# Every year in Philadelphia

> 25 events in and around Philadelphia that come back every year, sorted by the month they usually start. Each one has its own page with the last dates we confirmed, and 24 already have their next dates posted. When an organizer announces new dates, they go on that page.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 25 yearly events; 24 with next dates posted
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## October

- **[Fintastic Pumpkin Glow at Adventure Aquarium](https://littlesweekly.com/philadelphia/events/fintastic-pumpkin-glow-at-adventure-aquarium/)** at Adventure Aquarium. Usually: October to November. Next dates: Oct 26 – Nov 1, 2026. Price (2026): Included with admission; pumpkin painting costs extra. Ages (2026): Ages 0–12. Official page: https://www.adventureaquarium.com/explore/special-events/fintastic-pumpkin-glow/
- **[Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards](https://littlesweekly.com/philadelphia/events/pumpkinland-at-linvilla-orchards/)** at Linvilla Orchards. Usually: October to November. Next dates: Oct 26 – Nov 1, 2026. Price (2026): Free entry; daytime hayrides $9 ages 5+ and $7 ages 1–4 online. Ages (2026): Ages 0–12. Official page: https://www.linvilla.com/family-fun/pumpkinland
- **[Spooky Mini Golf in Franklin Square](https://littlesweekly.com/philadelphia/events/spooky-mini-golf-in-franklin-square/)** at Franklin Square. Usually: October to November. Next dates: Oct 26 – Nov 1, 2026. Price (2026): Adults $15, kids 3–12 $12; advance tickets required Fri–Sun. Ages (2026): Ages 3–12. Official page: https://historicphiladelphia.org/events/spooky-mini-golf/
- **[Boo Just For You (Sensory-Friendly) at Elmwood Park Zoo](https://littlesweekly.com/philadelphia/events/boo-just-for-you-sensory-friendly-at-elmwood-park-zoo/)** at Elmwood Park Zoo. Usually: October. Next dates: Oct 30, 2026. Price (2026): $14.95 ($10.95 members); preregistration preferred; care attendants free. Ages (2026): Ages 0–12. Official page: https://elmwoodparkzoo.org/event/boo-just-for-you/
- **[Trick-or-Treat at the Library (Cherry Hill Public Library)](https://littlesweekly.com/philadelphia/events/trick-or-treat-at-the-library-cherry-hill-public-library/)** at Cherry Hill Public Library. Usually: October. Next dates: Oct 30, 2026. Price (2026): Free. Ages (2026): Ages 0–5. Official page: https://chplnj.libcal.com/event/17111560
- **[Trick-or-Treat Night at Elmwood Park Zoo](https://littlesweekly.com/philadelphia/events/trick-or-treat-night-at-elmwood-park-zoo/)** at Elmwood Park Zoo. Usually: October. Next dates: Oct 30, 2026. Price (2026): Kids $30 ($25 members), and each child ticket includes two adults; extra adults $18.95. Ages (2026): Ages 0–10. Official page: https://elmwoodparkzoo.org/trick-or-treat-nights/
- **[Boo at the Zoo at Elmwood Park Zoo](https://littlesweekly.com/philadelphia/events/boo-at-the-zoo-at-elmwood-park-zoo/)** at Elmwood Park Zoo. Usually: October to November. Next dates: Oct 31 and Nov 1, 2026. Price (2026): 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 (2026): Ages 0–10. Official page: https://elmwoodparkzoo.org/events/boo-2026/
- **[Boo at the Zoo: Final Weekend at the Philadelphia Zoo](https://littlesweekly.com/philadelphia/events/boo-at-the-zoo-final-weekend-at-the-philadelphia-zoo/)** at Philadelphia Zoo. Usually: October to November. Next dates: Oct 31 and Nov 1, 2026. Price (2026): Included with zoo admission (prices vary by date; buy online ahead); ACCESS tickets $8. Ages (2026): Ages 0–12. Official page: https://www.philadelphiazoo.org/events/boo-at-the-zoo/
- **[Trunk or Treat (Glenside Free Library)](https://littlesweekly.com/philadelphia/events/trunk-or-treat-glenside-free-library/)** at Glenside Free Library. Usually: October. Next dates: not announced yet. Last confirmed: Oct 29, 2026. Price (2026): Free. Ages (2026): Ages 0–10. Official page: https://cheltenhamlibraries.libcal.com/event/17212959

## November

- **[Electrical Spectacle Light Show in Franklin Square](https://littlesweekly.com/philadelphia/events/electrical-spectacle-light-show-in-franklin-square/)** at Franklin Square. Usually: November to January. Next dates: Nov 19, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027. Price (2026): See the event page. Official page: https://historicphiladelphia.org/events/holidays-in-franklin-square/
- **[LumiNature at the Philadelphia Zoo](https://littlesweekly.com/philadelphia/events/luminature-at-the-philadelphia-zoo/)** at Philadelphia Zoo. Usually: November to January. Next dates: Nov 19, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027. Price (2026): See the zoo’s ticket page. Official page: https://www.philadelphiazoo.org/events/luminature/
- **[A Longwood Christmas](https://littlesweekly.com/philadelphia/events/a-longwood-christmas-gardens/)** at Longwood Gardens. Usually: November to January. Next dates: Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027. Price (2026): Adults $45–$52, youth 5–15 $25–$32 by date; 4 and under free. Official page: https://longwoodgardens.org/visit
- **[Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium](https://littlesweekly.com/philadelphia/events/christmas-underwater-at-adventure-aquarium/)** at Adventure Aquarium. Usually: November to December. Next dates: Nov 20 – Dec 24, 2026. Price (2026): Included with admission. Official page: https://www.adventureaquarium.com/explore/special-events/christmas-underwater/
- **[Santa’s Workshop at Wild Lights](https://littlesweekly.com/philadelphia/events/santas-workshop-at-wild-lights-elmwood-park-zoo/)** at Elmwood Park Zoo. Usually: November to December. Next dates: Nov 20 – Dec 23, 2026. Price (2026): With Wild Lights admission (adults $27.95 online, kids 3–12 $24.95 online). Official page: https://elmwoodparkzoo.org/wildlights/
- **[Wild Lights at Elmwood Park Zoo](https://littlesweekly.com/philadelphia/events/wild-lights-at-elmwood-park-zoo/)** at Elmwood Park Zoo. Usually: November to December. Next dates: Nov 20 – Dec 30, 2026. Price (2026): Adults $27.95 online, kids 3–12 $24.95 online, 0–2 free; $18.95 after 7:30pm. Official page: https://elmwoodparkzoo.org/wildlights/
- **[Christmas Village in Philadelphia](https://littlesweekly.com/philadelphia/events/christmas-village-in-philadelphia-love-park-city-hall/)** at LOVE Park and City Hall. Usually: November to December. Next dates: Nov 21 – Dec 27, 2026. Price (2026): No admission. Official page: https://www.philachristmas.com/
- **[Shady Brook Farm Holiday Light Show](https://littlesweekly.com/philadelphia/events/shady-brook-farm-holiday-light-show/)** at Shady Brook Farm. Usually: November to January. Next dates: Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027. Price (2026): Varies by date; buy ahead, since gate prices run $5 more per car and $3 more per wagon seat. Official page: https://www.shadybrookfarm.com/pages/holiday-light-show
- **[6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade](https://littlesweekly.com/philadelphia/events/6abc-dunkin-thanksgiving-day-parade-20th-st-jfk-blvd/)** at 20th St. and JFK Blvd. to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Usually: November. Next dates: Nov 26, 2026. Price (2026): Free. Official page: https://www.visitphilly.com/things-to-do/events/philadelphia-thanksgiving-day-parade/
- **[Delco Turkey Trot Little Drumstick Fun Run](https://littlesweekly.com/philadelphia/events/delco-turkey-trot-little-drumstick-fun-run-nether-providence-elementary-school/)** at Nether Providence Elementary School. Usually: November. Next dates: Nov 26, 2026. Price (2026): Kids 12 and under $20 through Oct 31, then $25. Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Wallingford/DelcoTurkeyTrot
- **[Face to Face Turkey Trot 1 Mile Walk](https://littlesweekly.com/philadelphia/events/face-to-face-turkey-trot-1-mile-walk-forbidden-drive-thomas-road/)** at Forbidden Drive at Thomas Road and W. Northwestern Ave., Lot 3. Usually: November. Next dates: Nov 26, 2026. Price (2026): Kids 4–12 $20, 3 and under free; adults $30. Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Philadelphia/FacetoFaceTurkeyTrot
- **[Doylestown 112th Annual Tree Lighting](https://littlesweekly.com/philadelphia/events/doylestown-112th-annual-tree-lighting-downtown/)** at Downtown Doylestown. Usually: November. Next dates: Nov 27, 2026. Price (2026): Free. Official page: https://www.dtownwinterfest.com/events/2026/112th-tree-lighting
- **[Jingle & Mingle with Santa in Franklin Square](https://littlesweekly.com/philadelphia/events/jingle-and-mingle-with-santa-in-franklin-square/)** at Franklin Square. Usually: November to December. Next dates: Nov 27 – Dec 19, 2026. Price (2026): See the event page. Official page: https://historicphiladelphia.org/events/holidays-in-franklin-square/
- **[Santa at Linvilla Orchards](https://littlesweekly.com/philadelphia/events/santa-at-linvilla-orchards/)** at Linvilla Orchards. Usually: November to December. Next dates: Nov 27 – Dec 20, 2026. Price (2026): No reservations needed; bring your own camera. Official page: https://www.linvilla.com/family-fun/christmas-around-the-farm
- **[New Hope Christmas Tree Lighting](https://littlesweekly.com/philadelphia/events/new-hope-christmas-tree-lighting/)** at New Hope. Usually: November. Next dates: Nov 29, 2026. Price (2026): Free. Official page: https://www.visitnewhope.com/events/

## December

- **[Stories, Cookies & Milk with Santa](https://littlesweekly.com/philadelphia/events/stories-cookies-and-milk-with-santa-frostys-fireside-lodge/)** at Frosty’s Fireside Lodge, Franklin Square. Usually: December. Next dates: Dec 19, 2026. Price (2026): Tickets required. Official page: https://historicphiladelphia.org/events/holidays-in-franklin-square/

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## FAQ

### Which yearly events in Philadelphia have posted their next dates?
[Fintastic Pumpkin Glow at Adventure Aquarium](https://littlesweekly.com/philadelphia/events/fintastic-pumpkin-glow-at-adventure-aquarium/) (Oct 26 – Nov 1, 2026); [Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards](https://littlesweekly.com/philadelphia/events/pumpkinland-at-linvilla-orchards/) (Oct 26 – Nov 1, 2026); [Spooky Mini Golf in Franklin Square](https://littlesweekly.com/philadelphia/events/spooky-mini-golf-in-franklin-square/) (Oct 26 – Nov 1, 2026); [Boo Just For You (Sensory-Friendly) at Elmwood Park Zoo](https://littlesweekly.com/philadelphia/events/boo-just-for-you-sensory-friendly-at-elmwood-park-zoo/) (Oct 30, 2026); [Trick-or-Treat at the Library (Cherry Hill Public Library)](https://littlesweekly.com/philadelphia/events/trick-or-treat-at-the-library-cherry-hill-public-library/) (Oct 30, 2026), plus 19 more below.

### What happens to an event page after the event?
It stays up at the same address. Once the dates pass, the page shows the last confirmed dates with that year’s price and ages, and we add the next dates when the official page lists them.

### How do you check these yearly events?
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](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).