HoLIdAy GuIdE Philadelphia Christmas Village Photo by W. Chung for the Philadelphia Zoo LumiNature MACY’S CHRISTMAS LIGHT SHOW & DICKENS VILLAGE A Philadelphia tradition since 1956, Macy’s Christmas Light Show in the historic Wanamaker Building features whimsical holiday scenes made of more than 100,000 LED lights — including a 34,500-LED tree. The lights dance along to classic tunes from the Wanamaker Organ , the largest playable instrument in the world. Macy’s Dickens Village is a 6,000-square-foot walk-through experience featuring 26 scenes from Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, “A Christmas Carol.” CHRISTMAS UNDERWATER AT ADVENTURE AQUARIUM Home to the largest collection of sharks in the Northeast, Adventure Aquarium’s Christmas Underwater special event features “sea”-sonal fun, such as appearances by Scuba Santa , who dives daily among the sea turtles, sharks and stingrays, and poses for selfies. Photo by K. Huff for the PHLCVB Tinseltown Holiday Spectacular A LONGWOOD CHRISTMAS LUMINATURE AT PHILADELPHIA ZOO Stroll the 1,000-acre property during A Longwood Christmas to admire beautifully decorated trees and other holiday displays as the property glows with half-a-million strung holiday lights . LumiNature at Philadelphia Zoo features dozens of illuminating, animal-themed displays , experience zones and other creative displays, light shows and holiday activities spread throughout the grounds of the nation’s first zoo. HANUKKAH CELEBRATIONS TINSELTOWN HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR Celebrate Hanukkah at the Betsy Ross House ’s menorah lighting, hosted in partnership with the Old City Jewish Arts Center . Festivities include traditional treats like latkes and jelly donuts. Children will be given dreidels and menorahs, while supplies last. KWANZAA CELEBRATIONS For the first time ever, Tinseltown Holiday Spectacular is coming to FDR Park in South Philadelphia . Walk through an immersive environment filled with gigantic seasonal light displays as visitors of all ages enjoy snowtubing, ice skating and seasonal snacks . Celebrate Kwanzaa at the African American Museum in Philadelphia during a series of family-friendly activities, including arts and crafts, interactive workshops , and community discussions that recognize and honor the seven principles of Kwanzaa . Photo courtesy of Comcast Spectacor For dates/times, visit DiscoverPHL.com/holidays . 15 | Official Visitors Guide
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