December 18, 2012
Have you visited the Philadelphia Christmas Village in Love Park yet? If not, hop to it — the annual holiday market closes for the season in less than a week on Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24. And it’s a tradition worth partaking in. You can cross some last-minute holiday gifts off your list, enjoy tasty [...]
Read more»December 13, 2012
[Evenings in Philadelphia are always action-packed, especially during the holiday season, and we want to help you cherry-pick from all the events and activities going on. On certain days that promise particularly bustling evenings, we round up our selections for the most can't-miss pursuits with which to fill your schedule. See you out there!] As [...]
Read more»December 12, 2012
Have you been to the Philadelphia Christmas Village in Love Park yet? If not, here’s a great opportunity: the village is hosting “Moonlight Shopping” this Saturday, December 15, staying open until 10 p.m. for late-night shoppers. Grab a cup of steaming hot cocoa or mulled wine and a fresh as-you-wait funnel cake as you browse [...]
Read more»December 5, 2012
[The holidays in Philadelphia are totally action-packed, and we want to help you cherry-pick from all the events and activities going on. On particularly bustling evenings, we round up our selections for the most can't-miss pursuits with which to fill your schedule. See you out there!] • City Hall Tree Lighting: Tonight, Philadelphia’s official Christmas [...]
Read more»December 5, 2012
The next tree lighting in Philadelphia is taking place tonight in Love Park at 5 p.m. Lisa Nutter, Philadelphia’s First Lady, will do the honors of illuminating the holiday trees all around Love Park, including the official City Hall Christmas tree, a 38-foot LED tree boasting thousands of colorful lights. She’ll be accompanied by a [...]
Read more»November 27, 2012
It’s officially gift-giving holiday heyday, and there’s no time like the present (get it?) to stock up on Philadelphia-made crafts, clothes, food and more for the lucky ones on your list. Luckily, Philadelphia shops, boutiques and neighborhood districts are making holiday shopping easy this year by hosting a slew of craft bazaars, holiday markets, sidewalk [...]
Read more»November 12, 2012
One of the ways you know it’s the most wonderful time of the year in Philadelphia? The annual Christmas Village of Philadelphia, an outdoor holiday market located in Love Park and modeled after Germany’s traditional open-air Christmas markets. Opening for the 2012 season on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 22, the Christmas Village brings the old [...]
Read more»December 22, 2011
Of all the holiday attractions we designated as must-see’s, the Christmas Village at Love Park closes first. You have only until this Saturday, December 24 to stop by the European wonderland featuring more than 50 international vendors selling arts, crafts and seasonal holiday gifts in quaint wooden booths. There’s also a Life Size Advent calendar, [...]
Read more»December 9, 2011
It’s beginning to look a lot like the holiday season in Philadelphia. The city is aglow with festive light displays and decorations like the incredible lights on Franklin Square and shimmering Rittenhouse Christmas Tree. From annual traditions (Macy’s Holiday Light Show, A Longwood Gardens Christmas) to high-definition delights (Comcast Holiday Spectacular), the Philadelphia region is [...]
Read more»December 2, 2011
UPDATE: The ceremony has been postponed to Thursday, December 8 at 5 p.m. Mayor Nutter will flick the switch at the annual City Hall Tree Lighting celebration this Wednesday, December 7 Thursday, December 8. Since City Hall’s Dilworth Plaza is currently closed for renovations, the ceremony will take place across the street at Love Park, [...]
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