🧒 With kids
- Christmas Village in Philadelphia · Center City
- Christkindlmarkt at the German Society · Northern Liberties
- Lucia & Christmas Market at the American Swedish Historical Museum · FDR Park, South Philadelphia
- West Chester Christkindlmarkt · West Chester
- Oaks Christmas Market · Oaks
- Kennett Square Holiday Village Market · Kennett Square
✨ Date night
- Christmas Village in Philadelphia · Center City
- Christkindlmarkt at the German Society · Northern Liberties
🎉 With friends
- Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market · Dilworth Park
- Latvian Society Winter Holiday Market · Northern Liberties
European-style market
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European-style market · Center City
Christmas Village in Philadelphia
Over 100 wooden huts selling German food, ornaments and glühwein, laid out like a Nuremberg market around City Hall.
🧒 With kids✨ Date night🎉 With friendsWhat's there
- German-style market at LOVE Park and City Hall
- Carousel in the City Hall courtyard
- Santa's House
- Ice rink and Ferris wheel nearby
What visitors sayGoogle 4.5 ★ · 1,320 reviews
A family tradition for many — festive decorations, good variety of handmade gifts and food, places to sit. The catch is crowds and long food lines, especially on Friday and Saturday nights.
One of the best in the country — go Sunday to Thursday, early evening.
- 2026
- Nov 21 – Dec 27, 2026 (Sun–Thu noon–8, Fri–Sat noon–9; closed Nov 23–25 and Dec 25)
- Last season
- Nov 27 – Dec 24, 2025
- Cost
- Free
Getting there and parking
- SEPTA to City Hall / 15th St
- Discount parking at the LOVE Park Garage
Worth knowing
- Opens the Saturday before Thanksgiving week; closed Nov 23–25 and on Dec 25 in 2026
- New 30-foot German Christmas pyramid since 2025
- The Ferris wheel and carousel are paid extras
IllustrationEuropean-style market · Northern Liberties
Christkindlmarkt at the German Society
A traditional Bavarian-style afternoon market in the 1888 German Society building: baked goods, Advent calendars, crafts, carols, Santa and German coffee and cake.
🧒 With kids✨ Date nightWhat's there
- Baked goods and Advent calendars
- Carol sing-alongs
- Santa visit and kids' crafts
- German coffee and cake
The most German afternoon in Philadelphia — small, but more authentic than the big village.
- Last season
- Dec 6, 2025, noon – 4 pm
- Entry
- See organizer
Getting there and parking
- Broad Street Line to Spring Garden, or Market-Frankford Line to Spring Garden (2nd St)
Worth knowing
- One Saturday afternoon only
Holiday market
IllustrationHoliday market · Dilworth Park
Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market
Local makers' market in Dilworth Park, next to the Wintergarden and rink on the west side of City Hall.
🎉 With friendsWhat's there
- Local makers at Dilworth Park by City Hall
Pair it with Christmas Village across the plaza.
- 2026
- Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 (closed Dec 25; Sun–Thu noon–8 pm, Fri–Sat noon–9 pm)
- Last season
- Mid-Nov 2025 – Jan 1, 2026
- Cost
- Free
Getting there and parking
- Discounted parking ($20–21) via the iParkit app next to Dilworth Park
Worth knowing
- Runs past Christmas, to New Year's Day
- Dilworth Park's rink and Rothman cabin are next to the stalls
IllustrationHoliday market · Oaks
Oaks Christmas Market
An indoor fair of 300-plus crafters and vendors, with a free Kids' Korner.
🧒 With kidsWhat's there
- 300+ crafters and vendors
- Free Kids' Korner
- Indoor
A big indoor craft fair — useful for gift shopping, little festive atmosphere.
- Last season
- Dec 6–7, 2025
- Cost
- Free (free parking)
Worth knowing
- One weekend only
Weekend market
IllustrationWeekend market · FDR Park, South Philadelphia
Lucia & Christmas Market at the American Swedish Historical Museum
A Swedish Christmas market in a heated tent with deli and bakery treats, a Christmas café and twice-daily Lucia processions by children.
🧒 With kidsWhat's there
- Lucia procession by children, twice a day
- Swedish deli and bakery
- Christmas café
- Heated tent
Go with kids for the Lucia procession — a lovely Scandinavian tradition in South Philly.
- 2026
- Dec 5–6, 2026, 10 am – 4 pm
- Last season
- Dec 6, 2025, 10 am – 4 pm
- Entry
- See organizer
Getting there and parking
- Broad Street Line to NRG Station, then a 15-minute walk through FDR Park; parking at the museum
Worth knowing
- One Saturday only; check Lucia times
IllustrationWeekend market · Northern Liberties
Latvian Society Winter Holiday Market
European gifts from Baltic artisans, pīrāgi and piparkūkas, a buffet and the society's retro pub.
🎉 With friendsWhat's there
- Baltic gifts from European artisans
- Pīrāgi and piparkūkas
- Buffet and retro pub
A small heritage market with a great pub — come hungry.
- Last season
- Dec 6, 2025, noon – 5 pm
- Entry
- See organizer
Worth knowing
- One Saturday afternoon only
- Illustration
Weekend market · West Chester
West Chester Christkindlmarkt
A one-day street market of 100+ makers over four blocks of downtown West Chester, with carols and Santa photos.
🧒 With kids🎉 With friendsWhat's there
- 100+ vendors over four blocks
- Live music and caroling
- Santa photos 2–4 pm
A proper street market in a pretty borough — worth the drive from the city for the one Saturday it runs.
- 2026
- Dec 12, 2026, 11 am – 6 pm (7th annual)
- Last season
- Dec 13, 2025, 11 am – 6 pm
- Cost
- Free
Getting there and parking
- downtown West Chester garages on Chestnut and Walnut Sts
Worth knowing
- One day only, 11 am–6 pm
- Illustration
Weekend market · Kennett Square
Kennett Square Holiday Village Market
About 40 artisan and vintage vendors at the Creamery beer garden, with Santa, face painting and a free shuttle from downtown.
🧒 With kids🎉 With friendsWhat's there
- About 40 artisan and vintage vendors
- Santa, balloon twisting, face painting
- Handcrafted drinks
A cozy two-weekend village — pair it with Longwood Gardens' Christmas nearby.
- Last season
- Dec 6–7 & 13–14, 2025
- Cost
- Free
Getting there and parking
- Free shuttle from downtown Kennett Square
Worth knowing
- Two December weekends only