Seasonal & Holidays

Holiday Season Kicking Off Dec 8 In Roxborough

Pocket Park is hosting a tree lighting event Friday, Dec. 8. Then on Saturday and Sunday, Santa, Elsa, and more will be on hand.

ROXBOROUGH, PHILADELPHIA — The holidays are coming to Roxborough on Dec. 8 with a slew of activities for all ages.

Dec. 8 through Dec. 10, Roxborough will host a tree lighting, kids activities, Santa Claus, and a new holiday pop-up market.

The market is located at 6174 Ridge Ave. — previously the Bargain Dollar Store — and will host an array of more than 20 skilled artists and crafters. Shoppers can also try an assortment of foods and beverages offered by food trucks and local eateries.

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The tree lighting will take place at 5:30 p.m. Friday in the Roxborough Pocket Park.

A full list of the weekend's events is featured below.

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Pocket Park is located at 6170 Ridge Ave. in Philadelphia.

Schedule of Events

Friday, Dec. 8 | Pop-Up Market Open, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

  • 5:30 p.m. — Tree Lighting Ceremony
  • 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. — Holiday Music to Watershed Church

Saturday, Dec. 9 | Pop-Up Market Open, Noon to 7 p.m.

  • 1 p.m. — Jeannette’s School of Dance
  • 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. — Galena Brass Holiday Band
  • 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. — Meet Santa Claus

Sunday, Dec. 10 | Pop-Up Market Open

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