By Michelle Reese Those cold winter days between New Year's and the first signs of spring often feel long and daunting, especially when you have kids to entertain! Throw in nearly a year of widespread closures and cancelled events and activities and Winter 2021 is bound to have everyone feeling a little stir crazy. We've [...]
There's no place like home for the holidays; but this year, staying home for the holidays has a whole new meaning. We've been bringing you plenty of ideas for celebrating the season in our 2020 Holiday Guide, but here's another list of activities to do from the comfort of your home, car, or while socially [...]
Photos and text by Michelle Reese Is baking cookies a Christmas tradition in your house? I grew up in a house where baking was a favorite activity year-round, but especially at Christmastime. I have fond memories of baking with my mom and sister while watching holiday [...]
Philadelphia Zoo, photo by Hughe Dillon Philadelphia Zoo has lit up three of the enormous 80-foot-tall trees at the Main Plaza with dazzling blue lights to thank the frontline. The new light display on the trees and front entrance buildings at 34th and Girard are illuminated with the goal of ringing in the holidays while [...]
Do you have a little one that loves Elsa? This event is for your family! Plus, you'll be donating to a good cause. We previously shared how Germantown Garden Grill is offering private "igloos" in an effort to creatively and comfortably extend their outdoor dining season. Beautifully decorated for the holidays, these socially-distanced dining pods [...]
What are you thankful for this year? We know that that question might be more difficult in 2020 than in past years, but we hope that you'll take time during the holiday season to reflect on the positive parts of your life. Though it may look a bit different this year, Thanksgiving is soon [...]
(Photo taken prior to 2020, provided by Aversa PR.) The holiday season is just around the corner, and you might be wondering what that's going to look like in 2020. Well, the Christmas Village in Philadelphia is one tradition that is committed to providing a safe and fun experience this year! The authentic [...]
Pumpkins, candy and costumes … oh my! Your family may choose to celebrate Halloween a bit differently this year due to the pandemic, but there are still plenty of ways to have fun. Many local businesses have made every effort to provide festivities that your family can enjoy while still feeling safe. And if [...]
Morgan's Pier, photo provided by Aversa PR. While we can't celebrate the season in all the ways we're used to this year, there ARE still ways to have some fall fun in Philly in 2020! With spooky tours, scarecrows, Oktoberfest celebrations and trick or treating amongst the animals, here are just 6 events [...]
By Michelle Reese Photo by Rhianna Clark Photography, 2020 Philly Happening Finalist for Children’s Photographer Nature’s beautiful colors, the moderate temperatures that allow a variety of outfit options, and the holiday season right around the corner – it all combines to make fall the perfect time for family photos. The [...]
