Things to do this weekend in and around Philadelphia
Friendly fun in Philadelphia and surrounding areas for Friday, November 15 - Sunday, November 17, 2025
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Friday, November 15, 2025
Wildlife Spotlight Series in November: Primates at Philadelphia Zoo - Philadelphia. Learn about primates through interactive activities like racing to feed them, walking like a gorilla, and discovering the zoo's conservation efforts.
Holiday Kickoff Weekend - Peddler's Village - 11/15/2025 - 11/16/2025 - Lahaska. Explore over 60 specialty shops and boutiques in the colorfully illuminated village filled with apparel, accessories, home goods, toys, and holiday gifts.
Gingerbread Competition & Display at Peddler's Village - 11/15/2025 - 01/17/2026 - Lahaska. View more than 100 creative and whimsical gingerbread entries crafted by the public in different categories on display in the Visitor & Event Center.
Dragon Dinner Party Performance - Bryn Mawr. Enjoy a 1st & 2nd grade performance with multiple show times throughout the day at Wolf Performing Arts Center.
Saturday, November 16, 2025
Koziar's Christmas Village 2025 - 11/15/2025 - 01/03/2026 - Bernville. Walk through a dazzling valley illuminated by over one million Christmas lights adorning buildings, gift barns, and landscaping in this vintage Christmas lights experience.
Free mini photo session with Shoott! - Philadelphia area - 11/15/2025 - 12/28/2025 - Philadelphia. Celebrate family moments with Shoott's free 30-minute outdoor photo sessions where you only pay for the photos you love with no upfront costs.
Siege Weekend 2025 - Fort Mifflin - Philadelphia. Experience a historic reenactment and educational event celebrating the fort's Revolutionary War significance.
Time Travelers: A Family Backpack Tour - Bryn Athyn. Embark on an interactive family tour at Glencairn Museum where children explore artifacts and history using special backpacks.
Sunday, November 17, 2025
Mountaintop at Arden Theatre Company - 11/15/2025 - 12/14/2025 - Philadelphia. Catch this theatrical production at the Arden Theatre Company in historic Old City.
Fellowship! The Musical - SideQuest Theater - 11/15/2025 - 12/21/2025 - Philadelphia. Experience this imaginative musical production at SideQuest Theater running through December.
A Very Furry Christmas at Sesame Place - 11/15/2025 - 12/31/2025 - Langhorne. Enjoy festive holiday celebrations with Sesame Street characters and Christmas-themed attractions at this family amusement park.