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

The countdown to Christmas is in full swing! Snap a pic with Santa before the big night and find out what's on everyone's wishlist. Make magical memories by taking your family to Disney On Ice, The Nutcracker, or Seven Spools of Thread: A Kwanzaa Story. If you love history, Washington Crossing the Delaware is the place to be on Christmas day. Grab some hot cocoa and ride on a merry-go-round at A Very Furry Christmas. Keep the festivities going at night with Dasher's Lightshow or American Heritage's Grand Illumination. 

Don't celebrate Christmas or looking to shake off the cabin fever after gifts are opened? Check out our list of 20 Things to Do on Christmas Day. We've got everything you need to keep the family busy while school's out, so browse our roundup of 35+ Fun Things Do Over Winter Break and our Holiday Bucket List, all featured in our Guide to Holiday and Christmas Events in Philly.