Gather Food Hall is Hosting The Ultimate Holiday Game Night Extravaganza With a Live Game Show, Board Games, Holiday Market, and More

On December 16, 2025, The Gather Food Hall at Schuylkill Yards will transform into a high-energy wonderland of games, prizes, and festive fun for The Ultimate Holiday Game Night Extravaganza—a free community event designed to bring people together through play, creativity, and a little friendly competition.

Hosted by Jay the Gentleman (@iamjaythegentleman), the evening runs from 7 PM to 10 PM and promises a nostalgic, joy-filled celebration that blends classic game night vibes with a lively holiday marketplace and special surprises throughout the night.

Guests can dive into a full lineup of interactive activities, including:

• A Live Game Show

• Quick-Fire Trivia Sessions

• Board Games of All Kinds

• Raffle Prizes Throughout the Night

• A Mini Holiday Marketplace Featuring Local Creatives

Holiday attire is encouraged, making this a perfect opportunity to show off that ugly Christmas sweater, festive onesie, or full-on elf costume.

And best of all—entry is completely free. Just register for a ticket, show up, and enjoy the night.

The Mini Market brings together talented local vendors, makers, and artists with gift-ready creations. Current vendors include:

• Femme Gemz (@femme_gemz)

• Golden Hour Photo Booth (@thegoldenhour.nj)

• Aaron Raysor Figurines (@raysorphotography12)

• Deconstructed Love Caricatures (@deconstructed_love)

• More to be announced

While gaming and shopping, attendees can enjoy food and beverage options from Gather Food Hall’s well-loved culinary partners:

• Federal Donuts & Chicken (@federaldonutsandchicken)

• Sahbyy Food (@sahbyyfood)

• Mucho Peru (@mucho_peru)

• Bowl’d Masala (@bowldmasala)

• El Mictlan (@el.mictlan.mx)

• Bulletin Bar

In the spirit of giving, the event will also host a holiday toy drive. Guests are encouraged to bring one new toy to be donated to families in need this season—a simple way to spread joy beyond the gathering.

This isn’t the first time The Ultimate Holiday Game Night Extravaganza has brought people together. As host Jay the Gentleman shared:

“We did this event back in 2021 to great success. People bought into the holiday spirit, had fun, loved the live game show and the feedback was tremendous. It’s been too long and I felt that now was the perfect time to bring it back!”