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12/13/24 - By Nicole O'Donnell

Looking for the best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your must-do list.

Christmas may be behind us, but the holidays are still alive in Philly. This is your last chance to enjoy many of the holiday traditions including the AMT's Christmas Show: Winter Wonderland in Lancaster. Head up to Peddler's Village for the Gingerbread Competition & Display or out to Nottingham for the free Herr's Snack Factory Christmas Lights Display.

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Get creative as a family between Christmas and New Year at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Explore paintings of interior scenes from Matisse in the 1930s, along with immersive spaces and fabulous places in the museum. READ MORE

Disney on Ice: Let's Dance

Now through Saturday, January 4, 2025
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Mickey and his pals are rocking the DJ table and you’re on the guest list! Feel the electric atmosphere as they remix favorite Disney tunes into colorful worlds. READ MORE

AMT's Christmas Show: Winter Wonderland

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Embrace the spirit of the holidays with AMT's critically acclaimed Christmas Show which has become a family tradition for many. Guests can expect a live orchestra, amazing vocals, and extraordinary stage and scenery. This year's show is entitled Winter Wonderland. READ MORE

Holidays at Brandywine

Now through Sunday, January 5, 2025
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In addition to the collection of Wyeth family works and American art, the Brandywine Railroad is also now on display through January 5, 2025. For more than 50 years, this iconic O-gauge model train display has been a cherished holiday tradition for generations of Museum visitors. READ MORE

Herr's Snack Factory Christmas Lights Display

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Visit the Herr's Snack Factory in Nottingham and drive through their campus to view 600,000 dazzling lights making up a spectacular holiday display. Guests will see decorated trees, shrubs, and even some reindeer. READ MORE

Snowflake Special Train Excursion

Now through Sunday, January 19, 2025
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Climb aboard the train for a two-hour ride and watch the snowy world go by on a journey through the Secret Valley. The trip departs and arrives in Boyertown, Pennsylvania.  READ MORE

Gingerbread Competition & Display

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Now through Sunday, January 19, 2025
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View the delightful and whimsical display of gingerbread houses at Peddler's Village. This Gingerbread Competition and Display offers cash prizes in categories ranging from traditional to authentic reproduction of a significant building. READ MORE

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