Holidays in Franklin Square Attractions
All Seasonal Events
Holidays in Franklin Square Opening Night November 19
Join us to kick off the holiday season with Free performances from the Commonwealth Youth Choir, free hot chocolate and hot apple cider, and the first show of the Electrical Spectacle Light Show of the season at 6:30pm
Nutcracker Night with Philadelphia Dance Academy| November 20
5pm
The Philadelphia Dance Academy performs dances from The Nutcracker in the Square!
Jingle & Mingle with Santa | Multiple dates beginning November 27
November 27 & 28, December 5, 12, & 19 | 5 – 7pm
Meet Santa right here in Franklin Square! Take your picture with the big man himself on select nights leading up to his favorite day of the year.
Pippin | December 1
7 – 8pm
Quintessence Theatre presents scenes from their current production of Stephen Schwartz’s renowned musical. FREE.
Gift-Making Night | December 5
5 – 7pm
Bring your child to the Square and let The Clay Studio help them craft gifts for their loved ones.
Franklin Square Hanukkah Celebration | December 6
5 – 7pm
Celebrate Hanukkah at Franklin Square and enjoy Hanukkah songs, crafts, and activities. FREE.
Santa Paws | December 12
5 – 7pm
Dress up your pup (or pups), bring them to the Square, and take their photo with Santa!
Stories, Cookies, & Milk with Santa | December 19
11am – 1pm
Join Santa in Frosty’s Fireside Lodge as he visits with families, tells stories and more. Enjoy hot chocolate and festive snacks and pose for photos (tickets required).
Celebrating Ujamaa: Kwanzaa Quizzo and Evening Bazaar with the African American Museum in Philadelphia | December 29
5 – 8pm
Celebrate Kwanzaa at Winter in Franklin Square with an Evening Bazaar hosted by the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Kids’ New Year’s Eve Countdown | December 31
5 – 8pm
Ring in the New Year with the most family-friendly celebration in town. Enjoy crafts and the famous Square Drop at 6 pm plus the New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront, viewable from the Square.
Electrical Spectacle Light Show sponsored by PECO
The Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO lights up the Square all winter long with classic seasonal favorites! Enjoy one of Philadelphia’s favorite holiday traditions as hundreds of thousands of shimmering lights illuminate the park!
Franklin Square Street Curling
Challenge your friends and family to this centuries-old sport! See who has what it takes to bring home the gold in Franklin Square Street Curling.
Chilly Philly Mini Golf
Center City’s only outdoor mini golf course transforms into a winter wonderland both day and night during Winter in Franklin Square. Chilly Philly Mini Golf features lights, seasonal music, and larger-than-life wintertime friends throughout the course. Don’t miss Philly Mini Golf decked out for the holidays!
Parx Liberty Carousel
Saddle up and hop aboard the Parx Liberty Carousel for a gentle ride on Center City’s only year-round carousel. You’ll go round and round and up and down, surrounded by the sights and sounds of Winter in Franklin Square and the Electrical Spectacle presented by PECO.
SquareBurger
Come hungry! SquareBurger serves up a menu of yummy faves including juicy burgers, crispy fries, thick, creamy shakes and the legendary Original Cake Shake made with Tastykake © Butterscotch Krimpets.
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