A Very Philly Christmas features 4 days of delightful events showcasing what Philadelphia has to offer including the Flavor of the Season, Neighbors Day, Family Day, and lots of enjoyable music. The music system is perfect and you can listen to your favorite music from every corner of the house. If you love jazz, you will find your time at Fairmount Park very rewarding. Some of the people who have played at the Fairmont Park’s A Very Philly Christmas in the recent past include Performing Arts Student Ensemble and Clef Club jazz, among others. The music will lift your spirits up just like the beautiful decor around the houses.
Alongside enjoying the sights and sound within the walls of these splendid eighteenth and nineteenth-century houses, A Very Philly Christmas hosts happy surprises and special events along the way. Some of the happy surprises include the Lemon Tree Ice Sculpture which features actual lemons suspended from it, as well as Philadelphia, made Gritty carved out of Cabot Cheese.
If you are not a fan of Christmas decor tours, or would just like to take a break from it, a trip to Lemon Hill Mansion will more than suffice. Here guests of the historic Philadelphia houses get the opportunity to indulge in the delightful offerings of the Ice Bar. The Ice Bar debuted recently so there might be a chance that you have not seen it yet even if you have been to Lemon Hill Mansion before. For only six days, the Ice Bar offers beers and cider from Original XIII Ciderworks and Evil Genius, alongside a rotational food truck lineup, firepits, and comfortable Adirondack seating. Friday nights feature specialty cocktails made by local mixologist Nathan Weigert, who doubles up as Brand Educator for Revivalist Gins. A Very Philly Christmas has a lot to offer and you will find it to be quite a memorable way to spend your December holiday. All the beautiful scenery is brought to you by the programming and promotion for the historic homes, supported via a partnership with Fairmount Park Conservancy, Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, as well as other stewardship entities. Proceeds generated from A Very Philly Christmas are used to support ongoing maintenance, promotion, and stewardship.
13 Reasons Why You Will Enjoy “A Very Philly Christmas” In Fairmount Park
1.Tradition
Christmas at Fairmount Park is all about tradition and has been around for more than forty years. It is a longtime Philadelphia custom to decorate Fairmount Park’s historic houses during the holidays.
2.Beautiful Theme
One of the great things about A Very Philly Christmas, is the beautiful theme showcasing what Philadelphia is all about and all that it has to offer. From friendly and hospitable neighbors to delicious food, to great music, A Very Philly Christmas truly embodies what Philadelphia is about.
3.The Historic Houses are Decked out
Another interesting thing about the holiday event is that 6 of Fairmount Park’s are usually decked out for various events. The houses include Strawberry Mansion, Cedar Grove, Woodford Mansion, Laurel Hill, Mount Pleasant, and Lemon Hill Mansion