25 Free Holiday and Christmas Events for Philly Kids

Historic Philadelphia alights at the Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show at Franklin Square. Photo by J. Fusco for Visit Philadelphia
11/19/21 - By Kristen Sullivan
If there's one thing that always seems to put parents in a festive mood, it's free holiday and Christmas activities for the whole family to enjoy. The 2021 holiday season in Philly is jam-packed with kid-friendly Christmas events, but we're making sure families are aware of the best attractions with absolutely no cost to attend.
Read on for our rundown of free holiday and Christmas activities, and don't miss the Best Holiday and Christmas Activities Near Philadelphia in 2021.
American Heritage Credit Union welcomes visitors to its annual Grand Illumination celebration featuring the lighting of two 40-foot Christmas trees. Photo courtesy of the credit union
Free Holiday and Christmas Activities Near Philly in 2021
Places featured in this article:
Franklin Square
Fashion District
Downtown Chestnut Hill
Peddler's Village
Dilworth Park
Herr's Snack Factory
Downtown Philadelphia
LOVE Park
Comcast Center
Macy's Center City
Downtown Wilmington
American Heritage Credit Union Campus
Miracle on South 13th Street
Smedley Street Christmas Light Spectacular
Betsy Ross House
Boathouse Row
Downtown Quakertown
Rose Tree Park
City Hall
Fischer's Park
Clark Park
Great Plaza at Penn's Landing