Events Roundup 12-14-18
Compiled by Josephine Cardillo
Saturday, December 15
Punk Rock Flea Market
When: Saturday & Sunday, December 15 & 16, 10 am – 5 pm
Where: Bok, 1901 S 9th St.
Details: $5 to enter, good for the entire weekend. For more info, visit the their website.
Made at Bok Holiday Market
An uber-local shopping experience featuring one-of-a-kind items from the Bok Studios. Get your gift wrapped for a suggested donation – gift wrap proceeds will go to Toys for Tots. Thirsty or hungry? Try Bok’s own South Philly Smokhaus, Irwins, Two Persons coffee, and Machine Shop Boulangerie!
When: Saturday, December 15, 11 am – 5 pm
Where: Bok, 821 Dudley St. (rear entrance)
Details: Free entry. See the list of vendors at their Facebook event.
Inflatable Snow Globe Photos
Take some memorable photos inside the East Passyunk Avenue BID’s giant inflatable snow globe! Afterwards, continue up the avenue for some holiday shopping.
When: Saturday, December 15, 11 am – 4 pm
Where: East Passyunk Gateway, intersection of Broad Street, East Passyunk Avenue, and McKean Street.
More info: Event details available at visiteastpassyunk.com
Running of the Santas MegaFest
Get ready to run Santa-style. Philly’s biggest Santa party, featuring over 10,000 Santas.
When: Saturday, December 15, 10 am–11:30 pm
Where: Xfinity Live & Field House, 821 Dudley St. (rear entrance)
Details: See their website.
Sunday, December 16
Punk Rock Flea Market
When: Saturday & Sunday, December 15 & 16, 10 am – 5 pm
Where: Bok, 1901 S 9th St.
Details: $5 to enter, good for the entire weekend. For more info, visit the their website.
Holiday Story Times
Perfect for families with young children or anyone who is young at heart.
When: Sunday, December 16, 11 am
Where: A Novel Idea on Passyunk at 1726 East Passyunk
More info: See the Facebook event.
Can You Händel It? Pop Up Choir on East Passyunk
Pop-Up Choir of George Frideric Handel’s Messiah Part 2 Hallelujah Chorus on East Passyunk Avenue. Add your voice and let the music move you – or simply come and watch as a spectator.
When: Sunday Dec. 16th, 2 pm – 3 pm
Where: Singing Fountain at Tasker St. and East Passyunk Ave.
Details: Performing in the original key of D major. Bring your own sheet music, or use one of the provided copies. Conducted by Justin Gonzalez. More details, and a link to download the music here.
Monday, December 17
Hawthorne Neighborhood Christmas Party
Food, fun, and toys. Children up to 12 years of age will receive a gift by signing up in advance.
When: Monday, December 17, 6 – 8 pm
Where: 1200 Carpenter St.
Details: Call 215.685.1848 to register your child.
Tuesday, December 18
Caroling at Dickinson Square
Food, fun, and toys. Children up to 12 years of age will receive a gift by signing up in advance.
When: Tuesday, December 18, 6:30 – 8 pm
Where: Parson Building – Dickinson Square, Tasker St. & Moyamensing Ave.
Details: See the Facebook event.
Toddler Time: A Very Swedish Christmas
Toddlers and families will get into the holiday spirt by learning about fun Swedish holiday traditions such as St. Lucia Day, Pepparkakor, and Jultomte.
When: Tuesday, December 18, 10:30 – 11:30 am
Where: American Swedish Historical Museum, 1900 Pattison Ave.
Details: $5/child. More info on the museum’s website.
All Month
East Passyunk Deck the Ave – A Month of Merrymaking!
Festivities will include the East Passyunk Pop Up Choir, Photos with Santa, Snow Globe Photos, Typewriter Letters to Santa, 8th Annual Ornament Show, Holiday Story Time, Holiday Mummers, Free Parking Saturdays, Holiday QOTA LGBTQ Happy Hour – and more.
When: Assorted days & times
Where: East Passyunk Ave. from Broad to Wharton St.
Details: Visit their Facebook events page.
