Community Events

America’s longest-running folk parade is marking its 125th year, coinciding with the start of the nation’s semiquincentennial celebrations.

Dec. 31 – Jan. 4: First Friday at The Barnes is among the highlights. Plus, a look ahead to what 2026 has in store.

Say goodbye to 2025 and hello to the milestone year any way you want, from ice skating and dancing to concerts and fireworks.

Here is a look into Kwanzaa – its roots in community and family, and how you can celebrate in Philly.

Kwanzaa returns to WIlmington with free community events rooted in culture, unity, and the seven principles of Nguzo Saba.

Dec. 25–28: Keep the family entertained this holiday weekend with movie premieres and festive eats. Plus, tribute concerts in South Jersey and karaoke nights in Philly.

Philadelphia’s supercharged New Year’s Eve festivities next week will set the stage for a banner year of special events in 2026.

At Independence Mall, where the first large public menorah lighting took place in 1974, Philly’s Jewish community gathered again to celebrate “light over darkness.”

The annual tradition that sees homes adorned with holiday lights and decorations has grown so popular that honking from impatient drivers is becoming a problem for some.

Dec. 18-21: Jazz night at the Delaware Art Museum, Rod Wave in Philly and a special holiday concert in South Jersey are among weekend highlights.

More than 73,000 visited Wanamakers in the first three weeks of the revived Christmas light show, for what could be its final season.

From a trailblazing minister to the founder of the city’s first woman’s sports bar to an advocate for gun violence survivors, here’s a look back at the annual celebration.

Dec. 11–14: Enjoy a festive weekend with Olympic skating, holiday festivals galore and an adults-only Lego party.

Southern Delaware families can experience Puerto Rican holiday traditions as Culture Club PR hosts music workshops, crafts and other celebrations.

Dozens of Christmas trees are rising from the sand, a tradition that began with one tree in 2019 and has grown into a community-wide holiday ritual. Here's where to find them.