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Friday, December 4

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.

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.

Pre-Show Dining at Dolce Italian

4:00 PM

Dolce Italian
1437 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA

Head to Dolce Italian at W Philadelphia for pre-show dining before The Nutcracker this holiday season and enjoy special food and beverage offerings before the curtain rises.

Enjoy a Swedish Smörgåsbord! Julbord Dinner at the American Swedish Historical Museum, December 4th!

5:00 PM

American Swedish Historical Museum
1900 Pattison Avenue
Philadelphia, PA

Start your Christmas celebrations by indulging in a Swedish holiday smorgasbord including Christmas ham, herrings, meatballs, salads, and bread. Craft vendors will also be available for shopping from 5-7pm.

First Friday: Start Talking Science

5:00 PM

Science History Institute
315 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA

Want to know what really happens in a laboratory? Want to meet scientists doing cutting-edge research in physics, medicine, biochemistry, and more? Then let’s Start Talking Science!

Hotel West and Main Hosts the Conshy Winter Market: December 2 - 4 and December 12 - 13

5:00 PM

Hotel West and Main
46 Fayette St
Conshohocken, PA

During the first two weekends of December, Hotel West & Main will host the Conshy Winter Market!

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!

The 31st Annual Print Sale

5:30 PM

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

Celebrate 31 years of fine art printmaking at PAFA with a holiday print sale featuring works priced under $200.

West Chester Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting

6:30 PM

137 North High Street
West Chester, PA

The 2026 West Chester Christmas Parade returns with 80,000 lights, a new float for Santa, tributes to America250 and more!

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, December 5

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!

One-Day Workshop | Palette Knife Painting Workshop with Shushana Rucker

9:00 AM

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

Learn palette knife techniques for texture, expressive marks, and broad planes of color in a one-day painting workshop with instructor Shushana Rucker.

One-Day Workshop | Palette Knife Painting Workshop with Shushana Rucker

9:00 AM

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

Learn how to use a painting knife to create bold lines, crisp edges, and rich texture while working from still life or reference imagery.

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.

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