City Of Philadelphia: December Events At Parks & Rec Sites: Safe And Festive Outdoor Fun

Press release from the City of Philadelphia:

Darren Fava

2021-11-23

When: November 25 – December 24, 2021
Hours: Sunday – Thursday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., Friday – Saturday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Where: LOVE Park, 1501 John F Kennedy Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19102

Christmas Village is back at LOVE Park and City Hall! The festivities begin after the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25. They continue through Christmas Eve, December 24. The event is one of the largest and most authentic German Christmas markets in the United States. Admission to Christmas Village is free. Shopping, food, and drink are pay-as-you-go. Check out 14 ways to enjoy German traditions—and some new editions!

When: December 4, 2021 – 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Bartram’s Garden, 5400 Lindberg Blvd. Philadelphia, PA 19143 

Celebrate the holidays at Bartram’s Garden in person this year! Craft workshops, pie making contests, winter tree ID activities, and more are planned for a fun day in the park. Local vendors and small businesses create a holiday marketplace experience for guests. Learn more about Handmade Holidays.  

When: December 4, 2021 – 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Gold Star Park, 613 Wharton St, Philadelphia, PA 19147 

Bask in holiday cheer and enjoy warm drinks, snacks, and fun inflatables at the park this December. View the event page here. 

When: December 11, 2021 – 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Bardascino Park, 1000 S 10th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

The friends of Bardascino Park bringing light to long winter nights by installing an illuminated tree and inviting the community to light up the park with handcrafted lanterns. Community members are encouraged to pick up a craft lantern kit from the park on December 4 to decorate and bring to the ceremony on December 11. Neighbors will be on hand to help hang your masterpiece. Learn more about the event here. 

Visit the City’s Holiday Celebrations page to find additional events.

When: Sundays at 10 a.m. Now through March, 2022.
Where: Online (Zoom)

Event by Tookany/Tacony-Frankford (TTF) Watershed Partnership. Join this online yoga class evert Wednesday from now until March. Hatha yoga emphasizes physical health and relaxation of your mind. The class will focus on posture alignment, strengthening, and flexibility. Register for the class.

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