2018 Holiday Gift Guide

Tuesday, December 11, 2018
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It's our holiday gift guide on FYI Philly. We've got a list, we've checked it twice and it includes gifts for her, ideas for him and presents with a purpose. Plus, we visit three local markets packed with handmade items and a 6-pack of pieces crafted by some of Philadelphia's top artists. We'll preview the 50th annual performance of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker and hear from the Grinch himself before his debut at the Merriam Theater.

FYI Philly airs Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday night after Action News and Sports Sunday.

Host location

A Very Philly Christmas in Fairmount Park

Tours of historic houses run through December 23rd.

Holidays in the Park | Facebook | Laurel Hill Mansion

7201 Randolph Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19121

If you need holiday gifts, check out two terrific markets for shopping right at city hall.

Makin' it in Philly: MIP and German
Alicia Vitarelli takes us shopping around City Hall where two markets have taken over creating a destination packed with gift ideas.

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market | Facebook

Dilworth Park (Open through Jan. 1)

Christmas Village | Facebook

Love Park (open through Christmas Eve)

The recently opened Cherry Street Pier is celebrating its first Christmas season, and they have a market that will satisfy your shopping needs.

Cherry Street Pier Holiday Market

The reimagined Cherry Street Pier is open for its first winter season. Come grab your tree, ornaments and local handmade gifts all while enjoying art and delicious food and drink. A one-stop shop for all of your holiday needs.

Cherry Street Pier | Facebook Open through Christmas day.

X-Mas tree stand | Holiday Art Star Pop-up

121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Melissa Magee rounds up a six-pack of made in Philadelphia gifts crafted by some of the city's finest artists.

Craft NOW - 6 MIP gifts

Melissa Magee rounds up a six-pack of made in Philadelphia gifts crafted by some of the city's finest artists.

CraftNOW | Facebook

Edgewood Made Porcelain Pitcher | Facebook

Center for Art in Wood Pizza Cutter | Facebook

Maria Eife Jewelry | Facebook

Twee Handmade Sidewalk Chalk | Facebook

East Falls Glassworks | Facebook

Dianne Koppisch Hricko Silk Scarf | Facebook

We went to Shakespeare & Company to get a read on some novel gift ideas.

Shakespeare & Co. Bookstore

Jeannette Reyes visits a new bookstore in the city that will help you get a read on some novel gift ideas.

Shakespeare & Co.

1632 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

hours: M-F 7:30 a.m.- 8 p.m., Sat 8-8, Sun 9-6

The designers at Carl Alan Floral Designs offer three tips for holiday decorating.

Holiday decorating tips

The designers at Carl Alan Floral Designs offer three tips for holiday decorating.

Carl Alan Floral Designs

1700 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

We have a gift guide to help you find the perfect gift for Her.

Gifts for her

Alicia Vitarelli shares some holiday gift ideas for the ladies.

Addison Bay | Facebook | Instagram

Jane Winchester | Facebook | Instagram

Aavrani

Ducis Rodgers found a few Christmas gift ideas for the guys.

Ford Go Further Presents: Gifts for him

Ducis Rodgers gets out on the road on the hunt for some festive gifts for the fellas.

Di Bruno Brothers | Facebook

120 Coulter Avenue, Ardmore, PA

Philadelphia Auto Show | Facebook

1101 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Feb. 2-10, 2019

Black Tie Tailgate Gala

Feb. 1, 2019

Broad Street Beard Company | Facebook

Gifts that Give Back

Melissa Magee rounds up a few holiday gifts that give back to those in need.

Breathe & Bstyll | Instagram

Adopt a Pig | Facebook

Tiny WPA | Facebook

4017 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, Pa 19104

The famed ballet presentation is back for its 50th season.

Pennsylvania Ballet Nutcracker

George Balanchine's The Nutcracker | Facebook

At the Academy of Music: Performances run through Dec. 31

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical comes to the Merriam Theater. Karen Rogers reports during Action News at 7 a.m. on December 9, 2018.

Love Arts: Dr Seuss' The Grinch

Dr. Suess' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

Merriam Theater

Dec. 19-29

250 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102

The Arts in Philly | Twitter | Grinch tickets

Shelter Me: Morris Animal Refuge. David Murphy reports during Action News at 9 a.m. on December 8, 2018.

Shelter Me

Get your picture with the Grinch while saving animals! Philly's oldest animal shelter is partnering with the revamped Bourse Philly Food Hall for the Meet the Grinch fundraiser. From 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Dec. 15, you can get a picture with the Grinch himself for a $10 donation to Morris.

Morris Animal Refuge | Facebook

1242 Lombard St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Meet The Grinch Event | Facebook

The Bourse Philly

Dec. 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at The Bourse Philly

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