While many people think of going to theme parks as a spring or summer activity, theme parks in Pennsylvania use the winter time to go all out with light displays. Here are some of the theme parks that can help you and your family get into the holiday spirit:
Knoebels’ Joy Through The Grove
Open from 5:30 pm-9 pm in December, Joy Through the Grove is a drive-through light display at Knoebels’ amusement park. The event features over 2 miles of lights and 500 individual illuminated set pieces featuring Knoebels characters and rides, such as a ski resort or Santa’s village. You can also get snacks and souvenirs for your family and even tune in to a custom radio station playing holiday classics and witty messages from the park.
Hersheypark Candylane
One of Pennsylvania’s most famous parks, Hersheypark, is putting on its Christmas Candylane event for the rest of the year. The event will feature a display of more than 5
Holiday Events in Philadelphia
If your family is looking for more exciting things to do for the holidays in PA, you have plenty of options and events to look forward to in Philadelphia. The City of Brotherly Love has many holiday events for the whole family, and here are some of them.
Philly Neighborhood Light Displays
While you can see Philadelphia lit up during the holiday season, two neighborhoods are known for going the extra mile in their decorations.
- Miracle on South 13th Street is a whole street lined with vibrant, decorated houses. For over 20 years, this neighborhood has been putting up holiday decorations like animated lights, Christmas wreaths, inflatable snowmen, or specific characters like Snoopy.
- Smedley Street Christmas Spectacular is similar to Miracle on South 13th Street: a neighborhood in Philly with tons of extravagant, vibrant holiday decorations. The