Christmas Village 2024
Philadelphia's beloved Holiday tradition at LOVE Park and City Hall!
About
Philadelphia's Holiday tradition at LOVE Park and City Hall
Opening Hours/Dates
Christmas Village in Philadelphia, the authentic open-air German-style holiday market at LOVE Park and City Hall, will return on November 23rd, 2024 through Christmas Eve, December 24th, 2024.
2024 Hours:
Sun – Thu: 12:00pm – 8:00pm
Fri – Sat: 12:00pm – 9:00pm
Thanksgiving Day (November 28th): 9:00am – 5:00pm
Christmas Eve (December 24th): 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Closed: November 25th – November 27th
How to find us
Christmas Village is located at LOVE Park in the heart of Center City. Due to its central location, it's easy to access by foot, public transportation and car.
Christmas Village in Philadelphia is only a 10 minute drive away from Philadelphia Museum or Art, the Barnes Foundation and 7 minutes away from the Franklin Institute.
The event's street address is 1500 Arch Street, Philadelphia PA 19102, USA.
What is Christmas Village?
Christmas Village in Philadelphia is an outside holiday market in Center City Philadelphia, modeled after the traditional Christmas Markets in Germany.
Need to start your Christmas shopping soon? Keep an eye out for our unique selection of international and local vendors. Expect handmade holiday gifts, ornaments, jewelry as well as high-quality arts and crafts. Warm yourself with sweet and hot drinks while enjoying festive Christmas lights at LOVE Park.
The unique atmosphere with thousands of holiday lights and the delicious smell of waffles, gingerbread, bratwurst, and mulled wine will bring you and your family into the perfect Christmas spirit.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Using our official mobility partner SEPTA is the easiest way to get to Christmas Village in Philadelphia!
SEPTA is the public transit authority serving the Greater Philadelphia Region, including parts of New Jersey and Delaware.
It's so easy to get to Christmas Village (and home again) on SEPTA. Hop the Market-Frankford Line [L] or Trolley [T] Routes 10, 11, 13, 34 & 36 to 15th Street Station, the Broad Street Line [B] to City Hall Station, Regional Rail to Suburban Station, or Bus Routes 2, 17, 33, 38, 44, 48, 124 or 125 to City Hall/LOVE Park. All of these stops drop you steps from Christmas Village, the biggest Christmas market in Pennsylvania.
To plan your trip, click here.
Don't forget - all children (under 12) and seniors (65 years old or older) ride FREE all day, every day!
Parking
Parking at the Christmas Village in Philadelphia is a breeze with SpotHero or by using our exclusive discount at the iParkit LOVE Park Garage! Enjoy stress-free parking while saving money during your holiday visits! For more information about parking options at the Christmas Village, see below!
Parking with SpotHero
We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation's leading parking reservations app.
To reserve your parking spot, visit the Christmas Village in Philadelphia SpotHero Parking Page and book a spot with rates up to 50% off drive-up.
Parking with Iparkit.com - Love Park Self-Park Garage
Christmas Village attendees receive an exclusive parking discount of $18 Mon-Fri and $19 Sat-Sun (Up to 16 hours) when registering on the iParkit app. Love Park Garage is conveniently located below Love Park at 1501 JFK Blvd with an elevator that takes you to the center of Christmas Village. For the best parking prices in Center City, download the iParkit app, sign up for our express parking program using the “Christmas2024” parker program code, and receive exclusive patron parking discounts. Additionally, all new iParkit app express users receive 20% off the first five parking stays.
Make a one-time discounted parking pass in advance at iParkit Christmas Village Parking!
Or, select this date below to purchase a one-time parking pass. This page offers exclusive discounts for customers attending this year’s Christmas Village in Philadelphia.
Select the date below for your one-time parking pass.
Christmas Village FAQ
Using our official mobility partner SEPTA is the easiest way to get to Christmas Village in Philadelphia!
SEPTA is the public transit authority serving the Greater Philadelphia Region, including parts of New Jersey and Delaware.
It's so easy to get to Christmas Village (and home again) on SEPTA. Hop the Market-Frankford Line or Trolley Routes 10, 11, 13, 34 & 36 to 15th Street Station, the Broad Street Line to City Hall Station, Regional Rail to Suburban Station, or Bus Routes 2, 17, 33, 38, 44, 48, 124 or 125 to City Hall/LOVE Park. All of these stops drop you steps from Christmas Village, the biggest Christmas market in Pennsylvania.
To plan your trip, click here.
Don't forget - all children (under 12) and seniors (65 years old or older) ride FREE all day, every day!
Admission for the whole event area is free. Food, drink, shoppin, and rides are pay-as-you-go.
The complete festival area is accessible by wheelchair.
There are plenty of great hotels close to Christmas Village. We can recommend:
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
1201 Market Street, Philadelphia PA 19107
The Notary Hotel Philadelphia
21 North Juniper Street, Philadelphia PA 19107
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square
1628 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Holiday Inn Express Midtown-Philadelphia
1305 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Loews Philadelphia
1200 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Canopy by Hilton
1180 Ludlow St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Christmas Village is a rain or shine event and will be open under most weather conditions. Nevertheless, the event will close early on heavy rain/snow days and will be closed completely when it is foreseeable that the weather conditions will be horrible throughout the day.
We will keep you updated on the website as well as our Social Media Channels (@philachristmas) as we are announcing ahead in case we are planning to close early.
There is plenty of space around the venue in general to leave your bike. As a courtesy to fellow visitors, we kindly ask you to lock your bike nearby before entering the festival venue, even if you are just strolling around.
Indego Bike Sharing
For Indego riders there are bikeshare station right next to the event. The closest stations to the event are Municipal Services Building Plaza and 15th & Market. Find latest information to indego here.
Feel free to bring your dog! Christmas Village in Philadelphia is a dog-friendly event. We allow dogs in the whole outdoor area (exception: dogs are not allowed in the Käthe Wohlfahrt vending area). Please keep in mind that the area gets pretty crowded on weekend days, which might be uncomfortable for your dog.
Christmas Village is a family friendly event, so make sure to bring the whole family down including the youngest in their strollers! Please note: Strollers are not allowed in the Käthe Wohlfahrt vending tent, so please make sure to park your stroller before entering this German Christmas wonderland!
Are you looking for kids activities this holiday season in Philadelphia? Take a ride on our double-decker carousel, enjoy a birds-eye view of Center City on our Ferris Wheel or take your kids or grand children on a train ride on our kids train. Don't forget to say hi and take holiday pictures with Santa and our beloved mascot Phil, the Reindeer.
Make sure to check out our event calendar for more details.
Losing something on a family trip is a bummer but it can happen. Make sure to stop by at the Christmas Village Info Booth to check if your wallet or whatever you have lost has been turned in. If not, leave your contact info to make sure we can contact you in case it turns up after you have left. A staff member will assist you in dealing with the police if necessary.
Feel free to contact us via Social Media (@philachristmas) or just send us an e-mail to (info@philachristmas.com) to check if your lost belongings turned up.
Most vendors – but not all - accept credit cards. If you are running low on cash, most major banks have locations around the venue with ATMs. Due to this there are no ATMs on the event.
Of course, Santa will be back at the Christmas Village this year, eager to hear your holiday wishes! You’ll find him at the Festival of Trees, where you can take photos and share your wish list with the jolly old man himself.
Find more information including his schedule here.
If you have been to Christmas markets in Germany, you might know the Glühwein mugs which change their layout every year. Christmas Village in Philadelphia has them as well! Glühwein is served exclusively in those mugs, for non-alcoholic beverages they are optional.
Unlike in Germany, we do not have a mug return system. Once bought, the mug is yours to take home. They are beautiful and are a great eye catcher in your shelf!
A TOUR TO CHRISTMAS VILLAGE IN PHILADELPHIA IS THE MUST DO FOR YOUR MOTORCOACH GROUP TOUR CATALOGUE 2024!
EVENT
Build after a German style outdoor Christmas market, it offers a lot to do for your customers: a large and unique variety of international vendors including "Kathe Wohlfahrt" from Germany, traditional German food & drinks and an extensive stage & event program and so much more.
Situated in the heart of Philadelphia's busy Center City, our venue is close to bus parking facilities and all major Holiday attractions!
VENUE
Address
LOVE Park, Philadelphia (1599 JFK Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19102)
Bus Stop
right next to our venue at the corner of JFK Bld and 15th street
Bus Parking
just 10 minutes away at the Callowhill Bus Center (for more info click here)
Attractions around
There's plenty to do in Philadelphia - click here for more info!
Driving Times
Atlantic City: 1 1/4 hrs
New York City: 2 hrs
Baltimore: 2 hrs
Washington, DC: 2 1/2 hrs
Pittsburg: 5 hrs
Boston: 5 1/2 hrs
FOOD PACKAGES
Our "Christmas-Full-of-Joy" food package is a great addition for each tour to our market. Exclusively designed for bus tour operators this package gives your customers the chance to try all our delicious German specialities at the Christmas Village.
"Christmas-Full-of-Joy" package
Includes German lunch (Bratwurst with a crispy roll and Sauerkraut), a cup of hot Glühwein (mulled wine), a chocolate strudel, and a blue Christmas Village signature mug to take home.
Price per person incl. tax: $ 30
QUESTIONS AND BOOKINGS
Are you interested in bringing a motorcoach tour to the Christmas Village and need assistance with directions, parking, booking your food package or anything else?
Send an e-mail to schmalz@philachristmas.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible to plan your trip!
We are looking forward welcoming you at the Christmas Village in Philadelphia!
Keep yourself and others safe! Please stay home if you're sick, wear a face mask and sanitize your hands.
Exposure to COVID-19 is an inherent risk in any public location where people are present; we cannot guarantee you will not be exposed during your visit. The CDC advises that older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions might be at higher risk for severe illness from Coronavirus. Guests should evaluate their own risk in determining whether to attend. People who show no symptoms can spread Coronavirus if they are infected, any interaction with the general public poses an elevated risk of being exposed to Coronavirus. By coming to the market, you acknowledge and agree that you assume these inherent risks associated with attendance.