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by Amber Bowie December 01, 2025
Philly moms - if you or someone you know could use a little extra support this winter, definitely add Operation Bundle Up to your calendar. This annual event is truly a blessing for our community, offering free winter coats and cold-weather accessories for children, no strings attached.

This year marks the 12th Annual Operation Bundle Up, and it’s happening on:
📅 Saturday, December 6, 2025
⏰ 10 AM – 2 PM
📍 St. Martin of Tours Church
5450 E. Roosevelt Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19124
Hosted by Catholic Charities of Philadelphia, Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation, Cradles to Crayons, and community partners, this event helps local families stay warm all winter long.
Contact: Lance Wright
📱 (215) 760-4101
📧 lwright@chs-adphila.org
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by Amber Bowie December 15, 2025
Celebrate the Festival of Lights at the Please Touch Museum with themed storytimes and a performance of “The Magic Latkes” — a fun and family-friendly Hanukkah event for Philly kids.
by Amber Bowie December 12, 2025
Enjoy a free Christmas Festival in Germantown with crafts, Santa photos, a Christmas pageant, lunch, and goats from the Philly Goat Project — a fun holiday outing for Philly families.
by Amber Bowie December 10, 2025
Looking for free holiday activities in Philadelphia? The Clay Studio’s Hands on Clay workshop invites kids and families to create their own holiday ornament during a fun, hands-on art experience.
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