# Franklin Square Electrical Spectacle Light Show & Chilly Philly Mini Golf > Event for families in the Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington area (PA / NJ / DE / MD). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Nov 20 – Nov 29 · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM - Where: Franklin Square, 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 - Ages: All ages welcome; stroller-friendly flat brick paths, playground, and indoor pavilion - Price: Free admission to park and Electrical Spectacle light shows; Chilly Philly Mini Golf –; Carousel rides - Organizer: Historic Philadelphia, Inc. - Official page: https://historicphiladelphia.org/events/electrical-spectacle/ - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/franklin-square-electrical-spectacle-light-show-and-chilly-philly-mini--listing-09e1466656b3fc15bf9c7501 ## About 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. ## Similar picks in Philadelphia - [Macy's Christmas Light Show & Dickens Village](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/macy-s-christmas-light-show-and-dickens-village--listing-06143d100c3e0d5303a7c618) — Nov 27 – Dec 31 · 10:30 AM – 8:30 PM · Macy's Center City (Historic Wanamaker Building) · All ages · Free · checked Nov 4. 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