The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will open in Dilworth Park on Friday, where people can shop for holiday gifts and support local artisans.
Christmas Village at Love Park will open next weekend for a preview, before officially opening on Thanksgiving.
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Figure skaters put on a show Thursday night, as the Rothman Orthopedics Ice Rink held a ceremonial ribbon-cutting.
Public skating sessions also open on Friday.