Happy Holidays Philadelphia! We at Philly PR Girl hope you and your loved ones had a great Thankgiving filled with turkey, stuffing, and holiday spirit! But the relaxing time is over because winter festivities are in full swing! Read below to check out what exciting events Philadelphia has in store for you this week!
Monday, December 2
- Capture the magic of the season with your furry friend at Pet Night with Santa this Monday at the Fashion District! Book your pet’s photo with Santa here now and create a holiday memory that’ll make tails wag and hearts melt!
Tuesday, December 3
- Celebrate America’s favorite underdog at RockyFEST 2024 starting this Tuesday! Hosted by the Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation and citywide partners, this epic event from December 3rd to the 6th features a full slate of activities, including the ultimate Rocky Movie Marathon at the Film Society Center! Click here to check out what this kickbutt fest includes!
- All I want for Christmas is youuuu… and to go see the Queen of Christmas live! Don’t miss Mariah Carey’s Christmas Time Tour this Tuesday at the Wells Fargo Center, bringing the holiday spirit to life with all your favorite festive hits! Click here to grab your tickets now!
Wednesday, December 4
- Kick off the holiday season at Old City’s 8th annual Holiday Tree Lighting at the Betsy Ross House this Wednesday! Enjoy live performances, festive cheer, and a visit from Santa as we light up the night with a spectacular tree decorated by Petit Jardin en Ville! Click here to get more info about this dazzling event!
- Get ready to LOL because Kevin Hart is in town! Starting this Wednesday, Hart will be at The Met performing his Acting My Age Tour for 5 straight nights! Click here to get tickets now.
Thursday, December 5
- Unleash the fun at SouthPaws Yappy Hour at Cherry Street Pier this Thursday! This paw-some event is apart of the week long RockyFest and will include Butkus-themed photo ops, giveaways, adoptable pups, and treats for you and your furry friends. Register free for this evening here.
- Catch Ghostface Killah, Raekwon and GZA performing at Franklin Music Hall this Thursday as they celebrate 30 years of music. Click here to get your tickets now!
Friday, December 6
- Get ready to laugh your way through the holidays with Christmas in the Catskills 2: A Star is Borscht as opening night is this Friday! Act II Playhouse brings back the sold-out hit cabaret, starring Tony Braithwaite, for a sidesplitting tribute to Borscht Belt comedy legends. Click here to get tickets now!
- Enjoy the timeless holiday classic A Christmas Carol as a kid-friendly, hour-long musical opening at the Walnut Street Theatre this Friday! Celebrate the season in the newly upgraded theater with a little extra holiday cheer! Click here to get tickets!
Saturday, December 7
- Get ready to cheer on all of Philly’s finest collegiate basketball teams at the Big 5 Classic happening this Saturday at the Wells Fargo Center. Starting at 2PM until the championship game at 7:00PM, you will have an afternoon full of fun watching Drexel, Penn, La Salle, Temple, Saint Joseph’s, and Villanova! Click here to get your 3 game ticket!
- Step into the holiday spirit with the Old City neighborhood as they Deck the Alley of beloved Elfreth’s Alley with holiday decor this Saturday! Explore historic homes, enjoy festive sights and smells, and join the fun of spotting our mischievous Holiday Elves peeking around every corner! Click here for more info.
Sunday, December 8
- Get your holiday shopping started at the 1st Annual Oaks Christmas Market this weekend at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center! Explore nearly 300 crafters and vendors and get festive fun for just $5 admission all weekend long! Click here to learn more!
- Step back in time this December at Washington Crossing Historic Park and witness the daring 1776 Christmas night crossing of the Delaware Reenactment this Sunday! Join thousands as they bring history to life with inspiring speeches, authentic military dress, and a breathtaking river crossing in replica Durham boats. Click here to learn more!
Only events marked with * are Philly PR Girl clients. This blog is dedicated to every Philadelphian who loves exploring the city the way we do.
