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12/17/25 - 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.

It's almost Christmas, and there is still time to shop and celebrate. If you still want to dine with Santa, don't miss Breakfast with Santa at the Rothman Ice Rink & Cabin or Santa Dines for Breakfast at Hook & Ladder in Conshohocken. Have some last minute shopping? Check out the Punk Rock Flea Market or the Decemberfest Holiday Shopping Stroll in Mt. Airy. Enjoy some carols and community at Christmas En El Barrio. Whatever you do, don't miss a thing.


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Ugly Sweater Contest at Christmas Village in Philadelphia

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Friday, December 19, 2025
Philadelphia
Step into the spotlight at the festive Ugly Sweater Contest, where the most creative and outrageous designs will compete for exclusive prizes. Come for the fun, soak in the holiday cheer, and create lasting memories at one of the season’s most spirited events!   READ MORE

Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol at the Walnut Street Theater

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Through Sunday, December 21, 2025
Philadelphia
Based on the story by Charles Dickens, adapted by Bill Van Horn. On one remarkable Christmas Eve, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three ghosts who show him the past, present—and possible future. READ MORE

Brunch with Santa at Springfield Country Club

Saturday, December 20, 2025
Springfield
Made-to-order omelets, a waffle station, hand-carved beef and turkey, u-peel shrimp and more await families at the Springfield Country Club's Brunch with Santa. Children can visit with Santa and everyone can enjoy the delicious selection of food.  READ MORE

Yuletide Brunch with Santa at Winterthur

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Through Sunday, December 21, 2025
Winterthur, DE
The most popular elf from the North Pole, Santa Claus, is visiting Winterthur for this delicious Yuletide brunch. Santa appears from 9:30am-12:30pm. READ MORE

Breakfast with Santa at the Rothman Ice Rink & Cabin

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Santa Claus is coming to the Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink and Cabin. Enjoy a buffet breakfast followed by ice skating with Santa for this special one-of-a-kind experience. Create memories and special traditions by bringing the whole family. READ MORE

Santa Dines for Breakfast at Hook & Ladder in Conshohocken

Saturday, December 20, 2025
Philadelphia
Come and meet Santa at Hook & Ladder Sky Bar at Hotel West & Main in Conshohocken. They will host a breakfast with Santa event for the whole family on Saturday, December 20 from 10am – 12pm. Reservations are available through Open Table. READ MORE

Punk Rock Flea Market

Friday to Sunday, December 19 to 21, 2025
Philadelphia
The Punk Rock Flea Market is the place to shop for awesome clothing, records, crafts, art, and most of all old punk junk. The night market runs from 4pm to 10pm on Friday night, with open hours on Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm. READ MORE

Decemberfest Holiday Shopping Stroll in Mt. Airy

Saturday, December 20, 2025
Philadelphia
Decemberfest is coming up Saturday, December 20, 2025. This year’s event will look a little different with a shopping stroll all along the Germantown Ave. corridor in Mt. Airy. We’ll have live holiday music, a visit from Black Santa (11am-2pm), festive food & drink, fire pits, a live ice sculpting demo, and more! READ MORE

Christmas En El Barrio

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Saturday, December 20, 2025
Philadelphia
A beloved North Philly holiday tradition! Get into the Christmas spirit with an evening of festive music, food, and community featuring villancicos, aguinaldos, and other traditional Latin songs, performed by members of AMLA and other musical guests. READ MORE

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Nicole O'Donnell
Nicole O'Donnell is a marketing and social media expert with over 20 years of media experience and a proud mom to twin girls. A fan of writing, yoga, and exploring Philly, Nicole loves sampling the city's best treats with her girls in tow.
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