Thanksgiving New Year s Day

Thanksgiving New Year s Day

Photo by J. Fusco for HPI Betsy Ross House 239 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 www.historicphiladelphia.org Tour this authentic Colonial home and meet Betsy herself in the upholstery shop. Hear the voice of Betsy Ross on the new audio guide! Through November 30: Open daily, 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.; Beginning December 1: Tuesdays Sundays, 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Closes at 3:00 p.m. on December 24. Self-guided tour: Adults $5.00, Children/ Students/Seniors/Military $4.00 Audio tour: Adults $7.00, Children/Students/ Seniors/Military $6.00 Betsy s Birthday Bash Enjoy cake and crafts with Betsy Ross herself on her 261st birthday at the Betsy Ross House! December 31, 11:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. with admission. Franklin Square 6th & Race Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106 www.historicphiladelphia.com November 14 December 31: Open daily, Franklin Square s Electrical Spectacle: A Holiday Light Show This new holiday light show is the key to holiday fun this season! Over 50,000 lights will illuminate the Square to the sounds of The Philly POPS! November 14 December 31: 4:30 8:00 p.m. Two shows alternate every 30 minutes. Parx Liberty Carousel Hop on this spectacular all-american style carousel playing holiday music. Center City s only carousel features a zebra, a lion, an eagle, a dragon, and hometown racehorse heroes Afleet Alex and Smarty Jones! November 14 December 31: $2.50 (Ages 3+), Children 2 and under FREE Philly Mini Golf Putt around this Philadelphia-themed mini golf course featuring Philadelphia landmarks like the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Independence Hall, and Liberty Bell! Keep warm at Holiday warming stations throughout the course. November 14 December 31: Adults $9.00, Children $7.00 B101 B Crew Holiday Fun Days B101, the official radio partner of Holidays in Franklin Square, will bring music, games, Buzzbee and on-air personalities to the Square throughout the season! November 16 December 29: Saturdays and Sundays, 4:00 6:00 p.m. Lightning Bolt Holiday Express All aboard this holiday train ride Saturdays and Sundays in Franklin Square! November 16 December 29: Saturdays and Sundays, 4:00 7:30 p.m. Adults $5.00, Children $4.00 per ride Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides Bring a blanket and experience the elegance and simplicity of 76 Carriage Company carriage rides from Franklin Square. November 29 December 22: Mondays Fridays, 6:00 8:00 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 4:00 8:00 p.m. $40.00, 15-20 minute tour $50.00, 30-35 minute tour Pricing is for up to 5 people per tour. Santa Saturdays Pose for photos with Santa and collect wish lists in Franklin Square! Be there for Santa s special arrival in the Square on Friday, November 29. November 30 December 21: Saturdays, 4:00 7:00 p.m. Kids New Year s Eve Countdown Enjoy music and crafts before the annual Square Drop at 6:00 pm. View the fireworks at Penn s Landing from the Square followed by a Kids Dance Party in the indoor Pavilion after the fireworks! December 31, 3:00 8:00 p.m. Historic Philadelphia Center 6th & Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106 www.historicphiladelphia.org Open Mondays Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.; Sundays, 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Closes at 3:00 p.m. on December 24. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Liberty 360 Show Journey with Ben Franklin to explore the famous symbols of American liberty in this one-of-a-kind, 15-minute high-tech 3D show. Shows run every 20 minutes. Adults $6.00, Children/Students/Seniors/ Military $5.00, Family 4-pack $20.00 Tippler s Tour: Yuletide Cheers & Beers Enjoy authentic tales and ales with a British soldier at four historic and modern day watering holes throughout Historic Philadelphia on this fun pub crawl! November 14 January 2: Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. (except Thanksgiving) Tour departs from the Historic Philadelphia Center, 6th & Chestnut Streets. Ages 21+ only. Adults $40.00, Students/Seniors/Military $35.00

6th & Market Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106 800.537.7676 www.phlvisitorcenter.com Open daily, 8:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Open until 7:00 p.m.: November 29 & 30; December 26 30 Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Stop by the Visitor Center to purchase tickets to some of Philadelphia s favorite holiday traditions including: Mummers Parade Experience a New Year s tradition unlike any other! Filled with sequins, string bands and plenty of strutting, the Mummers Parade is Philadelphia s grand entrance to every New Year. Visitors come from around the world to experience this can t-miss spectacle. January 1, 10:00 a.m. Grandstand seating located between 15th & 16th streets at JFK Blvd. $20.00 (All ages) Fancy Brigade Show & Finale Every New Year s Day, crowds fill the Pennsylvania Convention Center to witness the Mummers Fancy Brigade show and finale. You re sure to be in awe of their lavish costumes, elaborate floats, and exhilarating dance routines. January 1, 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center $28.00 (All ages) 12:00 p.m. show $23.00 (All ages) 5:00 p.m. finale Signers Hall, National Constitution Center 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 215.409.6700 www.constitutioncenter.org Open Mondays Fridays, 9:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m.; Sundays, 12:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Extended hours on November 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The museum will close at 3:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve and New Year s Eve. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year s Day. Adults $14.50, Students/Seniors $13.00, Children $8.00, FREE for children under 3 and active military. Capture the Moment: The Pulitzer Prize Photographs Don t miss your chance to experience the most comprehensive exhibition of Pulitzer Prize-winning photographs ever assembled. Through December 31 with museum admission. Bill of Rights Anniversary Programming & Macy s Family Day On December 15, 1791, the first 10 amendments, today known as the Bill of Rights, were added to the U.S. Constitution. Participate in special tours of Signers Hall and more on this special anniversary. December 14 16, all-day h FREE with museum admission. General museum admission is $5.00 on Saturday, December 14 courtesy of The Macy s Foundation. Holiday Week and New Year s Celebrations Holiday Week programming includes special winter craft activities, interactive programs, and gallery talks with Pulitzer Prize recipients in connection with the feature exhibition, Capture the Moment: The Pulitzer Prize Photographs. December 26 31, all-day h FREE with museum admission. MummersFest Get an insider s look at what it takes to throw the nation s oldest New Year s parade as Philadelphia prepares for the Mummers march down Broad Street on New Year s Day. Try on costumes, learn the famous Mummers Strut, and watch the Fancy Brigades practice their routines before the big unveil on January 1! December 28, 12:00 8:00 p.m.; December 29, 12:00 7:00 p.m.; December 30, 4:00 9:00 p.m.; December 31, 12:00 6:00 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center $5.00 (All ages) Thanksgiving Weekend Thanksgiving Weekend programming includes craft activities, lawn games, and interactive programs designed for visitors of all ages. November 29 December 1, all-day with museum admission. Photo by R. Kennedy for GPTMC

New Year s Eve on the Battleship Celebrate the New Year with prizes, music, food and drinks, and catch the best view of the fireworks! December 31: 6:00 p.m. and midnight Ship opens at 4:00 p.m. for the 6:00 p.m. show and 10:00 p.m. for the midnight show. $10.00 (Ages 2+) Chemical Heritage Foundation 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 215.925.2222 www.chemheritage.org Open Mondays Fridays, 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Admission is free. A History of Science Holiday Celebration A family-friendly evening of stories from the history of science, inspired by Michael Faraday s 19th-century Christmas lectures. Come in period costume to win a prize! December 6, 5:00 8:00 p.m. Independence National Historical Park 215.965.2305 www.nps.gov/inde The Forgotten (Native) Americans Meet a park ranger for a 30-minute program to commemorate Native American History Month. November 29, 3:00 p.m. The Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank of the U.S., 420 Chestnut Street. Washington Crossing the Delaware Join a park ranger for a 30-minute program about Washington s daring crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas Eve. December 1, 7, 8, 21, 22, 26 & 27: 3:00 p.m. The Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank of the U.S., 420 Chestnut Street. Remembering Our Early Veterans Coinciding with the annual Army-Navy game, learn more about the Continental Army and Navy by joining a park ranger for a 30-minute program highlighting the struggles of the newly created Armed Forces during the American Revolution. December 13 15, 3:00 p.m. The Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank of the U.S., 420 Chestnut Street Independence Seaport Museum 211 S. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19106 215.413.8655 www.phillyseaport.org Open daily, 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Adults $13.50, Children/Students/Seniors/ Military $10.00 Seaport Parade of Lights Holiday displays, activities and a visit from Santa inside the museum are all part of the festivities at this year s Seaport Parade of Lights. At 5:00 p.m., Santa heads outside to lead the parade of festively lit boats from the historic tug, Jupiter. December 14, 3:00 p.m. with museum admission. Family New Year s Eve Celebration Enjoy a spectacular view of the 6:00 p.m. fireworks show over Penn s Landing from the museum s 2nd floor balcony. Festive hats, noisemakers and popcorn will be available (while supplies last) as well as sparkling cider to toast the coming New Year. December 31, 4:00 7:00 p.m. with museum admission. National Museum of American Jewish History 5th & Market Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106 215.923.3811 www.nmajh.org Open Tuesdays Fridays, 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 10:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Adults $12.00, Seniors/Youth $11.00, FREE for children 12 and under and active military. Cocktails and Candle Lighting Join the Young Friends as we celebrate the last night of Hanukkah with latkes, cocktails, and candle lighting. The Young Friends of NMAJH is a group of young professionals, ages 21 40, who gather for social, educational, and philanthropic programming. December 4, 7:00 10:00 p.m. Adults $20.00/door, $18.00/presale Holidays and Traditions Learn about the diverse holiday traditions presented in the museum and share your own. Create your family tree or decorate a holiday card. December 8, 10:00 a.m. with museum admission. Being [ ] at Christmas This signature event for more than 30 years running is back featuring returning favorite, dance-party sensation Baby Loves Disco and more! December 25, 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Adults $12.00, Children $5.00 Penn s Landing Playhouse 211 S. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19106 855.448.7469 www.playhouseinfo.com My Mother s Italian, My Father s Jewish & I m Home for the Holidays! When the family arrives home to celebrate the holidays, Steve is thrown together with all his dysfunctional family members in a riotous celebration of the holiday season. November 29 December 31 For tickets, visit PlayhouseInfo.com or call 855.448.7469. Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent 15 S. 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 215.685.4830 www.philadelphiahistory.org Open Tuesdays Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Adults $10.00, Seniors $8.00, Students/ Teens $6.00, FREE for children under 12 and active military. Behind the Scenes of The Nutcracker Experience the magic of creating a live performance and listen to the stories of the Philadelphians who have brought the show to the stage over the past 5 decades. November 14 February 2014 with museum admission. Toddler Days Story Hour Join the museum for a reading of The Nutcracker Story in the Main Gallery. Children ages 18 months to 5 years are welcome and invited to explore the museum following the reading. December 3, 10, & 17: 9:30 10:30 a.m. Adults $5.00, Children FREE Waterfront Winterfest at Penn s Landing 101 S. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19106 215.925.RINK www.waterfrontwinterfest.com November 29 January 5: Open daily, 11:00 a.m. 1:00 a.m. $3.00 skating admission, $10.00 skate rentals Experience the Waterfront Winterfest at the Blue Cross RiverRink at Penn s Landing and reimagine how you celebrate the holidays. Explore all that Waterfront Winterfest has to offer including an outdoor Olympic sized skating rink, food and beverage concessions, a light show extravaganza, and more.

Adventure Aquarium 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ 08103 856.365.3300 www.adventureaquarium.com Open daily, 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Adults $24.95, Children $18.95, FREE for children under 2. Christmas Celebration Enjoy the magic of the holidays with Adventure Aquarium s Christmas Celebration. Celebrate with Scuba Santa while he swims among sharks, fish and sea turtles! November 29 December 31, all-day with aquarium admission. New Year s Eve Splash Spend the evening with the family at Adventure Aquarium s New Year s Eve Splash. Enjoy access to exhibits and a view of the fireworks at 6:00 p.m. December 31, 5:00 6:30 p.m. Adults $30.00, Children $25.00, Children under 2 FREE African American Museum in Philadelphia 701 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 215.574.0380 www.aampmuseum.org Open Thursdays Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.; Sundays, 12:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Adults $14.00, Children/Students/Seniors $10.00 Annual Kwanzaa Celebration Light the candles of the kinara, discuss the Nguzo Saba, or Seven Principles of Kwanzaa, and sing, dance and create together! Please bring a canned good to support our ChAAMPs Against Hunger Philabundance Food Drive. December 28, 11:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. December 29, 12:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. with museum admission. Battleship New Jersey 62 Battleship Place, Camden, NJ 08103 866.877.6262 www.battleshipnewjersey.org Open Saturdays and Sundays, 9:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m. The Battleship will be open for tours 9:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m. on November 29 and December 26 31. Adults $21.95, Children/Seniors/Veterans $17.00, FREE for children under 5 and active military. Breakfast with Santa For an unforgettable holiday treat, come have breakfast with Santa aboard the Battleship New Jersey. Enjoy a photo with Santa, a self-guided tour of the ship, prizes and more. December 4, 9:00 a.m. Adults $20.00, Children $16.00 for military families. Special Thanks TO OUR PARTNERS Cover Photo Credits: Photos by J. Fusco for HPI. National Constitution Center.