Holiday Week | December 28
Family in town? Kids home from school? Looking for family-friendly things to do in Philadelphia between Christmas and New Year’s? Spend a festive day at PAFA during Holiday Week.
Enjoy family-friendly art making, explore the museum galleries, and stay for a special holiday concert in the Historic Landmark Building.
Each day of Holiday Week features a different studio activity and concert performance, making every visit a unique holiday experience.
Featured Family Holiday Studio Activity
 | December 28 | 10 AM–3 PM Drop into the Family Holiday Studio daily and create something inspired by the art and spaces around you. No experience needed. Just come ready to make. Then keep exploring. Head into the galleries, join the 1 PM tour, or find a spot in the Washington Foyer for the 2 PM Holiday Concert Series. Less scrolling. More making. More time together. |
Featured Holiday Concert Performance
 | December 28 | 2 PM Midnight on the Water Midnight on the Water is the acclaimed duo of Nathan Bishop and Dani Hawkins, whose distinctive combination of hardanger d'amore and cello brings new life to traditional Irish melodies. Their performances uncover a sound that is at once melancholic, reflective, and deeply expressive, blending folk traditions with rich instrumental textures to create an immersive musical experience.
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Holiday Week Concert Series
Every afternoon at 2 PM during Holiday Week, PAFA presents a different live holiday concert in the Washington Foyer. Come for the music, explore the galleries, make something in the Family Holiday Studio, and experience PAFA lit for the season.
Come Celebrate the Holidays at PAFA
About PAFA for the Holidays
PAFA for the Holidays transforms Philadelphia's first art museum into a festive destination filled with art, music, and seasonal experiences. From holiday lights and daily concerts to family art-making and gallery exploration, Holiday Week offers memorable ways to spend time together between Christmas and New Year's. Perfect for families, out-of-town guests, and anyone looking for unique holiday activities in Philadelphia.
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