Stop by The Rotunda (4014 Walnut St.) to shop holiday gifts and decorations to help animals. Join Animal ACTivists of Philly at their FOURTH annual Holiday Bizarre! And this year, Krampus will be onsite to make sure everyone is behaving. Free vegan snacks, hot cocoa, holiday music, amazing bargains, all benefiting a local sanctuary for animals.

The uCity Square Holiday Fest is back at 3675 Market Street! Come through for an evening of holiday fun for all ages, including West Philly’s only tree lighting ceremony, photos with Santa, live music, gift shopping with local vendors, a special Craft N Sip, s’mores, a special uCity Square Beer Garden, and more! You can also check […]

Experience two days of local, handmade shopping, featuring 50 different vendors each day at the West Craft Fest! Shoppers can browse handmade ceramics, jewelry, prints, textiles, home goods, and seasonal treats outside Black Hound Clay and inside the Firehouse at 50th & Baltimore. 

Discover the indulgent flavors of Argentina with Jezabel's Cafe (206-208 S 45th St.) during their hands-on Alfajores Class! Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a kitchen novice, this class is perfect for anyone looking to learn and master the art of making delicious alfajores from scratch. BYOB optional!

Join us at The Cedar Works in West Philadelphia for an informal indoor/outdoor celebration with members of the growing community of Walk Around Philadelphia perimeter-walkers and project supporters.  We'll be awarding circumnavigator pins to those who've completed the entire walk, and will have other walk swag available for purchase on-site! This gathering will feature JJ's famous […]

Celebrate the Winter Solstice in your favorite green space. We’ll observe the shortest days of the year with a gathering in front of the Hamilton Mansion. We’ll have music and firepits where you can drop by and toast up. Binoculars will be available for use if you’d like to explore the 54 acres of the […]

West Philly Bizarre is popping up at Jezabel’s one more time on Saturday, December 20, from 10 AM to 3 PM. Come through to shop, browse, and enjoy Argentine empanadas, alfajores, fracturas, plus coffee and tea from our friends at Jezabel’s. A perfect excuse to support local makers and treat yourself before the year wraps […]

Looking for Saturday plans and last-minute Christmas gifts? Gather Food Hall (@gatherfoodhallphilly), located in the historic Bulletin Building in Schuylkill Yards, is hosting its final local-vendor holiday market of the year this Saturday, December 20, from 12–5 PM Shop a curated lineup of local makers including: Then, make an afternoon of it with bites from […]

Join Friends of Clark Park for an evening of traditional candlelight caroling in the park at dusk on Sunday, December 21. Gather with neighbors to sing classic holiday songs, enjoy family-friendly cheer, and sip warm mulled cider as voices fill the park. Bring a candle, bundle up, and celebrate the season together under the winter […]

Join Calvary on the longest night of the year - in person or virtually - for a quiet, contemplative service of sacred accompaniment for those experiencing grief and heaviness during the holiday season. All are welcome. Please use the 48th Street entrance if coming in person. Click link for accessibility details, or to connect virtually.

All are welcome at Calvary - in person or virtually - for a simple service of lessons and carols, concluding with the spreading of candlelight as we lean into the hope and joy of Christmas! Please use the 48th Street entrance. See link for accessibility details, or to connect virtually (via Zoom).

Celebrate the magic of Kwanzaa with holiday activities for the whole family, in a joyful celebration that honors African heritage and community. Enjoy captivating performances from Karen Smith Drumming and violinist Owen Valentine. Learn about Kwanzaa principles like unity, self-determination, and creativity through engaging, hands-on workshops hosted by Kwanzaa for Me & You. Experience meaningful traditions, explore a marketplace […]

Join Monica Fauble, Licensed Acupuncturist and Certified Yoga Teacher, for a gentle yoga class alongside journaling practices to help you start the new year with clear and purposeful intent. Monica will guide you through supportive yoga postures to help you sense what you might want to manifest in 2026. She will then provide guided journaling […]

Join the Kinnect Collective for a joyful and engaging MLK Day youth event that honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through storytelling, creativity, and reflection. Children will explore Dr. King’s life, celebrate the power of community, and imagine their own dreams for the future. This interactive program features a read-aloud, hands-on crafts, […]

Help prepare Bartram's Garden for spring by pitching in on a relaxed, hands-on seed cleaning day. Volunteers will learn traditional techniques like hand-threshing and winnowing, then help pack cleaned seeds for future planting and sale in the Welcome Center. This family-friendly activity is usually done seated at a table, making it a calm, social way to support […]

Looking for a high-energy, community-driven night out? Head to Gather Food Hall for a free, all-night celebration of music, creativity, food, and connection on Saturday, January 10 from 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM. In partnership with Soup.PHL, a creative Philly Collective, the event will transform Gather Food Hall into a late-night hub of live entertainment, […]