Philly goes big on celebrating year-round — and the holiday season is no different.
Whether you live here or are just calling Philadelphia ho-ho-home for the holidays, these must-see holiday attractions in Greater Philadelphia are sure to fill you with holiday cheer.
For 2023, plenty of iconic seasonal celebrations — like the 6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade, LOVE Park’s Christmas Village and Philadelphia Ballet’s The Nutcracker — are joined by brand-new traditions like Yuletide at Devon.
Outdoor adventure awaits with ice skating rinks and winter weather activities at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest and the Tinseltown Holiday Spectacular, now in FDR Park for 2023.
And, of course, Greater Philadelphia lights up with dazzling holiday light displays like LumiNature at the Philadelphia Zoo, the 23rd Annual Grand Illumination Celebration at Peddler’s Village and the drive-through Holiday Light Show at Shady Brook Farm.
An important note: This list is an accurate reflection, as of publication date, of what’s been officially announced and made publicly available for the 2023 holiday season so far. Holiday attractions and events are announced all season long, so stay tuned for more great holiday attractions in Greater Philadelphia (think: Winter at Dilworth Park, Macy’s Christmas Light Show and more), which we’ll add to this list as they’re announced.
Read on for Greater Philadelphia’s must-see holiday attractions in 2023.
Note: This article is arranged in chronological order by opening date.
