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Each year, Franklin Square gets a festive makeover with hundreds of thousands of sparkling lights, special events and more for Vacaciones en Franklin Square.
The festival of lights’ centerpiece attraction — the Electrical Spectacle Light Show — shines brighter than ever for 2026, closing out the park’s year-long 20th anniversary celebrations.
Under the technicolor glow, you can explore Franklin Square’s other wintry activities, like the Parx Liberty Carousel, the Chilly Philly Mini Golf course and street curling. Or enjoy festive pay-as-you-go eats and seasonal events.
Read on for the top can’t-miss experiences at Vacaciones en Franklin Square, running from November 19, 2026 to January 3, 2027.
Featuring more lights than ever before, the free Espectáculo eléctrico is the heart of Franklin Square’s holiday festivities.
An ode to Benjamin Franklin’s famous kite-and-key lightning experiment, a glowing kite hovers above the square’s centerpiece fountain as thousands more LEDs illuminate the park every 30 minutes, dancing to a seasonal soundtrack featuring Mariah Carey, the Philly Pops and more.
- Fotografía de J. Fusco para Historic Philadelphia, Inc.
Adding to Franklin Square’s charm is a full calendar of special events and performances.
Little ones can plead their case to Santa in person with Jingle and Mingle meet and greets (select dates November 27 to December 19, 2026) or a ticketed holiday-themed storytime (December 19, 2026). Pet-parents can even introduce their favorite-legged friend to Father Christmas during a pet-friendly Santa appearance (December 12, 2026).
— Foto de J. Fusco
Other 2026 events include:
Check out the full event lineup on the sitio web oficial.
Enjoy the colorful lights and classic holiday tunes as you go round (and round and round) on the Carrusel Parx Liberty.
Reúne a un equipo, saca el olímpico que llevas dentro y empuja tus piedras hacia la gloria con curling callejero — no experience or ice required! Curling rinks must be rented in advance.
As a new mom, Franklin Square is one of my favorite classic holiday traditions for families.
We love the lights, hot cocoa and festive treats, but there’s also plenty of room for toddlers to explore, a carousel (which my one-year-old can finally ride with me!) and — a major plus for parents — cozy indoor places to warm up, stroller and all.
Insider tip: The park is steps away from one of my favorite neighborhoods, Chinatown, and kid-friendly restaurants, like Casa del Pato Pekín Sang Kee y Jardín de Dim Sum. Both have welcoming staff who are so sweet to my son, plus plenty of room for high chairs, strollers and big families like ours.
Nope! It’s a great destination for date night mini-golf and game night with friends. (Street curling, anyone?)
Yes! Unwind next to a toasty fire pit or inside the heated tent — with a festive drink in hand — at the Frosty’s Fireside Lodge. Or stop by Squareburger for Wagyu hot dogs and chili bread bowls.
No! Holidays in Franklin Square is totally free to enter. Refreshments and attractions are pay as you go, and select seasonal events have a small cost.
Located near the northeast edge of Chinatown, Franklin Square is super accessible via public transportation, including SEPTA’s Route 47, 48 and 57 autobuses, the Chinatown station on the B3 Broad-Ridge Spur línea de metro, y el Ferrocarril regional’s Jefferson Station stop. Coming from New Jersey? The PATCO Speedline’s Franklin Square Station drops you off at the attraction.
Folks looking to drive can also find several nearby garajes y aparcamientos de superficie. Pro tip: Look for street parking along Race Street.
Holidays in Franklin Square is open daily from November 19, 2026 through January 3, 2027, except for Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day — and with early closure on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Seasonal fun continues with the attraction’s Winter in Franklin Square celebration, running from January 7 through February 28, 2027.
For more info about Holidays in Franklin Square, including hours and attraction pricing, click the button below.
¿Cree que las fiestas de Filadelfia terminan aquí? Pues no. La Ciudad del Amor Fraternal, el Afecto Fraternal y la Alegría Navideña tiene un programa repleto de festivales, espectáculos de luces y mucho más en toda la región.
Pueblo navideño en Filadelfia - Fotografía cortesía de Christmas Village in Philadelphia
Eche un vistazo a nuestra guía de todas las formas en que el Gran Filadelfia celebra la época más maravillosa del año.
¿Estás buscando dónde hospedarte en Philly y quieres una oferta sin complicaciones?
Lleve su viaje a Filadelfia al siguiente nivel con el Visit Philly Overnight Package, que te ofrece estacionamiento gratuito en el hotel para estancias de una o dos noches en casi 40 hoteles participantes.
Eso puede equivaler a un valor de hasta $140 por una estancia de dos noches en el centro de Filadelfia. ¿Por qué pagar más?
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