Holidays in Franklin Square Attractions
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.
All Seasonal Events
Winter in Franklin Square Opening Night November 20
Join us to kick off the holiday season with the first Electrical Spectacle Light Show of the winter presented by PECO. Complete with festive holiday music by The Philadelphia Girls Choir, free professional holiday photos, and a $1 Opening Night discount on Chilly Philly Mini Golf and the Parx Liberty Carousel.
Nutcracker Night with The Philadelphia Dance Company | November 23
5 – 7pm
The Philadelphia Dance Company performs dances from The Nutcracker in the Square!
Jingle & Mingle with Santa | Multiple dates beginning November 29
November 28 & 29, December 6, 13, & 20 | 5 – 7pm
Meet Santa right here in Franklin Square! Take your picture with the big man himself on Saturdays leading up to his favorite day of the year.
Gift-Making Night | December 6
5 – 7pm
Bring your child to the Square and let Philadelphia arts organizations help them craft gifts for their loved ones.
Santa Paws | December 20
5 – 7pm
Dress up your pup (or pups), bring them to the Square, and take their photo with Santa!
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.
Brunch with Santa | December 13
11am – 1pm
Enjoy a holiday brunch inside the Ben on the Rocks heated tent while visiting with guests and posing for photos.
Children: $20
Adults: $25
Kids' New Year's Eve Countdown | December 31
New Year’s Craftivity | 5 – 6pm
Square Drop | 6 – 8pm
Ring in the new year in Franklin Square! Enjoy crafts and family-friendly festivities leading up to the annual Square Drop at 6pm. You can even see the New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront from the Square!
Franklin Square will close on New Year’s Eve at 8pm.
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