December 09, 2020

Tinsel Christmas Pop-up Brings White Christmas To Center City Philadelphia

December 09, 2020/ Tinsel Christmas Pop-up/ Guest User

Craft Concepts Group isn’t letting the Grinch steal it’s Holiday spirit. Teddy Sourias and the elves at CCG announce the season grand opening of Tinsel Christmas Pop-up at 112 S. 12th Street. New for 2020, look for a new festive over-the-top streetery, a new twinkling light display, and a brand-new charity for the Canned Good Cocktails. Additionally, look for a new snow machine to bring a touch of a white Christmas to Midtown Village. Christmas cocktails will again be served out of ornaments, boots and snow globes, with food coming from the new sister restaurant next door, Sueno.

December 07, 2020

Kids' Countdown to New Year's Eve with Cinderella at the Igloos

December 07, 2020/ Germantown Garden Grill/ Guest User

Glu Hospitality and A Dash of Magic Events presents the Kids' Countdown to New Year's Eve with Cinderella at the Igloos at Germantown Garden Grill. Head to Northern Liberties and say goodbye to 2020 with one of the most famous and timeless princesses of them all. But don't delay, as you don't want to turn into a pumpkin at Midnight! This magical and socially-distanced dining experience will be an unforgettable way to say goodbye to 2020. The royal date is set for December 31, 2020 - with three seatings at 11:00am, 1:00pm and 3:00pm.

November 25, 2020

Germantown Garden Grill Presents Christmas Belle Brunch with Beauty Princess

November 25, 2020/ Germantown Garden Grill/ Guest User

Be our guest, be our guest! You and your family are invited to be the belle of the ball at the first-ever Christmas Belle Brunch: The Beauty Princess at the Igloos. This socially-distanced dining experience is perfect for kids of all ages who love Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Northern Liberties' based A Dash of Magic Events partners with Germantown Garden Grill (1029 Germantown Ave) and Glu Hospitality after the success of the Enchanted in Northern Liberties: Snow Queen Brunch series. This socially-distanced positive and magical dining experience will include 90 minutes at a private, exclusive and heated igloo just for you and your immediate family members. Get ready to enjoy a safe and socially-distanced photo opportunity, songs from the princesses story and a grand entrance.

November 20, 2020

Ardmore Celebrates The Holidays With Rally For Restaurants, Tree Lighting, And Santa Claus

November 20, 2020/ Ardmore Initiative/ Guest User

Celebrate holidays on the Main Line with a month of festive offerings in Downtown Ardmore starting on Black Friday and running through December 23rd. The downtown business community kicks off the holidays with the Ardmore Holiday Kick-Off and Tree Lighting on Black Friday, November 27th, at 5:00pm. Ardmore Initiative, Ardmore Business Association and sponsor PECO will live stream Santa's arrival and the lighting of the Christmas Tree with special guest Cinderella by A Dash of Magic. The thirty minute program will feature a surprise entrance for Jolly Ole St. Nick himself, songs by everyone's favorite princess Cinderella presented by A Dash of Magic Events, and remarks by local dignitaries. The Holiday Rally for Ardmore Restaurants and Retail will then start on Small Business Saturday, November 28th and run through December 23rd.

November 13, 2020

Philadelphia Zoo to Host Inaugural Zoo-a-Thon in Partnership with 6ABC

November 13, 2020/ Philadelphia Zoo/ Guest User

Philadelphia Zoo, in partnership with 6ABC, will host its first-ever Zoo-a-Thon fundraiser, a multi-platform event scheduled on Thursday, November 19th. The fundraising begins at 6am on 6abc’s morning newscast and continues throughout the day with Facebook Live segments onsite at the Zoo at 10:00am, noon and 3:00pm. Viewers can log onto 6abc’s and the Zoo’s Facebook pages to watch incredible animals and awesome special guests.

November 13, 2020

Historic Holidays Return to Old City with Tree Lighting, Menorah, and Small Business Saturday

November 13, 2020/ Old City District/ Guest User

Historic Holidays return to Old City from Small Business Saturday, on Saturday, November 28th through New Year's Eve, on Thursday, December 31st. Festivities will kick-off on Small Business Saturday with the debut of a brand-new holiday tradition, Old City's Window Decorating Contest at 16+ small businesses located around the historic streets of Old City. For those shopping for everyone on Santa's lists, look for Small Business Saturday deals at retailers and boutiques throughout the neighborhood. On Sunday, November 29th, support your local non-profit museums by shopping during Museum Store Sunday at Independence Seaport Museum, National Constitution Center and the National Museum of American Jewish History.

November 11, 2020

Made In Philadelphia Holiday Market Returns To Dilworth Park With New Safety Protocols

November 11, 2020/ Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market/ Guest User

The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will once again return to Dilworth Park from Saturday, November 21, 2020 to January 1, 2021 with all new safety precautions. Dozens of artisans, designers and small businesses from the greater Philadelphia region will offer decorations, fashions and gifts inside white, festively lit tents. Visitors will be required to social distance and wear masks while shopping for their loved ones. Vendors will be spaced out in a new layout - that will be located adjacent to the City Hall Courtyard, where the dazzling holiday Christmas Village Philadelphia Carousel will be located. The Market and Carousel will be joined by Christmas Village vendors in the Courtyard and North Apron. The open-air pop-up market is curated by organizers of Christmas Village in Philadelphia, which will also be set up across the street in LOVE Park for its 13th season.

November 06, 2020

Christmas Village In Baltimore Postpones In-Person Season At Inner Harbor Until 2021

November 06, 2020/ Christmas Village in Baltimore/ Guest User

It is with deep regret that Christmas Village in Baltimore, the authentic open-air and indoor German-style Christmas market at the Inner Harbor, is announcing its postponement of the 2020 in-person market due to the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizers are looking forward to returning to Charm City and West Shore Park with an ever-expanding concept and new highlights in November 2021. Select vendors will come together on the event’s website and offer their goods virtually this year.

October 06, 2020

Philly Aids Thrift Hosts 15th Anniversary Drive-in Movie Night At Navy Yard

October 06, 2020/ Philly Aids Thrift/ Guest User

Philly AIDS Thrift in collaboration with Philadelphia Film Society presents a special Halloween-themed, family-friendly, socially distanced night at the movies! Philly AIDS Thrift 15th Anniversary Drive-In Movie Night featuring Tim Burton's Beetlejuice will take place at Philadelphia Navy Yard on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, with doors opening at 6:00pm and showtime at 7:00pm. The Halloween classic is the perfect choice for the non-profit organization that has become known as one of the largest retail stores for costumes, accessories and decoration during spooky season each and every year. In addition to the Drive-In Movie Night, Philly AIDS Thrift will host their biggest sale of the year from Thursday, October 8th to Sunday, October 11th. Look for a different sale running each day, plus complimentary cake while supplies last each day.

September 16, 2020

Fall Fest At Morgan's Pier Returns For 6th Season With Pumpkin Carving And New Menus

September 16, 2020/ Morgan's Pier/ Guest User

Waterfront dining at one of Philadelphia's largest socially distanced outdoor venues will continue into the fall season. Morgan's Pier Fall Fest returns for the sixth season from September 23 to November 1, 2020. Head to the expansive dining destination as it converts into an autumn wonderland - with six more weeks of stunning views, entertainment, fall food and cocktails, seasonal beers and much more. New for 2020, Morgan's Pier Fall Fest for the first time ever in its history will operate fully at seven days a week. Hours once Fall Fest begins (and new times start in Philadelphia/Pennsylvania) will be from Monday to Sunday, from 12pm Noon to last seating at 9:30pm. Hours are subject to change based on local and state guidelines.