Philly weekender: Light show, caroling, and Hanukkah
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🎭 Take the kiddos to see this hour-long musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' holiday classic "A Christmas Carol" at the Walnut Street Theatre. Shows run through Sunday.
- Tickets: $24+
👁️ Otherworld in Northeast Philly just launched its trippy, immersive holiday light show. Magic of the Willow ($29.99+) features 600 strands of LED that are synched with music and activities.
- Plus: Check out the winter solstice market at Otherworld on Saturday.
🌲 East Market's Carols and Cocktails returns today from 3-6pm at Jefferson Plaza. On the agenda: Ice sculpting, caricature drawings, s'mores station and hot cocoa.
🕎 Manayunk's Eight Crazy Nights of Hanukkah at Canal View Park is tonight at 6pm. Expect latkes, candle lighting, and giveaways.
🎄Last call for Linvilla Orchard's Christmasland. The annual tradition in Media, which runs through Sunday, includes a skating rink ($13), makers market, Santa and his elves, and decorations galore.
🍻 Stateside Live!'s ugly sweater party (ages 21+) kicks off at 8pm on Friday. Plan for holiday music, visits from the Grinch and Santa, bull riding and giveaways.
- Free and you can book a table online.
🛍️ Mt. Airy's Decemberfest is Saturday from 11am-4pm. The holiday market features vendors, Santa, fire pits and ice sculpting.
⏳ Stop by Art Star's Holiday Procrastinator Market at the Independence Visitor Center to get something for everyone on your list.
- Also ask for free gift wrapping. Saturday and Sunday from 11am-4pm
🌞 Celebrate the winter solstice at Glen Foerd in Northeast Philly on Sunday, starting at 3:15pm.
- Activities include guided walk, yin-style yoga, crafts and hot drinks. The evening wraps up with a bonfire by the Delaware River.