The Christmas Village Returns to Love Park & City Hall With 120+ Vendors, Spirit Tastings, a Festival of Trees Event, and More
The holiday hotspot, Christmas Village in Philadelphia is back for its 17th year and is offering a few new cool features this year. The authentic open-air German-style holiday market is back at LOVE Park and City Hall and will kick-off with a special preview weekend November 23rd & 24th hen close and reopen on December 1st and will through Christmas Eve, December 24th, 2024.
For those enjoy strolling through this Bavarian winter wonderland, you’ll get to enjoy over 120 makers, artisans, and food vendors to appeal to all your senses. There’s plenty of activities for all ages including carousel and ferris wheel rides, train rides for the kiddies, spirit tastings for adults, and new this year the Festival of Trees competition.
The Festival of Trees will allow guests to discover the most stunning Christmas trees in Philly that are sponsored by local companies and decorated with amazing designers and artists. Not only will you get to decide which design should win this year’s Festival of Trees. Guests are also encourage to make a small donation to CHOP with the purchase of a snowflake token and vote for your favorite tree. As a little extra treat, all donations over $10 get a free hot chocolate at the Christmas Village right around the corner. Below are the event to look out for this year.
11/23-11/24- Preview Weekend
11/23-Salvation Army Red Kettle Kick-off
12/1- Opening Ceremony
12/5- Festival of Trees Kick-off
12-7-12/8- Family Weekend
12/15- German American Weekend: German Games
Every Friday- Sunday: Meet Santa
Every Tuesday: Storytime @ 1:30 pm
Every Wednesday: Wedding Wednesday @ 10 am
Every Thursday: Thirsty Thursday Spirit Tastings (5-8 pm at the beer garden)
The Christmas Village in Philadelphia hours of operation will be:
Sun – Thu: 12:00pm – 8:00pm
Fri – Sat: 12:00pm – 9:00pm
Thanksgiving Day (November 28th): 9:00am – 5:00pm
Christmas Eve (December 24th): 12:00pm – 5:00pm
