East Passyunk Avenue Rings in Holidays with Tree Lighting Party, Deck the Ave Campaign, Photos with Santa and More
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East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District (EPABID) and Passyunk Avenue Revitalization Corporation (PARC) kick off the holidays with the annual Tree Lighting Party at the Singing Fountain (Tasker Street and East Passyunk Avenue) on Thursday, December 4, 2014, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. The free celebration will include live music, carolers, holiday sweets, shopping and other surprises. Don’t forget to bring an unwrapped gift for a toy drive to benefit local youth. After the party, stay until 9:00pm for extended shopping hours as the Deck the Ave campaign kicks off with shopping, sales and other festivities during December. For more information, visit www.visiteastpassyunk.com, follow @epassyunkave on Twitter, like “East Passyunk Avenue” on Facebook, or call 215-336-1455.
TREE LIGHTING PARTY + DECK THE AVE KICK-OFF
Starting at 5:00pm at the Singing Fountain enjoy carolers from Alphabet Academy, music by students from Andrew Jackson School, a holiday performance by the Joe King Trio, a visit from Santa Claus, sweets from Belle Cakery, Vanilya Bakery and Angela Ranalli of Le Virtu and Brigantessa, plus Stogie Joe’s pizza and hot chocolate from Black & Brew.
Guests are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy to donate to Salvation Army through the CBS 3 and The CW Philly Share the Spirit Campaign. Look for collection bins and a special donation tent.
From 7:00pm to 8:00pm, Mifflin Triangle (Mifflin Street and East Passyunk Avenue) will be abuzz with the holiday spirit as revelers gather for free sweet treats from Ms Goody Cupcake, a meet-and-greet with Santa Claus and plenty of festive holiday music. There will also be an opening reception for the new installation at the Filitalia International History of Italian Immigration Museum (1834 East Passyunk Avenue) with free refreshments. The exhibition will showcase photos through the decades, featuring shots of East Passyunk business owners and their family members that immigrated to East Passyunk, as well as historical photos of the Avenue.
Also, starting at 7:00pm, neighborhood businesses will extend hours and offer sales to celebrate the start of the Deck the Ave campaign. The Joe King Trio will stroll down the Avenue, leading shoppers to seasonal fun. Select restaurants and bars will offer dinner and drink specials through 9:00pm, including:
* Adobe Cafe (1919 EPA) - Half off kids’ meals and free hot chocolate for all
* Amelie’s Bark Shop (1544 EPA) - Free homemade pupcakes while supplies last
* B2 (1500 EPA) - Craft sale, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
* Black N Brew (1523 EPA) - Extended hours until 9:00pm
* Capos Coins & Collectibles (1620 EPA) - Ten percent off select silver coins
* Frame Fatale (1813 EPA) - Ten percent off custom framing orders
* HOME a furnishings boutique (1815 EPA) - Sip mulled cider and craft your own rustic gift tag with fresh holiday greenery
* NRS Boutique (1822 EPA) - 15% off and free gift wrapping
* Pollyodd (1908 EPA) - Extended hours until 9:00pm
* Pooka’s Hookah (1507 EPA) - $15 hookah for two with a complimentary glass of wine
* POPE (1501 EPA) - Warm up with $6 Boilermakers (Philadelphia Brewing Co Winter Warmer and a shot of Tullamore Dew)
* Sermania Jewelry (1719 EPA) - Holiday sale with 15% off a custom handmade jewelry item, twenty percent off sterling silver, free steam cleaning on one jewelry item and refreshments will be served
* Urban Jungle (1526 EPA) - Christmas trees and accessories for sale, plus free cider
* Vanilya Bakery (1611 EPA) - $3 hand decorated sugar cookies
* Volta Market (1439 EPA) - Mulled cider and ten percent off ornaments
OTHER DECK THE AVE ACTIVITIES
#PASSYUNKSHOPS CAMPAIGN - WIN $100 SHOPPING SPREE
Now through December 12
Get your #PassyunkShops card and you'll receive one punch for every $10 you spend, when you get ten punches, simply turn the full card in at any participating shop. Every other week we'll draw four winners from all the cards submitted with a grand prize drawing of a $100 Shopping Spree on December Second Saturday! Be sure to post and tag your favorite purchases with #PassyunkShops on Twitter and Instagram for additional prizes! For a full list of participants, http://bit.ly/PassyunkShops
PHOTOS WITH SANTA
Wednesday, December 3 until Saturday, December 20, 2014
Alphabet Garden (1631 EPA)
Bring the kids down to meet Santa every Wednesday (6:00pm to 8:00pm) and Saturday (2:00pm to 4:00pm) in December. Take pictures with your own camera for free, or purchase a photo package printed on the spot, which range from $10-25.
PASSYUNK SQUARE CHRISTMAS TREE SALE
Sunday, December 6, 2014
Noon to 4:00pm
Join PSCA at Urban Jungle (1526 East Passyunk) for their 3rd Annual Christmas Tree Extravaganza. Enjoy face painting, balloons, carols by PSCA singers, and of course, a visit from Santa. Donations from Urban Jungle for each tree purchased will support the efforts of Passyunk Square Civic Association.
SPIRITS AND SUDS WITH SANTA HOLIDAY BAR CRAWL
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
5:30pm to 9:30pm
Thirteen bars and restaurants will be offering $3 craft beers, $4 Sailor Jerry and Tullamore Dew cocktails, and $5 bites (select locations). Registration is at South Philly Bar & Grill (1235 East Passyunk) from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. One thirsty winner will get a $325 Gift Certificate prize package! View our full invite with all the details at: bit.ly/spiritssudsRSVP
PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA
Saturday, December 13, 2014
1:00pm to 2:00pm
Alphabet Garden (1631 EPA)
Has Fido been good or bad this year? Find out with a visit to Santa for adorable pet photos with Santa. Bring your camera or purchase packages on the spot.
HOLIDAY SECOND SATURDAY
Saturday, December 13, 2014
Various hours
Various businesses
Enjoy the most festive Second Saturday of them all - complete with strolling musicians, visit from Santa Claus, photos with Santa (and pet photos from 1:00pm to 2:00pm) at Alphabet Garden, Holiday Crafty Balboa, Nice Things Handmade ornament show, sales and specials, art openings and more.
HOLIDAY ORNAMENT SHOW OPENING NIGHT
Saturday, December 13, 2014
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Nice Things Handmade (1731 EPA)
Nice Things Handmade partners with dozens of handmade artists around the region for this annual ornament show. Each handmade original is for sale - perfect for your own home or to give as a gift. Ornament submissions hang in Nice Things from December 13 through January 7, 2015. For more information, visit www.nicethingshandmade.com
CRAFTY BALBOA HOLIDAY
Saturday, December 13, 2014
11:00am to 5:00pm
SS Neumann Goretti High School (1736 South Tenth Street)
Over 50 vendors will offer gifts, decorations, apparel and more. Look for updates at craftybalboa.blogspot.com
HOLIDAY QOTA
Sunday, December 14, 2014
1:00pm to 4:00pm
POPE (1501 EPA)
Spread some holiday cheer while enjoying food and drink specials during our popular monthly LGBT party. We'll also be collecting gift cards for local families in need.
EPX-MAS TOUR OF LIGHTS
Sunday December 14, 2014
6:00pm
Join East Passyunk Crossing Civic Association for their annual tour of East Passyunk Avenue followed by carols by Philadelphia Gay Men's Chorus at the Singing Fountain from 8:00pm to 8:30pm. Tickets available at epcrossing.org and at the door at Chayya for $5. This year a special historic tour is also available for $15, limit 15 attendees, tickets available on-line only.
For more information and other events being added, visit www.visiteastpassyunk.com, follow @epassyunkave on Twitter, like “East Passyunk Avenue” on Facebook, or call 215-336-1455.
