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Getting in the holiday spirit

Tuesday, December 19, 2017

This weekend on FYI Philly, we run down a list of fun things to do this holiday season. Enjoy an array of light shows around Philadelphia. Plus, we have activities that will bring together family and friends. Take in some history as we tour some Philadelphia treasures decorated for the holidays and offer up some ideas to celebrate New Year's Eve. It's an FYI for you Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 1 p.m. and Sunday night at midnight.

SHOW HOST

THE HISTORIC GRANGE ESTATE

143 Myrtle Avenue, Havertown, PA 19083

We take you on a holly, jolly journey to the merriest destinations all around Philadelphia.

MUST-SEE LIGHT SHOWS

It wouldn't be the holidays without festive light displays to get you in the spirit. Here's a roundup of must-see shows in the city and beyond.

MACY'S CHRISTMAS LIGHT SHOW

Through Dece. 31; light show on the even hours during store hours

MACY'S

1300 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19107

Deck the Hall Light Show presented by Independence Blue Cross

Free nightly shows through Jan. 1,

Sun-Thursday Hours: 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 & 8:30

Fri.-Sat. (Every half hour from 5:30-9:30 p.m.)

Dilworth Park

1 S 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102

The light show is a collaboration between 6abc & Center City District

FRANKLIN SQUARE ELECTRICAL SPECTACLE

FRANKLIN SQUARE | FACEBOOK

Two alternating shows every 30 minutes, through Dec. 31

6th & Race Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19103

SHADY BROOK FARM | FACEBOOK

931 Stony Hill Rd

Yardley, PA 19067

(215) 968-1670

NIGHT OF LIGHTS COUNTRY CHRISTMAS HAYRIDE

CREAMY ACRES FARM | FACEBOOK

448 Lincoln Mill Rd, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062

856.223.1669

We visit locations in Philadelphia for family fun all winter long.

THINGS TO DO AROUND THE CITY

Karen Rogers runs down some city destinations for festive holiday fun!

THE NUTCRACKER | FACEBOOK

Academy of Music

240 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Dec. 8-31

PARKWAY 100: WINTER FOUNTAINS

PARKWAY 100 | WINTER FOUNTAINS

Nov. 30-March 18

Nightly from sunset to midnight on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway

ROTHMAN INSTITUTE CABIN & ICE RINK

ROTHMAN RINK | FACEBOOK

Dilworth Park at City Hall

1 S 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102

AMERICA'S GARDEN CAPITAL MAZE

CAPITAL MAZE | EVENTS

Dilworth Park at City Hall

1 South 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Open through Feb. 25

GARDEN MAZE PLANT LIST

Christmas in Fairmount Park features 5 of the park's treasured mansions all decked out for the holidays.

HOLIDAY HOUSE TOUR

Enjoy the holidays while learning about ghosts of Christmas Past at this year's A Very Philly Christmas at the Historic Houses of Fairmount Park.

PARK CHARMS | DECEMBER EVENTS | FACEBOOK

Melissa Magee runs down a list of merriment in the suburbs.

THINGS TO DO IN THE SUBURBS

Melissa takes us on a tour through Delaware, Bucks, Chester and Becks counties as she explores what the suburbs have to offer this holiday season!

LINVILLA ORCHARDS - CHRISTMASLAND | FACEBOOK

137 W Knowlton Rd, Media, PA 19063

A VERY FURRY CHRISTMAS

SESAME PLACE

100 Sesame Rd, Langhorne, PA 19047

LONGWOOD GARDENS

1001 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square, PA 19348

SANTA's POLAR BEAR EXPRESS

COLEBROOKDALE RAILROAD

Washington and Third Streets, Boyertown, Pennsylvania 19512

Experiences and time spent together is what the holidays are all about. There are "gift-able" things to do for just about every interest.

LAST-MINUTE GIFTS

Still shopping for last minute presents? How about the gift of an experience? Karen Rogers checks out the possibilities.

PHILADELPHIA AUTO SHOW

Jan. 27-Feb. 4

Black Tie Tailgate: Jan. 26

The Pennsylvania Convention Center

1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia PA 19107

PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW | BLACK TIE PREVIEW

March 3-11; Preview Party Gala, March 2

The Pennsylvania Convention Center

1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia PA 19107

PHILADELPHIA HOME & GARDEN SHOW | FACEBOOK

Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks

100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA 19456

Feb. 16-18

Broadway Philadelphia BYOB (Build Your Own Broadway Season)

BROADWAY SHOWS

Stomp, Dec. 26-31

Les Miserables, Jan. 9-21

Something Rotten! Feb. 27-March 4

Rain-A Tribute to the Beatles, March 23-25

School of Rock, March 27-April 1

On Your Feet, April 10-15

The Sound of Music, April 24-19

Aladdin, June 13-July 1

CIRCUS SCHOOL

For a unique gift idea this holiday season give the gift of the circus arts!

PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL OF CIRCUS ARTS | FACEBOOK

6452 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA 19119

(215) 849-1991

It's time to make those New Year's plans and we have some ideas for you.

ROUNDUP: NEW YEAR'S PARTIES

Watching the fireworks over the Delaware has become a huge Philly tradition. Here are some spots to make the night even more of a blast.

BATTLESHIP NEW JERSEY: WATCH PARTIES

NEW YEARS FIREWORKS | HOLIDAY LIGHTS

Deck opens two hours before 6 p.m. and midnight fireworks for guests to come onboard

$10 donation with proceeds going to the ongoing restoration of the Battleship, a non-profit museum and memorial.

100 Clinton St., Camden, N.J. 08103

866-877-6262 ext.108

BATTLESHIP NEW JERSEY: OVERNIGHT STAY

OVERNIGHT VISITS

Adults with children age 6-18 can spend the night onboard the ship, sleeping in the sailor's bunks and eating in the mess hall.

SUGARHOUSE CASINO

Fireworks Watch Party

Free in the Fishtown Hops Beer Garden

1001 N Delaware Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19125

NEW YEARS BASH

SugarHouse Event Center

Tickets are $100; 10 p.m.-1 a.m.

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ALESSI IN THE KITCHEN #4

Go 'In the Kitchen' with Gina Gannon, Meredith McGrath and Alessi Foods as we share two delicious meals perfect for a dine-in date night or a family meal.

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FYI LOVES THE ARTS

The Philadelphia Orchestra | FACEBOOK
British Isles Festival

Varied programs on select dates: Jan. 11-26, 2018