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.
Thanksgiving Day Parade
The nation’s oldest Thanksgiving Day parade — originally founded in 1920 — is back again this Thursday! Visit here to read about detours, modified services and road closures.
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.
Wells Fargo Center
The Philadelphia 76ers take on the Rockets on Wednesday, 11/27. Hop the Broad Street Line [B] to NRG Station – last stop!
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.
Wells Fargo Center
The Flyers take on the Rangers on Friday, 11/29. 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.
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!
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.
Old City
Live musicians and holiday carolers provide plenty of entertainment as you shop the sidewalk sales and food and drink specials at dozens of Old City shops on Saturday, 11/30. Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 2nd Street or Routes 5, 17, 33, 48 or 57.
South Street
Scoop up curated vintage goods on and around South Street this Saturday, 11/30 with shops offering holiday sales, special programming and vintage giveaways. Bus Routes 12, 40, 45, 47 or 57 run down, parallel or across South Street. The Broad Street Line [B] stops at Lombard-South.