uCity Square Holiday Fest
The uCity Square Holiday Fest is back for a weekend of holiday fun for all-ages including shopping, crafts, pictures with Santa, crafts, pop-up ice rink, uCity Square Beer Garden, and more!
Photos with Santa
Marketplace
Crafts
Pop-up Ice Rink
Music
uCity Square Beer Garden
Food Trucks
And More...
Full schedule:
This annual tradition offers free, family-friendly activities.
F R I D A Y
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Friday, 6:00 to 7:00 PM
Holiday Fest will host West Philadelphia’s only public tree lighting ceremony with a performance by the Ginger Trio. Councilmember Jamie Gauthier will have the honor of flipping the switch to light the tree!
Live Performers
Schedule varies
Local artists and performers will present sets throughout both days of Holiday Fest. Performers and musicians include Ginger, Belmont Charter Majorettes, Dirty Soap, Balmour, Studio Wednesdays, and Carla Gamble.
DJ Dance Sets
Schedule varies
Local DJs will present sets throughout both days of Holiday Fest, perfect for dancing while shopping or enjoying a drink at the Beer Garden. DJs include DJ G33k, Getup, OLUWAFEMI, and DJ Stevie Coachella.
Holiday Karaoke
Friday, 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Oh what fun it is to sing your favorite holiday tunes during Holiday Fest!
Craft Cottage
Schedule varies
Inflatable Craft Cottages pop up at The Square, offering free workshops to make your own ornament or stocking, and decorating cookies!
Complimentary Hot Beverages
Friday and Saturday, all day until supplies last
Many Hands Coffee will hand out free hot chocolate and coffee beverages to keep you warm at Holiday Fest.
uCity Square Beer Garden
Friday and Saturday, all day
The uCity Square Beer Garden pops up one last time for the year at The Lawn with local brews, refreshing drinks, and lawn games.
Holiday Vendor Marketplace
Friday and Saturday, all day.
Support businesses in West Philadelphia and beyond at the Holiday Marketplace, perfect for gifts and gifts for yourself.
Food Trucks
Friday and Saturday, all day.
Philly’s favorite food trucks bring their tasty treats to uCity Square during Holiday Fest.
S A T U R D A Y
Pop-Up Ice Skating Rink
Saturday, 2:00 – 6:00 PM
Take a spin around the ice skating rink with free skate rentals provided.
Photos with Santa
Saturday, 2:30 – 4:30 PM.
C. Green Photography will be on hand to take photos of kids and kids-at-heart with the jolliest Santa in West Philly.
Trackless Train
Saturday, 2:00 – 6:00 PM
All aboard! Hop on this special holiday train ride as it whistles and the bells ring as you wave to family and friends.
Live Performers
Schedule varies
Local artists and performers will present sets throughout both days of Holiday Fest. Performers and musicians include Ginger, Belmont Charter Majorettes, Dirty Soap, Balmour, Studio Wednesdays, and Carla Gamble.
DJ Dance Sets
Schedule varies
Local DJs will present sets throughout both days of Holiday Fest, perfect for dancing while shopping or enjoying a drink at the Beer Garden. DJs include DJ G33k, Getup, OLUWAFEMI, and DJ Stevie Coachella.
Craft Cottage
Schedule varies
Inflatable Craft Cottages pop up at The Square, offering free workshops to make your own ornament or stocking, and decorating cookies!
Complimentary Hot Beverages
Friday and Saturday, all day until supplies last
Many Hands Coffee will hand out free hot chocolate and coffee beverages to keep you warm at Holiday Fest.
uCity Square Beer Garden
Friday and Saturday, all day
The uCity Square Beer Garden pops up one last time for the year at The Lawn with local brews, refreshing drinks, and lawn games.
Vendor Holiday Marketplace
Friday and Saturday, all day
Support businesses in West Philadelphia and beyond at the Holiday Marketplace, perfect for gifts and gifts for yourself.
Food Trucks
Friday and Saturday, all day.
Philly’s favorite food trucks bring their tasty treats to uCity Square during Holiday Fest.