In the same building as our Venue! This iconic seasonal performance has outlasted several retailers that have occupied the building it resides in. Generations of children and adults have enjoyed this show every year and it continues to be one of the biggest draws to the city during the holidays. The show features more than 100,000 bright, energy-efficient LED lights which combine to illuminate classic holiday images. The Wanamaker Organ is the centerpiece of this show, and is the largest playing pipe organ in the world, with more than 28,000 pipes. The show is completely free, is 15 minutes in length and runs every two hours on the hour daily from the day after Thanksgiving until the end of the year.
This pop-up holiday market (Christmas Village) mirrors German-style markets and offers shoppers a fun experience as well as a chance to shop, eat and drink festive offerings. Individual stores are housed in wooden shed-like houses, and display their holiday wares for shoppers to wander by and peruse. Items vary from decorative to functional, and feature fun things as well as useful items sure to please. Food is also available and you can snap a seasonal photo by the well-known Philadelphia landmark LOVE sculpture located at the top of the plaza. A huge Christmas tree is located in the center area, adding elegance and festivity to the whole experience
Winterfest at the Blue Cross River Rink lets everyone experience some fun this season. What is Winterfest? It's a wonderful park of fun that celebrates all that's winter and winter-themed. It's only around for the chilly season but then transforms into roller skating and warm-weather fun when things heat up. Bring in the holidays and enjoy light and video shows, holiday decor, fire pits, great food options, warm beverages, live entertainment and local shopping.
Comcast Holiday Spectacular- You may have seen holiday light and visual shows, but none will compare to the one put on at the Comcast Center. The screen here is one of the world's highest resolution LED screens, delivering a picture like no other. In fact, it's equipped with a resolution that's five times that of an HDTV. Gigantic in size, it serves up images and scenes that help transport you to the heart of the season in so many ways. See dancers perform from the Nutcracker ballet. Watch talented ice skaters and cute animals and see lovely scenery from around town. Lasting 15 minutes, this modern light and imagery show dazzles spectators big and small.