Christmas at Longwood Gardens

Thousands of poinsettias, Christmas trees and flowers transform the heated four-acre Conservatory at Longwood Gardens into a winter wonderland during the popular A Longwood Christmas. Outdoors, 500,000 lights glitter in trees; a whimsical train races around its railway; a shimmering tunnel emits light; and spectacular fountains and fire pit flames dance to seasonal music. Timed tickets are required, so plan ahead!

Cut Your Own Trees at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards’ 40,000 holiday trees are looking for a home! Venture out to the popular Delaware County attraction and hop on a wagon ride to cut-your-own Douglas or Canaan fir. The team at Linvilla provides the saw (phew!), and will even wrap and tie the tree to your car. Hint: Timed tickets are required for 2020.

Holiday Light Show at Shady Brook Farm

This Bucks County farm kicks off its 3-million-light Holiday Light Show with Dashin’ Through the … Lights (Thursday and Friday), a family-friendly two-miler (timed tickets required this year) through the attraction. The main display opens to the public on Saturday, when visitors drive or, if weather permits, ride in wagons past after-dark displays: illuminated tunnels and just about every imaginable Christmas icon rendered in tiny bulbs. (Timed tickets required.) Guests can also do some holiday shopping in the market and purchase their Christmas tree.

Wild Lights at Elmwood Park Zoo

Elmwood Park Zoo adds even more to the millions of LED lights that illuminate its 16 acres over the holidays during Wild Lights, lighting up on Friday. Visitors can take a stroll through the Oh Christmas Tree display, where they’ll be surrounded by a glistening forest, or visit the big cats in Trail of the Jumping Jaguar. Each night of the festival features live entertainment, animal encounters, holiday music and a chance to see Santa himself.

Holidays in the Village at Peddler’s Village

With more than 60 specialty shops perfect for holiday shopping, Peddler’s Village’s charm and beautiful, festive decorations help ring in the season — as do the attraction’s 1 million twinkling lights, set to cover the spot’s buildings and trees beginning on Thursday. Also at Peddler’s this year: The Gingerbread Competition & Display returns with more than 70 creative entries, and families can participate in Elf on the Stealth, an outdoor walking tour where visitors join Mrs. Clause in search of a missing elf.

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Here’s how make it another great autumnal week and weekend in Greater Philadelphia.

First, line up where to eat and drink. Seeing as its Pennsylvania Wine Month, the region’s wineries beckon (especially now that they’re replete with fall foliage). And in the city proper, Black-owned restaurants and Caribbean eateries shine during Black Restaurant Week and Taste the Islands Philly, respectively.

As for things to do, there are recently reopened Center City attractions (the Masonic Temple and The Rosenbach) and a baby sloth to say goodbye to (Survival of the Slowest , which closes on Sunday at The Academy of Natural Sciences).

Then, there’s the kickoff of the Philadelphia Film Festival, with drive-in screenings at The Navy Yard; the annual Chrysanthemum Festival, when the displays at Kennett Square’s Longwood Gardens go ka-bloom; and Halloween happenings at Treetop Quest Philly and on East Passyunk Avenue.

While you’re out and about this week and weekend, remember your mask. Masks are required in the five-county region in all indoor public spaces, as well as any outdoor space where social distancing isn’t possible. (The Phillie Phanatic sets a good example.) Another tip: Plan ahead, as many events recommend or require advanced tickets. Read more on visitphilly.com.

Looking for help with planning your Philly excursion? Call the Independence Visitor Center to speak with a visitor experience expert at 800-537-7676. They’ll help you navigate all the great things you can do right now in Greater Philadelphia.

Lastly, it’s a great week to connect, disconnect, reconnect or just escape to a Philly hotel. Book the Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package and get free hotel parking to make exploring the city even easier.

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Fall in love — for the first time or all over again — with Greater Philadelphia this autumn, which brings gorgeous temperatures, changing leaves and loads of exciting things to explore for 2020.

What would fall be without hayrides, pick-your-own opportunities and spooky adventures? Get into the spirit of the season at socially distanced goings-on like the two-month-long Pumpkinland celebration at Linvilla Orchards, the inventive scarecrow displays at both New Hope’s Peddler’s Village and Northwest Philly’s Morris Arboretum, and the new-for-2020 Night Tours at the eerie Eastern State Penitentiary.

The return of indoor dining to Philly (with proper safety precautions in place) coincides with a number of opportunities to enjoy one or more of the city’s acclaimed restaurants. This fall, save space on your calendar (and in your stomach) for a meal during the uber-popular Center City District Restaurant Week, West Philly’s University City Dining Days or Dine Latino Restaurant Week.

Fall also makes for a great time forge your own path. Looking to hit the road on a regional road trip? We’ve got a guide for that. How about embarking on a self-guided tour? We’ve got a guide for that, too.

Lastly, a couple things to keep in mind when exploring Greater Philadelphia this fall: Remember your mask. Maintain social distance. And plan ahead, as advance reservations or tickets are required at many of the region’s restaurants and museums. Best bet: Look online or call ahead before visiting to get a better sense of what to expect.

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Center City Restaurant Week returns this fall with 13 days of dining deals

More than 60 restaurants are participating

Center City Sips was canceled this year because of COVID-19, but the super-popular Center City Restaurant Week returns this fall.

It will take place from Sunday, Sept. 13, through Friday, Sept. 25, with increased health and safety protocols.

"More than 60 participating restaurants are working together with the (Center City District) to create a safe experience so residents and visitors can support local businesses and keep local workers employed," Restaurant Week organizers said in press release.

Three-course dinners will be available for $35 per person, as well as $20 three-course lunches at participating locations.

And a first for Restaurant Week – prix fixe takeout menus from select restaurants will be offered as well.

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Get excited: Another full week of fun happenings and goings-on awaits in Greater Philadelphia.

More than a dozen drive-in movies and concerts fill the calendar this week at spots like The Navy Yard, The Mann Center and outside Citizens Bank Park. Numerous other socially distant outdoor activities, including yoga on Cira Green, Zumba outside The Bourse Food Hall and more, are also on deck.

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Don’t miss your last chance to see Marie Cuttoli: The Modern Thread from Miró to Man Ray at the Barnes Foundation

Marvel at the fascinating story behind the female entrepreneur who transformed iconic modern artists’ work into tapestry at the Marie Cuttoli: The Modern Thread from Miró to Man Ray exhibition, which closes on Sunday at the Barnes Foundation. Cuttoli, a modern-art pioneer, helped revive the French tapestry industry by commissioning famous artists like Man Ray, Joan Miró and Picasso to design pieces that were woven into tapestries. These works, alongside paintings and drawings, are on display in the museum’s Roberts Gallery.

When:Marie Cuttoli: Closes Sunday, August 23 

Where:Barnes Foundation, 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway 

Cost:Advanced tickets highly recommended: $25, adults; $23, seniors; $5, college students and youth 13-18; free, children 12 and under

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Celebrate female empowerment with 100 Years, 100 Women at The Clay Studio

The Clay Studio in Old City celebrates the 100-year anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment — which granted a select group of American women the right to vote — with the opening of 100 Years, 100 Women. For the exhibition, The Clay Studio asked 50 artists to each choose two women who embody the spirit of female empowerment, and honor them by making a modern-day commemorative plate. Check out the exhibition, then shop for handmade ceramics and gifts.

When:Opens Tuesday, August 18 

Where:The Clay Studio, 139 N. 2nd StreetCost:Free

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Binge on the all-virtual BlackStar Film Festival

The BlackStar Film Festival — known as “the Black Sundance” — goes all-virtual for 2020. The week-long fest gives viewers a chance to tune in to more than 80 films — from documentaries to short films — from Black, Brown and Indigenous film and video artists, as well as virtual live events, panels and parties. Standout films this year include Unapologetic, a documentary about the Movement for Black Lives in Chicago; Daughters Of, a feature film about the critical importance of self-care and healing for Black women, and Legendary: 30 Years of Philly Ballroom, a short documentary about Philly’s LGBTQ ballroom scene. Event highlights include an opening night party with DJ Jazzy Jeff, as well as a daily morning show hosted by Maori Holmes (the fest’s artistic director), DJ Rich Medina and Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter. See the full schedule and buy a day pass for only $5!

When: August 20-26 

Where:All virtual for 2020 

Cost:$5, day pass; $100, festival pass

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Catch up with America’s most famous flag maker at the now-open Betsy Ross House

Did she or didn’t she sew the first American flag? Find out more at The Betsy Ross House, now welcoming back guests at the historic seamstresses’ former Old City residence. Masked guests take a self-guided tour; explore her upholstery shop, parlor and bedroom; and talk to Betsy herself about her role in the American Revolution and her fascinating work and life.

When:Tuesdays to Sundays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

Where:Betsy Ross House, 239 Arch Street 

Cost:Advance tickets recommended: $5, adults; $4, children, seniors and students

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Settle in for retro fun at a drive-in movie or concert

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Retro drive-in experiences abound this week, with more than a dozen films and concerts on deck in Greater Philadelphia. Highlights include Night Catches Us (Monday) at The Navy Yard, part of the Philadelphia Film Society’s new (and free with RSVP) Force in Focus: the Black Experience on Film programming; three outdoor screenings (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) as part of the BlackStar Film Festival that help kick off The Philly Drive-In, a new six-week experience at The Mann Center; and live performances from Pigeons Playing Ping Pong (Friday) and The Front Bottoms (Sunday) at Citizens Bank Park as part of Live-In Drive-In. Get the scoop on more drive-ins in our roundup on visitphilly.com.

Where:Various locations, including outside Citizens Bank Park, 1 Citizens Bank Way 

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Pull up a seat for outdoor dining and drinking at the region’s bars and restaurants

Catch some rays (or shade) at bars and restaurants throughout the region that are offering outdoor dining. Some spots to consider this week: The Italian Market’s Alma del Mar, made famous on season five of Queer Eye, offers outdoor seating on its patio; West Philly’s Dahlak dishes out delicious Ethiopian and Eritrean food in its outdoor space behind the restaurant; and Garden Restaurant at the Barnes Foundation, serving weekends-only open-to-the-public brunch outside the Benajmin Franklin Parkway attraction. Find more spots in our recently updated guides to beer gardens, rooftop bars and restaurants and pop-up bars and restaurants in the region.

Where:Various locations, including Dahlak, 4708 Baltimore Avenue 

Take a socially distant exercise class or relax in one of Philly’s outdoor spaces

Make the most of the fine late-summer weather at a number of outdoor events this week. Consider sunset yoga with skyline views on West Philly’s Cira Green (Monday); paddling in a swan or dragon boat on the Delaware River with the Independence Seaport Museum (Wednesday) and Bootcamp at The Bourse, offering a high-intensity Zumba class for $10 (Saturday). Or just spend time in some of the city’s outdoor spaces: Relax on the large swings at The Rail Park, or contemplate and remember at the Benjamin Franklin Parkway’s Horwitz-Wasserman Holocaust Memorial Plaza, site of the nation’s first public Holocaust monument.

Where:Various locations, including Independence Seaport Museum, 211 South Christopher Columbus Boulevard 

Discover (or rediscover) Greater Philadelphia on a curated road trip

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Hit the road this week with one of these great curated road-trip itineraries in hand. Depending on which route you choose, you might meet Elmo (Sesame Place), wave at an alpaca (Little Lost Creek Alpacas), play laser tag (Arnold’s Family Fun Center), go kayaking (Peace Valley Park) and more. Happy travels!

Where:Various locations, including Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Road, New Hope 

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Uplift offers peer support groups for children and teens in grades K-12th who have experienced the death of someone significant in their lives. Peer support and a caring adult presence help to reduce the feelings of isolation and loneliness that children often experience after death. 

Uplift has multiple locations around the city of Philadelphia. Creative activities and games allow children to express their thoughts and feelings about death. All groups are divided by age and developmental level to best tailor our support programs. Uplift also offers caregiver groups at the same time to provide support for adults raising a grieving child.

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