Community Events

More than 150 people gathered in Old City to kick off the eight-day observation.

Philadelphia250 has selected three community-based projects to develop to mark the nation’s semiquincentennial.

About 1,700 families signed up for the toy shop at Camden’s Kroc Center, but more help is needed to serve the more than 400 families on the waitlist.

A holiday party in South Philadelphia Sunday sought to empower and unite mothers and young kids who’ve lost loved ones to gun violence.

A winter festival and toy drive are coming to Kensington’s McPherson Square. The events are part of a collaboration between the city and residents to make the park safer.

Since the release of 2018’s “Whack World,” Whack has been known for the wit that infuses the delivery of her raps and visuals.

Accion Colombia celebrates the 15th year of their annual Christmas Festival, Sal y Dulce, uniting all Latin American cultures.

For those looking to take in a bright display of holiday cheer, here’s a list of options in the Philadelphia region — both free and ticketed events.

The massive 55-foot Christmas tree outside Philadelphia City Hall is decked out with 4,000 lights to brighten up the Wawa Holiday Plaza.

The fundraiser aims to raise $1,000 to help pay for SEPTA Key cards for asylum-seekers who recently arrived in Philadelphia from Texas.

Dec. 1 - 4: Maxwell, Holiday Parade in Philly, bowl with the Eagles in N.J., and Newark Winterfest in Delaware are among this week’s highlights.

The facility will create office space and barrier-free facilities with the $2.5 million dollars in state grant money.

Over 100 vendors will participate in the open-air market that stretches from LOVE Park and City Hall to Broad Street, open daily through Christmas Eve.

Germantown shop owners are encouraging people to buy local on Small Business Saturday — and throughout the holiday season — despite the strain of inflation costs.

The perennial child pleaser is 31 years old, but will only run on the Broad Street line this year.