Historic Holidays Return in Old City With Event Schedule
The Historic Holidays program returns to Old City this season with several festive events. Programming begins with Small Business Saturday, Nov. 29. More than 300 independently owned shops, galleries, and…
The Historic Holidays program returns to Old City this season with several festive events.
Programming begins with Small Business Saturday, Nov. 29. More than 300 independently owned shops, galleries, and dining establishments will roll out specials and promotions to kick off holiday shopping in America's most historic square mile.
A Historic Holidays Tree Lighting will occur at the Betsy Ross House on Wednesday, Dec. 3, from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The courtyard ceremony will offer live music, guest speakers, and a visit from Santa.
A Holiday Shopping Sip & Stroll will take place on Saturday, Dec. 6, from noon to 4 p.m. According to PhillyVoice, Third Street from Market to Arch streets will be closed to traffic, allowing visitors to explore approximately 30 businesses for seasonal drinks, live entertainment, and unique gifts.
Highlights of the Holiday Shopping Sip & Stroll include the following:
- Colonial chocolate-making at the Betsy Ross House
- Pet portraits at Opportunity Barks
- A pop-up flower cart at The Papery
- Festive cocktails at Khyber Pass Pub and Fringe Bar
- Photos with Santa at The Gas Lamp Hotel
During the afternoon, guests can also visit the Christ Church Holiday Market and take part in Elfreth's Alley's Deck the Alley home tours.
The season will culminate with a Community Menorah Lighting on Sunday, Dec. 14, from 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the Betsy Ross House, organized in partnership with the Old City Jewish Arts Center.
Learn more about these Historic Holidays events on the Old City Philadelphia website.
