These Are the Best Holiday Events in Philadelphia

Holiday events in Philadelphia

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From dazzling Christmas lights to friendly Shabbat dinners to local caroling, find holiday events

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Tuesday Nov. 12, 2024

6 – 7 pm

Diwali- Festival of Lights

Ages: All
Family
Free
Holiday

The West Nyack Free LibraryWest Nyack

Wednesday Nov. 13

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Various

The Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze: Hudson Valley

Van Cortlandt ManorCroton-on-Hudson

Long Island LuminoCity

Various

LuminoCity 2024 Holiday Lights Festivals

Eisenhower ParkEast Meadow

RCCS Dress Rehearsal

Various

Christmas Spectacular Starring The Radio City Rockettes

Radio City Music Hall

DJI

Various

Holiday Lane at American Christmas

American ChristmasMount Vernon

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Noon – 6 pm

PaleyLand

Ages: 8 and under
Attractions
Christmas
Family

The Paley MuseumMidtown

4 – 5 pm

Thanksgiving Craft

Ages: 3 – 12
Craft & DIY
Family
Free

South Beach LibraryStaten Island

Thursday Nov. 14

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Various

The Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze: Hudson Valley

Van Cortlandt ManorCroton-on-Hudson

Long Island LuminoCity

Various

LuminoCity 2024 Holiday Lights Festivals

Eisenhower ParkEast Meadow

RCCS Dress Rehearsal

Various

Christmas Spectacular Starring The Radio City Rockettes

Radio City Music Hall

DJI

Various

Holiday Lane at American Christmas

American ChristmasMount Vernon

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11 am – 7 pm

Cross County Center Santa Photos

Cross County CenterYonkers

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Noon – 6 pm

PaleyLand

Ages: 8 and under
Attractions
Christmas
Family

The Paley MuseumMidtown

4 pm

Pumpkin Volcanoes

Ages: 9 – 12
Family
Free
Holiday

Westhampton Free LibraryWesthampton Beach

4:15 – 5 pm

Turkey Storytime, Hoedown & Craft

Tottenville LibraryStaten Island

9.) Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail

6 – 10 pm

Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail

New York Botanical GardenBronx

Friday Nov. 15

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Various

The Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze: Hudson Valley

Van Cortlandt ManorCroton-on-Hudson

Long Island LuminoCity

Various

LuminoCity 2024 Holiday Lights Festivals

Eisenhower ParkEast Meadow

RCCS Dress Rehearsal

Various

Christmas Spectacular Starring The Radio City Rockettes

Radio City Music Hall

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All day

Pop-Up Ice-Skating Rink at Cross County Center

Cross County CenterYonkers

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Various

Cross County Center Pop-Up Holiday Ice Skating Rink

Cross County CenterYonkers

DJI

Various

Holiday Lane at American Christmas

American ChristmasMount Vernon

Polar Conductor

All day

Polar Express Train Ride

Ages: 3 and up
Attractions
Christmas
Family

Westbrook Lane StationKingston

Various

Riverhead Holiday Light Show

Splish Splash WaterparkCalverton

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11 am – 7 pm

Cross County Center Santa Photos

Cross County CenterYonkers

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Noon – 6 pm

PaleyLand

Ages: 8 and under
Attractions
Christmas
Family

The Paley MuseumMidtown

9.) Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail

6 – 10 pm

Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail

New York Botanical GardenBronx

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6 – 8 pm

Holiday Tree Lighting at Cross County Center

Cross County CenterYonkers

Saturday Nov. 16

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Various

The Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze: Hudson Valley

Van Cortlandt ManorCroton-on-Hudson

Long Island LuminoCity

Various

LuminoCity 2024 Holiday Lights Festivals

Eisenhower ParkEast Meadow

RCCS Dress Rehearsal

Various

Christmas Spectacular Starring The Radio City Rockettes

Radio City Music Hall

CROSSCOUNTY_TREELIGHTING_NOV2023_0000134 (1)

Various

Cross County Center Pop-Up Holiday Ice Skating Rink

Cross County CenterYonkers

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