West Market Parkway District is part of Center City’s modern office corridor comprised of new restaurants and retailers, along with destinations like the Comcast Technology Center and LOVE Park. These options offer many treats for the holiday season, including German-themed snacks, rooftop bars, and more!

Experience: A perfect spot for families to start the day is the centrally located Christmas Village in LOVE Park. This festive open-air market feels like you’re spending the holidays in Europe with 100 vendors set up in rustic booths with gifts for everyone. Find handmade toys, crafts and clothing while enjoying live music and shows. 

Grab your friends and head to the Comcast Center for The Comcast Holiday Spectacular, a family tradition experienced by more than 2 million people since its debut in 2008. This state-of-the-art LED video wall features colorful high-def snippets of holiday classics like The Nutcracker, Twelve Days of Christmas, and more.

Bar & Beverage: Families with kids can continue the day at LOVE Park’s Christmas Village for hot cocoa paired with strudels from Helmut’s Original Austrian Strudel. 

After watching the Christmas Spectacular, take a three-minute walk to Assembly Rooftop Lounge. Located at 1840 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, this rooftop transforms into Alpine Heights, a ski lodge-themed bar equipped with fire pits and comfy fur seats. Enjoy views of the Parkway with the Art Museum in the distance as you enjoy a festive winter ale. 

Dining: Whether you are dining with friends or family, West Market Parkway District offers an array of cuisines that everyone will love. Some highlights include:

• The Mulberry, 1835 Arch Street
• SkyHigh, 1 North 19th Street
• Victory Brewing, 1776 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
• Harpers Garden, 31 South 18th Street
   

Shopping: Friends checking out the Christmas Village at nighttime can enjoy mulled wine and cheesy raclette sandwiches from the German food court while shopping under the stars for unique gifts like handmade Ukraine Nesting Dolls, wooden German Christmas décor, and local art! 

At The Franklin Institute and The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, families can shop for gifts that bring out the scientist in their little ones. For more practical gifts for the family like clothing and home goods, be sure to stop by The Shops at the Liberty Place at 1625 Chestnut Street. Some notable stores include: 

• Bath & Body Works
• Bloomingdales
• Claire’s
• Kiehl’s
• LR2
• The Body Shop
   

Trying to Plan Another Day?

After a day (or week) of festive adventures throughout the West Market Parkway District, there’s still so much more to see for the holidays across Center City District; discover all Center City has to offer by visiting our Explore page.