Franklin Square Electrical Spectacle Light Show & Chilly Philly Mini Golf

About this adventure

Winter in Franklin Square illuminates one of William Penn's original five historic squares with more than 200,000 brilliant LED lights during Thanksgiving season. The centerpiece is the free PECO Electrical Spectacle Light Show, where dazzling choreographed lights dance across the historic central fountain and up into a giant 12-foot glowing kite and lightning key commemorating Benjamin Franklin's legendary experiment. Holiday shows illuminate the square every 30 minutes starting at 5:00 PM set to seasonal tunes. Families can play 18 holes at Chilly Philly Mini Golf—featuring miniature illuminated versions of Philadelphia icons like the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and Ben Franklin Bridge—or take a spin on the Parx Liberty Carousel. Warm up with artisan s'mores kits roasted over outdoor fire pits and hot spiced cider.