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Things to Do
Discover everything to do in University City.
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Community CalendarEvents including restaurants promotions, concerts, live theater, community meetings, art galleries & public spaces -
Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll$1, $3, and $5 deals from local businesses & vendors -
University City Dining DaysUniversity City’s version of “restaurant week” -
University City Summer SeriesFamily-friendly free outdoor summer concerts -
Movies in Clark ParkFamily-friendly free outdoor screenings every August -
University City MixNetworking happy hour series
- About the Neighborhood
Learn More About our Thriving Neighborhood.-
Neighborhood OverviewUniversity City is Philadelphia’s academic heart, a hub for innovation & scientific discovery, and a historic neighborhood full of artistic & cultural exploration.
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Neighborhood SpotlightsExplore top food, art, shopping, and culture, just minutes from Center City. -
Latest NewsUpdated on UCD's work and the neighborhood.
- Doing Business
Learn How we Promote Growth and Innovation.-
Choose University CityUniversity City is a top Philadelphia neighborhood to work, live, attend school, open a business, or visit. -
Reports and DataResearch & analysis tied to the local economy, transportation, public space use, public safety, workforce development, & more.
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Become a SponsorSponsorships provide valuable visibility while fostering community engagement, and enhancing the vibrancy of the neighborhood.
- What We Do
Explore our Range of Services and Specialties.-
Maintain Clean and Safe StreetsCreating a safe and welcoming environment for residents, employees, students, and visitors -
Assist the UnhousedAddressing the tragedy of homelessness in our district through a compassionate, measured & people-first approach -
Improve TransportationAddressing bike & pedestrian safety, traffic congestion & public transit routing -
Support Our Local EconomySupporting supports the local business community and residents through a wide range of services -
Provide Landscape ServicesOur landscaping social venture provides design-build-maintenance landscaping services -
Connect Residents to CareersHarnessing the hiring power of our area’s major employers while cultivating local talent
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Things to Do
Discover everything to do in University City.
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Community CalendarEvents including restaurants promotions, concerts, live theater, community meetings, art galleries & public spaces
-
Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll$1, $3, and $5 deals from local businesses & vendors
-
University City Dining DaysUniversity City’s version of “restaurant week”
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University City Summer SeriesFamily-friendly free outdoor summer concerts
-
Movies in Clark ParkFamily-friendly free outdoor screenings every August
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University City MixNetworking happy hour series
- About the Neighborhood
Learn More About our Thriving Neighborhood.-
Neighborhood OverviewUniversity City is Philadelphia’s academic heart, a hub for innovation & scientific discovery, and a historic neighborhood full of artistic & cultural exploration.
-
Neighborhood SpotlightsExplore top food, art, shopping, and culture, just minutes from Center City.
-
Latest NewsUpdated on UCD's work and the neighborhood.
- Doing Business
Learn How we Promote Growth and Innovation.-
Choose University CityUniversity City is a top Philadelphia neighborhood to work, live, attend school, open a business, or visit.
-
Reports and DataResearch & analysis tied to the local economy, transportation, public space use, public safety, workforce development, & more.
-
Become a SponsorSponsorships provide valuable visibility while fostering community engagement, and enhancing the vibrancy of the neighborhood.
- What We Do
Explore our Range of Services and Specialties.-
Maintain Clean and Safe StreetsCreating a safe and welcoming environment for residents, employees, students, and visitors
-
Assist the UnhousedAddressing the tragedy of homelessness in our district through a compassionate, measured & people-first approach
-
Improve TransportationAddressing bike & pedestrian safety, traffic congestion & public transit routing
-
Support Our Local EconomySupporting supports the local business community and residents through a wide range of services
-
Provide Landscape ServicesOur landscaping social venture provides design-build-maintenance landscaping services
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Connect Residents to CareersHarnessing the hiring power of our area’s major employers while cultivating local talent
Your Guide to Seasonal Markets in University City
From new pop-ups to longtime neighborhood traditions, holiday markets are happening across the neighborhood all season long.
Discover multiple ways to support small businesses and shop local throughout the season! Whether you’re picking up gifts, treating yourself, or checking off your list, every stop helps strengthen our neighborhood community.
Holiday Bizarre, Indoor Flea Market, and Krampus at The Rotunda
Dec. 7 | 11 AM – 3 PM
Stop by The Rotunda (4014 Walnut St.) and join Animal ACTivists of Philly at their FOURTH annual Holiday Bizarre! Free vegan snacks, hot cocoa, holiday music, amazing bargains, all benefiting a local sanctuary for animals.
St. Ignatius Christmas Village Pop-Up Shop
Dec. 7 | 11 AM – 2 PM
St. Ignatius Church (617 N. 43rd Street.) is hosting a Pop-Up Christmas Village! Guests can take part in the Annual Holiday Raffle, with prizes including $1,000, $200, and a Basket of Cheer. Vendor tables are available for $40, and community members are invited to stop by, shop local, and celebrate the season.
West Philly Bizarre Pop-Up Market
Dec. 13 | 1 PM – 8 PM
West Philly Bizarre’s inaugural Holiday Market, hosted at Calvary Center (48th and Baltimore), is where you can explore 30+ local vendors and discover unique gifts for anyone on your list. Expect food and beverages for sale, seating to hang out, and no entry fee!
Black Hound Clay Night Market
Dec. 12 | 5 PM – 8 PM
Join Black Hound Clay West (715 South 50th Street) for an indoor/outdoor night market! Hang out inside the studio for a cozy evening, hang out by the fire pit for s’mores, and of course, buy beautiful handmade things made in-house at the studio.
West Craft Fest
Dec. 13 & 14
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 (715 South 50th Street).
Black Hound Clay Night Market
Saturdays in December
Holiday shopping just got a festive upgrade. The Gather Food Hall (3025 Market St.) Holiday Market returns with handmade gifts, seasonal treats, and plenty of holiday cheer, all under one roof. Join them on Saturdays: Nov 29, Dec 6, Dec 13 & Dec 20 | 12–5 PM and make it a weekend tradition.
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