Welcome back, Philly! We’ve got a lot in store for you this week. Get in the holiday spirit with Christmas pop-ups like Tinseltown in FDR Park or shop for the perfect gifts at NextFab’s Miracle on America Street Holiday Market, watch your favorite Eagles players strut down the runway at Fashion Touchdown, or take a Wellness Workshop with GAPSA! Whatever you have in mind, we’ve got something for you This Week in Philly.
Monday, November 13
- Missing your Eagles content during the bye week? Lucky for you, some of your favorite players will be walking the runway in Big Brothers Big Sisters Indepence Fashion Touchdown! This charity fashion show is finally back after its three year hiatus, and you can see players like D’Andre Swift, Boston Scott, Darius Slay, and more strut in the coolest outfits curated by Boyds Philadelphia. Find more information and purchase tickets here!*
- Preston & Steve’s Camp Out for Hunger starts today! From 6 a.m. today through 11 a.m. Sunday, enjoy games, food, special guests, rides, live entertainment, and so much more at the best food drive of the year. To find out more information and see what you’re able to donate, head here.
Tuesday, November 14
- The Rittenhouse Farmers Market on Market St. is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.! Shop and choose from good locally grown food. This Farmers Market strives to connect the city to the surrounding rural areas with farmers’ crops. For more information and locations, click here.
- Join the Wellness Workshop With GAPSA from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Walnut St.! Professional trainers will teach you how to program a workout to meet your fitness goals. For more information, click here.
Wednesday, November 15
- The Philadelphia 76ers take on the Boston Celtics at 7:30 p.m. at the Wells Fargo Center! Our prayers go out to Kelly Oubre Jr. for a speedy recovery. Check out the rest of the Sixers’ schedule and get your tickets here.
- The exciting broadway musical, WICKED, is showcasing at the Kimmel Cultural Campus! Bring your family and friends to experience the untold true story of the Witches of OZ. For more details and tickets, click here.
Thursday, November 16
- It’s the 2nd annual Flyers Charities Casino Night! From 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., guests can get the red carpet experience and the opportunity to meet their favorite Flyers players and personalities, all while raising funds to benefit Flyers Charities. Find more information and tickets here.
- Winter in Franklin Square opens up today! This free event has amazing light shows, carousels, mini golf, curling, and handcrafted cocktails. Find more information here.
Friday, November 17
- Get in the holiday spirit on the first night of Tinseltown! Located in FDR Park, this yearly pop up is one of the best Christmas attractions in Philly. Skate down the ice trail, take a photo with Santa, tube down the ice slide, or step into the lodge for some warm food and drink. Tinseltown has so much to offer! Purchase tickets here.
- LumiNature is back at the Philadelphia Zoo! Over a million lights will be strung over 16 zones of the Zoo. There will be countless photo-ops, including a 22-foot-tall butterfly tree and a 40-foot-tall penguin, all made out of lights! Find more information on this event here.
Saturday, November 18
- Shop for the best gifts at NextFab’s Miracle on American Street Holiday Gift Market! From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. shop from over 100 vendors. There will also be giveaways, demonstrations, as well as make-and-take activities like ornament decorating, jewelry stamping, and more! This market is the perfect place to start your holiday shopping, as they even have their own gift wrapping station for shoppers. Find more information here!*
- Every year, Love Park transforms into a beautiful open-air Christmas Village. From 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. there will be 120 vendors set up in rustic cottages, a ferris wheel, a train, a carousel, and so many fun pop ups for all ages. You can find everything you need to know here.
Sunday, November 19
- The Philadelphia Marathon is today! The race starts at 7 a.m. at the Ben Franklin Parkway. Grab a spot on the sidelines and cheer on the runners! All proceeds go towards the American Association for Cancer Research. Find more information here!
- Take your kids down to the Miller Theater for Bluey’s Big Play! Join Bluey and Bingo as they spend the afternoon pulling out all their games and cleverness in an effort to get their dad out of the lazy Sunday Mindset. There will be showings from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, get your tickets here!
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