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Philadelphia Marathon Weekend: Fun for All!
Dates: November 21-23, 2025Location: Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PADescription: One of the country’s premier — and most scenic — running events sends thousands of athletes through historic Center City, past the Philadelphia Art Museum and Boathouse Row, while spectators (some with cheeky signs) cheer them on.
The weekend also includes an 8K race, a half-marathon, a Children’s Run and more. -
Longwood Gardens: A beautiful Holiday tradition
Date: November 21, 2025-January 11, 2026Location: Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PADescription: Get ready for a gem of a holiday season. Our Gardens are transformed into a living jewel box as radiant as the jewels and gems that inspired it. Nature and elegance intertwine as twinkling lights dance, hues of emerald green to ruby red to bold sapphire shimmer, and every path leads to a new treasure to behold.
All that glitters is here, waiting to be discovered.Inside the ConservatoriesIndoors, opulence awaits. Towering trees gleam in sapphire blue, ruby red, emerald green, and gilded metallics. Crystals sparkle overhead, fabrics shimmer in jewel tones, and gemstone-inspired lighting casts a magical glow. -
Christmas Village in Philadelphia: Feel the Philly LOVE
Date: November 22 - December 24, 2025Location: Philadelphia-LOVE Park, North 15th and Arch StreetsDescription: The iconic LOVE Park transforms into an open-air European marketplace during the annual Christmas Village in Philadelphia. Traditionally, dozens of vendors set up shop in wooden stalls offering local and international gifts, ornaments, accessories, and wintry apparel.After shopping up an appetite, indulge in tasty treats, which in years past have included raclette sandwiches, spiced wine, apple cider, strudels and more. Stay tuned for more info about this year’s goings-on.Website: https://www.philachristmas.com -
Holiday Open House at the Willows Mansion: Free Family Event
Host: Willows Park PreserveDate: December 06, 2025 to December 06, 2025Time: 10am - 3pm
Location: The Willows Mansion, 490 Darby Paoli Road, Villanova, PA 19085
Description: The Willows Mansion Holiday Open House is back! Join Willows Park Preserve at the Mansion for a festive open house featuring gift vendors, craft tables for children, hot chocolate, holiday music & snacks, poinsettia sale, and more! This event is FREE and open to the public. Located at the historic Willows Mansion, 490 Darby-Paoli Road, Villanova PA. Interested in a calmer, more exclusive social event with early access to the vendors? Consider coming to our Holiday Open House Preview Party the night before.Website: https://willowsparkpreserve.org/
