Your guide to Philadelphia's holiday markets
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The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market lights up Dilworth Park for the season. Photo courtesy Kory Aversa/Aversa PR
If you need to check off that holiday wish list, Philadelphia's markets have you covered.
Why it matters: You're knocking off two partridges with one stone: Getting in the season's spirit. Check.
- Supporting local businesses. Check.
These are some of our favorite markets:
- This two-day, outdoor market at the Black Hound Clay Studio in West Philly features different vendors each day handmade selling ceramics, jewelry, artwork, teas and clothing.
📍Where: 715 S. 50th St.
🗓️ Time: Saturday and Sunday, 10am-4pm
- The Fleisher Art Memorial in Bella Vista features handmade goods at this market.
📍Where: 719 Catherine St.
🗓️ Time: Saturday from 11am-5pm
Northern Liberties Holiday Shopping Stroll and Pop-Up Market
- Stop by Old Heritage Building for a pop-up market. Pick up a punch card, which you can fill out by stopping at participating businesses throughout the neighborhood for a chance to win a grand prize.
- Gift-wrapping at the local community center (700 N 3rd St.).
- Plus: Snap a pic with Santa and enjoy hands-on activities for the kids at Laser Philly's Winter Wonderland (829 N 2nd St., pay-what-want).
📍Where: Old Heritage building, 914 N 2nd St., for the pop-up market
🗓️ Time: Saturday and Sunday, 11am-4pm
- Laser Philly: Saturday and Sunday, noon-3pm
- LOVE Park's open-air market has dozens of vendors, seasonal bites (think bratwurst, hot cocoa and Belgian fries), plus a new 30-foot German pyramid.
- Rides The kids will love the ferris wheel and carousel outside City Hall.
- Plus: Don't skip out on the Festival of Trees display in the Welcome Center and keep on the look out for fun daily events (like spirit tastings) and workshops.
📍Where: 1500 Arch St.
🗓️ Time: Open daily through Dec. 24
Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market
- More than 90 vendors and artisans set up in Dilworth Park.
- Snap a selfie in the outdoor Wintergarden.
📍Where: 1 S 15th St.
🗓️ Time: Open daily through Jan. 1 (with the exception of Christmas Day)
Shops at The Wanamaker Light Show
- After taking in the light show and Wanamaker organ, keep warm inside by browsing the vendor village on the first floor of the building.
📍 Where: 100 E. Penn Square
🗓️ Time: Open daily through Dec. 24 (except for today/Dec. 9)