Philadelphia holiday events happening this season

Light shows, ice skating, outdoor shopping markets, and holiday performances comprise some of the events on offer this holiday season in the Philadelphia region.

There are many, many ways to celebrate the holiday season with festive music, fun food and drinks, and traditions that date back generations — many of which are free or low-cost.

Here are some ways to fill your calendar this seasonwith events happening every day through the New Year. Here’s how to make the most of the festive season in Philly.

We’ll update this calendar as more holiday events are announced.

(Holiday) The old DuPont place decorates dozens of trees, sets its fountains to sync with carols, and instantly gets you in the holiday spirit. All ages. ($30 ages 19-61, $27 college student and ages 62 and up, $16 ages 5-18, $5 ACCESS/Snap cardholder, free ages 4 and under, runs through Jan. 7; U.S. Route 1 at Longwood Road, Kennett Square; longwoodgardens.org)

(Music) No one does the holidays like Philly. Join Broadway singers, choirs, and conductors for show stopping concerts featuring some of your favorite holiday songs at the Kimmel Center. There will be plenty of surprises woven throughout and some essential Philly fun peppered in as well. (Select dates through Dec. 23; 300 S. Broad St.; kimmelculturalcampus.org)

(Shopping) Tis the season for finding unique gifts from dozens of local makers. Head to Cherry Street Pier’s pop-up holiday market to shop everything from handmade jewelry to custom art. (Saturday and Dec. 23; 121 S. Columbus Blvd.; cherrystreetpier.com)

(Shopping) Philly’s favorite traditional German Christmas marketplace is back for another year. Vendors offering various items and tasty treats for sale will fill LOVE Park and City Hall plazas for another holiday run. Be sure to stop by for mulled wine, unique gifts, and special events and performances throughout the season. (Runs through Dec. 24; 1500 Arch St. and City Hall, philachristmas.com)

(Community) This holiday market blends the elements of a traditional European Christmas market with the flair of a music festival. Come enjoy rides, live music from national touring music acts, delicious farm-to-table food, and more at this special holiday experience. (Daily and seasonal tickets required, through Dec. 31; Devon Horse Show and Country Fairgrounds, 23 Dorset Rd., Devon; yuletidedevon.com)

(Community) Nothing says the holidays in Philadelphia quite like the Macy’s holiday experience. The light show display features thousands of twinkling lights taking the shapes of snowflakes, candy canes, and other holiday symbols. In Dickens Village, you’ll see a vintage retelling of the classic “A Christmas Carol.” (Runs through Dec. 31; 1300 Market St.; macys.com)

(Community) The Philadelphia Zoo is transforming into brilliant nighttime display of light. More than 1 million lights will brighten 16 different zones, creating an immersive lighting showcase. Come walk through, grab a bite and experience the zoo like you never have before. (Free with admission, through Dec. 31; 3400 W. Girard Ave.; philadelphiazoo.org)

(Community) Lean into the holiday season with this wonderland of light installations. This year’s Golden Holiday theme will include large-scale light displays, a 50-foot Christmas Tree, a holiday market, bar for festival cocktails and so much more. (Tickets required, through Jan. 15; 100 Station Ave., Oaks; luminocityfestival.com)

(Community) It’s beginning to look a lot like winter at FDR Park. Prepare to be stunned by the twinkling lights and stunning displays arranged at this holiday spectacular. Grab snacks or a cocktail in the Union Forge Lounge, shop for gifts in the Mistletoe Marketplace, or visit the special Ice Slide and Ice Trail. (Timed tickets required, through Jan. 1; 1500 Pattison Ave.; visitphilly.com)

(Ice skating) The popular riverside ice-skating rink is back for a few wintry months at Penn’s Landing. Pay a modest rink admission and slightly less modest skate rental fee, plus figure on some dollars in the arcade, for snacks, maybe a trinket. … Tis the season. Ages 4+. ($5 to skate, $12 to rent skates, through Feb. 19; 101 S. Columbus Blvd.; delawareriverwaterfront.com)

(Ice skating) Rain or shine, freezing or hot, City Hall’s front yard skating rink at Dilworth Park is open during the holidays and beyond. Ages 3+. ($9 adult, $6 ages 10 and under, $10 skate rental through Feb. 25; 1 S. 15th St.; centercityphila.org)