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.
Local Happenings
Check out some of the upcoming happenings SEPTA can take you to.
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Hamilton – Last Chance
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!
The Ecology of Fashion
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
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.
Intimate Apparel
The Arden Theatre presents Intimate Apparel now thru Sunday, 12/1. Hop the Market-Frankford Line [L] to 2nd St or Routes 5, 17, 33, 48, or 57.
LumiNature
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’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.
Ambler Farmers Market – Last Chance
Visit the last Ambler Farmers Market this Saturday, 11/23 from 9AM to 12PM. You’ll find a wide variety of produce there. Take the Lansdale/Doylestown Line to Ambler Station or Routes 94 or 95.
Body Odyssey and the Hamilton Collections Gallery
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
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.
Pretzel Park Farmers Market
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.
Swarthmore Farmers Market
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.
Headhouse Farmers Market
On Sunday stop by the Headhouse Farmers Market from 10AM to 2PM for fresh produce, baked goods, local meats, cheeses and wines. Hop Route 12, 40, 47, or 57.
Let’s Go Sixers!
The Philadelphia 76ers take on the Clippers on Sunday, 11/24. Hop the Broad Street Line [B] to NRG Station – last stop!
Monuments and Myths
Michener Art Museum
Exhibition 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.
The Time Is Always Now: Artists Reframe the Black Figure
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!