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Christmas Village in Philadelphia with City Hall.

Ultimate Guide to 2025 Holiday Events in Philadelphia (Lights, Markets & More)

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Get ready to feel merry and bright! Winter in Philadelphia is full of sparkle! From Hanukkah to Christmas to ringing in the New Year, here’s your complete guide to the best holiday and winter events around Philadelphia, including the suburbs, Delaware, New Jersey, and beyond. New for 2025: Yuletide at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, LumiNature […]

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A smiling couple holds hands while strolling through a vibrant tunnel of glowing pink, blue, and green holiday lights at the LumiNature event at the Philadelphia Zoo.

13 Best Holiday Light Displays Near Philadelphia (2025 Guide)

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Shirk off those cold winter nights and embrace a warm festive season with some of the best Christmas and holiday lights and drive-thru Christmas light experiences in the greater Philadelphia region. This guide gathers some of the best options, whether you’re looking to brave the cold and walk, stay cozy in your car, or enjoy

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Christmas Village in Philadelphia with City Hall.

10 Best Christmas Markets in Philadelphia for 2025 (Plus Nearby!)

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If you’re looking to soak up the festive spirit, you can’t beat strolling through a holiday or Christmas market, searching for unique gifts and sipping hot beverages like mulled wine. This year, embrace the holiday season with some of the most original and fun Christmas and holiday markets across the Philadelphia region.

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A group of smiling marching band members in festive red uniforms carry a large welcome banner to kick off the West Chester holiday parade at night.

10 Can’t-Miss Holiday Parades Near Philadelphia

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Experience the ultimate in festive cheer with a classic community holiday parade! From “big city” extravaganzas with floats and balloons to charming small-town marches, the Philadelphia region is full of festive events to kick off the season. This guide has the 10 “can’t-miss” holiday parades, complete with dates, routes, and tips. Parades are a one-day-only

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The Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway train pulls up to the Jim Thorpe Train Station.

The Best Santa & Holiday Train Rides Near Philadelphia (2025)

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Across the Philadelphia region, historic railways ferry passengers on scenic trips that provide a bit of nostalgia. Holiday train rides are so magical. Whether your family is looking to get cozy with Santa Claus, create a new family tradition of fetching your Christmas tree with the train, or just enjoy stepping back in time for

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A yellow train car sits on the rails along the Brandywine River at the power yards of Hagley Museum and Library.

Hagley Museum and Library

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Just outside of Wilmington, Delaware, not far from Philadelphia, the Brandywine Valley is Du Pont Country. Sprinkled across the region are a number of impressive homes like the beautiful botanicals at Longwood Gardens and the smartly stately Nemour Estate & Gardens. But they all trace back to a black powder yard and a family home

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Historic buildings line The Dover Green.

Historic Dover Day Trip Delivers Charm Without Crowds

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While doubledecker sightseeing buses full of tourists clog the downtown city streets of Philadelphia and Boston, historic Dover, Delaware, is remarkably quiet. The capital of The First State is only an hour from Philly and features many of the same important highlights: historic buildings, cobblestone streets, and no shortage of stories that reveal just how

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Christmas tree and gingerbread house in the Wilson-Warner House in Historic Odessa, Delaware.

Christmas in Historic Odessa with Tradition and Charm

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Christmas in Historic Odessa, Delaware captures all of the charm and tradition of the holiday season. It’s not over-commercialized reindeer or cartoony men in red suits. It’s far more innocent and heartfelt. The town captures a yuletide feeling that hardly seems to exist anymore these days. The small town of historic homes put on its

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