It’s that time of year when people travel, visit family and friends, and look for holiday activities. Below, you will find the 2024 list of activities in Philadelphia and the surrounding area. There is something for everyone on the list, and it should keep everyone happy!
If you have guests staying at your home, use the tips in my article “Prepare your Guest Bedroom for the Holidays.” If it’s your first time hosting and you are unsure how to set your table, use this guide for your style.
Holiday activities for anyone near Philadelphia, PA – 2024:
For a list of activities in and around the Philadelphia Area, click here.
Live Theater | Music:
- Lancaster, American Music Theatre – Christmas Show
- People’s Light – Peter Panto: A Musical Panto
- Delaware Theatre Company – Home for the Holidays in the 302
- Philadelphia Ballet – The Nutcracker
- Miller Theater – Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
- Philadelphia Orchestra – Children’s Holiday Spectacular
- Walnut Street Theatre – ELF The Broadway Musical
Holiday Train Experiences:
- Strasburg Railroad – Christmas Train
- West Chester Railroad – Santa’s Express
- Lehigh Gorge – Santa Train – Jim Thorpe
Surrounding area:
- Skiing at Blue Mountain
- Great Wolf Lodge – Indoor Water Park – Pocono Mountains, PA
- Christmas Candylane at Hershey Park
- Dutch Winter Wonderland
If you are looking for last-minute activities to do this weekend with kids (of all ages), check your local movie or bowling schedule. Facebook is a great place to find events happening near you. On your phone, click on the Menu, select Events, and you can choose all events happening near you this week or the top ones. It’s a fun way to discover local activities in your area.
Have a fabulous week if you are hosting, visiting or relaxing at home!
By Debbie Correale, Redesign Right, LLC. Feature image licensed from Pavel Ilyukhin | Shutterstock.