# Washington Crossing Christmas Day Crossing Reenactment > Event for families in the Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington area (PA / NJ / DE / MD). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Fri, Dec 25 · 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM - Where: Washington Crossing Historic Park, 1112 River Rd, Washington Crossing, PA 18977 - Ages: All ages (outdoor historical reenactment; warm winter dress recommended) - Price: Free admission on Christmas Day (Dec 25). The Dec 13 dress rehearsal charges $9 adults, $5 children ages 5-11, free under 5. - Organizer: Washington Crossing Historic Park & Friends of Washington Crossing - Official page: https://www.washingtoncrossingpark.org/cross-with-us/ - 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/washington-crossing-christmas-day-crossing-reenactment--listing-035e49e5a7caedf1ba6812ee ## About Every Christmas Day, thousands of families assemble on the snowy banks of the Delaware River at Washington Crossing Historic Park to witness the dramatic living-history reenactment of George Washington's daring 1776 Christmas night crossing. Hundreds of reenactors in authentic Continental Army woolen uniforms, tricorn hats, and 18th-century military gear muster on the banks, fire period muskets and cannons, and row across the icy Delaware River in three 40-foot Durham boats. This inspiring patriotic demonstration brings the American Revolution vividly to life for kids of all ages. Families are advised to arrive by 11:30 AM to secure a prime riverfront viewing location and dress in warm layers. 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