This weekend for families: Lights, theater, disco and holiday action
Check out the holiday light show at Franklin Square this weekend. (Courtesy of Jeff Fusco for Historic Philadelphia, Inc.)
Here’s a look at what’s going on for the family this weekend.
Walnut Street Theater Presents: ElfWalnut Street Theater, 825 Walnut StreetLet your laughter lose and find your inner elf at Broadway’s Elf Musical.Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.$10-75
Franklin Square’s Electrical Spectacular: A Holiday Light ShowFranklin Square, 6th & Race StreetBenjamin Franklin’s imagination lives on in this amazing light show. Bundle up and take part in this new holiday tradition at Franklin Square.Nov. 23-24 at 4 p.m.Free
Baby Loves Disco Family Dance PartyWorld Café Live, 3025 Walnut St.Baby Love Disco is travelling major cities and lands in Philly this Saturday. Make post-nap time, pre-dinner time a new experience with real music, healthy snacks and a whole lot of dancing. For toddlers, pre-schoolers and their caregivers.Nov. 23 at 11 a.m.$12
Holiday Fair & Craft Bazaar 2013The Waldorf School of Philadelphia, 7500 Germantown Ave.Jumpstart the holiday season with local artisans, vendors, homemade baked goods, performances led by Waldorf students, puppet plays and a one-of-a-kind Children’s Shopping Room.Nov. 23Free for kids under 14; $5 for adults
Holiday Garden Railway Grand OpeningMorris Arboretum, 100 E. Northwestern Ave.Come and see how sparkling lights illuminate the Arboretum’s mini-village, tunnels, bridges, and woods and stop to make a fun craft in this winter garden.Nov. 23-24 at 1 p.m.Free for children 3 and under; $7 for 3-17 year olds; $16 adultsFree with admission
C.W. Henry 5K Turkey trot & 2K WalkC.W. Henry School, 601 Carpenter Ln.A great way to support a local community school and get a workout! Proceeds will support Henry’s technology and Playworks initiatives.Nov. 23 at 7:30 a.m.Advanced registration: $30 run/$10 walk; Day of: $35/run/$10 walk
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