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Holidays in the Park: Celebrate America Family Weekend!
December 17, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for a series of family-friendly holiday activities at Lemon Hill Mansion!
Fairmount Park Conservancy is excited to welcome the public to Lemon Hill Mansion in East Fairmount Park from 10:00 AM–4:00 PM on select dates in December for one of the most beloved traditions – decorating for the holidays!
After undergoing an extensive three-year renovation led by Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, Lemon Hill Mansion will honor Philadelphia’s diversity and celebrate its reopening by literally inviting the world through its doors. “Winter Around the World”, the theme for this year‘s holiday festivities, will feature the seasonal traditions of several international cultures. Experience how people around the world celebrate the winter season with creatively decorated rooms and an array of exciting activities.
Participating groups include The Ukrainian League of Philadelphia, The Mexican Cultural Center / Mercado de Latinas, The American Swedish Historical Museum, and the Vendors from Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park.
On the first two weekends (December 2, 3, 9, and 10*), the Conservancy will highlight a nationality on each day with live music, regional food, craft activities, and other celebrations centered around the country’s cultural traditions. (Admission is $5, free for children 12 and under — *except for December 10, which is free). The third weekend (December 16 and 17), Fairmount Park Conservancy presents Family Weekend with FREE admission for all. Plus, live music, children’s activities, and daily appearances from Santa Claus.
Fairmount Park Conservancy and Lemon Hill Mansion are partnering with Ormiston Mansion, Laurel Hill Mansion, Woodford Mansion, and Historic Strawberry Mansion to present the 2023 Holidays in the Park. For more detailed info on all of the holiday house tours, please visit parkcharms.org.
CELEBRATE AMERICA FAMILY WEEKEND SCHEDULE (SUNDAY 12/17)
Performers/Entertainment
-10:00 AM–1:00 PM: Free photos with Santa Claus
-10:00 AM–12:00 PM: Kids holiday sing-along with Mister John’s Music
-12:30–1:30 PM: Holiday favorites with Little Big Sister Band
-2:00–3:00 PM: ‘The Soul of the Season’ with jazz singer Denise King
-3:00–4:00 PM: More holiday favorites with Little Big Sister Band
Craft Workshop
10:00 AM–3:30 PM: Sisters Interacting Through Stitches – fiber arts holiday craft activities for children
Vendors
From 11:00 AM–3:00 PM, Cosmic Café & Ciderhouse will be serving a hot soup of the day, seasonal snacks, and a full menu of beverages, including hot cider, beer, wine, and hard cider from Frecon Farms
TICKETS: FREE! Please RSVP
