Here are our picks for the Top 10 Holiday Events happening this week in the Downtown Philly area!
Storytime at Christmas Village
Tuesday, December 10th, 1 PM - 2 PM
The Free Library will be providing festive family storytimes at Christmas Village on Tuesdays, December 3rd, 10th, and 17th in LOVE Park! Come for seasonal stories, songs, rhymes and joy!
https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/event/143883
Lights Around the World with the Geography Lady at the Whitman Library
Wednesday, December 11th, 4 PM - 4:45 PM
Join the Whitman Library staff as they make our way around the world and learn how different countries and cultures use light to celebrate their winter holidays. There will be stories, maps, sensory activities, and treats! For school-age children and families.
https://www.facebook.com/events/536676545617385/
Jingle and Mingle with Santa at Franklin Square
Thursday, December 12th, 5 PM - 7 PM
Bring your camera to take a picture with Santa at Franklin Square!
https://historicphiladelphia.org/events/jingle-mingle-with-santa/
Merry Swiftmas Skate Night at the RiverRink
Friday, December 13th, 7 PM - 10 PM
Head to the RiverRink on December 13th for the Merry Swiftmas Skate Night from 7-10! Skate the night away to a Taylor Swift playlist, enjoy fun decor, free activities (while supplies last), cocktails, and more! There will be a look alike contest for Swift and Kelce look a likes and friendship bracelets!
https://www.delawareriverwaterfront.com/events/merry-swiftmas-skate-night
Christmas Saturday at Please Touch Museum
Saturday, December 14, 10 AM - 4 PM
Head to The Please Touch Museum for a Christmas Celebration! Features a magical Santa Workshop where kids can meet Santa and create festive crafts!
https://www.pleasetouchmuseum.org/visit/signature-events/?
Kwanzaa with Keepers of the Culture at Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library
Saturday, December 14, 2 PM - 3 PM
Learn all about Kwanzaa from Keepers of the Culture, Philadelphia's Afrocentric Storytelling Group, as they celebrate the African-American oral tradition.
https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/event/144852
Winter Around the World at Lemon Hill Mansion
Saturday, December 14, 10 AM - 4 PM
Experience how different cultures celebrate the holiday season with musical performances, food vendors, decorations, activity tables, and more! Celebrate Southeast Asia and Family Free Day with Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park
https://fairmountpark.ticketleap.com/holidays-in-the-park-at-lemon-hill/details
Breakfast with Santa at Hard Rock Cafe Philadelphia
Saturday, December 14, 10 AM - 11:30 AM
Enjoy a breakfast buffet at The Hard Rock Cafe Philadelphia with Santa! There will be storytime with Santa, photo opportunities, Balloon Twister, Ornament Decorating and more!
Hanukkah Celebration at Please Touch Museum
Sunday December 15, 10 AM - 4 PM
Enjoy interactive stories and special storytimes that celebrate The Festival of Lights. Bring your family to create memories and learn about the joys of Hanukkah.
https://www.pleasetouchmuseum.org/visit/signature-events/?
Sundays on Stage at Parkway Central Library
The Nutcracker: Sunday, December 15, 2 PM - 4 PM
Pages to Pirouettes brings the story of Marie and The Nutcracker to live. The program even includes a ballet lesson for the whole family!
