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Thursday, November 26

Cobbs Creek Turkey Shootout

Cobbs Creek Golf Campus
7400 Lansdowne Ave
Philadelphia, PA

Kick off Thanksgiving morning with a little friendly competition at Cobbs Creek!

Philadelphia: For the People Exhibition

Free Library of Philadelphia
1901 Vine St.
Philadelphia, Penns

250 years ago, the Declaration of Independence affirmed that a government exists to serve the people. Since then, Philadelphians have fought for a City of Brotherly Love.

To Be Continued...

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 
118-128 North Broad Street 
Philadelphia, PA

Conceived as a companion installation to the exhibition One After Another: Series and Studies, this exhibition displays a focused selection of works from PAFA’s permanent collection that reveal artistic process in visible and compelli

Friday, November 27

Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

9:00 AM

137 North High Street
West Chester, PA

Experience hometown holiday magic in West Chester, Chester County, PA!

What do you want America to be like in the future?

9:00 AM

Parkway Central Library
1901 Vine St.
Philadelphia, Penns

Visit our wish wall, located in the 2nd Floor West Gallery, and write or draw your vision for our nation's future.

Al Gury: Painting and Purpose

10:00 AM

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
118-128 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA

Joins us for the opening reception of Al Gury: Painting and Purpose, an exhibition celebrating the legacy of the beloved painter, educator, author, advocate, and friend.

One After Another: Series and Studies

10:00 AM

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
118-128 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA

PAFA exhibition exploring seriality in American art, drawn entirely from PAFA’s permanent collection.

COUNTDOWN TO WINTERFEST (11/27): IBX RiverRink Winterfest

11:00 AM

Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest
101 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA

Join us on the Delaware River Waterfront for Opening Weekend at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest, November 27–29!

Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest Opening Weekend

11:00 AM

101 S Christopher Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, PA

Celebrate the start of the holiday season at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest, opening Friday, November 27, at 11 a.m. at 101 S. Columbus Boulevard!

40th ANNUAL THANKSGIVING “not just” ROCK EXPO® - RECORD & CD SHOW 2026

12:00 PM

The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
100 Station Ave
Oaks, PA

Records, CD's, DVD’s, Tapes, 45's, 12" Singles, Posters, T-Shirts, Books and Memorabilia.

Exhibition Tours: A Nation of Artists

1:00 PM

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
118-128 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA

Docent-led tour exploring diverse narratives of American art and identity throughout PAFA’s newly restored Historic Landmark Building.

Artist and Artisans Market 2026

4:00 PM

Cherry Street Pier
121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, PA

Shop local at the Artist and Artisans Market on select Fridays and Sundays at the Pier.

First Friday presented by Fulton Bank

4:00 PM

Cherry Street Pier
121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, PA

Join us on the first Friday of each month for exhibition openings, artist studio tours, markets, and stunning views of the Delaware River.

LumiNature presented by PNC Bank

5:00 PM

Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W. Girard Avenue
Philadelphia, PA

Visit Philadelphia Zoo after dark an go on an adventure with more than one million shimmering lights!

Youth One-Time Classes

5:30 PM

Blue Skies Pottery - Bryn Mawr
933 W Lancaster Ave.
Bryn Mawr, PA

Join our one time class to learn the basics of wheel throwing! This one-time kids class lasts 90 minutes, and we ask that you please arrive 5 minutes early.

Cinderella: A Musical Panto

7:00 PM

39 Conestoga Road
Malvern, PA

Our wildly popular holiday confection is back with a brand-new staging of one of our most beloved pantos! Cinderella is chock-full of villains and heroes, shenanigans, and unfettered joy. Can a brave young person carve their own path and define their future, even when their family is doing all they can to prevent it? Join us to find out, sing along, cheer for our hero, and boo(oooo!) anyone who stands in her way! Under the direction of panto veteran, past Cinderella cast member, and People’s Light Company Artist Liz Filios, with Associate Director Andrew Watring, our signature "holiday treat" (Broad Street Review) is a musical, magical experience for ages 5-10

Lancaster's Original Candlelit Concert Experience

7:30 PM

Prima Theatre
941 Wheatland Avenue
Lancaster, Penns

Step into the glow, where candlelight, harmony, and the beauty of the holiday season surround you.

Philadelphia: For the People Exhibition

Free Library of Philadelphia
1901 Vine St.
Philadelphia, Penns

250 years ago, the Declaration of Independence affirmed that a government exists to serve the people. Since then, Philadelphians have fought for a City of Brotherly Love.

To Be Continued...

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts 
118-128 North Broad Street 
Philadelphia, PA

Conceived as a companion installation to the exhibition One After Another: Series and Studies, this exhibition displays a focused selection of works from PAFA’s permanent collection that reveal artistic process in visible and compelli

Saturday, November 28

Lights Up! Holiday Weekends in West Chester

9:00 AM

137 North High Street
West Chester, PA

Experience hometown holiday magic in West Chester, Chester County, PA!

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