Philly Celebrates the Holidays 2017

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Monday, December 4, 2017

6abc is ringing in the holidays with a live show previewing all the region has to offer this holiday season. Watch it live Wednesday, Nov. 29, on 6abc at 7:30 p.m.





City Hall is really stepping up its holiday shows.

DECK THE HALL LIGHT SHOW


City Hall's Dilworth Park has a festive new feature this year. Deck the Hall, a light show designed to highlight City Hall's classic French architecture with some super high-tech Made in Philly projection


animation.



Deck the Hall Light Show: Presented by Independence Blue Cross


Dilworth Park at City Hall


1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102


Free nightly shows through Jan. 1


Sunday-Thursday: 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 & 8:30


Friday-Saturday: Every half hour from 530-930!


Light show schedule


City Hall's tree is all lit up and ready to take visitors.

PHILADELPHIA HOLIDAY TREE & POPUP RESTAURANT


The Philly Holiday Festival celebrates the city's new energy and time-honored traditions, and at the center of it all is an enormous Christmas tree lighting up the north side of City Hall. Cecily Tynan tells us more about this enchanting tree and shows us what's on the menu at the new popup restaurant.



Philadelphia Holiday Tree & Popup Restaurant


City Hall at North Broad Street


Broad Street and Market Street


Philadelphia, PA 19107


Holiday Festival



Karen Rogers checks out the Rothman Institute Ice Rink.

ROTHMAN RINK | FACEBOOK


The Rothman Institute Ice Rink officially opened for a fourth season and, as always, Karen Rogers was there for the inaugural skate and to check out this year's menu at the Rothman Cabin.


Rothman Institute Cabin & Ice Rink


Dilworth Park at City Hall


1 S 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102



Enter Sweepstakes to win free tickets.





The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market is back at City Hall's Dilworth Park.

HOLIDAY SHOPPING


Looking to shop local? The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market is back at City Hall's Dilworth Park. Travel across the street to the newly renovated Love Park and you can experience a traditional German Christmas Village. Alicia Vitarelli shops the options.



MADE IN PHILADELPHIA HOLIDAY MARKET


Dilworth Park at City Hall


1 South 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102


Open through Jan. 1


Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.


Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.



Christmas Village in Philadelphia


JFK Plaza (aka Love Park)


1501 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19102


Open through Dec. 24th


Sunday - Thursday, 11am - 7pm


Friday & Saturday, 11am - 8pm


Christmas Eve, 11am-5pm


Melissa Magee checks in on America's Garden Capital Maze.

AMERICA"S GARDEN CAPITAL MAZE


America's Garden Capital Maze | Garden Maze Plant List


Dilworth Park at City Hall


1 South 15th Street


Philadelphia, PA 19102


Open through February 25th


Sign up for free garden workshops: here.





Disney on Ice Presents: Dare to Dream at the Wells Fargo Center.

Disney on Ice and Rothman Rink Ticket Sweepstakes


Dare to Dream! We're giving away a free family four pack of tickets to the Rothman Rink and Disney on Ice Presents: Dare to Dream at the Wells Fargo Center, December 23-January 1.


Enter Now: Dare to Dream Sweepstakes


Jeannette Reyes rounds up fun and festive things to do in Center City.

HOLIDAY THINGS TO DO


From tree lightings to the new Deck the Hall Light Show and Rothman Cabin and Rink at Dilworth Park, there are many ways to celebrate the holidays. Jeannette Reyes rounds up some more fun and festive things to do in Center City and beyond.



ONE LIBERTY OBSERVATION DECK | FACEBOOK


1650 Market Street, Philadelphia PA | 215.561.DECK (3325)



George Balanchine's The Nutcracker


NUTCRACKER SHOW AND TICKETS | FACEBOOK


December 8-31, 2017


Academy of Music


240 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102



Creamy Acres Farm Night of Lights


NIGHT OF LIGHTS HAYRIDE | FACEBOOK


Open select nights through Dec. 30


448 Lincoln Mill Rd, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062


(856) 223-1669



Electrical Spectacle at Franklin Square
HOLIDAYS IN FRANKLIN SQ. | FACEBOOK


Daily, through 9 - Dec. 31 (Closed Christmas Day)


200 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106



PARKWAY 100: WATER FOUNTAINS | EXHIBIT INFO


Nov. 30-March 18: Nightly from sunset to midnight on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway



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