Philadelphia's Holiday Markets

Christmas Village in Philadelphia is an outside Holiday market event in Center City Philadelphia, which is modeled after the traditional Christmas Markets in Germany.

What to do?
Shop, eat, play -

Authentic European eats and drinks as well as shops, rides, tastings, and Phil the reindeer.

Vendors in wooden booths will setup shop during the holiday season to sell a wide variety of international holiday gifts, ornaments, jewelry and high-quality arts and crafts, as well as traditional European food, sweets and drinks. 

The unique atmosphere with thousands of lights and the delicious smell of waffles, gingerbread, bratwurst, and mulled wine will bring you and your family into the perfect Christmas spirit.

Christmas Village 2023

• Traditional German Christmas Market with wooden booths of vendors
• Enjoy authentic European sweets and treats
• Wide variety of international holiday gifts for shoppers

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market

• Outside historic City Hall is transformed into a charming winter wonderland bazaar offering holiday gifts from a large variety of local artisans, designers, and crafters
• Holiday Market is a complement to the Traditional German Christmas Village with vendors in white tents topped with beautiful starts
• Ride the whimsical and ornate Philadelphia Grand Carousel and slip into a pair of ice skates and glide around the ice rink for afternoon fun

Itinerary:

8:30 a.m. - Depart Carlisle Barracks Exchange parking lot

Rest stop en route

11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Arrive Love Park Philadelphia

12 p.m. - 7 p.m. Explore On Your Own

7:00 p.m.- Return to Love Park drop off for pick up

7:15 p.m. – Depart for home.

Rest stop en route

10 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. – Return home to Carlisle Barrack Exchange parking lot