Top Picks for This Weekend
It simply isn’t the holidays without a trip to the Academy of Music for a performance of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®. For decades, this amazing production has been Philadelphia’s most beloved holiday tradition. Set to Tchaikovsky’s famous score, the incredible dancing and lavish sets and costumes bring to life the story of a young girl’s magical dream – a dream that never loses its appeal. Onstage December 6-31 – get tickets at 215-893-1999 or paballet.org.
The first night of Hanukkah is almost here! There are plenty of ways to celebrate Sunday: In addition to FREE menorah lightings in Philly’s Old City and Rittenhouse neighborhoods, the festival at Cherry Hill, NJ’s Garden State Discovery Museum features a cantor performance and crafts. Over in Mt. Laurel, NJ, Paws Discovery Farm doles out latkes and applesauce.
We know you’re in for a busy week ahead — make the most of it with ourUltimate Holiday Guide! From nearby light displays to last-minute shopping to Santa meet-and-greets, here’s all you need to know to ensure you and the kids have the happiest of holidays.
More LOcal Events in Philly and the Main Line
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol at Philly’s Walnut Street Theatre, through Sunday
Frozen Night at Philly’s Franklin Square, Friday
FREE Christmas in the Barrio at Philly’s Esperanza Arts Center, Saturday
Butterfly Light Festival at Philly’s Insectarium and Butterfly Pavilion, Saturday
Brandywine Ballet’s The Nutcracker at West Chester’s West Chester University, Saturday and Sunday
More Events in Delaware
Jingle All the Way to the Jurassic at Wilmington’s Delaware Museum of Natural History, Saturday
First State Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker at Wilmington’s Copeland Hall, Saturday and Sunday
Santa Claus Express at Wilmington’s Wilmington & Western Railroad, Saturday and Sunday
More Events in South Jersey
Candlelight Shopping in downtown Haddonfield, Friday
Sea of Lights at Point Pleasant Beach’s Jenkinson’s Aquarium, Friday through Sunday
