Meet Santa at King of Prussia for the Holidays
2025-11-07 11:00 - 2025-12-24 19:00 (America/New_York) | King of Prussia Mall, 160 N Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA, 19406, United States
Santa’s back for the holiday season! 🎅 Capture the magic at the Santa Photo Experience — opening November 7 at 11:00 AM at the Plaza Set (outside Nordstrom) and November 14 at 11:00 AM at the Court Set (outside Bloomingdale’s). Both locations will be open through December 24, so bring your wish lists and your smiles for a festive photo with Santa!

Cut Your Own Christmas Tree - Linvilla Orchards
2025-11-22 10:00 - 2025-12-23 16:00 | Linvilla Orchards, 137 W Knowlton Road, Media, PA, 19063, United States
Kick off the season with a visit to Linvilla Orchards, where over 40,000 Douglas and Canaan Fir trees are ready for you to choose and cut. With thousands of trees between 6–8 feet, finding your perfect one is easy! Linvilla provides saws, ropes, and even helps haul and tie your tree to your car. Prefer convenience? Visit the Garden Center for a beautiful selection of pre-cut trees and festive holiday décor.
Don’t miss Christmasland, where Santa and his elves spread cheer on December weekends. Whether you cut your own or pick a pre-cut tree, Linvilla Orchards makes holiday traditions merry and bright for the whole family.

Christmasland at Linvilla Orchards
2025-11-28 08:00 - 2025-12-21 17:00 | Linvilla Orchards, 137 W Knowlton Road, Media, PA, 19063, United States
During the holiday season, the Farm at Linvilla transforms into a Winter Wonderland. Featuring Santa and his elves, handmade wreaths, greens and holly, and a sea of poinsettias. Shop an enormous selection of timeless holiday decorations, children’s toys and collectibles you won’t find anywhere else!

Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest
2025-11-28 12:00 - 2026-03-01 17:00 | Blue Cross RiverRink, 101 S Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
For more than 32 seasons, Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest has been Philadelphia’s favorite wintertime tradition on the Delaware River Waterfront. It invites visitors to indulge in flights of fancy under thousands of sparkling lights in a wonderland with spectacular views of the Delaware River.

Christmas Around the Farm at Linvilla, including cut-your-own trees
2025-12-15 09:00 - 18:00 | Linvilla Orchards, 137 W Knowlton Road, Media, PA, 19063, United States
It’s Christmas time at Linvilla Orchards. Enjoy the magic of the season, where Christmas traditions and festive experiences come together to create unforgettable holiday memories. From picking the perfect tree to exploring Christmasland, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Immerse yourself in twinkling lights, handcrafted gifts, and the cozy flavors of the holidays, all set against this charming backdrop. Linvilla is your destination for making this holiday season truly special.
Start the holiday season by creating cherished family traditions at Linvilla Orchards. Take a festive hayride to pick the perfect tree, enjoy the magic of cutting your own Christmas tree, and soak in the holiday spirit as you explore all the seasonal activities we have to offer.
The returning Glice Skating Rink, a magical winter experience on this family farm, is perfect for holiday fun! Set within the heart of Christmasland, this eco-friendly synthetic ice rink lets families skate under festive lights, surrounded by holiday decor and the charm of a rustic farm setting. Skaters can enjoy the rink in any weather, gliding on a smooth, ice-like surface.
Step into Christmasland, a holiday wonderland on the farm that brings the spirit of the season to life! Stroll through the charming Makers Market, where thirty local artisans offer unique, handmade gifts perfect for holiday shopping. Savor festive flavors with wood-fired pizza, warm donuts, freshly made waffles, charcuterie boards, and cozy s’mores by the fire. Twinkling lights, seasonal decor, and the delightful scents of holiday treats make Christmasland a magical destination for families and friends.
Linvilla’s selection of holiday décor has everything you need to deck the halls, from vibrant poinsettias and unique ornaments to one-of-a-kind decorations and collectible Christmas gifts. For an extra-special touch, choose from their wreath collection, which includes both elegantly simple designs and statement pieces that will make your home stand out. Or, get hands-on by crafting your own wreath in one of their wreath making classes.
Join Linvilla on weekends to visit Santa and his elves in Santa’s Workshop. Santa will be stopping by every Saturday and Sunday November 29 – December 21, from 11 am-1 pm and 2-4 pm. Because Santa is outdoors, bundle up in your best holiday coats and bring your Christmas list to remind Santa of what you are wishing for, since we know you’ve been so good this year! While you wait, children’s crafts will be available. Remember to bring your camera to capture the moment!
Other entertainment this year includes the amazing artistry of ice sculptor, Don Lowing along with the harmonious sounds from a musical lineup including the Mansfield Brass Band. Savor classic lunch favorites like hamburgers, hotdogs, and freshly made wood-fired pizza. And don’t miss their famous Holly Jolly Donuts—warm Linvilla Apple Cider Donuts topped with festive flavors, a treat sure to delight your taste buds, as well as new festive holiday drinks served in souvenir mugs for a limited time.
Before you head home, be sure to stop by the bakery and take-home delicious treats for your holiday celebration. For more information on Christmas Around the Farm, visit Linvilla.com.
CUT YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS TREES:
Linvilla Orchards is home to approximately 5,000 trees of all shapes and sizes making it easy for anyone to find their perfect tree. Once you select your tree, we will haul it back and tie it to the car. To make this experience even better we will supply everything you need from the saw to the rope. Any size Cut-Your-Own tree is $119. If you don’t want to cut your own tree, stop by our Garden Center and choose from a large selection of pre-cut trees.
CYO Dates and Times:
Saturday, November 22 through Sunday, December 23, 2025
CYO is Open Monday thru Friday 10am – 4pm
Saturdays and Sundays 9am – 4pm
(last wagon departs at 4pm and fields close at 4:45 pm)
CYO is Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
Please check our website as our hours may change.
New Christmasland Activity:
Makers Market:
Discover 30 unique vendors with one-of-a-kind artisanal gifts, handmade crafts, and seasonal treats that are sure to impress in the Rose Garden each weekend from November 30 through December 22. The market will be open from 3 pm – 9 pm on Fridays and 10 am – 4 pm on Saturdays and Sundays so be sure to cozy up and enjoy the festive atmosphere!

Strength & Sculpt Main Line Pop Up
2025-12-15 09:30 - 10:30 | Hoop House, 133 Old Sugartown Rd, Wayne, PA, 19087
Join Fitness Trainer and former Eagles Cheerleader Pam Albarano for a pop-up Strength & Sculpt class along the Main Line! This one hour, full body burn will be held at Hoop House, Wayne (home of the Radnor Riptide) on Monday, December 15th at 9:30 am.
No experience needed – all bodies welcome.
Registration is required.

Makin' Music at Villa Maria Academy
2025-12-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Villa Maria Academy Lower School, 280 IHM Drive, Malvern, PA, 19355, United States
Parents and children up to 5 years of age are welcome to join Villa Maria Academy Lower School for a free event, as Makin’ Music performer Miss Jen visits Villa for a 45-minute performance of music and fun. Session begins at 10:00 am and will meet in the Gymnasium. Park in the main lot across from the playground.

Morris Arboretum & Gardens: Holiday Garden Railway and Nighttime Express Experience
2025-12-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Morris Arboretum & Gardens, 100 E. Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, 19118, United States
Make your holiday even more magical with a visit to the Holiday Garden Railway, as it is transformed for the seasons with thousands of twinkling lights!
See the enchanting model train rail cars in a festive wonderland of lights and sounds, a marvelous experience for visitors of all ages! Open daily November 22 to December 30 (closed Dec. 24 and 25), and it’s free with general admission.
NEW THIS YEAR: A 60-foot Holiday Tunnel illuminated with thousands of twinkling lights! The inaugural lighting of the Holiday Tunnel of Lights will be on Saturday, November 29, marking the first night of HGR: Nighttime Express.
HGR Nighttime Express: See the Holiday Garden Railway at night for an even more spectacular experience! With laser lights in the trees and sparkling lights along the railway, HGR: Nighttime Express is a must-see. Available only with advance tickets.
HGR: Nighttime Express Dates
November 29, 30
December 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
4:30 – 8 pm
HGR: Nighttime Express Pricing
Member Adult: $17
Non-member Adult: $22
Member Youth: $10
Non-member Youth: $12
Ages 3 and Under: FREE

Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium
2025-12-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Adventure Aquarium, 1 Riverside Dr, Camden, NJ, 08103, United States
Adventure Aquarium hosts the most unique holiday tradition in the Philadelphia area — Christmas Underwater, presented by Shriners Children’s Philadelphia! During Christmas Underwater, guests can surf the yuletide and explore a winter waterland filled with holiday d-eel-ights like Scuba Santa, indoor snow flurries, the World’s Tallest Underwater Christmas Tree, and merry more! Christmas Underwater returns November 21st – December 24th.
Other holiday delights include the Aquarium’s many holiday-themed photo ops, festive Gift Shop offerings, twinkling lights, jaw-some holiday décor, and the chance to write letters to Scuba Santa.
The star of Christmas Underwater is Scuba Santa, swimming to town to share holiday cheer with believers of all ages (and species!). Guests can interact and snap selfies with Scuba Santa, who will dive daily among sea turtles, sharks, and stingrays.
The little guppies in your group will enjoy Merry Fishmas, Boris (Puppet Show) as puppet friends Whitney and Finley try to surprise Boris, the shark, with the perfect Fishmas gift. And get ready for Snow-tunda, where it will snow INDOORS every hour on the hour in the Rotunda.

A Longwood Christmas
2025-12-15 10:00 - 23:00, 2025-12-16 10:00 - 23:00, 2025-12-17 10:00 - 23:00 | Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA, 19348
Step into a world of glittering jewels and timeless elegance this holiday season as A Longwood Christmas returns November 21, 2025, through January 11, 2026.
This Christmas, Longwood’s Gardens are transformed into a living jewel box as radiant as the jewels and gems that inspired it. Longwood’s grand conservatories come alive with a variety of opulent holiday displays. Towering trees shimmer in cool blues, ruby reds, emerald greens, and gilded metallics, while hanging crystal accents, lush fabrics, and gemstone-inspired lighting enhance the immersive experience. Thousands of colorful poinsettias, fragrant paperwhites, amaryllis, and other floral finery are highlighted throughout the conservatories. Inside Longwood’s historic Ballroom, it’s a glittering celebration of community spirit as eight trees are lovingly dressed in gold and glittering ornaments crafted by local art centers.
Outside, more than half-a-million enchanting lights guide guests throughout the Gardens, past decorated trees, illuminated displays and other holiday treasures. Gather for fountain shows in the Open Air Theatre, where 750 jets dance to holiday favorites throughout the day and evening. On select nights, strolling carolers fill the air with song.
Timed Tickets to A Longwood Christmas are available now and must be purchased in advance for a specific date and time. Tickets are $45 for adults and $25 for Youth (ages 5-18). Members require free, timed reservations every day. Gardens Premium Members and Innovators do not require reservations.

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market
2025-12-15 12:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-16 12:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-17 12:00 - 20:00 | Dilworth Park, 1 South 15th Streeet, Philadelphia, PA, 19102
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – celebrate the holiday season with local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area!
The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will return to Dilworth Park in 2025 from November 14, 2025 through January 1, 2026, and will once again transform the West side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! Following past tradition, this year’s Holiday Market will again feature a large variety of local artisans, designers, crafters and jewelers offering their unique, holiday-inspired handmade goods and gifts. There truly is no better place to experience Philadelphia’s pride for locally made arts and crafts than the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market!
Admission to the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market is FREE!
Please note: weekday visits during the 2025 season are strongly encouraged! Beat the weekend crowds and shop, eat and be merry in a relaxed chrisstmassy atmosphere

Christmas Village at LOVE Park
2025-12-15 12:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-16 12:00 - 20:00 | Love Park, 1501 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19102, United States
Experience an authentic German-style holiday market right in Center City Philadelphia at LOVE Park, where a curated mix of global and regional artisans showcase handcrafted treasures from festive ornaments to unique jewelry and artisan goods. Sip on seasonal beverages and indulge in delectable treats as you stroll through a dazzling display of sparkling lights. The enchanting ambiance, filled with the mouthwatering scents of fresh waffles, spiced gingerbread, savory bratwurst, and steaming mulled wine, creates an unforgettable yuletide experience for the whole family.

Elmwood Park Zoo's Wild Lights
2025-12-15 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-16 17:00 - 21:00 | Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA, 19401
Elmwood Park Zoo’s most dazzling holiday tradition is back—brighter than ever! Stroll through millions of twinkling lights, glowing animal displays, and sparkling tunnels that transform the zoo into a winter wonderland.
Enjoy festive fun for the whole family with Santa’s Workshop, Cookies with Mrs. Claus, animal meet-and-greets, carousel rides, and the adorable new Christmas Cows. Grown-ups can sip seasonal drinks at ZooBrew, while everyone can enjoy live entertainment and even Dog Nights on Sundays.
✨ Make Wild Lights your new family holiday tradition!

Gems at the J: Hanukkah Brunch and Sing Along
2025-12-16 13:30 - 15:00 | Kaiserman Jewish Community Center, 45 Haverford Road, Wynnewood, PA, 19096
Join The Kaiserman Jewish Community Center for a Hanukkah and holiday-themed Sing Along with live music performed by The Singulars: Ron Schaumburg, Rusty Forman, Bob Tinsman & Paul Mamolou.
Lyric book will be provided. This event includes Kosher Hanukkah treats and live entertainment. Please register here.

Tropic-Anukkah at Har Zion Temple
2025-12-16 17:00 | Har Zion Temple, 1500 Hagys Ford Rd., Penn Valley, PA, 19072
Transport yourself to a tropical Hanukkah celebration with Har Zion Temple. Enjoy island-themed fun for the whole family with games, activities, and a festive sing-along with Cantor Herman, plus delicious latkes, sufganiyot, and specialty drinks.

A Christmas Carol at People's Light
2025-12-16 19:00 - 21:00 | People’s Light, 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA, 19355, United States
Join People’s Light for their creative re-telling of the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol.
Featuring both original songs and traditional English carols, this performance sets the stage for a memorable holiday season with its exploration of themes including family and forgiveness. Plan an outing the whole family will enjoy at this heartfelt performance in Malvern.
People’s Light offers several options for accessible performances. Further details, additional information and tickets can be found here.

A Christmas Story the Musical
2025-12-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, United States
Experience the charm and humor of A Christmas Story The Musical at the Walnut Street Theatre this holiday season.
Join Ralphie and his family and experience their hilarious antics. Although he only has one holiday wish to get a Red Rider BB gun on Christmas morning, Ralphie finds himself foiled at every turn by broken eye glasses, neighborhood meanies, and his goofy family. Will he get his wish or “shoot (his) eye out?” Find out at Kids Night at the Walnut on December 2nd, when one child ages 17 and under can get a free ticket for every paid adult ticket—call the theatre for details.

Open House at AIM Academy
2025-12-17 | AIM Academy, 1200 River Road,, Conshohocken, PA, 19428, United States
Discover AIM Academy, Pennsylvania’s largest college-prep school for bright children with language-based learning differences in 1st–12th grade.
Learn more about their innovative programs and student support by attending one of their in-person Open House events. These gatherings offer parents and guardians the chance to visit the campus, meet the faculty and staff, and see firsthand how AIM empowers students to thrive.
OPEN HOUSE DATES AT AIM

Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
Friday, October 24th, 2025

Friday, November 7th, 2025
Wednesday, November 19th, 2025

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025
Wednesday, December 17th, 2025

Register here.

A Christmas Carol at Walnut Street Theatre
2025-12-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, United States
This holiday season, the Walnut Street Theatre for Kids presents a special hour-long musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL perfect for kids and families.
Using traditional songs to re-tell Dickens’ fantastical story, come along as Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three ghosts who show him the past, present, and possible future on one incredible Christmas Eve. Enjoy your choice of dates for a matinee performance with one evening show offering on December 21st at 6:30 pm.

Holiday Yoga at The Playgarden
2025-12-17 10:30 - 12:00 | The Playgarden, 251 Perkiomen Ave., Schwenksville, PA
Move, stretch, and play during a holiday-themed yoga class! This is the perfect way to get your little one familiar with yoga in a fun and engaging class. Flow through a partner friendly yoga sequence, then enjoy games, snacks, and crafts.
$22 per parent/child; stay for open play afterwards! Spots are limited.
