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Saturday, December 5

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.

Lucia & Christmas Market at ASHM December 5th & 6th

10:00 AM

American Swedish Historical Museum
1900 Pattison Avenue
Philadelphia, PA

Visit ASHM to experience a Swedish Christmas Market in South Philadelphia with Scandinavian food and gifts and handmade items from craft vendors. Plus experience the Lucia children’s program twice daily.

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.

Exhibition Tours: A Nation of Artists

1:00 PM

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

Guided in-gallery exhibition tour exploring diverse narratives of American art and identity throughout PAFA’s Historic Landmark Building.

Snowflake Stroll 2026 at Glen Eagle Square

1:00 PM

Glen Eagle Square
507 Route, 202 Glen Eagle Square
Glen Mills, PA

Celebrate the season at Glen Eagle Square’s Snowflake Stroll on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM! ❄️

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.

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!

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.

The Enchanted Nutcracker

The Miller Theater
250 S. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA

This two-act production is an efficient 90-minute version of the beloved classic, complete with magical snowfall and dancing flowers. New this year, audiences will enjoy an animated backdrop!

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

Sunday, December 6

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!

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.

Lucia & Christmas Market at ASHM December 5th & 6th

10:00 AM

American Swedish Historical Museum
1900 Pattison Avenue
Philadelphia, PA

Visit ASHM to experience a Swedish Christmas Market in South Philadelphia with Scandinavian food and gifts and handmade items from craft vendors. Plus experience the Lucia children’s program twice daily.

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.

Exhibition Tours: A Nation of Artists

1:00 PM

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

Guided in-gallery exhibition tour exploring diverse narratives of American art and identity throughout PAFA’s Historic Landmark Building.

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.

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!

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