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December 22, 2025

What to do in Philly this week

Check out Visit Philadelphia's list of things to do in and around the city this week and weekend.

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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.

  • Each week, Visit Philadelphia curates a comprehensive list of the top events, activities, and experiences happening throughout the region. From popular festivals and cultural celebrations to pop-up markets, live music, and family-friendly outings, it’s your go-to guide for planning the perfect week or weekend in and around the city.
  • For the full list of things to do between December 22-28, click here.

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.

Santa’s ’Twas The Night Celebration at Sesame Place

When: Wednesday, December 24 at 5 p.m.
Wh
ere: Sesame Place Philadelphia, 100 Sesame Road, Langhorne, PA

The Gardens After Dark at the Magic Gardens Museum

When: Friday, December 26 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Wh
ere: Magic Gardens Museum, 1020 South Street, Philadelphia, PA

Winter Break at Penn Museum

When: December 26-27
Where: Penn Museum, 3260 South Street, Philadelphia, PA

HiJinx Festival at the Pennsylvania Convention Center

When: December 27-28
Where: Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA

Holiday Garden Railway and Nighttime Express at Morris Arboretum & Gardens

When: Through Tuesday, December 30 (select dates)
Where: Morris Arboretum & Gardens, 100 E. Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

Holidays at the Comcast Center Campus

When: Through Friday, January 2, 2026 (dates vary by attraction)
Where: Comcast Center, 1701 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA

Holiday Light Show at Shady Brook Farm

When: Through Saturday, January 4, 2026
Where: Shady Brook Farm, 931 Stony Hill Road, Yardley, PA

A Wrinkle in Time at the Arden Theatre Company

When: Through Sunday, January 25, 2026 (select dates)
Where: Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA


Read Visit Philadelphia’s entire list of things to do in Philadelphia this week & weekend here.

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