Christmas Village in Philadelphia 2016

Christmas Village in Philadelphia presented by NRG will leave LOVE Park this year and transform City Hall (1400 JFK Boulevard) into a traditional, open-air German Christmas market, open daily from Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve in 2016. Admission is free! (#philachristmas) Look for a full list of vendors, food, events, and more at www.philachristmas.com. UPCOMING: * Christmas Village in Philadelphia brings back the preview weekend on Nov 19 and Nov 20. Come and enjoy Christmas Village in Philadelphia while our vendors are busy preparing the new season. The market opens daily starting on Thanksgiving Day. SCHEDULE AND HOURS: Daily market hours will be Friday through Saturday 11:00am to 8:00pm, and Sunday through Thursday 11:00am to 7:00pm. Thanksgiving Day hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm, Black Friday hours are 9:00am to 8:00pm and Christmas Eve hours are 11:00am to 5:00pm. GET CONNECTED AND SHARE THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT (#PHILACHRISTMAS): For more information visit www.philachristmas.com. Spread the cheer by following @philachristmas on Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat! *************** SIGHTS, SOUNDS, SHOPPING AND ENTERTAINMENT: * 80 international and local merchants and artists will be selling their unique, high-quality gifts in different wooden huts and a decroated tent that will pop-up through Center City’s City Hall. With ornaments, toys, apparel, jewelry, decorations, homegoods, artwork and more, there will be something for everyone on Santa’s list. * Follow the smell of gingerbread to a full menu of European food, sweets and drinks, including mouthwatering German bratwurst, schnitzel served on a warm roll (Brötchen) or Döner Kebab. Don't forget to warm-up with a mug of warm mulled wine or hot cocoa. * Enjoy our Wish Wall in conjunction with Make-a-Wish Foundation, an improved kids' corner, theme days and weekends, live music, and other surprises to be announced. *Don't miss the brand new Ho Ho Happy Hour on Wednesdays (12/7, 12/14, 12/21) from 5:00pm to 7:00pm for which Christmas Village in Philadelphia teamed up with Lyft as the official rideshare partner. Every Ho Ho Happy Hour has its own theme, starting with “Irish Christmas” on the first Wednesday. Ho Ho Happy Hour comes with weekly deals on eating and drinks from Chaddsford Winery and the German Grill, together with varying tasting specials. NEW FOR 2016: * Christmas Village in Philadelphia will set up at City Hall this year * New decoration items for the new location * A traditional carousel as the center piece of the courtyard * Weekly themed Ho Ho Happy Hours on Wednesdays from 5:00pm to 7:00pm offering special tastings and discounts on food and drinks * New vendors like the traditional German vendor Steiff (high quality stuffed-animals) * The first annual Bratwurst Eating Contest * New kids' attractions and kids' entertainment programs * A dog fuel station in cooperation with the dog treat vendor Kylie's Canine Treats * Special offers and discount on food and drinks for students on Tuesdays * Collectors' Mug with a new design in 2016 RETURNING FAVORITES: * Photos with Santa * Lunch concert on Black Friday * Themed weekends with lots of entertainment * Visit from the Christkind during Opening Ceremony * Tasting Tours with Chaddsford Winery * German-American Weekend * Make-A-Wish Charity Weekend * Well-known German vendor Käthe Wohlfahrt * Christmas Village Lantern Parade with Philly POPS and Walnut Street Theatre’s children’s carolers * NRG’s annual Gingerbread Contest and meet and greet with Eagles Players