Two Big Markets on Either Side of City Hall
Christmas Village fills LOVE Park and the City Hall courtyard from November 21 to December 27, 2026. The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market sits on the west side of City Hall at Dilworth Park from November 13, 2026 to January 1, 2027.
Both are free to enter, and they’re a two-minute walk apart. Together they bring more than 170 vendors, according to MyChesCo’s October 2026 preview.
Christmas Village in LOVE Park and City Hall
An open-air market modeled on the traditional Christmas markets in Germany, at 1500 Arch Street. Organizers list more than 120 vendors for 2026. Admission is free; food, shopping and rides are pay-as-you-go.
2026 dates and hours
- Preview weekend: Sat Nov 21 and Sun Nov 22
- Closed: Nov 23, 24 and 25, and Christmas Day
- Thanksgiving, Nov 26: 9am to 5pm
- Sunday to Thursday: noon to 8pm
- Friday and Saturday: noon to 9pm
- Christmas Eve: noon to 5pm
- Dec 26 and 27: open, new for 2026, then the season ends
Planned events include the Christkind Arrival and Pyramid Lighting on Nov 29, German American Weekend on Dec 5 and 6, and Family Weekend on Dec 12 and 13.
Ornaments, Mugs and German Food
- Gifts: handmade gifts, ornaments, jewelry, and arts and crafts from local and international vendors.
- Käthe Wohlfahrt: the German Christmas brand returns with a heated tent. Strollers aren’t allowed inside it.
- Collectible mugs: Glühwein comes in a yearly mug that you keep. For 2026 there’s a limited heart-shaped mug, plus new boot mug, Glühwein mug and beer stein designs.
- Food: waffles, gingerbread, bratwurst and mulled wine. New for 2026: a crab-loaded baked potato and a soft-serve Churro Split.
The 2026 vendor list isn’t posted yet; the market’s site says to check back in November. Most vendors take cards, and there are no ATMs on site.
Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market
Local artisans, designers, crafters and jewelers sell handmade, holiday-inspired goods, plus seasonal food and treats. It’s at 1 S 15th St, beside the Dilworth Park ice rink. Admission is free.
- Dates: Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027; closed Christmas Day
- Sunday to Thursday: noon to 8pm
- Friday and Saturday: noon to 9pm
- Christmas Eve: noon to 5pm
The organizers ask shoppers to come on weekdays to avoid weekend crowds. Thanksgiving hours on the official page look like a typo, so check before you go.
Chestnut Hill, Cherry Street Pier and the Wanamaker Show
Holidays on the Hill runs Nov 18 to Dec 31 along Germantown Avenue in Chestnut Hill. Shops stay open late on Stag & Doe evenings, Dec 2, 9, 16 and 23. Small Business Saturday is Nov 28, and parking in six public lots is free on Wednesdays from Nov 25 through Christmas.
At Cherry Street Pier, 121 N Columbus Blvd, the Artist and Artisans Market runs through Dec 4, 2026. The pier also lists a DiasporaDNA Holiday Market on Sat Nov 21.
The Wanamaker Light Show is not running in 2026. Visit Philadelphia says it’s on hiatus for 2026 and 2027 while the Wanamaker Building is renovated, and returns in 2028.
Transit and Parking
Take SEPTA. Regional Rail stops at Suburban Station, and the B, L and T lines stop at 15th St/City Hall. Children under 12 and seniors 65 and over ride free.
Both markets offer discounted garage parking through the iParkit app. Use code CHRISTMAS2026 for Christmas Village and MADEINPHILA for Dilworth Park.
