xterior of the Weitzman Museum. Photo credit: Barry Halkin/Halkin Photography
Saturday, December 20

Cirque Du Chanukah

The Kaiserman JCC presents a “Cirque du Chanukah” show that incorporates music, acrobats, trampolines, juggling and more. Event runs from 5:45 to 9:30 p.m. Learn more at https://www.phillyjcc.com/event/chanukah2025/.

Sunday, December 21

Gift Of Giving Store

Mercaz Philly is having teens volunteer to help families at a shelter during the holidays by making crafts, entertaining children, or cooking and serving lunch. Event runs from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Learn more at https://forms.gle/pUioZc3TGBorZmLM8.

Sunday, December 21

CHANUKAH in the Borough

Temple Judea is partnering with Kehillat Hanahar Congregation for a Chanukah celebration that includes crafts for kids, a DJ, hot chocolate, jelly doughnuts and more. Event runs from 1 to 3 p.m. Learn more at https://forms.gle/pUioZc3TGBorZmLM8.

Wednesday, December 24

Annual Chinese Dinner

The Congregations of Shaare Shamayim is hosting their annual Chinese dinner catered by the Cherry Grill. Event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. Learn more by contacting [email protected].

Wednesday, December 24

Laughter & Lo Mein

The Kaiserman JCC is having their annual tradition of movies and takeout on Christmas Eve with a screening of “Bad Shabbos” for adults and “Happy Feet” for kids and families. Event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. Learn more at phillyjcc.com/event/movienight2025/.

Thursday, December 25

Being _ at Christmas!

The Weitzman National Museum for American Jewish History presents its annual Dec. 25 of family fun, with all galleries open amid activities like face painting and a scavenger hunt for kids. Event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn more at https://theweitzman.org/events/being___at-christmas-2025/.

Wednesday, December 31

Almost Midnight Party with Camp Kef & JKidPhilly

The Kaiserman JCC is having a New Year’s Eve kid-friendly event with a glow dance party, interactive games, snacks, and crafts. Event runs from 2 to 4 p.m. Learn more at https://www.phillyjcc.com/event/almostmidnight/.