The best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend

Celebrate Thanksgiving and get in the holiday spirit by experiencing the best things to do in Philly this weekend
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November in Philly can feel like a month without an identity. Should we still be eating cider donuts and hanging out in our flannels? Or is it time to embrace the holidays and hope this is the year we actually get some snow? 

The good news is you don’t have to choose. November can be whatever you’d like it to be. It’s the month that’s the best of both worlds: still warm enough for apple picking, but take a deep breath and you can almost smell the Christmas trees. 

And therein lies the opportunity. The spooky season attraction you meant to get to? That pumpkin patch you never made it to? There’s never been a better time to be a procrastinator—the masses won’t be back until next year. 

Or maybe you’re sick of pumpkin spice and ready to start working on your holiday shopping? Well, that holiday market isn’t going to be any less crowded next month. 

Fall or winter, who cares? We’ve got you covered with the best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend.

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Best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend

  • Music

Dope Shows creates unique experiences for the hip-hop community. Or as they say, “ain’t no show like dope shows.” Their Fall Classic, headlined by Jeezy, Lil Kim, and Fabolous, also features iconic Philly stars like Beanie Sigel and Freeway.

  • Shopping

Get a head start on your Christmas shopping—for once—at this annual gathering of local crafters, artists, jewelers, and designers. The mulled wine and boozy hot chocolate will take the nip right out of the air. 

  • Things to do
  • Greater Philadelphia

This German-style, open-air market takes over two of the city’s most prominent public spaces for its annual run. There’s the usual arrangement of artisan vendors in wooden stalls, but the food, which includes raclette sandwiches, grilled bratwurst, and strudel, may just steal the show.

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