Best Light Shows

• The Philadelphia Zoo’s LumiNature features more than 1 million lights illuminating its 42-acre campus for the fifth consecutive year. | 3400 W. Girard Ave., Philadelphia
• Franklin Square presents the Electrical Spectacle, a free light show powered by PECO. | 200 N. Sixth St., Philadelphia
• The City of Lancaster will host the Christmas Spirit Light Show at Clipper Magazine Stadium. | 650 N. Prince St., Lancaster
• The Festival of Lights in Rose Tree Park in Delaware County has brought holiday magic to Media for nearly five decades. | 1671 N. Providence Road, Media

Related: Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey’s Most Adorable Christmas Towns

Best Winter Activities

• The Union League’s golf course in Whitemarsh Township is transformed into a European-style holiday market. The 3-acre winter wonderland includes a Santa chalet, Ferris wheel, and more than 30 shops with vendors selling items from woodworking and ceramics to dog treats and more. | 800 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill
• Dilworth Park at the base of City Hall will feature the Rothman Orthopaedics Rink and Cabin open through Feb. 23, 2025. Enjoy an interactive art installation, ice skating, and hearty comfort food in the cabin. | 1 S. 15th St., Philadelphia 

Best Getaways to Chester County

• Longwood Gardens has introduced “Longwood Reimagined,” its iconic centerpiece glass conservatory that appears to float on the water. Dazzling light displays enhance the beauty of the season at the gardens. | 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square 
• In Pottstown, a Carnival of Lights spectacle combines a light display with a holiday-themed carnival. | 144 W. Schuylkill Road, Pottstown
• People’s Light in Malvern will celebrate its 50th anniversary with the production of “Peter Panto” onstage through Jan. 5, 2025. | 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern