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 St, 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.
The Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink is open daily and the Cabin provides a warm spot for refreshments. Hop the Market-Frankford Line [L] to 15th St, 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.
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!
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!
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.
Cherry Street Pier
For four consecutive Saturday afternoons thru 12/21 – a series of holiday markets comes to Cherry Street Pier. Take the Market-Frankford Line [L] to 2nd St or Routes 17, 21, 25, 33, or 42.
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.
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.
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 St, 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.
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 St or Routes 12, 17, 21, 25, or 42.
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!
The Philadelphia 76ers take on the Hornets on Friday, 12/20. Hop the Broad Street Line [B] to NRG Station – last stop!
Museum of the American Revolution
Visit “Witness to Revolution” from December 21st to January 5th for winter-themed activities and exhibits. Hop the Market-Frankford Line [L] to 2nd Street or Bus Routes 17, 21, 25, 33, or 42.
Explore the pop-up philanthropy exhibit and view “Pyrrhic Defeat,” a portrait series on prison reform from December 21st thru January 5th. Learn about compassion and charity in today’s prison system. Enjoy exclusive expert-led tours of the penitentiary’s closed hospital block. Routes 48, 43, 33, 32, and 7 all get you close.
Catch A Beautiful Noise at the Forrest Theater from 12/10 thru 12/22! Take the Market-Frankford Line [L] to 11th St or hop Routes 42, 21, or 12.
