December 18, 2012
Holiday festivities are in full swing with Christmas in fast approach. Drink up the holiday cheer with Christmas-themed cocktails and Christmas ales this Thursday, December 20, in the South Street Headhouse District. The neighborhood is hosting a South Street Stroll Holiday Bar Crawl, and you’re invited. In the spirit of giving, free Santa hats will [...]
Read more»December 13, 2012
The TRUST Building at 3rd and Arch Streets is being transformed into holiday central in Old City, with fun-for-the-whole-family events scheduled over the next two weekends in December. The Old City Winter Wonderland is the place to be this holiday season in Philadelphia. Take pictures with Santa, decorate gingerbread houses and ornaments, enjoy live music, [...]
Read more»December 11, 2012
Don’t miss your chance to take a wintry spin on the Philadelphia Park Liberty Carousel or play a round of Philly Mini Golf with the Jolly Old Elf himself. Santa Claus will be at Franklin Square on Saturdays and Sundays, noon-3 p.m., through Christmas Eve before he heads back to the North Pole. It’s a [...]
Read more»December 7, 2012
St. Nick is jingling all the way down to South Philly for East Passyunk Avenue’s 2012 Spirits & Suds with Santa Bar Crawl, Wednesday night, December 12. Five bucks gets you in, and includes $3 seasonal craft beers, $4 merry cocktails, discounted snacks (at select locations), a Santa or Elf hat and a Santa’s Sipping [...]
Read more»December 6, 2012
Santa Claus is taking time out of his global travels to pop by Philadelphia’s Frankford Hall this holiday season. This Sunday, December 9; Saturday, December 15; and Sunday, December 16, St. Nick will be visiting the Fishtown beer garden. In addition to photo opps and the chance to tell Santa what you want for Christmas, [...]
Read more»December 5, 2012
This holiday season, Sister Cities Park is celebrating its first holiday season with a fun Winterfest celebration on Saturday, December 15, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Greet Santa Claus as he rides up the Benjamin Franklin Parkway by firetruck and then share your Christmas list with him after his arrival. Partake in festive activities like cookie decorating, [...]
Read more»November 28, 2012
Downtown Manayunk is gearing up for the beginning of another season of holiday hustle and bustle. Kick off the season and get into the Christmas spirit at the Manayunk holiday celebration this Saturday, December 1. See the annual spectacle “Santa on Ice” from 1-4 p.m. where spectators will watch as Santa’s sleigh is intricately carved [...]
Read more»November 27, 2012
There’s no place like the theater for the holidays, where all of the magic of the season comes to life on stage. From the stately Avenue of the Arts to the city’s cozy suburban playhouses, Philadelphia is presenting a ton of great holiday-themed theater this season sure to be a treat not just for theater [...]
Read more»November 21, 2012
Start the holiday season right at Franklin Square’s 2012 holiday celebration. At 5 p.m. on Tuesday, November 27, the event kicks off with Benjamin Franklin turning over the “key” to Franklin Square to Santa Claus and Santa taking the first ride of the holiday season around the carousel at Franklin Square. Bring a camera! After, [...]
Read more»November 16, 2012
Experience the magic of the holidays with Scuba Santa at Adventure Aquarium on the Camden Waterfront. Starting Friday, November 23 through January 1, one of the most unique holiday celebrations in the Philadelphia area returns: Adventure Aquarium’s annual Christmas Celebration. The aquarium will be transformed into an underwater winter wonderland featuring twinkling lights, glowing trees, [...]
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