It’s beginning to look a lot like … another magnificent month of awesome events and fantastic festivals in Philadelphia.
The holiday season is finally here! Joy and jolly abound at Dilworth Park, Franklin Square and Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest on the waterfront, and at holiday markets like Christmas Village in LOVE Park. And colorful light displays illuminate the night at the Philadelphia Zoo, Longwood Gardens and Peddler’s Village.
The sounds of the season come ringing in as well. Take in classics like The Nutcracker and a variety of A Christmas Carol productions. Experience a magical holiday lineup of shows at Kimmel Center. And welcome back favorites including Mariah Carey and Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
And for a respite from the holidays, there’s plenty of options, from RockyFest to college basketball’s Big 5 Classic to the annual Revolutionary reenactment at Washington Crossing.
Read on for the best things to do in Philadelphia in December 2024.
Note: This article is arranged chronologically by section.
