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by Amber Bowie May 31, 2024
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon in Franklin Square at the Chinese Lantern Festival! With hundreds of illuminated displays, authentic Chinese food options, cultural performances, a fountain show, and so much more! You do not want to miss this festival!
Tickets are on sale now! Adults are $25 Monday through Thursday and $28 on weekends. Youth ages 13-17 are $23 during the week and $26 on weekends. While kids ages 2 and under are free, children 3-12 are $16 every day of the week! The festival will illuminate starting June 20th through August 18th from 6 pm - 11 pm. While Franklin Square is free to the public, it will close at 5 pm daily for the festival.
Learn more here!
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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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