Your guide to Christmas in Philadelphia

Start decking the halls, folks. It’s Christmas in Philadelphia! From Thanksgiving through December the city transforms into a winter wonderland. Philadelphia parks glow with twinkling lights, sidewalks are crammed with intrepid shoppers and the best restaurants in Philadelphia roll out delicious seasonal menus. The season is also jampacked with fun holiday events taking place at a host of Philadelphia attractions—from ice skating at Dilworth Park to the time-honored light show and organ performance at Macy’s. To help you get the most out of Christmas in Philadelphia this year, we’ve compiled this guide to all the can’t miss events—including the essential Christmas markets and a hitlist of best Christmas lights in Philadelphia. Grab a hot cocoa and let the festivities begin.