December 15, 2025
Short days don’t mean a slow week in Philly. From arena shows to holiday markets and cultural celebrations, there’s plenty happening across the city as December rolls on.
The week kicks off Monday with live music at Xfinity Mobile Arena, where Q102’s Jingle Ball brings Alex Warren, Laufey and more to South Philly.
Midweek brings new seasonal experiences and celebrations. Magic of the Willow opens Wednesday at Otherworld Philadelphia, transforming the immersive art space into a winter-themed psychedelic playground. Hanukkah festivities also begin around the region, with events planned Wednesday in Rittenhouse Square and continuing Thursday in Manayunk.
Holiday shopping ramps up as the weekend approaches. The Punk Rock Holiday Flea Market takes over the 23rd Street Armory from Friday through Sunday, offering a mix of vintage goods, art and gifts. On Saturday and Sunday, the Art Star Holiday Procrastinator’s Market returns to the Philadelphia Visitor Center with work from local artists and makers.
Saturday also features festive cultural programming, including Christmas en el Barrio at Esperanza Arts Center, which highlights music, performances and traditions rooted in Latino culture.
For theater fans, time is running out to catch seasonal productions. “Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol” continues at the Walnut Street Theatre through Sunday, marking the final days of the classic holiday show.
Here's more of the best things to do in Philadelphia this week, courtesy of Visit Philadelphia.
When: Now open
Where: 1833 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
When: Wednesday, December 17 from 5-9 p.m.
Where: 8000 to 8600 blocks of Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
When: December 17-18
Where: Ludlow Street between 11th Street & 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA
When: Friday, December 19 at 7 p.m.
Where: PhilaMOCA, 531 N. 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA
When: Friday, December 19 at 8 p.m
Where: Xfinity Mobile Arena, 3601 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA
When: Saturday, December 20 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Along Germantown Avenue in Mt. Airy, Philadelphia, PA
When: Saturday, December 20 from 1-6 p.m.
Where: Underground Arts, 1200 Callowhill Street, Philadelphia, PA
When: Sunday, December 21 from 3-5:30 p.m.
Where: Glen Foerd, 5001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
