Check out some of the upcoming happenings SEPTA can take you to.
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.
Rittenhouse Square
Rittenhouse Square dazzles this holiday season with the lighting of its 30-foot-tall tree this Monday, 12/9. Leave the driving to SEPTA. Short walk from Suburban Station, hop a Trolley to 19th Street or ride Routes 2, 9, 12, 17, 21 or 42.
The Eagles take on the Steelers on Sunday, 12/15 at Lincoln Financial Field! Hop the Broad Street Line [B] south to NRG Station – last stop. SEPTA will be running extra service!
Catch The Nutcracker at Academy of Music now thru Sunday, 12/29! Take Regional Rail to Suburban Station, the Broad Street Line [B] to Walnut-Locust, the Market-Frankford Line [L] to 15th St, or Routes 4, 9, 12, 21, 27, 32, or 42!
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.
Over a dozen East Passyunk businesses join in the 3rd Annual Passyunk Avenue Hot Chocolate Crawl on Saturday, 12/14 – offering traditional hot chocolate ($3), boozy hot chocolate cocktails ($6), hot chocolate topped with ice cream ($8) and other fun treats. Hop the Broad Street Line [B] to Tasker-Morris or Routes 47, 45, or 29.
Walnut Street Theatre
See Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol at the Walnut Street Theatre now thru Sunday, 12/21. Take Regional Rail to Jefferson Station or Bus Routes 9, 12, 21, 38, 42, 47, 47M, or 61.
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.
Chestnut Hill shops will be open late on select Wednesdays in December with holiday specials and refreshments. Hop the Chestnut Hill West Line to Chestnut Hill West Station, Chestnut Hill East Line to Chestnut Hill East Station, or Route 23, 77, 94,134, or L!
The famous Franklin Institute Heart and the Baldwin 60000 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 St or make the short walk from Suburban Station.
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.
Catching Jim Gaffigan on Thursday, 12/12, Friday, 12/13, or Saturday, 12/14 at The Met? Take the Broad Street Line [B] to Girard Station (2 blocks south) or Fairmount Station (3 blocks north). You can also take Bus Route 4 or 16 or Route 15 [G].
The Flyers take on the Red Wings on Thursday, 12/12. Hop the Broad Street Line [B] to NRG Station – last stop!
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.
Ambler
See Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at Ambler train station on Thursday, 12/12. Take the Lansdale/Doylestown Line to Ambler Station or Routes 94 or 95.
Head to the FREE Silent Night Sing-In at the Kimmel Center this Friday, 12/13! Hop Routes 4, 12, 27, 32 or the Broad Street Line [B] to Walnut-Locust.
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.
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].
Manayunk’s Get Lit weekends offer shopping specials, food deals, and entertainment with a free Jolly Trolley on Main Street running Thursday to Saturday until Monday, 12/23. Hop Regional Rail to Manayunk Station or Routes 9, 27, 35, or 61!
Delaware River Waterfront
This winter wonderland on Penn’s Landing features an ice rink, firepits, hot chocolate, and more! Open now thru Sunday, 3/2. Hop the Market-Frankford Line [L] to 2nd Street or Routes 12, 17, 21, 25, or 42.
