestern Avenue until you reach the black wrought-iron gate of the Arboretum.
Dilworth Park
Shop local Philadelphia artisans, designers, crafters, and jewelers now thru Wednesday, 1/1. Hop the Market-Frankford Line [L] to 15th Street, the Broad Street Line [B] to City Hall, Bus Routes 2, 17, 33, 38, 44, 48, 124, or 125, Trolley [T] Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, or 36, or Regional Rail to Suburban Station.
Elmwood Park Zoo
This MONTCO attraction features millions of LED lights. Catch it now thru Monday, 12/30. Bus Routes 90, 96, and 98 stop within walking distance.
Franklin Square
Check out the Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO [open now thru Sunday, 2/23] and Chilly Philly Mini Golf [open now thru Sunday, 1/26] at Franklin Square! It’s a short walk from 5th St/Independence Hall Station on the Market-Frankford Line [L].
Delaware River Waterfront
This winter wonderland on Penn’s Landing features an ice rink, firepits, hot chocolate, and more! Open Friday, 11/29 thru Sunday, 3/2. Hop the Market-Frankford Line [L] to 2nd Street or Routes 12, 17, 21, 25, or 42.
Arden Theatre
The Arden Theatre presents Intimate Apparel now thru Sunday, 12/8. Hop the Market-Frankford Line [L] to 2nd St or Routes 5, 17, 33, 48, or 57.
Arden Theatre
The Arden Theatre presents Peter Pan now thru Sunday, 1/19. Hop the Market-Frankford Line [L] to 2nd Street or Routes 5, 17, 33, 48, or 57.
Wells Fargo Center
Catching Rod Wave on Saturday, 11/30 or Sunday, 12/1 at Wells Fargo Center? Hop the Broad Street Line [B] to NRG Station – last stop!
Cherry Street Pier
For four consecutive Saturday afternoons- Saturdays thru 12/21 – a series of holiday markets comes to Cherry Street Pier. Take the Market-Frankford Line [L] to 2nd Street or hop on Routes 17, 21, 25, 33, or 42.
Pretzel Park
Head to the Pretzel Park Farmers Market on Saturday from 10AM to 2PM! Take the Manayunk/Norristown Line to Manayunk Station or take the Route 9, 61, or 27.
Wells Fargo Center
The Philadelphia Wings are back at the Wells Fargo Center on Sunday, 12/1! Hop the Broad Street Line [B] to NRG Station (last stop) there.
Michener Art Museum
This exhibit runs now thru Sunday, 1/5! Ride the Lansdale/Doylestown Line to Doylestown Station. It’s a short walk from the station to Michener Art Museum.
Philadelphia Museum of Art
This exhibition features 28 Black and African diasporic contemporary artists who use figurative painting, drawing and sculpture to illuminate and celebrate the nuance and richness of Black contemporary life. Best way here is Routes 7, 32, 38, 43, 48, or 49!