Christmas Village in Philadelphia

When is Christmas Village in Philadelphia 2026?

Christmas Village in Philadelphia 2026 runs November 21 to December 27, 2026.

How the dates are set: The organizers announce the dates each year; recent editions open in the second half of November and end between December 24 and 27.

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Christmas Village in Philadelphia schedule

• November 21 to December 27, 2026: Open Sunday to Thursday from 12 PM to 8 PM and Friday to Saturday from 12 PM to 9 PM.
• Opening season: The Christkind from Nuremberg reads the traditional prologue to open the season.
• A German American weekend: The weekend brings Bavarian slap-dancing troupes (Schuhplattler), stein-holding contests and bratwurst-eating.
• Saturday and Sunday afternoons: Phil the Reindeer, the market's mascot, strolls through for free photos.

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Getting to Christmas Village in Philadelphia

• The Village is at LOVE Park, 1500 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102. Ride Regional Rail to Suburban Station, the B, L or T to 15th St/City Hall Station, or Bus Routes 2, 17, 33, 38, 44, 48, 124 or 125.
• Children under 12 and seniors 65 or older ride SEPTA free all day, every day.
• For parking, the Village lists SpotHero and a discount at the LOVE Park Garage. The organizers ask visitors to take public transport to limit congestion.

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Where to stay in Philadelphia

• Staying around City Hall puts you a few minutes' walk from the Village, and the Notary Hotel, a block from City Hall in the old City Hall Annex, is recommended.

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Tickets and cost

It is free to walk in. Food, drinks and rides are paid on the spot.

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History of Christmas Village in Philadelphia

In 2023 the Christmas Village ran from November 18 through Christmas Eve, December 24, as an authentic German Christmas market with free entry.

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Christmas Village in Philadelphia: questions people ask

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About Christmas Village in Philadelphia

A German-style Christmas market at LOVE Park and City Hall with a Ferris wheel, a carousel and free entry.

Run by a German team, the Village spreads across three connected sites in Center City: LOVE Park with most booths and a lit pyramid, the City Hall courtyard with a double-decker carousel, and North Broad Street with a Ferris wheel and kids' train. Food and mulled wine are the main draw. The catch is that it is smaller and less German than first-timers expect, and gift prices run high.

Know before you go

• Most booths serve over a counter rather than letting shoppers step inside.
• Children under 12 and anyone 65 or over ride SEPTA free all day.
• Ride SEPTA Regional Rail to Suburban Station, a few minutes' walk from the market.

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