December 22, 2025
Holiday programming continues across Philadelphia this week, with seasonal shows, cultural events and several longtime favorites nearing their final days.
Some of the city’s most popular holiday attractions wrap up midweek. Christmas Village at LOVE Park and City Hall, along with the Wanamaker Light Show and Dickens Village, both run through Wednesday.
On Thursday, the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History hosts Being ___ at Christmas 2025, a daytime program focused on cultural traditions and shared experiences during the holiday season.
Friday brings new openings and citywide celebrations. Disney On Ice Presents: Jump In! opens at Xfinity Mobile Arena, while Kwanzaa celebrations begin with the 2025 Kwanzaa Kick-off at City Hall.
Several events run throughout the week, including Cirque Dreams Holidaze at the Miller Theater, with performances scheduled Tuesday through Sunday. Neighborhood light displays also remain a draw, with Miracle on South 13th Street and the Smedley Street Christmas Light Spectacular continuing through January 2026.
Here's more of the best things to do in Philadelphia this week, courtesy of Visit Philadelphia.
When: Wednesday, December 24 at 5 p.m.
Where: Sesame Place Philadelphia, 100 Sesame Road, Langhorne, PA
When: Friday, December 26 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Magic Gardens Museum, 1020 South Street, Philadelphia, PA
When: December 26-27
Where: Penn Museum, 3260 South Street, Philadelphia, PA
When: December 27-28
Where: Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
When: Through Tuesday, December 30 (select dates)
Where: Morris Arboretum & Gardens, 100 E. Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
When: Through Friday, January 2, 2026 (dates vary by attraction)
Where: Comcast Center, 1701 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA
When: Through Saturday, January 4, 2026
Where: Shady Brook Farm, 931 Stony Hill Road, Yardley, PA
When: Through Sunday, January 25, 2026 (select dates)
Where: Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA
