The holiday season is quickly approaching and the city is already starting to prepare. #ThisWeekInPhilly we have a lot to be thankful for, whether it be Philadelphia’s sports teams or the city’s restaurants, bars, and nightlife. Philly has something for all your friends and family visiting this holiday season. Enjoy an eventing skating at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Ice Rink or spend your Sunday night cheering on Super Bowl XXXIX Champions the Philadelphia Eagles! How will you choose to spend #ThisWeekInPhilly?
Monday, November 5
- Mainstay Independent takes over the Yards Brewhouse on Delaware Ave! Stop by to grab a quick bite and enjoy the finest craft beers.
- Come to watch your favorite Eagles players and their wives strut their stuff at Marrone Law Firm’s 5th annual Fashion Touchdown runway show. Couples will be modeling looks from Nicole Miller and Damari Savile’s 2018 fall collections.
- The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts invites food lovers to attend Chefs’ Night for PAWS. This culinary event gives food lovers the opportunity to experience the city’s best restaurants and bars. All proceeds will benefit PAWS’ efforts to make Philadelphia a no-kill city.
- Join local chef, Joan Jablonski at Philadelphia Culinary Literacy Center for a pasta making and tasting class. Register for Rolling Out The Dough: Pasta Redux via Eventbrite.
- OnPoint Nutrition will be hosting an interactive workshop outlining ways to practice mindful eating. As the holiday season approaches, OnPoint Nutrition encourages us to eat mindfully.
Tuesday, November 6
- Its Election Day Philly! Make sure to stop by the polls today because your vote matters!
- It’s Donation Day at Shake Shack! Show this flyer at the register and Shake Shack will donate 25% of your total meal purchase to the Pennsylvania SPCA.
- Today is the last day to register for 2018 Philly Winter Sports Leagues. Winter sports include men and women’s football, basketball, soccer, etc. Sign up as a team, group, or go solo.
Wednesday, November 7
- This fall, every first Wednesday of the month sip and sketch with local artists at Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Drink & Draw. Lauren Cat West will be leading November’s class.
- Tio Flores hosts Tacos & Trivia the first Wednesday of every month. Expect a night filled with drink specials, dollar tacos, prizes, and fun!
- Family Movie Night is back at Xfinity Live! Xfinity invites families for a night of Disney’s Pixar Coco themed activities, crafts, and giveaways. There will be plenty of popcorn for movie lovers.
Thursday, November 8
- Cheer on your Philadelphia Flyers as they take on the Arizona Coyotes at the Wells Fargo Center at 7 pm.
- Join Adoptions From The Heart, Haha Charade, and The Barker Brothers for the 2nd Annual Share Your Heart Benefit Concert at the Manayunk Brewery and Restaurant. All proceeds will benefit the Birth Parent Scholarship Fund.
- This holiday season enjoy a performance of Roald Dahl’s classic Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at The Kimmel Center at 3:30 pm.
Friday, November 9
- This Friday Chris Lake will be performing at NOTO from 10pm-2am. Get your tickets via Eventbrite.
- Celebrate the season opening of the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Ice Rink at its Fire and Ice Grand Opening. The rink will open to the public at 6:30 pm.
- Welcome to the Movement! Cheer on your Philadelphia 76ers as they take on the Charlotte Hornets at Wells Fargo Center at 7 pm.
Saturday, November 10
- Philadelphia’s 2nd annual Wing Festival this year takes place at 2300 Arena from 12pm-6am. Prepare yourself for all things wing themed!
- Come out to Linvilla Orchards for their Food Truck Frenzy and enjoy a day full of delicious food, live music, hayrides, pony rides, and face painting.
- Cheer on the Gritty and the Philadelphia Flyers as they take on the Chicago Blackhawks at Wells Fargo Center at 1 pm.
- Spend the day enjoying the crisp fall weather at Rittenhouse Square Farmers Market. This is one of the city’s largest farmers markets with over 25 local farmers and food artisans.
Sunday, November 11
- Enjoy delicious Filipino cuisine at Reading Terminal Market: A Taste of the Philippines. Local vendors will be offering samples of their best dishes.
- Spend your Sunday at Dilworth Park’s Wintergarden. This holiday-inspired garden will be open to the public until February 24, 2019.
- Cheer on the Philadelphia Eagles as they take on longtime rival the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field. Kickoff is at 8:20 pm.
- Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation hosts its annual Lemon Run. This 5K run raises money to fund research for better treatments and cures for kids with cancer.
