Inaugural PAFA Museum Holiday Lighting Celebration
Outside the Historic Landmark Building, PAFA Museum

Start the holidays with a night to remember at PAFA Museum in Center City Philadelphia.
Join us November 20 for the first-ever holiday countdown and lighting of PAFA Museum’s spectacular Historic Landmark Building, along with art-making, food, drinks, music, and entertainment.
The evening also launches Fridays After 5, PAFA’s new after-hours museum series for adults featuring music and DJs, cocktails, food, gallery access, and creative experiences in historic Cast Hall.
The outdoor Holiday Lighting Celebration is free and open to the public. Admission to the museum and participation in other evening activities, including Fridays After 5, are separate. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
PAFA for the Holidays Events
We're so excited you're planning to visit PAFA!
Make time for art — visit us Thursday to Sunday.
Before reserving your tickets, please review helpful information about museum hours, accessibility, building access, and special admission programs.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at visitorservices@pafa.org — we’d love to help!