Community Events

Iceless curling lanes for outdoor play is Franklin Square's first foray into winter sports.

Environmental officials say recycled Christmas trees can conserve and enhance soil.

Philly-based actress Nafessa Williams portrays Houston’s partner Robyn. Williams’ charitable foundation, Fearless, gave fans in Philly free tickets to an early screening.

Held on Saturday, Dec. 17, the winter holiday party also featured arts and crafts, face-painting, free lunch, and soccer with the Kensington Soccer Club.

Dec. 22 - 25: Disney on Ice, A Longwood Christmas, Electron’s holiday concert are among weekend highlights in the area.

The party — which dates back to the 1950’s — includes all sorts of live animals, and every child who attends leaves with a gift of their own.

More than 150 people gathered in Old City to kick off the eight-day observation.

Philadelphia250 has selected three community-based projects to develop to mark the nation’s semiquincentennial.

About 1,700 families signed up for the toy shop at Camden’s Kroc Center, but more help is needed to serve the more than 400 families on the waitlist.

A holiday party in South Philadelphia Sunday sought to empower and unite mothers and young kids who’ve lost loved ones to gun violence.

A winter festival and toy drive are coming to Kensington’s McPherson Square. The events are part of a collaboration between the city and residents to make the park safer.

Since the release of 2018’s “Whack World,” Whack has been known for the wit that infuses the delivery of her raps and visuals.

Accion Colombia celebrates the 15th year of their annual Christmas Festival, Sal y Dulce, uniting all Latin American cultures.

For those looking to take in a bright display of holiday cheer, here’s a list of options in the Philadelphia region — both free and ticketed events.

The massive 55-foot Christmas tree outside Philadelphia City Hall is decked out with 4,000 lights to brighten up the Wawa Holiday Plaza.