Contact:
Giavana Suraci
T 215.440.5516
gsuraci@centercityphila.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PHILADELPHIA (September 2, 2021) – To support the recovery of Center City retailers and restaurants, Center City District (CCD) will be promoting Shop Center City Saturdays this fall. Beginning Saturday, September 18, dozens of local businesses, as well as national brands, will offer exclusive discounts and giveaways every Saturday for 5 weeks, ending on October 16. These all-day shopping and dining promotions will be accompanied by weekly larger-scale anchor events throughout the district.
Philadelphia residents, workers and visitors will find curated in-store events at many locations, like one-day-only discounts and sidewalk sales. Offerings will vary from week to week, providing a unique experience for returning shoppers, built around major anchor events. The schedule for anchor events includes:
September 18:
(https://centercityphila.org/explore-center-city/ccd-restaurant-week)
Prix-fixe three-course dinners for $40, plus $25 lunches at over 60 Center City restaurants.
(Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad St. | 11 a.m.-4 p.m., https://www.kimmelculturalcampus.org/events-and-tickets/events/arts-launch- 2021/)
Diverse sampling of free, live performances and fun activities, including their own world-renowned Resident Companies.
(1033 Market St. | 10 a.m., https://www.fashiondistrictphiladelphia.com/Events)
Celebrate the grand opening of Fashion District’s newest retailer!
September 25:
(https://centercityphila.org/explore-center-city/ccd-restaurant-week)
Prix-fixe three-course dinners for $40, plus $25 lunches at over 60 Center City restaurants.
(Walnut St., from Avenue of the Arts to 21st St. | 10 a.m.-6 p.m., www.rittenhouserow.org/events-1)
Experience Philadelphia’s premier annual event for fashion, epicurean, family and cultural experiences that highlight the best Rittenhouse Square businesses.
(Locations vary | 7 p.m., https://www.phillyfashionweek.org/)
National and international designers & models will present exquisite garments, exhibits of luxury products and world class entertainment.
October 2
(51 N 12th St., Philadelphia, PA 19107 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m., readingterminalmarket.org/)
Explore food and beverage specials, take a photo at the iconic neon sign with scarecrow stilt walkers, participate in free arts and crafts in partnership with the Fabric Workshop and Museum and support over 70 small, family-owned businesses.
October 9
(1 S. 15th St., west side of City Hall | 12 p.m.-8 p.m., https://centercityphila.org/parks/events0/harvest-weekend)
Hay bales, cornstalks and pumpkins aplenty – this 3-day experience embraces the best elements of autumn for visitors of all ages.
October 16
(18th and Walnut | 11 a.m.-2 p.m., rittenhouserow.org)
Visit ACCT Philadelphia’s dog adoption station on 18th and Walnut, plus on-site raffles, a canine costume contest and giveaways!
(Walnut to Market and 7th to 9th St. | 3 p.m.-6 p.m., jrow.org/fire-and-ice)
Experience "Fire & Ice" with fine dining and stunning jewelry in the historic Jewelers’ Row District! Businesses will offer exclusive specials and promotions that will tease your tastebuds & dazzle you with diamonds!
“Shop Center City Saturdays is an opportunity for residents from across the region to get reacquainted with the experiences many have been missing- shopping on Center City sidewalks rather than online, dining indoors and outdoors at Center City’s unique restaurants. Our Center City businesses and their staffs have been working hard to provide a safe, comfortable experience for shopping and dining and are excited to welcome customers back when they are ready,” said Michelle Shannon, VP of Marketing for the Center City District.
These unique experiences are a great way to rediscover what Center City has to offer. The current list of weekly participants and retail events can be found as at ShopCenterCityPhilly.com.
Select highlights include:
Participating: 9/18 | 10 a..m-7 p.m.
Percentage of profits donated to NAMI (National Awareness for Mental Illness). Receive a gift with purchase, and register to win a free pair of shoes.
Participating: 9/18, 9/25,10/2, 10/9, 10/16 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Receive 20% off all skincare packages. New clients receive 10% off all services.
Participating: 9/18, 9/25,10/2, 10/9, 10/16 | 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Stop in for brunch to receive a free Caipirinha, a traditional Brazilian Cocktail.
Participating: 9/18, 9/25,10/2, 10/9, 10/16 | All day
$20 off your first facial at Heyday. Existing members will receive 20% off select products through the month of September.
Find the full list of participants at ShopCenterCityPhilly.com. All programs are weather permitting and subject to change.
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The Center City District, a private-sector organization dedicated to making Center City Philadelphia clean, safe and attractive, is committed to maintaining Center City’s competitive edge as a regional employment center, a quality place to live, and a premier regional destination for dining, shopping and cultural attractions. Find us at www.centercityphila.org and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.