PHILADELPHIA PA (Nov. 22, 2019)–Three days of
Philadelphia Marathon
festivities kick off on Friday with a free health expo (that’s open to the public!) before spectators cheer on racers at the 8K, fun run (Saturday) and storied 26.2-mile race (Sunday).
The rest of the weekend is full of chances to warm up at charming winter and holiday attractions, including
LumiNature
, which debuts on Friday at the Philadelphia Zoo with 600,000 lights, a light show and an impressive tree made entirely from flamingo lawn ornaments.
Also debuting for the season on Friday:
Wild Lights
at Elmwood Park Zoo and
A Longwood Christmas
at Longwood Gardens.
Starting Saturday, visitors can head to the
Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market
,
Holiday Bricktacular at LEGOLAND Discovery Center
and
A Very Furry Christmas at Sesame Place
. Plus,
Christmas Village in Philadelphia
hosts a preview on Saturday and Sunday for shoppers to scope out this year’s
LOVE
Park vendors before the official opening on Thanksgiving Day.
Book the perks-packed
Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package
for an easy start to the long weekend. Valued at up to $214, the package is a great base itinerary featuring free hotel parking, free tickets to select museums, a $25 Garces restaurant card and passes for the PHLASH Downtown Loop for traveling around the city.
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Read on for our guide to this weekend in Philadelphia.
All Weekend
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SPORTS
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CITYWIDE
Philadelphia Marathon
A free health expo (Friday) kicks off a weekend that welcomes more than 30,000 racers to an 8K (Saturday) and 26.2-mile citywide course (Sunday)…
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EVENTS
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WEST PHILADELPHIA
LumiNature at the Philadelphia Zoo
Hundreds of elaborate displays and more than 600,000 lights greet nighttime visitors at this interactive, illuminated wonderland that celebrates nature and the seasons…
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HOTEL DEAL
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CITYWIDE
Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package
Your weekend getaway starts here, with up to $214 in free perks — free museum tickets, free hotel parking and more — that create the perfect base itinerary…
CENTER CITY
Winter at Dilworth Park
Take a spin on the ice rink in the shadow of City Hall, cozy up in the cabin or stroll through the enchanted Wintergarden at this open-daily seasonal attraction…
FAIRMOUNT PARK
UniverSoul Circus in Fairmount Park
Traditional circus arts get an urban pop-culture twist in this popular performance, which pops up in Philly through early December…
OLD CITY
Photo Pop Philly:
Winter Wonderland
at The Bourse Food Hall
Art meets pop culture at the Instagram-worthy Photo Pop installation, which returns for the holiday season with magical new interactive scenery…