PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — This weekend, excavate fossils and train a raptor with the return of Jurassic Quest, get your last-minute holiday shopping done at The Bourse, or, take part in a community menorah lighting. There are plenty of other fun things to do this weekend in and around Philly.
Jurassic Quest
EVENT: Jurassic Quest
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
WHERE: Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St., Center City
DETAILS: The Jurassic Quest experience is coming to Philadelphia. You’ll be able to see life-sized animated dinosaurs, dig for fossils, discover ancient oceans and meet some little (kind of) baby dinosaurs.
PRICE: Tickets start at $22 for kids and adults
Procrastinator Holiday Market
EVENT: Procrastinator Holiday Market
DATE/TIME: Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: The Bourse Philly, 111 S. Independence Mall East, Old City
DETAILS: Christmas is next week — are all your gifts in order? If not, The Bourse is here to help with 30 curated craft vendors on top of its normal retail shopping. There will be free gift wrap once you do find that perfect gift.
PRICE: Pay as you go
Old City Menorah Lighting
EVENT: Old City Menorah Lighting
DATE/TIME: Sunday, 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Betsy Ross House, 239 Arch St., Old City
DETAILS: The Betsy Ross House and the Old City Jewish Arts Center are coming together to host a community menorah lighting, complete with latkes and doughnuts.
PRICE: Free to attend
Chanukah on the Avenue 2022
EVENT: Chanukah on the Avenue 2022
DATE/TIME: Sunday; events start at 3 p.m., menorah lighting is at 5 p.m.
WHERE: Singing Fountain, 1538 S. 11th St., East Passyunk
DETAILS: East Passyunk’s annual Chanukah on the Avenue is back with live music, make-your-own Chanukah lantern crafts, games and a menorah lighting.
PRICE: Free to attend
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A Philly Pops Christmas
EVENT: A Philly Pops Christmas
DATE: Select dates through Saturday
WHERE: Kimmel Cultural Campus, 300 S. Broad St., Center City
DETAILS: Spend one last Christmas with the Philly Pops as they perform a new program with sounds from the Philadelphia Boys Choir, the African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas Choir, Santa and more.
PRICE: Tickets start at $40
Christmas Village
EVENT: Christmas Village
DATE/TIME: Open daily through Dec. 24
WHERE: LOVE Park, 1 S. 15th St., Center City
DETAILS: Now in its 15th season, the German-style open-air market is back in the heart of the city. Dozens of wooden booths are set up, selling international holiday gifts and traditional European foods.
PRICE: Pay as you go
Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market
EVENT: Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market
DATE/TIME: Open daily through Jan. 1
WHERE: Dilworth Park, 1 S. 15th St., Center City
DETAILS: Shopping doesn’t end with the Christmas Village. Right across the street is the Made in Philadelphia Market which features local artisans selling their unique holiday-inspired gifts.
PRICE: Pay as you go
Blue Cross Riverrink Winterfest
EVENT: Blue Cross Riverrink Winterfest
DATE/TIME: Through March 5, open daily
WHERE: 101 S. Columbus Blvd., Penns Landing
DETAILS: Ice skating is back along the riverfront with staggered 90-minute skate sessions. The Lodge bar is a perfect way to warm up after you skate with seasonal cocktails and local brews.
PRICE: Pay as you go
A Longwood Christmas
EVENT: A Longwood Christmas
DATE/TIME: Through Jan. 8
WHERE: Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square
DETAILS: Christmas returns to Longwood Gardens with seasonal floral designs and trees, holiday lights and more. Miniature trains will be set up in the indoor gardens and the Open Air Theatre fountains will be lit up in holiday colors and dance to Christmas music.
PRICE: Included with admission
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