Winter 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 be an Olympian in Franklin Square Street Curling.
Chilly Philly Mini Golf
Putt your way through Philadelphia’s most famous landmarks while surrounded by wintertime inflatable friends! Available day and night, don’t miss your chance to golf through a frozen paradise.
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.
Seasonal Events
Active-ities with YOYO | Multiple dates beginning November 18
November 18, December 2 & 9, January 27 | 5:30 – 7:30
Bring your children for free games, giant bubbles, live music, and a play party with YOYO!
Nutcracker Night with The Philadelphia Dance Academy| November 19
5:30 – 7:30
The Philadelphia Dance Academy performs dances from The Nutcracker in the Square!
Jingle & Mingle with Santa presented by Customers Bank | Multiple dates beginning November 24
November 24 & 25, December 2, 9, 16, &23 | 5:30 – 7:30pm
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.
Presented by Customers Bank
Holiday Gift-Making Night | December 8
5:30 – 7:30pm
Bring your child to the Square and let Philadelphia arts organizations help them craft gifts for their loved ones.
Hannukah Celebration with Old City Jewish Arts Center | December 10
6:30 – 7:30pm
Celebrate Hannukah in Franklin Square with the Old City Jewish Arts Center.
Santa Paws | December 16
6:30 – 7:30pm
Dress up your pup (or pups), bring them to the Square, and take their photo with Santa!
Kwanzaa Celebration with the African American Museum in Philadelphia
Celebrate the fourth night of Kwanzaa at Winter in Franklin Square with an Evening Bazaar hosted by the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Franklin Square New Year's Celebration | 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.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Days of Service | January 13 - 15
Ice Princess Night | January 27
5:30 – 7:30pm
Meet your favorite princesses in Franklin Square at Ice Princess Night. Enjoy face painting and ice sculptures under the lights of Winter in Franklin Square!
Chinese New Year Celebration | February 10
Participate in a Chinese New Year Craftivity! Wear red and receive a $1 discount!
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