Wonderful Family Fun in the Philadelphia Area

Get ready to set aside time and make plans with your friends and family all month long with these fun, upcoming events! From the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show to the 6ABC Thanksgiving Day Parade, there is bound to be something that you and your family will enjoy! Check out these exciting events going on this November in the Philadelphia area!

CraftNOW Philadelphia

November 1st – December 7th (select dates)

This month-long festival returns for it’s fourth year and will showcase the wonderful works of many craftsmen in and around the Philadelphia area. CraftNOW Philadelphia will have eight different events to enjoy throughout the month. You definitely don’t want to miss this if you’re a crafter!

Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show
November 2nd – 4th
Located at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on 1101 Arch Street, enjoy live demonstrations and browse an array of handmade goods at the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show. From furniture and clothing to jewelry and paintings, there are a lot of impressive goods to browse through at this three-day craft show!

Peddler’s Village Apple Festival
November 3rd – 4th
Head on out of the city for a wonderful fall festival dedicated to fall’s favorite fruit – apples! Peddler’s Village Apple Festival is a two day apple-centric event that offers seasonal shopping, music, kids’ activities, and more! Make sure to head on out to 2400 Street Road in New Hope for a day full of family fun!

Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the Academy of Music
November 6th – 18th (select dates)z
Relive the classic Roald Dahl’s children’s story, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with tickets to the Academy of Music’s Broadway version! This wonderful story will come to life this November at the Academy of Music located on 240 S. Broad Street. You won’t want to miss out on this!

Philly Holiday Festival
November 9th – January 1st
The holidays are here, which means the Philly Holiday Festival will kick off the season with weeks of fun the whole family can enjoy! From classic festive attractions to wonderful holiday shopping, start the season off right!

Franklin Square Holiday Festival Featuring the Franklin Square Electrical Spectacle
November 15th – December 31st
One of Philly’s favorite holiday activities, the Electrical Spectacle Light Show is back this year with its trademark twinkling lights and festive holiday soundtrack! Head on over to Franklin Square located on 200 N. 6th Street and enjoy the sparkling lights, comfort food, and hot beverages at Ben’s Sweets & Treats.

6ABC Thanksgiving Day Parade
Thursday, November 22nd
Start off Thanksgiving right by heading over to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway for the wonderful 6ABC Thanksgiving Day Parade. See the fancy floats, giant balloons, and other festive entertainment at the parade and enjoy a morning full of family fun!

Christmas Village at LOVE Park
November 22nd – December 31st
The pop up Christmas Village at LOVE Park is back for the holiday season. With a wide range of local and international vendors, there will be plenty of accessories and ornaments to browse through, as well as live performances and delicious food and drink.

Don’t miss out on any of the fun this November and make sure you enjoy the events that Philadelphia has to offer! Or, if you’re looking for a beautiful home in South Philadelphia/Packer Park, look no further than Siena Place! This beautiful townhome community is perfect for families! If you’re interested or have any questions, feel free to contact us! We’d love to hear from you!