The 21 best Christmas events in Philadelphia
Stay on top of the must-do Christmas events in Philadelphia with our guide to holiday festivities
Celebrate Christmas in Philadelphia with festive activities, holiday markets and dazzling light shows
Start decking the halls, folks. It’s Christmas in Philadelphia! From Thanksgiving through December the city transforms into a winter wonderland. Philadelphia parks glow with twinkling lights, sidewalks are crammed with intrepid shoppers and the best restaurants in Philadelphia roll out delicious seasonal menus. The season is also jampacked with fun holiday events taking place at a host of Philadelphia attractions—from ice skating at Dilworth Park to the time-honored light show and organ performance at Macy’s. To help you get the most out of Christmas in Philadelphia this year, we’ve compiled this guide to all the can’t miss events—including the essential Christmas markets and a hitlist of best Christmas lights in Philadelphia. Grab a hot cocoa and let the festivities begin.
Stay on top of the must-do Christmas events in Philadelphia with our guide to holiday festivities
Our guide covers all the best Christmas lights in Philadelphia, from neighborhood gems to displays in parks and more
Our guide covers all the best Christmas lights in Philadelphia, from neighborhood gems to displays in parks and more
Follow this guide to find seasonal cocktails, beer and wine in Philadelphia’s loftiest watering holes
This family favorite has been a perennial hit for Hedgerow for two decades
What’s Christmas without Tchaikovsky’s glorious ballet?
The People’s Perfect comes to town to “spread yuletide profanity” in this hilarious one-man show
See a performance of traditional Swedish Christmas songs and dances
Head to LOVE Park to peruse gifts at a German-inspired Christmas market
Shop area artisans, designers and confectioners in the shadow of City Hall
This year’s makers’ market will be the biggest ever, with more than 80 vendors
West Philadelphia’s popular market returns just in time for the holidays
Score one-of-a-kind finds ranging from original artwork and sculpture to vintage goods
This open-air marketplace showcases more than 40 merchants, plus seasonal bites from food trucks
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