When you’re done with the show, don’t be a Scrooge and head
on up to the third floor for Dickens Village, which brings the
classic A Christmas Carol to life through Dec. 31.

You can even knock out your holiday shopping while you’re
there; win-win.

Or if you’re worried you’ll walk out with more sweaters and
winter goodies than your bank account allows for, head to the
Comcast Center for The Comcast Holiday Spectacular from Nov.

23 to Jan. 1.

Franklin Square will be lit for the holidays starting Nov. 9.

Head there to check out the Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light
Show with more than 50,000 lights dancing to holiday tunes.

A personal favorite is the “Season’s Greetings” strung out in
lights on Jeweler’s Row, spreading along Eighth Street between
Sansom, Walnut and Chestnut streets.

And of course, no winter in Philly would be complete without
a stop at the Miracle on South 13th Street in South Philly. The
homeowners on this street go all out to make it a must-see during
the holidays.

Take a Da
Trip Longwood Gardens and Peddler’s Village are so close and
yet we don’t always take advantage of it.

Change that this winter with a drive to the gardens to
see the grounds, which are beautiful any time of year, but especial-
ly during the holidays.

A Longwood Christmas will be on display Nov. 23 through Jan.

7 and will be themed this year after France’s Versailles. Ooh la la!
Top spots for pumpkin picking in the fall turn into prime plac-
es for winter fun, too. Linvilla Orchards (Nov. 19 through Dec. 23)
and Shady Brook Farm (Nov. 18 through Jan. 7) will hold their
annual light shows with more than 3 million lights (!) and give
you the chance to sip on some apple cider while walking through
“the North Pole.”
The annual Peddler’s Village Christmas Festival will take place
on Dec. 2 and 3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. While you’re
there, definitely check out the Gingerbread House Competition
and Display.

Or if Bavaria in the winter is more your speed (who wouldn’t
want to warm up with a nice stein of beer?), check out Bavaria in
Bucks at Peddler’s Village for a series of dining events featuring
German cuisine, wine, beer and entertainment on Jan. 12 to 14.

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As tempting as it is to curl up in a blanket and stay inside
all day, don’t let the winter stop you from being physically
active. There are tons of ways to be outside, from skiing to
ice skating, and there are plenty of spots to lace up your skates
and take a turn around the rink.

The Rothman Ice Rink at Dilworth Park is now open and al-
lows you to skate around next to City Hall, right by the giant lit-
up tree — really, you can’t miss it — and when you’re done, walk
around the little shops and booths set up in the park. Christmas
Village is set up at Dilworth Plaza while renovations at LOVE
Park continue.

The city claims it will be open for Christmas Village this year,
but that remains to be seen.

Or head to Penn’s Landing for Blue Cross RiverRink Winter-
fest (November through March) to skate and warm up in The
Lodge while you sip on cider and hot chocolate (adults can get
some spiked winter cocktails).

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