Electrical Spectacle Light Show Presented by PECO
Free
Adults: $15
Children: $12
$40/half-hour for groups of up to 8 members
Franklin Square, along with the Parx Liberty Carousel, Chilly Philly Mini Golf, SquareBurger, and the playgrounds will be open during the day. Evening festivities including Street Curling and the Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO run 5 – 9 pm.
November 21, 2024 – January 5, 2025: Daily | 10am – 9pm
*December 24 & 31: 10am – 8pm
*November 28, December 25, & January 1: Closed
January 9 – February 23: Thursdays – Sundays | 10am – 7pm
*Open January 20 & February 17: 10am – 7pm
The Electrical Spectacle Light Show runs every 30 minutes, 5pm – closing.
Franklin Square is located at 6th & Race Streets in Philadelphia, just two blocks from the Independence Visitor Center and Liberty Bell Center.
More than a park
Must See Attractions
Winter in Franklin Square is your go-to holiday attraction for the family, a group outing with your squad, or an anything-but-ordinary date night. Winter in Franklin Square offers memory-making attractions with fun for everyone.
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!
Tickets
- Adults: $15
- Children (3-12): $12
Access Cards are not valid for Chilly Philly Mini Golf.
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 on colorful animals, a dragon and two of Philly’s favorite race horses, Afleet Alex and Smarty Jones.
Tickets
- Ages 3+: $4.00
- Children 2 and under: FREE
(Children under 42″ must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
Tickets purchased are valid for entrance during any public operating hours. Please check our operating calendar for operating times, dates and special events.
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.
Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO
Enjoy one of Philadelphia’s premier winter light shows for FREE! The Electrical Spectacle presented by PECO is Winter in Franklin Square’s main attraction. Hundreds of thousands of LED lights make the Square the perfect backdrop for your holiday Instagram pictures.
Franklin Square Playground
Swing, sway, climb, crawl, twist and twirl at the award-winning Franklin Square playground. It’s free, it’s fun and it’s open year-round.
Living Flame Memorial
Created in 1976 by local sculptor Reginald E. Beauchamp, Franklin Square is honored to be the home of The Living Flame, one of the few memorials in the country dedicated to both fallen Police Officers and Firefighters.
Restrooms
New restrooms will be coming in 2025 to enhance your experience at Franklin Square! During construction, temporary restrooms are available to ensure your comfort. We appreciate your patience as we work to complete this exciting upgrade.
Getting Here
Franklin Square is located at 6th & Race Streets in Philadelphia, just two blocks from the Independence Visitor Center and Liberty Bell Center.
Public Transit
The Square is accessible to and walkable from:
- SEPTA Regional Rail
Via Jefferson Station at 11th & Market Streets - SEPTA Market-Frankford Blue Line
Via 8th Street or 5th Street stops - PATCO High Speed Line
Via 8th & Market Streets
Note: SEPTA Route 47 boarding at 7th & Race Streets is currently not available due to construction. Please board at 7th & Vine Streets.
Parking
Limited on-street parking* is available 8 AM – 10 PM daily along:
- 6th Street
Handicapped, motorcycle, and regular parking - Franklin Street
Regular parking - Race Street
Regular parking, between 6th & 7th Street
*Pay at the adjacent parking kiosk and be aware of parking boundaries; Bus stop tow away zones exist adjacent to these parking areas.
