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Elf

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.

Hamilton – Last Chance

Academy of Music

Catch Hamilton at the Academy of Music now thru Saturday, 11/23! 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!

Sarah Silverman

The Met Philly

Catching Sarah Silverman on Thursday, 11/21 at The Met? Take the Broad Street Line [B] to Girard Street Station (2 blocks south) or Fairmount Station (3 blocks north). You can also take Route 4 or 16 to Broad & Poplar Streets or Route 15 [G] to Broad & Girard Avenue.

The Ecology of Fashion

Academy of Natural Sciences

This exhibit runs now thru 8/31/25. Learn how top brands draw design inspiration from the natural world — and how materials, production processes and clothing consumption impact the environment. Bus Routes 32, 33, and 38 take you there! It’s also a short walk from Suburban Station for Regional Rail and 19th Street Station for Trolleys [T].

Winter in Franklin Square

Franklin Square

Check out the Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO [open Thursday, 11/21 thru Sunday, 2/23] and Chilly Philly Mini Golf [open Thursday, 11/21 thru Sunday, 1/26] at Franklin Square! It’s a short walk from 5th St/Independence Hall Station on the Market-Frankford Line [L].

Christmas Village – Preview Weekend

Christmas Village in Philadelphia

The German-style Christmas Village takes over LOVE Park Friday, 11/22 thru Sunday, 11/24! 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.

LumiNature

Philadelphia Zoo

The immersive LumiNature display transforms the Philadelphia Zoo into a multimedia spectacular with 16 zones illuminated with a million twinkling lights starting Friday, 11/21 thru Saturday, 1/4. Get there on Route 15 or 38.

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market

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.

Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink

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.

Wild Lights

Elmwood Park Zoo

This Montco attraction begins Friday, 11/22 thru Monday, 12/30 – with millions of LED lights during Wild Lights. From there – Bus Routes 90, 96, and 98 get you within walking distance.

Body Odyssey and the Hamilton Collections Gallery

Franklin Institute

Check out the brand new exhibits opening on Saturday, 11/23 – Body Odyssey [home of the famous Franklin Institute Heart] and Hamilton Collections Gallery [home of the Baldwin 6000 Steam Locomotive]. 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.

Holiday Art Star Craft Bazaar

Rivers Casino

Head to the Holiday Star Craft Bazaar at Rivers Casino on Saturday, 11/23 and Sunday, 11/24! The casino is a short walk from Girard or Spring Garden Stations on the Market-Frankford Line [L]. You can also hop Routes 15, 5, or 25. 

Holiday Garden Railway

Morris Arboretum & Gardens

Catch the Holiday Garden Railway Saturday, 11/23 thru Monday, 12/30 at Morris Arboretum & Gardens. 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.

Swarthmore Farmers Market

Swarthmore

This Saturday, 11/23, is the last Swarthmore Farmers Market of the year! Check it out from 9AM to 12PM. Take the Media/Wawa Line to Swarthmore Station or Route 109 to the Swarthmore Town Center parking lot.

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