ACHIEVEability holiday gift drive<\/p>\n
As the holidays draw near, West Philadelphia non-profit ACHIEVEability invites neighbors and supporters to join together in spreading joy this season through its annual Holiday Gift Drive. This year, the organization is continuing its mission to uplift local families, aiming to provide nearly 1,500 gifts to children from pre-selected households in the neighborhood.<\/p>\n
When: Monday, Dec. 8-9 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: ACHIEVEability, 5901 Market St.<\/p>\n
Yoga in the Studio with Tiffany<\/p>\n
Magic Gardens Studio hosts an all-levels, alignment-based hatha yoga practice with Tiffany Searles (RYT 200). As a long-time Philadelphia\u2019s Magic Gardens volunteer, Searles is delighted to bring her passion for making yoga accessible to the PMG community. Guests are advised to dress comfortably, bring a mat and water bottle, and get ready to clear their minds, move their body, and build community in Isaiah Zagar\u2019s stunning former studio.<\/p>\n
When: Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: Magic Gardens Studio, 1002 Watkins St.<\/p>\n
A Soulful Christmas<\/p>\n
A Soulful Christmas brings together some of the area\u2019s finest church and community choirs and performers \u2014 including dancers, musicians, and African drummers \u2014 for a night of soul-stirring music, spoken word, and movement. Creator and Director Dr. J. Donald Dumpson returns to lead the inspiring, uplifting gathering of regional choristers, clergy and civic leaders, sharing holiday spirituals, gospel favorites, and inspirational messages of goodwill. This year, the event will honor Bishop Hezekiah Walker, who will be performing hits such as \u201cEvery Praise Is To Our God\u201d, \u201cI\u2019ll Make It\u201d, \u201cFaithful Is Our God\u201d, and others. The program culminates in a spectacular closing to the evening with a visually mesmerizing \u201cFinale of Lights.\u201d<\/p>\n
When: Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: Marian Anderson Hall, inside the Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad St.<\/p>\n
Rapper J.I.D comes to Philly<\/p>\n
Atlanta rapper and Platinum selling artist J.I.D brings the North American leg of his tour, God Does Like World Tours, to Philadelphia. J.I.D also announced that fellow Atlanta rapper Young Nudy will be a special guest with him on all United States tour dates while Mick Jenkins has been tapped to support all European dates and Jordan Ward to support in Australia and New Zealand. Together the group are set to unleash a wave of raw, unfiltered hip hop energy on tour, turning every venue into a high-octane, crowd-shaking celebration for fans.<\/p>\n
When: Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: The Fillmore Philadelphia, 29 E. Allen St.<\/p>\n
Blend Your Own Adventure: A Tea Experience<\/p>\n
Step into the world of tea blending with Blend Your Own Adventure. A playful, sensory journey where creativity meets calm. Attendees can expect a self-guided, interactive experience \u2014 think \u201cchoose your own adventure,\u201d but for tea lovers. Also, sample teas inspired by all that is random and wonderful, explore plants from around Philly, without leaving the room, and engage with our tea library and herbal apothecary for a hands-on dive into scent, flavor, and texture. Attendees will also have the opportunity to design their own signature tea using our wide selection of herbs and loose-leaf teas, then package it in our custom compostable bags with unbleached filters \u2014 ready to brew and share. Tickets are required.<\/p>\n
When: Wednesday, Dec. 10 1-3 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 12 from 4-6 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 14 from 5-7 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: The Random Tea Room, 713 N. 4th St.<\/p>\n
World-premiere of \u201cThe Nice List\u201d<\/p>\n
When Santa announces he has to leave the North Pole for an important trip, he puts two elves in charge of the all-important Nice List! Excited to show they can handle the job, the elves get to work, but soon realize they\u2019re in \u201cover their candy canes.\u201d As they struggle to decide who\u2019s naughty and who\u2019s nice, the list gets shorter and shorter\u2026 until it seems like no one will get presents at all! Full of festive songs, dancing, and holiday cheer, \u201cThe Nice List\u201d is a heartwarming musical adventure the whole family will love!<\/p>\n
Where: Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol, PA 19007<\/p>\n
20th Annual Juried Art Exhibition<\/p>\n
The 20th Juried Art Exhibition is the center\u2019s largest exhibition of the year, featuring the work of 46 emerging and established LGBTQ+ artists. This year\u2019s exhibition is particularly special as it marks the 20th anniversary of the Philadelphia region\u2019s longest-running annual LGBTQ+ art exhibition and serves as a kick-off to the center\u2019s approaching 50th Anniversary in 2026. Works featured in the Juried Art Exhibition are displayed in the Center\u2019s expansive first-floor lobby and include a wide variety of styles, mediums, and subject matter that will be available for purchase. Profits made from the exhibit support both local LGBTQ+ artists and the Center\u2019s Art and Culture programs.<\/p>\n
When: ends Thursday, Dec. 11<\/p>\n
Where: William Way LGBT Community Center, 1315 Spruce St.<\/p>\n
The Roddenberries\u2019 third annual Holiday Spectacular<\/p>\n
As the galaxy prepares to celebrate six decades of the final frontier, The Roddenberries are initiating the countdown early. On Friday, City Winery Philadelphia will transform into an intergalactic stage for the 3rd Annual Holiday Spectacular: \u2018Gingerbread & Circuses.\u2019 More than just a concert, this is a multimedia sci-fi cabaret featuring a powerhouse cast of musicians, singers, and dancers \u2014 backed by a blazing horn section. This immersive production serves as an electrifying prelude to Star Trek\u2019s historic 60th Anniversary arriving in 2026.<\/p>\n
When: Friday, Dec. 12 at 7: 30 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: City Winery Philadelphia, 990 Filbert St.<\/p>\n
MOMIX\u2019s \u201cAlice\u201d<\/p>\n
Go down the rabbit hole with MOMIX! A smash hit back in 2022, \u201cAlice\u201d uses vivid imagery, imaginative costumes and awe-inspiring movement to create a fantastical Wonderland complete with the Mad Hatter, Queen of Hearts, White Rabbit and more favorites. \u201cA marvelously dizzying flow of physical activities and illusions amid expansive, artful projections,\u201d (The Wall Street Journal) experience MOMIX\u2019s mind-bending take on Lewis Carroll\u2019s beloved universe in which the human body has no limits and nothing is as it seems.<\/p>\n
Where: Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut St.<\/p>\n
The Gas Lamp hosts Kids Holiday Cookie Decorating Party<\/p>\n
On Saturday, The Gas Lamp will host a heartwarming and immersive Kids Holiday Cookie Decorating Party with Santa, designed to create unforgettable family memories. The morning begins with a Santa meet-and-greet where families can enjoy personal time with the man in red and capture the moment in a festive professional photo booth. Each family will receive 3\u20135 printed photos, along with digital copies conveniently delivered via text or email. Then children and parents will collaborate in a hands-on cookie-decorating class led by the hotel\u2019s in-house baker. The hotel\u2019s space will be transformed into a whimsical Winter Wonderland, complete with festive d\u00e9cor, sweet treats, and holiday vendors offering specialty goodies and gifts. Warm beverages, including mulled wine for parents, will enhance the seasonal atmosphere. Each child will leave with a Gas Lamp\u2013branded gift bag filled with holiday coloring books and small surprises. Tickets are required.<\/p>\n
Where: The Gas Lamp Hotel, 140 N. 2nd St.<\/p>\n
Annual Hot Chocolate crawl takes over East Passyunk<\/p>\n
Philadelphia’s most famous food street is making it warm and cozy for the holiday season! The 4th annual Passyunk Ave. Hot Chocolate Crawl returns to East Passyunk Avenue at 15+ participating restaurants, bars, cafes and coffee shops. Participating eateries will offer their takes on the warm and delicious wintry treat with specially priced classic cocoas, premium and boozy cocoas and ice cream infused creations. Tickets include a souvenir mug and access to all the hot chocolate deliciousness.<\/p>\n
When: Saturday, Dec. 13 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: East Passyunk Avenue<\/p>\n
R&B Brunch & Speakeasy<\/p>\n
Theatre Horizon\u2019s beloved annual tradition returns, curated and headlined by Norristown\u2019s own Moe Peay, an American gospel singer, songwriter, producer, director, filmmaker, and actor. For this one-day-only double event, audiences can choose between a soulful brunch or a lively evening speakeasy set, featuring live music, food by Flavaz Catering, and powerful performances by local musicians.<\/p>\n
When: Saturday, Dec. 13; brunch at 11 a.m., speakeasy at 6:30 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: Theatre Horizon, 401 DeKalb Street, Norristown, PA 19401<\/p>\n
48 Record Bar\u2019s Vinyl Pop-Up Market<\/p>\n
Music enthusiasts and holiday shoppers alike can mark their calendars for three back-to-back installments of the buzzed-about Vinyl Pop-Up Market at 48 Record Bar, Philadelphia\u2019s leading listening room and cocktail bar and recently recognized by Bon App\u00e9tit as one of Philadelphia\u2019s Best Bars. This December, 48 Record Bar will operate with full bar service and crates upon crates of fresh vinyl for sale which includes an assortment of classics and curated selections. Shoppers can peruse an extensive selection of vinyl while enjoying 48 Record Bar\u2019s recently-launched fall\/winter cocktail menu.<\/p>\n
When: Saturday, Dec. 13 from 12-4 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: 48 Record Bar, 48 S. 2nd St.<\/p>\n
Selfies for a Cause with Santa and the Grinch<\/p>\n
This year, Selfies for a Cause with Santa and the Grinch returns to Center City, Philadelphia by popular demand! The beautiful Rotunda at The Shops at Liberty Place is decked out with Philadelphia\u2019s largest indoor magical 45\u2019 tall Christmas tree, adorned with 1,500+ festive ornaments and 33,000+ lights \u2014 the perfect backdrop for holiday photoshoots. Guests are invited to snap pictures with Santa Claus and the Grinch, with all proceeds benefiting local Philadelphia organization Morris Animal Refuge. This is a dog-friendly event, so pups are welcome, along with friends and family, but no other pets please. Event is first come, first served, and no reservations are needed.<\/p>\n
When: Saturday, Dec. 13 from 12-5 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: The Shops at Liberty Place, 1625 Chestnut St.<\/p>\n
Holiday Hands-On Clay<\/p>\n
The Clay Studio welcomes ceramicists to unleash their creativity at Hands on Clay, a free, all-ages workshop series where talented teaching artists lead guests in a seasonal clay activity. Attendees will learn how to make their very own ornament, just in time for the holidays! While they\u2019re at The Clay Studio, guests can explore the shop for handmade ceramic pieces from local artists and view the work on display in the immersive exhibition, Clay as Care.<\/p>\n
When: Saturday, Dec. 13 from 1-4 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: The Clay Studio, 1425 N. American St.<\/p>\n
Lincoln Hill haunted House presents \u201cA Twisted Christmas\u201d<\/p>\n
Philadelphia\u2019s scariest haunted attraction is opening its doors for a special two-night only exclusive holiday haunted house. Lincoln Mill Haunted House presents the city\u2019s first and only Christmastime haunt with \u201cA Twisted Christmas.\u201d For \u201cA Twisted Christmas,\u201d the evil mill owner Viktor Kane, who now haunts the mill, hallucinated things happening around the winter holiday time in the 1930s. He hallucinated his workers mutating into twisted elves and sinister winter creatures. In his head, the mill has transformed into a nightmarish winter wonderland. Guests will descend down to the mill\u2019s basement via a freight elevator and will have to navigate through Viktor\u2019s dark winter wonderland. Tickets required.<\/p>\n
When: Friday, Dec. 12-13 from 6:30-9:30 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: Lincoln Mill Haunted House, 4100 Main St.<\/p>\n
\u201dThe Mountaintop\u201d<\/p>\n
Philadelphia-based Arden Theatre Company is proud to announce its second production of the 2025\/26 season with \u201cThe Mountaintop,\u201d written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall, and directed by Barrymore Award-winning director Brett Ashley Robinson. The 90-minute reimagining of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.\u2019s final night invites audiences into a deeply intimate and human portrait of one of the most iconic leaders of the 20th century. Set on April 3, 1968, \u201cThe Mountaintop\u201d opens with Dr. King, played by Akeem Davis, returning to his room at the Lorraine Motel after delivering his historic \u201cI\u2019ve Been to the Mountaintop\u201d speech. What begins as a quiet evening takes a turn when he encounters Camae, a mysterious maid played by Kishia Nixon. Over the course of the night, their conversations reveal the man beneath the iconic figure: the humor, doubts, and humanity of someone wrestling with the weight of his calling and the legacy he will leave behind.<\/p>\n
When: ends Sunday, Dec. 14<\/p>\n
Where: Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. 2nd St.<\/p>\n
CBS Philadelphia Joy of Sharing Holiday Toy Drive<\/p>\n
Partner with CBS Philadelphia and The Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts to make the holidays brighter for area children. Benefiting the Salvation Army and Mothers In Charge, visitors are encouraged to bring unwrapped toys to donation boxes in the Kimmel Center, Academy of Music, and Miller Theater.<\/p>\n
When: through Thursday, Dec. 18<\/p>\n
Where: The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, 300 S. Broad St.<\/p>\n
The Shops at Wanamaker Light Show<\/p>\n
The magic of the holidays in Philadelphia will sparkle even brighter this season with the debut of Shops at The Wanamaker Light Show. This brand-new indoor holiday market will transform the Wanamaker Building Grand Court into a warm and festive shopping destination featuring 30 curated local vendors \u2014 all set against the backdrop of one of the city\u2019s most treasured holiday spectacles. Shoppers can browse a curated selection of artisan gifts, seasonal treats, handmade goods, and festive finds, while surrounded by the glow and music of the iconic Wanamaker Light Show, a Philadelphia tradition that has captivated audiences since 1956. Now, with the addition of Shops at The Wanamaker Light Show, guests can do more than just experience the magic \u2014 they can take a piece of it home.<\/p>\n
When: through Wednesday, Dec. 24 from 12-8 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: Wanamaker Building, 100 E Penn Sq.<\/p>\n
\u201dLittle Women\u201d<\/p>\n
Hedgerow Theatre Company ushers in the holiday season with Kate Hamill\u2019s celebrated adaptation of \u201cLittle Women,\u201d a vibrant and heartfelt retelling of Louisa May Alcott\u2019s classic story about family, identity, and the ties that hold communities together. In \u201cLittle Women,\u201d audiences follow the March sisters as they come of age during the American Civil War, each navigating her own dreams while confronting the expectations of a changing world. Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy discover the power of resilience, imagination, and sisterhood as they face moments of joy, loss, and transformation that shape who they hope to become.<\/p>\n
When: through Friday, Dec. 26<\/p>\n
Where: Hedgegrow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., Media, PA 19063<\/p>\n
Holiday Garden Railway at Morris Arboretum<\/p>\n
The Holiday Garden Railway at Morris Arboretum & Gardens returns to Chestnut Hill, delighting visitors. The beloved attraction features rail cars traveling along more than a third of a mile track, set within a landscape of twinkling lights and delightful sounds.<\/p>\n
When: through Tuesday, Dec. 30 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: Morris Arboretum & Gardens, 100 E. Northwestern Ave.<\/p>\n
\u201dClay as Care\u201d at the Clay Studio<\/p>\n
The relationship between ceramic art and health is examined through an exhibition, scientific research, a publication, and public programs. The project considers ways in which care manifests in ceramic art and how viewing art and working with clay can promote personal and communal health. The exhibition features artists whose practices address healing, rest, and resilience, including Jennifer Ling Datchuk, Pew Fellow Adebunmi Gbadebo, Ehren Tool, and Maia Chao. Co-Curators Jennifer Zwilling and Nicole Pollard will work closely with The Clay Studio Exhibition Council, partners in the health research field, and the four lead artists to create an exhibition and space that reflects the values of care that we see as inherent in the act of making art with clay.<\/p>\n
When: through Wednesday, Dec. 31<\/p>\n
Where: The Clay Studio, 1425 N. American St.<\/p>\n
Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market<\/p>\n
The largest outdoor holiday market celebrating local vendors, local made products and local gifts returns to Dilworth Park! The market brings with it 40+ vendors with all the holiday vibes including the new white huts, twinkling lights and illuminated stars. The holiday vibes will be elite! Look for dozens of vendors that read like a who\u2019s who from the tri-state region with everything from fashion, d\u00e9cor, home goods, dog treats, candles, jewelry, foodie gifts and so much more.<\/p>\n
When: through Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026<\/p>\n
Where: Dilworth Park, 1 S. 15th St.<\/p>\n
Philadelphia Zoo\u2019s LumiNature<\/p>\n
Philadelphia\u2019s most celebrated and award-winning holiday light show is back \u2014 and ready to reach new heights 110 feet above the city skyline! Philadelphia Zoo is thrilled to announce the return of LumiNature and over one million dazzling holiday lights. New this year, look for the debut of the Philly Zoo Pherris Wheel a new observation wheel ferris wheel with breathtaking scenes of the lights and overlooking the city where the former Zoo balloon was. This will instantly become one of the most Instagram-ready new attractions for the 2025 holiday season.<\/p>\n
When: through Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026<\/p>\n
Where: Philadelphia Zoo, 3400 W. Girard Ave.<\/p>\n
Gilbert & Sullivan\u2019s \u201cThe Pirates of Penzance\u201d<\/p>\n
Launch your holidays by celebrating a beloved model of a modern major comedic opera with Quintessence Theatre\u2019s presentation of \u201cThe Pirates of Penzance\u201d by Gilbert & Sullivan! On his 21st birthday, a dashing young pirate apprentice prepares to finally be freed from servitude. Arriving back on land for the first time, he plans to live a dutiful and honorable adulthood. But there\u2019s a snag \u2014 check his birth certificate! A bevy of local beauties, conscientious pirates and their King, a wily and witty old waiting-woman, an incompetent madcap Major General, a troop of troglodyte policemen, and a parade of ingenious paradoxes all portend to make Quintessence a delightful winter destination!<\/p>\n
When: through Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026<\/p>\n
Where: Quintessence at Sedgwick Theatre, 7137 Germantown Ave.<\/p>\n
Holidays in Franklin Square<\/p>\n
Historic Philadelphia, Inc., the non-profit responsible for renovating, operating, and maintaining Franklin Square, opens Holidays in Franklin Square, featuring the Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO, inviting the community to celebrate traditions old and new. Holidays in Franklin Square will enchant visitors with holiday magic and jolly memories. The centerpiece of the festivities is the free Electrical Spectacle Light Show with hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights choreographed to seasonal music throughout the Square every night. Guests can cozy up around fire pits with hot beverages, including spiked options for adults, and enjoy Street Curling and Chilly Philly Mini Golf, adorned with lights and seasonal decorations. Visitors can indulge in hand-crafted cocktails and seasonal treats in the pop-up winter bar, Frosty\u2019s Fireside Lodge. The Square will also host various family holiday events, such as Wicked Night (New for 2025!), Jingle and Mingle with Santa, Santa Paws, and Brunch with Santa. Other festivities include Hanukkah and Kwanzaa celebrations, along with a gift-making night with The Clay Studio and fun for everyone with the Kids\u2019 New Year\u2019s Eve Countdown. Franklin Square, along with the Parx Liberty Carousel, Chilly Philly Mini Golf, SquareBurger operated by Cescaphe, and the two playgrounds will be open during the day.<\/p>\n
When: through Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 from 5-9 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: Franklin Square, 200 N. 6th St.<\/p>\n
\u201dA Christmas Story: The Musical\u201d<\/p>\n
PA: Walnut Street Theatre continues their 217th season by inviting audiences to experience the holidays with Ralphie Parker and his family! Travel back to 1940\u2019s Indiana with the Parkers in \u201cA Christmas Story: The Musical.\u201d The show is Broadway\u2019s musical comedy gift! A boy named Ralphie has a big imagination and one wish for Christmas, a Red Ryder BB Gun. A kooky leg lamp, outrageous pink bunny pajamas, the dogs stealing the turkey, a cranky department store Santa and a triple-dog-dare to lick a freezing flagpole are just a few of the obstacles that stand between Ralphie and his Christmas dream. This beloved musical captures holiday wonder with funny and heartfelt songs, show-stopping dancing, a pair of mischievous dogs, delicious wit and a heart of gold!<\/p>\n
When: through Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026<\/p>\n
Where: Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St.<\/p>\n
\u201dStories My Father Told Me\u201d at Al-Bustan<\/p>\n
Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture Gallery presents \u201cStories My Father Told Me,\u201d a solo exhibition by renowned artist Helen Zughaib. Through 25 paintings, Zughaib brings a vivid world alive\u2014a world derived from the stories that her father would relay to her and her siblings while growing up in Lebanon. Though rooted in her specific familial experience, the exhibition speaks to something universal: the enduring power of storytelling to bridge generations and preserve identity. Each painting invites viewers to recall their own storytellers, to hear echoes of familiar voices, and to find themselves within a shared fabric of belonging.<\/p>\n
When: through Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026<\/p>\n
Where: Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture Gallery, 310 W. Master St.<\/p>\n
\u201dTo Provide a Naval Armament: U.S. Navy & Marine Corps History, 1775 \u2013 1958\u201d<\/p>\n
Philadelphia gave birth to the U.S. Navy twice \u2014 first in 1775 and again in 1794. The later Navy reflected the young nation: ships designed by Quakers, built in shipyards along the East Coast with wood harvested by enslaved people, led by white officers, and crewed by a diverse mix of nationalities, ethnicities, and religions. The Marines of both eras laid the foundation for one of the world\u2019s elite fighting forces. While prominent Philadelphians appear in naval history, the story also lives in the letters and journals of sailors, surgeons, and shipyard workers. In partnership with Homecoming 250, \u201cTo Provide a Naval Armament:\u201d U.S. Navy & Marine Corps History, 1775\u20131958 explores the Navy and Marine Corps through the Historical Society of Pennsylvania\u2019s collections, tracing their evolution from the American Revolution to the early Cold War, all while remaining anchored in Philadelphia.<\/p>\n
When: through Friday, Jan. 9, 2026<\/p>\n
Where: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 1300 Locust St.<\/p>\n
\u201dFaces of Resilience\u201d at City Hall<\/p>\n
Recognizing November as Restorative Justice Month, Creative Philadelphia\u2019s Art In City Hall program, in partnership with Councilmember Jim Harrity, presents Faces of Resilience, an exhibition organized by the Barnes Foundation and Mural Arts Philadelphia that was first presented at the Barnes Foundation in 2022. This new iteration features artwork by currently and formerly incarcerated artists from SCI Phoenix, southeast Pennsylvania\u2019s maximum-security for men. This display is complemented by contemporary masks and works of mixed-media printmaking created by emerging artists from Mural Art Philadelphia\u2019s Guild and Rec Crew, paid apprenticeship programs for justice-impacted or formerly incarcerated young adults, which explore themes of identity and place. Overall, this presentation features the work of 46 artists ranging in age from 18 to 80 years old.<\/p>\n
When: through Friday, Jan. 23, 2026<\/p>\n
Where: Room 116, Creative Philadelphia Art Gallery at City Hall, 1400 John F. Kennedy Blvd.<\/p>\n
Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink<\/p>\n
Visit the city\u2019s premier wintertime destination, open seven days a week. Reservations are encouraged for timed, 90-minute skating sessions. Visit centercityphila.org<\/a> to view the full schedule and purchase tickets.<\/p>\n When: through Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026<\/p>\n Where: Dilworth Park, 1 S. 15th St.<\/p>\n \u201dHenri Rousseau: A Painter\u2019s Secrets\u201d at the Barnes<\/p>\n This fall, the Barnes Foundation will present Henri Rousseau: A Painter\u2019s Secrets, a landmark exhibition of paintings by the self-taught artist Henri Rousseau (1844\u20131910), featuring works from the Barnes collection and museums around the world. With 18 paintings by Rousseau, the Barnes is home to the world\u2019s largest collection of works by the artist, and the Mus\u00e9e de l\u2019Orangerie, Paris, with 11, is home to the second largest collection. This exhibition brings together these important collections, providing an unprecedented opportunity to see works that the French art dealer Paul Guillaume either owned \u2014 now in the Orangerie\u2019s collection \u2014 or sold to Dr. Barnes. Some of these paintings will be reunited for the first time in more than 100 years, while others have never been exhibited together.<\/p>\n When: through Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026<\/p>\n Where: The Barnes Foundation, 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.<\/p>\n Rothman Orthopaedics Cabin<\/p>\n The Rothman Orthopaedics Cabin has been reimagined to add a full bar, banquet seating, and new d\u00e9cor. In partnership with Centre Square Hospitality, powered by Aramark Sports + Entertainment, an elevated new menu includes winter dishes like tomato soup and grilled cheese, jumbo pretzel charcuterie and chicken & waffle nachos, while the bar will feature craft cocktails made with Basil Hayden\u00ae bourbon, as well as beer, wine and ready-to-drink -196 Vodka Seltzer canned cocktails.<\/p>\n When: through Monday, Feb. 23, 2026<\/p>\n Where: Dilworth Park, 1 S. 15th St.<\/p>\n \u201cJerrell Gibbs: No Solace in the Shade\u201d at Brandywine<\/p>\n \u201cJerrell Gibbs: No Solace in the Shade\u201d will survey the first decade of the career of Baltimore artist Jerrell Gibbs (b. 1988). His dynamic, large-scale figurative paintings of family, friends and community focus on everyday scenes of Black life, transforming them into monumental moments that highlight the universal themes of identity, reflection and belonging. Organized by the Brandywine, this project will mark the artist\u2019s first solo museum exhibition and first monographic publication \u2014 and is also the Museum\u2019s first solo presentation of an emerging contemporary artist. The exhibition will feature 30 paintings drawn from both museum and private collections throughout the United States and Europe.<\/p>\n When: through Sunday, March 1<\/p>\n Where: Brandywine Museum of Art, 1 Hoffmans Mill Rd., Chadds Ford, PA 19317<\/p>\n Wintergarden on the Albert M. Greenfield Lawn<\/p>\n An open-air oasis featuring hundreds of twinkling and colored lights, illuminated overhead sculptures and seasonal foliage, with warm mulled wine available from the Chaddsford Winery kiosk for adults 21 and older.<\/p>\n When: through Sunday, March 15, 2026<\/p>\n Where: Dilworth Park, 1 S. 15th St.<\/p>\n Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest<\/p>\n Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest invites guests to cozy up on the Delaware River Waterfront with amazing views of the Ben Franklin Bridge. The beloved seasonal tradition features an NHL-sized ice rink, outdoor firepits, warming cabins, and festive food and drink for all ages to enjoy. Open seven days a week, including holidays (unless otherwise noted), admission is free with pay-as-you-go amenities that let visitors create their own winter adventure. Classic amusements like the Ferris wheel, indoor arcade, and the giant holiday tree return in December. For the best experience, guests are encouraged to reserve skating tickets, cabins, firepits, or Rinkside Lounge packages in advance at RiverRink.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Where: Independence Blue Cross RiverRink, 101 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd.<\/p>\n \u201cRuth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design\u201d at AAMP<\/p>\n The African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) presents a cultural milestone exhibition \u201cRuth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design.\u201d The acclaimed exhibition, celebrating the power of art, identity, and imagination, marks its Philadelphia debut with nearly 80 original costumes from films that have shaped global culture \u2014 including \u201cBlack Panther,\u201d \u201cSelma,\u201d \u201cDo the Right Thing,\u201d \u201cAmistad,\u201d \u201cDolomite is My Name,\u201d \u201cComing 2 America,\u201d \u201cBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever\u201d and, for the first time ever, \u201cSinners.\u201d As the first Black woman to win two Academy Awards, Ruth E. Carter has transformed costume design into a form of cultural storytelling, honoring the past while envisioning what\u2019s possible for the future. Her journey from Springfield, Massachusetts, to Hollywood\u2019s most celebrated stages resonates deeply with Philadelphians.<\/p>\n When: through Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026<\/p>\n Where: African American Museum in Philadelphia, 701 Arch St.<\/p>\n