Get ready for the holiday season with a look at some of the upcoming happenings in Philadelphia.
A colorful Ferris wheel is just one of the attractions at The Christmas Village in Love Park and City Hall.
Through 12/24
CHRISTMAS VILLAGE IN LOVE PARK AND CITY HALL
This authentic German Christmas market features vendors selling handmade ornaments and other treasures, as well as spiced mulled wine and German bites. 1500 Arch St., philachristmas.com
12/6-12/21
CHARLES DICKENS’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL
This holiday classic tale, adapted by Bill Van Horn, is coming to life this month. Theatergoers can see the story of Ebenezer Scrooge and his various ghost visitors brought to life on stage at the Walnut Street Theatre. 825 Walnut St., walnutstreettheatre.org
12/6-12/29
THE NUTCRACKER
Delight in Philadelphia Ballet’s annual performance of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker. Attendees can follow Marie and the prince into a forest, where they encounter a flurry of snowflakes. 240 S. Broad St., philadelphiaballet.org
12/7
TIËSTO
Get ready to dance as Dutch DJ Tiësto takes over Ocean Casino Resort’s Ovation Hall. Popular hits like “The Business” will surely bring fans to their feet. 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ, theoceanac.com
12/13-4/20/25
NAOTO FUKASAWA: THINGS IN THEMSELVES
Step into the world of Tokyo-based Naoto Fukasawa at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The exhibit features the unique sketches and models of this year’s Design Excellence Award winner. 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, philamuseum.org
12/15
THE SNOW QUEEN
Based on a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, this magical ballet performed by the Grand Kyiv Ballet follows the story of Gerda rescuing Kai from the clutches of the Snow Queen. 1 Memorial Drive, Trenton, NJ, grandkyivballet.com
12/26-12/29
STOMP
Composed of an eight-member troupe, STOMP uses anything but instruments to create a spectacular display of movement. Miller Theatre, 250 S. Broad St.,ensembleartsphilly.org
12/29
COWBOYS AT EAGLES
Catch this famous football rivalry play out at Lincoln Financial Field. With several VIP options like the RedZone, fans can cheer on the Eagles for one of their final home games of the regular season. 1 Lincoln Financial Field Way, ticketmaster.com
1/1/25
WHITE DOG CAFE NEW YEAR’S DAY PAJAMA BRUNCH
Ring in the new year in your coziest pjs at one of White Dog Cafe’s locations. Celebrating its 36th anniversary, the eatery invites guests to indulge in Hair of the Dog mocktails, cage-free egg white omelets and more. Multiple locations, whitedog.com
1/11/25-1/20/25
PHILADELPHIA AUTO SHOW
Rev up with excitement for the internationally acclaimed Philadelphia Auto Show, presented by The Auto Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia. Attendees can peruse hundreds of vehicles, including new debuts, exotics, tuners and classic automobiles. 12th & Arch St., phillyautoshow.com
Photography by: KORY AVERSA
