The Lokal Hotel Guide: Things to do in November 2017

From the Thanksgiving Day Parade to the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft show, there’s plenty to do in Philly this November. Phantom of the Opera Through November 12, 2017 Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.

#OnThisDay in 1986, Phantom of the Opera premiered in #London. We can’t wait for it to hit our stage, November 1-12! @phantombway . . . . .

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Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival November 4-19, 2017 Various locations

With its handsome cinematography and strong performances, SAVING NETA is a compelling and detail-rich character study about four women who come into contact with the film’s titular character. ???????? Nir Bergman’s thoughtful drama premieres on Thursday, November 16, 7 PM at @ltphiladelphia Ritz East theater. A post-film happy hour at the nearby @positanocoastphilly will take place afterwards. #SavingNeta #PJFF37 #PJFF #PhiladelphiaJewishFilmFestival #cinema #IsraeliCinema #RitzEast #Philly #Philadelphia

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Peddler’s Village Apple Festival November 4-5, 2017 Peddler’s Village, 2400 Street Rd., New Hope, PA

Only appropriate to get an apple dumpling at the apple festival! ????????????#appledumplingswithmyappledumpling #applefest #peddlersvillage

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First Person Arts Festival November 5-18, 2017 Various locations

Our #FPAfest brochures are heading out around town! Look for them at locations like The Drake and @ccneighborhoodhouse. Got a spot for some at your establishment? Comment below or message us:)

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Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show November 9-12, 2017 Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St.

Artists gotta art: amazing #melissaweisspottery digs her own clay from the ground. #ceramiclove #philadelphiacraftshow

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Franklin Square Holiday Festival & Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show November 9, 2017 – December 31, 2017 Franklin Square, 200 N. 6th St.

Join @historicphilly for the Opening Night of the Franklin Square Holiday Festival on Thursday, November 9th, starting at 4:30 pm with festive holiday music performed by musicians from @thephillypops. At 5:00 pm the Square lights up for the holiday season with the 2017 #ElectricalSpectacle Holiday Light Show presented by PECO. Enjoy the opening of Franklin Square's attractions, including Ben's Sweets & Treats, the Winter Beer Garden, SquareBurger, the Parx Liberty Carousel, Philly Mini Golf, and the Lightning Bolt Holiday Express Train for the holiday season! The Franklin Square Holiday Festival runs Thursday, November 9 – Saturday, December 31.

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Thanksgiving Day Parade November 23, 2017 Benjamin Franklin Parkway

The Devil in the Sky #visitphilly #thanksgiving #6abcthanksgivingdayparade #igers_philly #philly #philadelphia #mrpotatoehead #cityhall #parade #6abc #6abcaction #benfranklinparkway #tasmaniandevil

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Christmas Village November 23, 2017 – December 24, 2017 LOVE Park, 15th St. and JFK Blvd.

???????????? we can't wait to set up this beautiful winter wonderland again #philachristmas #throwbackthursday #visitphilly

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A Longwood Christmas November 23, 2017 – January 7, 2018 Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square, PA

“Christmas Day will always be just as long as we have we. Welcome Christmas while we stand, heart to heart, and hand in hand.” –Dr. Seuss Photo by Laura Richardson. #LongwoodGardens #MerryChristmas #happyholidays #Christmastree #Christmaslights #family #beauty #drseuss #thegrinch #quote

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Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest November 24, 2017 – March 2018 101 S. Columbus Blvd.

“Christmas Day will always be just as long as we have we. Welcome Christmas while we stand, heart to heart, and hand in hand.” –Dr. Seuss Photo by Laura Richardson. #LongwoodGardens #MerryChristmas #happyholidays #Christmastree #Christmaslights #family #beauty #drseuss #thegrinch #quote

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For more info, events, and things to do in Philadelphia, see more from our friends at Visit Philly and Uwishunu.

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