Don’t Miss the Holiday Hoopla on Saturday, 12/14!
On Saturday, December 14th, celebrate the holiday season with events and deals across University City and West Philadelphia! Get into the holiday spirit by shopping at local vendor markets, enjoying one-day offers from restaurants and small businesses, and enjoying festive events throughout the neighborhood. Want more local holiday happenings? Check out our Holiday Guide!
Cocoa, Crafts, and Photos with the Grinch Presented by UCD
Trolley Portal Gardens • 40th and Baltimore | 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Join UCD at Trolley Portal Gardens to enjoy family-friendly crafting activities, a visit from the Grinch, and complimentary hot chocolate from Renata’s Kitchen.
If you're planning to join us, consider bringing an unwrapped gift to contribute to 3rd District Councilmember Jamie Gauthier's 3rd Annual Toy Drive. The Councilmember's team will be onsite collecting new, unwrapped toys for children and families in our community.
West Craft Fest at The Rotunda
The Rotunda • 4014 Walnut Street | 10 AM to 4 PM
The West Craft Fest returns to The Rotunda on Saturday and Sunday, December 14th and 15th, from 10 AM to 4 PM each day. Two DIFFERENT days of local wares handmade with care, like artisan jewelry, ceramics, ornaments, art prints and originals, homewares, clothing, cozy hand knits, natural body care, candles, stationery, toys, and all sorts of unique holiday gifts. Read more here.
Greater Philadelphia Community Alliance Winter Carnival
3901 Market Street • 12 - 4 PM
The Greater Philadelphia Community Alliance CUA-9 is having a Winter Fun Festivalon Saturday, December 14, from 12 to 4 PM. There will be food, games, face painting, arts and crafts, a movie screening, and giveaways. To help them prepare for their guests, please complete this short registration to let them know if you will be joining.
Penn Live Arts presents Le Patin Libre at Penn Ice Rink
Penn Ice Rink – 3130 Walnut Street • 7:30 PM
Le Patin Libre is the world’s only contemporary ice-skating company. Hailing from seven different countries and coming to Philadelphia for the very first time, these former championship figure skaters use speed, precision and intricate moves to reinvent what’s possible on the ice. Inspired by the mysterious aerial ballet of bird flocks, Murmuration reimagines these complex scientific algorithms into mesmerizing choreography, taking an abstract journey of harmonious, exhilarating and sometimes dangerous togetherness. “There is magic in Le Patin Libre’s shows” and this high-flying new work “will blow your mind.” (The Guardian). Read more here. *USE PROMO CODE UCD20 for 20% off!
Holiday Shows at World Cafe Live
World Cafe Live • 3025 Walnut Street
York Street Hustle Holiday Spectacular - 8 PM
York Street Hustle is back by popular demand and bringing their 12th annual Holiday Spectacular to World Cafe Live! Stomp your feet, shake your hips, and catch the spirit of the season with a special mix of Motown & Stax holiday classics, 60s soul hits, and B-sides by Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, Otis Redding, Nina Simone, Al Green, Gladys Knight, the Jackson Five, and many more.
Deb Callahan Band Holiday Show featuring Roger Girke - 8:30 PM
Philly's own blues and soul drenched singer and songwriter Deb Callahan has been performing, touring, recording and entertaining music fans both regionally and around the United States since the late 1990s. She has graced the stages of many festivals nationwide from The Monterey Bay Blues Festival in Monterey, CA, The Springing the Blues Fest in Jacksonville, FL, The Bayfront Blues Fest in Duluth, MN to WXPN’s XPonential Music Festival right here in Philly.
Participating Businesses:
Renatas Kitchen - Free hot chocolate at Cocoa and Crafts presented by UCD
Triple Girl Treatment - $1, $3 and $5 stocking stuffers, Buy 2 Candles, get 1 Candle 50% off, Gift Cards and egift cards available.
PHilthy Paws - Free Dog Dispenser Bag & Free Punch for Loyalty Card holders
Manzanita - $5 Tunisian Soaps from Paris & 10% off all Vintage!
Firehouse Bicycles - 10% off full priced items, 15 percent off full priced bikes
Brooklyn Dumpling Shop - Free 3-piece Apple pie dessert with any purchase of $20 or more
Jezabel’s - Pre-fixed Argentine Lunch at Jezabel's
Penn Live Arts - Use promo code UCD20 for 20% off tickets to Le Patin Libre at Penn Ice Rink
Co-op Restaurant and Bar - Purchase a to-go entree (so you can continue to shop) and get a food voucher for a return visit!
Baltimore Pet Shoppe - 20% off Holiday Themed Toys and Treats
The Arts League – Get $5 off registration for Wreath-making Workshop with The Arts League
The Silk Tent - 20% Off Select Items
VIX Emporium - Free WEST PHILLY calendar with any purchase
Cork and Candles - Buy a $100 gift card and get a bonus $20 gift card used for in-store purchases and candle-making experience
Four Worlds Bakery - 15% off coupon code: UCD15 good for online order for pickup or delivery through 12/31