Things to Do in Philly this Weekend: Trains, Santa, Performances December 14-15

Cookie Monster helps make it a very furry Christmas. Photo courtesy of Sesame Place
Cookie Monster helps make it a very furry Christmas. Photo courtesy of Sesame Place
12/11/19 - By Kristen Sullivan

Philly families can find many amazing ways to fill the most wonderful time of the year with lifelong memories. Children who are fascinated by watching model trains race down the track can see them at Morris Arboretum, Longwood Gardens, Brandywine River Museum, or The Museum of American History. Others who prefer to take an actual train ride can climb aboard and take a trip with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Speaking of Saint Nick, kids of all ages can see Santa at the American Helicopter Museum in West Chester, at the rink at Palace Roller Skating in Philly, or at the holiday parade in Chestnut Hill this weekend.

Other ways to get into the spirit of the season include holiday performances. Families can listen to holiday carols at the Philadelphia Orchestra Christmas Kids' Spectacular or A Philly POPS Christmas, laugh out loud during ContempraDance Theatre's Philly-Nutt-Crak-Up, or experience AMT's Christmas Show: Joy To The World. Considering a mini-getaway? Be sure to review our recently updated article on exciting day trips that provide plenty of Christmas fun. Whatever you plan to do, make it a great weekend!

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