HISTORIC HOLIDAYS IN OLD CITY
Celebrate the season in America’s most historic square mile with Historic Holidays in Old City!
HOLIDAY WINDOW DECORATING CONTEST
Saturday, November 30, 11:00 AM–Sunday, December 15, 5:00 PM
Festivities kick off on Small Business Saturday, November 30, with the return of a charming new holiday tradition, Old City’s Window Decorating Contest! Wander the historic streets of Old City, and view the delightful displays designed by local shops, restaurants, museums, galleries, and more. Visitors are encouraged to vote for their favorite designs for a chance to win an Old City Prize Pack.
The contest will begin on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 11:00am and end on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at 5:00pm. Click here for information on how to enter and complete contest rules.
Saturday, November 30
Support local businesses and shop small on Small Business Saturday! Old City is home to many unique shops, boutiques, art galleries, design showrooms, restaurants, cafes, salons, spas, and more. For more information about Small Business Saturday, click here.
TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION
Thursday, December 5, 5:30-7:30 PM
The festivities continue with the third annual Historic Holidays Tree Lighting on Thursday, December 5, from 5:30-7:30pm. The kickoff celebration will take place at the Betsy Ross House courtyard (239 Arch Street) and will feature music performances, seasonal sips and bites, and a holiday tree designed by Old City’s Petit Jardin en Ville, a Parisian Florist and Garden Designer!
COMMUNITY MENORAH LIGHTING
Sunday, December 22, 4:30 PM
Betsy Ross House, 239 Arch Street
For a calendar of holiday happenings around Old City, click here.
SHOP, DINE, STAY, EXPLORE – ALL SEASON LONG!
Explore the neighborhood and see everything Old City has to offer during the holiday season, including shopping, dining, historic sites, holiday events, and more!
