The Greater Philadelphia is aglow with holiday energy and festive fa-la-la-lah attractions.

Shops, shows, markets, concerts and charitable events to see.

Here’s a hearty helping of holiday happenings and more. Shine a light on the holidays with these fun, festive and educational (free or low-cost) things to do and places to go.

Parades, charitable events, winter block parties, dance concerts and musical-theater training are all in the bountiful basket for the winter holiday season.

We are serving up a hearty bowl of fall events covering history, sports, art and music.

It’s said that November is a month of spiritual awakening, magic and mysticism.

Get your party vibe on and make a ghost appearance with your own HPC (Halloween Party Crawl) to explore the area’s kookiest and spookiest fright-fests.

This week’s basket of events has a fund-raiser, concerts brimming with jazz and Philly funk, a history exhibit, a kids’ writing contest and a Mexican ritual.

Fall is in full gear, and you’re in the driver’s seat cruising on the road to fun!