Philadelphia is cooling down, while the events are heating up, during one of the most beloved and anticipated seasons of the year! Whether you’re looking for a boozy excursion or something more family-friendly, the city has something for everyone to enjoy on its never-ending calendar of holiday events.

Franklin Square Holiday Festival

For an evening of bright lights, comfort food and sweet treats, make sure to swing by the Franklin Square Holiday Festival & Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show. Inspired by the imagination of Benjamin Franklin, this brilliant light display features more than 80,000 lights dancing to a dynamic soundtrack of holiday classics. This free event occurs every evening until December 31, 2019.

Winter at Dilworth Park

Skate, stroll, shop, eat and drink at the city’s premier winter experience at Dilworth Park. Enjoy ice skating at Rothman Orthopedics Ice Rink, cozy up with a warm cocktail at the Cabin, shop local designers and crafters at the Holiday Market, and so much more! Take part in this unparalleled experience until February 23, 2020.

Photo Pop Philly

Get ready to take some sELFies and immerse yourself into the snow-filled backdrop of Winter Wonderland, Photo Pop Philly’s third interactive and photo-friendly art exhibit installment. Just like previous exhibits, Winter Wonderland will feature holiday-inspired art created by some of the best local Philadelphia artists. The brand’s latest edition will be open to the public until January 5, 2020. Buy your tickets here.

Luminature at the Philadelphia Zoo

Get ready to go on a magical journey of illuminations at Luminature, the Philadelphia Zoo’s multimedia light and music spectacle. 600,000 twinkling lights will transform the Philly zoo into a walk-through light show with 12 massive light displays, including a 21-foot-tall snake and a 25-foot-tall flamingo tree. Purchase your tickets here.

Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest 

Take part in Philadelphia’s most-loved winter tradition at Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest. The winter park is sure to spark holiday joy with ice skating, outdoor seating with fire pits, a Kids Lodge, the Franklin Fountain Confectionary Cabin and a chalet-inspired lodge for private parties. Free to the public, visitors can enjoy festivities until March 8, 2020.

The holiday entertainment is endless when you live in such an energetic Philly location. Find plenty of ways to spark joy during the holiday season when you call The Broderick home.