Five Quintessential Holiday Traditions in Philadelphia

Philadelphia is especially charming during the holiday season. Be sure to take part in some of the city’s favourite traditions and attractions. Our Four Seasons concierge team will make every experience easy by booking tickets, arranging transportation, and giving insider tips. Located just steps from the city’s action and excitement, Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia has rounded up the must-do experiences for a festive season.

Holidays at Dilworth Park: Experience the magic of Dilworth Park’s Deck the Hall Light Show as you twist and twirl across the ice-skating rink on the west façade of City Hall. Warm up after your skating session and relax with mulled wine and seasonal cocktails in the ski chalet setting or outdoors around firepits at the Rothman Orthopaedics Cabin. Don't forget to take a stroll through the Wintergarden, which features festive décor, playful topiaries and twinkling lights.  

Christmas Village at LOVE Park: Christmas Village in Philadelphia is an outside holiday market event in Center City Philadelphia, which is modelled after the traditional Christmas markets in Germany. Vendors in wooden booths will set up shop during the holiday season to sell a wide variety of international holiday gifts, ornaments, jewellery and high-quality arts and crafts, as well as traditional European food, sweets and drinks.  The unique atmosphere with thousands of lights and the delicious smell of waffles, gingerbread, bratwurst and mulled wine will bring you and your family into the perfect Christmas spirit.

A Festive Cocktail in JG SkyHigh: Escape the cold and jingle all the way up 60 floors to the city’s highest bar. Guests are welcomed with a burst of glamorous holiday décor as part of Jeff Leatham’s festive art installation. Create new holiday traditions as you cozy up with loved ones with a seasonal cocktail in JG SkyHigh above the clouds.

The Comcast Holiday Spectacular: The magic of the holidays comes alive with The Comcast Holiday Spectacular, a 15-minute family-friendly featuring classic holiday songs and performances by the Pennsylvania Ballet. The show debuts at 10:00 am on Thanksgiving Day and runs daily at the top of every hour till 8:00 pm through New Year’s Day.

Delaware River Winterfest: Venture to the Delaware Riverfront to feel the magic of the holidays in a family-friendly setting, opening for the season on November 25, 2022. Enjoy ice skating under festive twinkling lights or warm up with loved ones in the festive cabin or with hot beverages, cocktails, and delicious treats. On New Year’s Eve visitors can Party on Ice with front row views of the City’s fireworks displays at 6:00 pm and 12:00 midnight.