PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Christmas displays are in full swing.
Scuba Santa is back at Adventure Aquarium in Camden, where visitors can check out the world’s tallest underwater Christmas tree. Santa then dries off and heads all over town — spot him riding in his sleigh down Arch Street toward Reading Terminal Market, or bring your furry kid to meet him for a photo op in Callowhill.
Plus, it’s time to order your spreads for Christmas dinner now. We share a few options below.
CHRISTMAS DINNER
Steak 48, 260 S. Broad St., Center City
DINE IN, PRE-ORDER OR TAKEOUT: Dine-in Christmas Eve or Day
HOURS: 4 to 9:30 p.m.
MENU: Enjoy an a la carte menu of prime steaks, raw bar and seafood options and plenty of desserts.
The Wayward, 1170 Ludlow St., Center City
DINE IN, PRE-ORDER OR TAKEOUT: Dine-in
HOURS: Christmas Eve is 5 to 9 p.m.; Christmas Day is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
MENU: Dine-in for a prix fixe three-course meal, featuring butternut squash soup, branzino and more. There is also a special Christmas Day brunch.
Talula’s Table, 102 West State St., Kennett Square
DINE IN, PRE-ORDER OR TAKEOUT: Pre-order
HOURS: Pick up order Dec. 23 or 24
MENU: Order by Friday for an array of breakfast and brunch items like a bacon cheddar frittata or gourmet entrees like braised brisket.
Dim Sum House, 1930 Chestnut St. and 3939 Chestnut St., Philadelphia
DINE IN, PRE-ORDER OR TAKEOUT: Dine-in, takeout and pre-order
HOURS: 12 to 9 p.m.
MENU: Order in advance for a variety of winter feast holiday packages that include lobster, dim sum, Peking duck and more. Dim Sum House will also be open for takeout and dine-in on Christmas Eve and Day.
Garces Trading Company, 300 S. Broad Street, Center City
DINE IN, PRE-ORDER OR TAKEOUT: Pre-order
HOURS: Pick up Dec. 23 from 12 to 8 p.m. or Dec. 24 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
MENU: Order by Dec. 21 to enjoy a full holiday menu of prime rib, turkey, shrimp cocktail, Christmas cookies and more.
Porcos Porchetteria and Small Oven Pastry Shop, 2204 Washington Ave., South Philadelphia
DINE IN, PRE-ORDER OR TAKEOUT: Pre-order
HOURS: Pick up Dec. 22 to 23 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Dec. 24 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
MENU: Order by Sunday for meal packages and sides, including pork crown roast, ciabatta rolls, seasonal veggies and more.
SANTA SIGHTINGS
EVENT: Christmas Underwater
DATE: Through Dec. 24
WHERE: Adventure Aquarium, 1 Riverside Dr., Camden, New Jersey
DETAILS: Scuba Santa is back in the ocean realm to spread some cheer for all to hear. Come see the world’s tallest underwater Christmas tree and other underwater holiday light displays.
PRICE: Included with admission
EVENT: Pet Pictures with Santa
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 12 to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Heart + Paw, 322 N. Broad St., Callowhill
DETAILS: Bring your furry family member in for a photo with Santa just in time for the holidays. All of the donations go directly to Fishtails Animal Rescue.
PRICE: $10 donation
EVENT: Bud Light Ugly Sweater Party
DATE/TIME: Friday, 8 p.m.
WHERE: Xfinity Live!, 1100 Pattison Ave., South Philadelphia
DETAILS: Think your ugly Christmas sweater is the most festive of them all? You could win $300 at this sweater event. Santa will be there for photos, and the first 500 will receive a special gift.
PRICE: Free to attend
EVENT: Santa at Reading Terminal Market
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Reading Terminal Market, 51 N. 12th St., Center City
DETAILS: Come see Santa at the Gingerbread Candyland. He will ride his sleigh down Arch Street before posing for photos on his throne.
PRICE: Free to attend
EVENT: Holiday Pajama Music Festival
DATE/TIME: Sunday, 11 a.m.
WHERE: Schuylkill River Park, 25th and Delancey streets
DETAILS: Comfy pajamas and the holidays go hand in hand. Bring your child out to this special music fest complete with a music class, parade, bubble dance party, face painting and more.
PRICE: $25 with registration
EVENT: A Longwood Christmas
DATE: Through Jan. 9
WHERE: Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square
DETAILS: See “fire, ice and everything nice” showcased at Longwood Gardens, complete with poinsettias, a “frozen” fountain and nearly 20,000 twinkling lights.
PRICE: Included with admission
EVENT: Woodland Wonderland Light Display
DATE/TIME: Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Anderson Farm Park, 499 Hopwood Road, Collegeville
DETAILS: Head to Anderson Farm Park to see the Woodland Wonderland light display. On Friday, there will be live entertainment, and on Saturday, there will be appearances from Elsa and Olaf.
PRICE: Price varies depending on day
EVENT: The Glorious Sound of Christmas
DATE: Through Tuesday
WHERE: Verizon Hall, 300 S. Broad St., Center City
DETAILS: A Philadelphia Orchestra tradition since 1962, the Glorious Sound of Christmas is sure to get you into the holiday mood with family-friendly renditions of holiday classics.
PRICE: Tickets start at $59