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Last-minute shopping and holiday things to-do list

Monday, December 17, 2018

Here's what's coming up on the Christmas and holiday gift special.

This weekend FYI Philly is celebrating the holidays with a list of things to do and places to see and last minute shopping ideas. We round up eye-catching holiday displays in the city and the suburbs. We visit Christmas City - Bethlehem, PA, named one of the top Christmas destinations in the country. Plus we round up some last-minute shopping ideas and give some top destinations to celebrate New Year's Eve.

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Alicia Vitarelli selects six holiday-themed activities that should top your list.

Six Things to Do Holiday Theme

Philadelphia is full of holiday traditions. Alicia Vitarelli narrows it all down to six things that should top your list.

Comcast Lobby Show

1701 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Showtimes: Daily at the top of each hour, 10 a.m.- 8 p.m., excluding weekdays at 5 p.m

Old City Tree

239 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

The Old City Holiday Market will take place every Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. through Dec. 23.

Macy's Light Show and Christmas Village

1300 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Showtimes: Through Dec. 31, at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Macy's is closed on Christmas Day.

Macy's Santaland And Dicken's Village times: Daily from 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

*Santa is available through Dec. 24 while Dickens Village will be open until Dec. 31.

Breakfast with Santa at the Philadelphia Zoo

Dec. 16, 22 and 23; Seatings at: 8:30-9:30 a.m.; 9:30-10:30 a.m.

A Very Philly Holiday at One Liberty Observation Deck

Explore the dazzling lights of the Miracle on South 13th Street along with the elaborate costumes and history of The Nutcracker Ballet and Mummer's Parade, all without leaving the building. Dash, dance, or prance your way up to the 57th floor for the jolliest views in the city. Exhibit runs through Jan. 1.

A Very Philadelphia Holiday

Meet and Greet with The Grinch

Dec. 16 2-4 p.m.

As cuddly as a cactus, as charming as an eel, come up to the 57th floor to meet everyone's fa-vorite toy thief, The Grinch! Visitors young and old are welcome to come say hello to the grumpy green man, and your heart will grow three sizes when you see our amazing holiday views. Don't miss our make and take craft table where kids can design their own ornaments.

Bar 57's Ugly Sweater Party | Tickets $10

Dec. 19 6-8 p.m.

Back for one night only, Bar 57 returns for our first-annual Ugly Sweater Party. Enjoy light bites and pay-as-you-go spirits at Philly's highest holiday pop-up bar. See the city's most attractive views while wearing the ugliest sweater in your closet.Special guests, Mummer's Fralinger String Band will be onsite for festive performances.

Midnight From The Top | Register

Philadelphia's highest New Year's Eve Celebration!

Dec. 31, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.

Deck the Hall Light Show | Show info
Dilworth Park

1 S 15th Street (West Side of City Hall), Philadelphia, PA 19102

Hours: through Dec. 20: Sun-Thurs: 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m.

Fri- Sat: 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m., 8:30 p.m.

December 21 - January 1

Daily: 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m., 8:30 p.m.

Winter Garden | Facebook

Dilworth Park

1 S 15th Street (West Side of City Hall), Philadelphia, PA 19102

Hours: Daily from 6 a.m..-1 a.m.

Old City's historic Franklin Square is all decked out for the holidays with a free light show and lots of festive family fun.

Chase presents Franklin Square Holiday

Old City's historic Franklin Square is all decked out for the holidays with a free light show and lots of festive family fun.

Franklin Square Holiday Festival Presented by CHASE & Electrical Spectacle Presented by PECO

200 N 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Nightly through New Year's Eve

Jeannette Reyes takes us to the little town of Bethlehem, packed with big entertainment for the holidays.

Ford Go Further Presents: Christmas City, Bethlehem, PA

Jeannette Reyes takes us to the little town of Bethlehem, packed with big entertainment for the holidays.

Bethlehem | Facebook | Christkindlmarkt

SteelStacks 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA 18015

Runs weekends until December 23

Hotel Bethlehem | Facebook

437 Main St, Bethlehem, PA 18018

Melissa Magee shows off some of the highlights from this year's Longwood Gardens Christmas.

Longwood Gardens Holidays

Melissa Magee shows off some of the highlights from this year's Longwood Gardens Christmas.

Longwood Gardens | Facebook

A Longwood Christmas (through Jan. 6)

1001 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square, PA 19348

Holiday cocktails Recipes

Some local bartenders share the gift of holiday cocktails you can make at home. Jeannette Reyes shows us how it's done.

Founding Farmers King of Prussia | Facebook

King of Prussia Town Center, 255 Main Street #180, King of Prussia, PA 19406

The American

Heat a glass with boiling water

Add a bar spoon of amaro to heavy cream and whip

In heated glass add 1 ounce whiskey

Half ounce Demerara syrup

To make demerara syrup heat equal parts water and demerara sugar until dissolved

Fill with coffee, leave room at the top.

Top with whipped cream.

Mistral King of Prussia | Facebook

160 N Gulph Rd, King of Prussia, PA 19406

Partridge in a Pear Tree

In a cocktail shaker add 2 ounces of bourbon

Add ounce of any Tawny Port wine

Add pear syrup

Use equal parts pear puree and simple syrup

Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters

Shake and strain into coupe cocktail glass

Garnish with poached pear

Revolution Chop House | Facebook

The Valley Forge Casino Resort

1160 1st Ave, King of Prussia, PA 19406

Cocktail: The Apple Poinsettia

In a cocktail shaker, add 2 ounces Crown Royal Regal Apple

Add a half ounce of Sour Apple Pucker

Add a couple dashes of cranberry juice

Shake with ice..

Rim cocktail glass with cinnamon sugar

Pour cocktail through strainer

Garnish with cinnamon stick

Melissa Magee gathers some last minute stocking stuffers for the holiday season.

Last-minute gifts and stocking Stuffers

Melissa Magee gathers some last minute stocking stuffers for the holiday season.

Anthony Jewelers | Facebook

17 East Broad Street,Palmyra, N.J. 08065

Philadelphia Home and Garden Show (Feb. 15-17) | Event info

Greater Philadelphia Expo Center At Oaks

Oaks, PA

PHS Philadelphia Flower Show (March 2-10) | Facebook

Pennsylvania Convention Center

12th & Arch Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Karen Rogers takes us for a look at a new coffee bar and a café turned pop up for the new year.

Resolutions at Café Capriccio & New Vernick at New Four Seasons Hotel

Karen Rogers takes us for a look at a new coffee bar and a café turned pop up for the new year.

Vernick Coffee Bar | Facebook

1800 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19103

215-419-5052

Resolutions at Cappricio Café and Bar | Event info & menu | Facebook

110 N. 16th Street

215-735-9797

Melissa Magee found some places for you to ring in the new year!

New Year's Eve Plans

It's time to get your party hat and noisemakers ready! New Year's Eve is coming up fast, and Melissa Magee found some places for you to ring in the new year!