Holiday

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MLK weekend in Philadelphia includes volunteer opportunities, concerts and discounted museum admissions

Instead of putting your Christmas tree out on trash day, you can recycle it at these locations

Christmas Tree recycling Philadelphia

Watch a behind-the-scenes look at the Philly Specials delivering gifts to thousands of kids in city schools

Philly Specials presents

Mummers Parade 2025: Road closures, parking restrictions and how to watch

Mummers Parade 2025

Philly Specials drop bonus track with Jon Bon Jovi a month after release of latest holiday album

Philly Specials Bon Jovi

Tamales market, one-man 'Nutcracker' and last-minute holiday shopping: Your weekend guide to things to do

Weekend guide

Looking to celebrate New Year's Eve on a budget? Here are 10 parties with tickets under $100.

new year's eve snacktime

Christmas Village vendors: Thomas Laraia follows in his mom's footsteps selling handmade silver jewelry

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Museum of the American Revolution to offer family-friendly activities throughout winter break

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Christmas Village vendors: For one month a year, Tenzin Choephak takes time off as a nurse to sell Tibetan goods

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Fishtown Freeze, hot chocolate and a Jalen Hurts lookalike contest: Your weekend guide to things to do

Weekend guide

Christmas Village vendors: Kylie's Canine Treats has been selling hypoallergenic pet snacks since the market's first year

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Christmas Village vendors: Self-taught photographer Russ Brown tries to 'capture the city in its best light'

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Christmas Village vendors: Alyssa Wisser weaves in tribute to late grandfather in upcycled clothes at Stoked Pineapple

stoked pineapple christmas village

Christmas Village vendors: For 15 years, John Murray has brought sweaters and jewelry from Ireland to Philly

christmas village irish shop

Manayunk's Christmas-themed haunted house returns for two scary nights

lincoln mill haunted house christmas

10 gift ideas from the Christmas Village that cover everyone on your shopping list

philadelphia christmas village gifts

Open Streets, Big 5 Classic basketball and a 'Rocky' movie marathon: Your weekend guide to things do

Weekend guide Big 5

Car-free streets return near Rittenhouse Square on Dec. 8 and 15

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Fishtown Freeze brings back live ice carvings, adds free trolley

Fishtown Freeze

Need help with holiday shopping? Try one of these 10 books by Philly authors

Book gift guide

Rittenhouse Square to host tree and menorah lighting events

Rittenhouse tree lighting

Christmas Village, holiday lights trolley and 'Peter Panto': Your weekend guide to things to do

Weekend guide Christmas

Awkwardness can hit in any social situation. Here are 5 ways to navigate it with grace.

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2024 Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade: What to know about the weather, parade route, parking and more

Thanksgiving Parade 2024

East Passyunk businesses to extend hours and offer loyalty punch cards for holiday celebration

East Passyunk holidays

What Thanksgiving foods are safe for dogs to eat?

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Elfreth's Alley homes to offer holiday tours with carolers and cider

Elfreth's Alley tour

Street curling, holiday light show return to Franklin Square for winter festival

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VinylCon, holiday trains and the return of the Giant Heart: Your weekend guide to things to do

Weekend guide heart

More than 20 holiday markets in the Philly area provide plenty of chances to find homemade gifts

Holiday Market Guide Philly

Adventure Aquarium brings back world's tallest underwater Christmas tree for holiday festival

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Chestnut Hill's winter festivities include an early return of the Holiday Garden Railway

Chestnut Hill holidays

Dilworth Park ice rink and a food drive car show: Your weekend guide to things to do

Weekend guide

Philadelphia Zoo's LumiNature adds choose-your-own-adventure area to holiday light show

LumiNature Philadelphia Zoo

Themed cocktails, seasonal dishes and twinkling lights return at these Philly holiday pop-ups

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Manayunk will have fake snow and Santa for Thursday's Christmas tree lighting

Manayunk Christmas tree

BYOB holiday lights trolley to tour the city's merriest displays

Holiday lights trolley tour

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Dilworth Park's ice rink and and holiday market return next week

dilworth park ice rink

Philadelphia Veterans Parade returns Sunday with a new route

Veterans Parade Philadelphia

M&M's Rescue Squad adds 'BOOth' in South Philly to free service that restocks candy supplies

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Christmas Village to feature new mulled wine varieties, first vegan booth

Christmas Village

Here are tips to keep your pets safe on Halloween, from choosing the right costume to reducing stress

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