Celebrate the holidays in these Philly parks!

by Melissa Romero on December 6, 2018

Various times/locations

A Very Philly Christmas

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Celebrate the holidays at the Historic Houses of Fairmount Park all December long during A Very Philly Christmas! Five historic houses are open for visits and decorated with holiday cheer now through Dec. 22. Enjoy very special events like Neighbor's Day 12/8 and Flavors of the Season 12/9! Visit holidaysinthepark.com for tickets.

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Now-Dec. 24

The Present at LOVE Park

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While enjoying the Christmas Village at LOVE Park this December, be sure to experience The Present! This 27-foot-tall present is the gift that keeps on giving. Visitors can text to give to three organizations, including Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, Fairmount Park Conservancy, and Project HOME!

Learn more here.

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Saturday, Dec. 8, 6-9pm

Jefferson Square Holiday Lighting

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On Saturday, Dec. 8, join Jefferson Square for a cleanup followed by the park's Annual Holiday Lighting! Enjoy marshmallow roasting and spread the holiday cheer with neighbors. Learn more here.

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Sat. Dec. 8, 7am-4pm

Tacony's Winter Fest Bazaar

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Tacony Holmesburg Town Watch's Winter Fest Bazaar at Holmesburg Boys Club will feature craft and food vendors, plus a Toys for Tots Drive and Winter Coats Drive.

Learn more here.

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Sat. Dec. 8, 6-7PM

Phestivus at Moyamensing

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Bring unwrapped toys to Moyamensing Point's Phestivus Celebration – the toys will be donated as part of the Toys for Tots drive. Plus: Enjoy neighborly fun, cookies, caroling, and a visit from Santa on a fire truck! Learn more here.

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Sat. Dec. 8, 4:30-5pm

Powers Park Tree Lighting

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Join Powers Park Conservancy for the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, with Councilman Mark Squilla and elected State Rep. Joe Hohenstein! The festivities kick off at 4:30pm with cookies, hot chocolate, and pictures with Santa.

Learn more here.

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Sun. Dec. 9, 4:30-5:30pm

Fitler Square's Tree Lighting

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All are welcome around the fountain at Fitler Square for the first lighting of the festive Holiday Trees and to sing along to carols. Santa will arrive at 5pm with hot chocolate and cider. Santa’s helpers will have hot chocolate and cider for all.

Learn more here.

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Mon. Dec. 10, 7:30-8:30pm

Marconi Plaza's Christmas Tree Lighting

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Enjoy the lighting of the new Christmas tree on the west side of Marconi Plaza, coupled with caroling by St. Pio School children. You are also welcome to bring a non-breakable ornament to put on the tree! Hot beverages and cookies will be provided.

Learn more here.

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Sun. Dec. 16, 4-7pm

Stephen Girard's Christmas in the Park

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Join Friends of Stephen Girard Park for carriage rides, a tree lighting, a visit with Santa, DJ, hot chocolate, cookies, and more for Christmas in the Park! They will be collecting donated toys for Toys for Tots, too.

Learn more here..

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Sun. Dec 22, 7pm

Dickinson Square's Winter Solstice

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Join Friends of Dickinson Square for a special Winter Solstice ceremony to honor the dark and light of the winter season. The silent ceremony will feature a candlelight procession and a gathering around the fire.

Learn more here.

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