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Franklin Square's Holiday Passport

Treat the kids (or kids at heart) to a Franklin Square Holiday Passport- one carousel ride, one round of mini golf, one cup of hot chocolate, and “Electrical Spectacles” glasses. Kids $13, adults $15. Available through December 31st.

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Franklin Square's Electrical Spectacle

Happy Holidays! Franklin Square’s Electrical Spectacle is Philadelphia’s newest holiday tradition. Sparked by Benjamin Franklin’s imagination, this holiday light show will feature over 50,000 LED lights that will magically dance to the sounds of The Philly Pops. The show will illuminate the Square every night on the half hour from 4:30 pm to 8 pm.

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Have you seen the Liberty 360 Show?

Follow Ben Franklin on an exclusive adventure that explores the stories behind some of America's most beloved symbols of freedom in this one-of-a-kind 360-degree experience. Shows run every 20 minutes!

Please note: The Liberty 360 3D Show is undergoing technical repairs and currently not operating in 3D. The Liberty 360 Show will operate in high definition 2D until repairs are complete.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Hear Betsy with New Audio Tour!

You can see and talk to Betsy every day, now you can hear her on a new audio guide of the Betsy Ross House.  Visit the 18th-century Colonial home to hear from the “First Lady of the Stars and Stripes” for yourself as you  experience the birthplace of the American flag.

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First Friday at the Betsy Ross House

This Friday, enjoy extended hours at the Betsy Ross House. Take a candlelit tour until 7 pm. Also, at 6:45 pm, there will be a FREE performance of holiday songs by the Waldron Mercy Academy’s “Treblemakers” in the courtyard. Audio guides are also available, plus the museum store is open for unique holiday gift shopping.

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Tippler's Tour: Yuletide Cheers & Beers

It’s the most wonderful time…for a beer! Let's raise our glasses together this holiday season in the spirit of 1776! Join Once Upon A Nation on a colonial pub crawl through Historic Philadelphia. Thursdays at 5:30 pm.

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Holiday Events & Programs in Franklin Square

Horse-drawn carriage rides, visits from Santa, rides around Franklin Square on the Lightning Bolt Holiday Express train, heated mini golf, fresh funnel cakes and more!

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SPECIAL EXHIBIT

Flags To Riches: The Stories of Rebecca Franks & Betsy Ross
Luxury or independence...which one would you choose? Before  you decide, check out this special exhibit at the Betsy Ross House that shows two sides of the American Revolution from the ladies who lived it. On view through December 31; included with admission.
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Franklin Square’s Seventh Birthday

 


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