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November in Philadelphia with little kids.

29 things to do with kids up to age 6 in and around Philadelphia in November 2026, sorted by week. Each listing links to its own page and to the organizer’s page, and we add more as new dates are posted.

29 listings · 9 free

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9 listings

Sunday, Nov 1

Nov1Sun

Boo at the Zoo at Elmwood Park Zoo

Elmwood Park Zoo · 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA 19401

When
Sunday, Nov 1
Time
10:30am–3:30pm
Price
Included with zoo admission (Adults $18.95 online, kids 3–12 $15.95 online, 2 and under free); free zoo passes and coupons don’t apply
Ages
Ages 0–10
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Nov1Sun

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards

Linvilla Orchards · 137 West Knowlton Road, Media, PA 19063

Free
When
Sunday, Nov 1
Time
8am–8pm (Fri until 9pm; 9am–6pm Oct 31–Nov 1)
Price
Free entry; daytime hayrides $9 ages 5+ and $7 ages 1–4 online
Ages
Ages 0–12
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1 listing

Nov 16 to Nov 22

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6 listings

Nov 23 to Nov 29

13 listings

Open for weeks at a time

Light displays, exhibits and other runs that last longer than a week. Check each page for the nights or days they’re closed.

Nov20to 30

A Longwood Christmas

Longwood Gardens · 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348

Holiday lights
When
Nov 20 to Jan 10
Time
Daily 10am–11pm
Price
Adults $45–$52, youth 5–15 $25–$32 by date; 4 and under free
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Nov20to 30

Wild Lights at Elmwood Park Zoo

Elmwood Park Zoo · 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA 19401

Holiday lights
When
Nov 20 to Dec 30
Time
5–9pm; last entry 8:30pm
Price
Adults $27.95 online, kids 3–12 $24.95 online, 0–2 free; $18.95 after 7:30pm
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Nov21to 30

Shady Brook Farm Holiday Light Show

Shady Brook Farm · 931 Stony Hill Rd., Yardley, PA 19067

Holiday lights
When
Nov 21 to Jan 31
Time
Drive-through Sun–Thu 5–10pm, Fri–Sat 5–11pm; wagons Sun–Thu 5–8pm
Price
Varies by date; buy ahead, since gate prices run $5 more per car and $3 more per wagon seat
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Good questions

November in Philadelphia: the FAQ

29 dated listings so far, including ArBOOretum Scarecrows at Morris Arboretum (Nov 1), Autumn’s Colors and the Last Fountain Weekend at Longwood Gardens (Nov 1), Boo at the Zoo at Elmwood Park Zoo (Nov 1) and Boo at the Zoo: Final Weekend at the Philadelphia Zoo (Nov 1). The rest are below, by week. We add more as organizers post their dates.

The Thanksgiving weekend page lists the parades and turkey trots, plus what’s open on Thursday and Friday.

13 start this November: A Very Furry Christmas at Sesame Place (Nov 14 to Jan 3), Santa in his Furry Workshop at Sesame Place (Nov 14 to Jan 3), Electrical Spectacle Light Show in Franklin Square (Nov 19 to Jan 3), LumiNature at the Philadelphia Zoo (Nov 19 to Jan 9) and A Longwood Christmas (Nov 20 to Jan 10), plus 8 more below.

Yes, at the same address. After Nov 30, 2026 it switches to November 2027, starting with the events that come back every year.

Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every Monday and Thursday. How we choose and check.

The checked list, every Thursday.

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