Experience the excitement of the season’s official kickoff at the Grand Opening of Christmas Village and the Christkind Ceremony on November 30th, 2025, at 4 PM! Welcoming the Christkind, an iconic figure from Nuremberg, Germany, the market will be blessed and the festive celebrations will begin. This year’s celebration will also feature the lighting of our brand-new Christmas Pyramid, a dazzling addition to the market’s festive atmosphere. Guests are treated to a joyful performance that makes the holiday atmosphere truly magical. This treasured event marks the start of Philadelphia’s Christmas celebrations and should not be missed!

Don’t miss a beat and join the cheer by following @philachristmas on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, liking Christmas Village in Philadelphia on Facebook and visiting the website at www.philachristmas.com.

2025 EVENT DATES:
Preview Weekend: November 22nd to November 23rd, 2025

Opening Day: November 27th, 2025

Last Day: December 24th, 2025

Closed days: November 24th, 25th, 26th , 2025

2025 HOURS:

Sunday to Thursday, 12 PM - 8 PM

Friday to Saturday: 12 PM - 9 PM

Thanksgiving Day: 9 AM - 5 PM

Christmas Eve: 12 PM - 5 PM

LOCATION:

City Hall and LOVE Park (JFK Plaza, 1500 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102)

Parking: Check out the exclusive parking offer for Christmas Village visitors on the website!

SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES:

Facebook, Instagram, TikTok: @philachristmas