Christmas lights · Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia's best-loved lights are two South Philly blocks — 13th Street and Smedley Street — that go all out and are a short walk from the Broad Street Line. Center City adds a free light show in Franklin Square and the Boathouse Row outlines on the river.
6 displays · 4 free · 0 with 2026 dates announced
Miracle on South 13th Street
Neighborhood · East Passyunk, South Philly
Smedley Street Christmas Spectacular
Neighborhood · South Philly
Electrical Spectacle at Franklin Square
Park · Center City
Holiday Lights on Boathouse Row
Park · Schuylkill River
LumiNature
Zoo · Philadelphia Zoo
A Longwood Christmas
Garden · Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square
No ticket, but the best-known ones get very crowded. Go on a weeknight if you can, and read the card for how to get in.
A South Philly rowhouse block where the neighbors decorate together.
Getting in and parking
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Another South Philly block decorated by its neighbors.
Getting in and parking
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Checked 2026-09-23 · Visit Philadelphia (2025)
Mostly ticketed per person, and on foot. Check the hours before you set out.
A free holiday light show in the historic square.
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Checked 2026-09-23 · Visit Philadelphia (2025)
The riverside boathouses outlined in holiday lights.
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Checked 2026-09-23 · Visit Philadelphia (2025)
The zoo after dark with light installations along the paths.
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Checked 2026-09-23 · Visit Philadelphia (2025)
Official siteLongwood's conservatory and grounds decorated and lit — a drive out of the city, but the region's big garden show.
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Checked 2026-09-23 · Visit Philadelphia (2025)
Before you go
Most displays announce the season in October or November. Until they do, we show last year's dates and say so, rather than guess this year's. Every card shows the day we last checked it and where the facts came from.
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