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PHIADELPHIA, PA - Follow the smell of gingerbread to Center City—Christmas Village in Philadelphia, presented by Bank of America, is returning for its 17th season. Organizers are aiming for the largest season on record as the authentic, open-air German Christmas market once again transforms LOVE Park, the City Hall Courtyard, and North Broad into a festive wonderland.
PHILADELPHIA — With its cobblestone streets, historic architecture, and independent boutiques, Chestnut Hill already feels like the set of a holiday movie. Starting November 22, the neighborhood officially leans into that charm with the return of its annual Holidays on the Hill celebration.
PHILADELPHIA — For generations, the Wanamaker Light Show has been a non-negotiable stop on the Philadelphia holiday circuit. Families gather in the Grand Court to watch the 100,000 lights dance to the organ music, and then... usually, they leave.
PHILADELPHIA — At the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the celebration of the subconscious has moved from the gallery walls to the dining table. To coincide with the museum’s landmark exhibition Dreamworld: Surrealism at 100, Stir, the museum’s signature Frank Gehry-designed restaurant, has launched a new immersive culinary experience: the Dreamworld Tasting Menu.
PHILADELPHIA — The rhythmic clatter of coinage presses, a sound that has defined the Philadelphia Mint for generations, skipped a beat on Wednesday. In a somber yet celebratory ceremony, the United States officially ceased production of the penny for circulation, ending a 232-year run that began just blocks away in 1793.
PHILADELPHIA — It wouldn't be the holidays in Philly without a milkshake that defies gravity (and perhaps reason). Craftsman Row Saloon has unveiled its culinary lineup for the 2025 "Miracle on 8th Street" pop-up, and the menu is just as decorated as the dining room. This year, the kitchen is rolling out four massive holiday milkshakes alongside a roster of festive cocktails and comfort food mashups.
