When is Christmas Village in Philadelphia open in 2026?

Preview weekend Nov. 21 and 22, closed Nov. 23 to 25, then daily from Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, through Dec. 27, except Christmas Day.

Do I keep the Glühwein mug?

Yes. Glühwein is served only in the yearly souvenir mug, and there is no mug return, so the mug goes home with you.

Is there something for kids to drink?

Yes. The market lists hot chocolate and apple cider.

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Christmas Village in Philadelphia 2026: Where to Get Glühwein, the New Cocktail Bars and When to Go From Haddonfield

Mulled wine in a mug you keep, two new cocktail bars and a Toasted Marshmallow Martini. Here is the drinks side of Christmas Village.

By Live Haddonfield · November 10, 2026

Christmas Village in Philadelphia opens with a preview weekend on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026, at LOVE Park, then runs daily from Thanksgiving through Dec. 27. If you're going for the drinks, here's the short version: hot Glühwein from Pennsylvania's Mazza Wines, two Snowflake Cocktail Bars pouring Boardroom Spirits, and a keepsake mug you get to take home. From Haddonfield it's a PATCO ride and a short walk, so you can skip the parking math.

The dates and hours

Preview weekend: Sat., Nov. 21, and Sun., Nov. 22
Closed: Mon., Nov. 23, to Wed., Nov. 25
Season: Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, through Sun., Dec. 27 (closed Christmas Day)
Hours: noon to 8 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, noon to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Thanksgiving: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Christmas Eve: noon to 5 p.m.

New this year, the market stays open after Christmas for one more weekend. Admission is free. You pay for what you eat, drink and ride.

What to drink

Glühwein. This is the classic: hot mulled wine, made for the market by Mazza Wines. It's served only in the official Christmas Village mug, which changes design every year. Unlike the markets in Germany, there's no mug return. You buy it, you keep it. Plenty of people collect them.

Snowflake Cocktail Bars. There are two this year, both built around Boardroom Spirits, with spiked hot drinks on the menu too. The new one to try is the Toasted Marshmallow Martini.

For the kids, or the driver. Hot chocolate and apple cider. For non-alcoholic drinks, the souvenir mug is optional.

What to eat with it

The organizers list charcoal grilled bratwurst, raclette sandwiches, schnitzel and Austrian strudel coming back, plus new stuff: a Chesapeake crab loaded baked potato, a mac and cheese booth and a Churro Split. Glühwein and a bratwurst is the move. Just saying.

Getting there from Haddonfield

LOVE Park sits at 1500 Arch St. by City Hall. The market's own transit tips point to Suburban Station and the 15th St./City Hall stop, and PATCO from Haddonfield gets you into Center City without fighting for a garage spot. If you drive, the market lists a discount at the LOVE Park Garage through the iParkit app with code CHRISTMAS2026: $26.75 weekdays, $25.68 weekends.

Two practical notes. Not every vendor takes cards, and there are no ATMs on site. And weekends get packed, so a weeknight after work is the easier visit.

More holiday sips nearby

Planning a whole season of this? Our guide to Beaujolais Nouveau and holiday wine events covers Philly and Cherry Hill, and we rounded up Thanksgiving week seasonal beers and ciders closer to home.

FAQ

Is Christmas Village open the week of Thanksgiving? It's closed Nov. 23 to 25, then opens Thanksgiving Day, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Can I bring my dog? Yes, the market is dog friendly, except inside the Käthe Wohlfahrt tent.

What if it rains? It's rain or shine, but it can close early or for the day in bad weather. Check @philachristmas before you go.

Sources

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