HOLIDAY SHOPPING & EVENTS

Philadelphia Holiday Market

November 15 – January 1
2060 Red Lion Rd, Philadelphia, PA

The Holiday Market will return to Dilworth Park in 2024 from November 15, 2024 through January 1, 2025, and will once again transform the West side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! Following past tradition, this year’s Holiday Market will again feature a large variety of local artisans, designers, crafters and jewelers offering their unique, holiday-inspired handmade goods and gifts. There truly is no better place to experience Philadelphia’s pride for locally made arts and crafts than the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market!

Philadelphia: Christmas Village Holiday Market

November 23 – December 24
1500 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA

Visit Christmas Village in Philadelphia in at Love Park and City Hall. Shop at over 120 vendors and enjoy Christmas lights from Nov 23 through Dec 24, 2024. Christmas Village in Philadelphia is an outside holiday market in Center City Philadelphia, modeled after the traditional Christmas Markets in Germany. The unique atmosphere with thousands of holiday lights and the delicious smell of waffles, gingerbread, bratwurst, and mulled wine will bring you and your family into the perfect Christmas spirit.

Holiday Art Start Craft Bazaar

November 23 – 24, 11 am – 5 pm
1001 N. Delaware Ave, Philadelphia, PA

Up to 80 Curated Craft Vendors selling handmade goods perfect for holiday gift giving! Plus, there will be food available and 2 chances to get a free event tote bag, and raffles.

Concerts by Candlelight: Holiday Special

December 20, 8:30 – 9 :30 pm
211 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

Discover music inspired by winter and the holiday spirit at the Independence Seaport Museum under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Holiday Parade

December 7, 9 am
8815 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA

Chestnut Hill Community Holiday Parade – The CHCA brings Santa to the neighborhood every year in this long-standing Chestnut Hill tradition. Families line Germantown Avenue to wave to the marchers in our Annual Chestnut Hill Community Holiday Parade. The parade begins at Chestnut Hill Ave and Germantown and ends at Market at the Fareway.

Paddy Whacks Holiday Sip & Shop

Monday, December 2, 7-10 pm
9237 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

Shop for all your Holiday favorites – candles, wreaths, Eagles gear, sweatshirts, t-shirts, cups, bags, bombs and more with local small business vendors. Featuring over 20 vendors selling wine glasses, tumblers, handmade candles, baked goods, candles, sports goods and more, get a head start on your holiday shopping.

Rudolph Run

December 14, 9 am
Canal View Park, 5000 E Flat Rock Rd, Philadelphia, PA

Dress in your holiday best for the 10th Annual Rudolph Run! Join Philadelphia Runner for a fun 3-mile fun run along the Manayunk Canal on Saturday, December 14th at 9AM. Check in for the run will be at Philadelphia Runner on Main Street starting at 8:30AM. Brooks will have their latest and greatest footwear for runners to test out and some special post run treats back in the shop afterward. Holiday attire is encouraged – lights, reindeer antlers, red noses, sparkles, ugly Christmas sweaters, and whatever else runners may have laying around.

The Nutcracker

December 14 & 15
Mandell Theater at Drexel University, 33rd & Chestnut Streets (3220 Chestnut St), Philadelphia, PA

The Philadelphia Dance Academy presents their annual production of the classic Nutcracker ballet. This is a wonderful opportunity for those ballet students who really enjoy performing.

HOLIDAY DINING

Christmas Brunch at Aqimero

December 25, 12-5 pm
10 Avenue of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA

Join Aqimero for a special Holiday Brunch on Wednesday, December 25th, 2024 from 12:00pm until 5:00pm (Last seating at 4:30 PM). Enjoy a five-course brunch for $95 per guest, including one complimentary mimosa or bellini. Reservations strongly recommended.

Christmas Eve: Feast of the Seven Fishes at Fork

December 24, 4 pm – 6:30 pm
306 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA

Celebrate Christmas Eve with a Fork tradition— the Feast of Seven Fishes! The chefs are utilizing the bounty of the Atlantic Ocean to create one of their favorite dinner menu experiences of the year.

Feast of the Seven Fishes: Vernick Fish

December 23 & 24, 5-7:30 pm
1876 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA

A fresh take on holiday traditions, Vernick Fish will be hosting a “Feast of the Seven Fishes” inspired prix-fixe menu on December 23rd and 24th. Created by Chef’s Greg Vernick and David Paterniti, a five course menu will be served family-style and will feature highlights such as live scallop crudo with blood orange & grilled fresno chili, brandade croquette with ossetra caviar, and a whole roasted turbot with brown butter, salt baked celery root, & white truffle.

Feast of the Seven Fishes: Amada

December 24
 217-219 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA

Chef Jose has curated an exclusive Feast of the 7 Fishes tasting menu for Christmas Eve. This 4-course $75 tasting menu is only offered on Tuesday, December 24. Make your reservations today!

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