Holidays In Manayunk
November 19 - December 31
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About Holidays In Manayunk
There is no better place to celebrate the holidays than Main Street in Manayunk! With more than 50 small locally-owned businesses, you’ll surely find something for everyone on your list. While shopping and dining around town, get in the holiday spirit by joining us at one of our many holiday events and take a tour of our wonderful holiday light displays on our FREE Jolly Trolley rides Fridays and Saturdays throughout the season. See below for details!
For more information on our businesses’ holiday events and promotions, see our holiday blog HERE.
Calendar of Events
November 19th
Manayunk lights up for the holidays on November 19, 2026 with our annual tree-lighting ceremony! Join us at Canal View Park (4418 Main Street) at 5:30 PM where we’ll host special guests and live performances. ⭐️
November 19th through the Holiday Season!
Every year, Manayunk Main Street gets LIT with local businesses decorating their storefronts for a chance to get first place in our annual decorating competition! 🤩
November 28th
Shop small and shop local at over 50 small businesses to find something for everyone on your list as the neighborhood kicks off the holidays season with Small Business Saturday on November 28th 2026! 🛍️
December 4th – 19th
Bring the family to Main Street all season long for Get Lit weekends which will feature food and drink deals, shopping specials, festive live entertainment, and the FREE Manayunk Jolly Trolley operating from 5 – 9 PM on Fridays and Saturdays in December. 
The Jolly Trolley will run up and down Main Street making several stops at your favorite businesses! Plus, it’s the best way to take in all the twinkling Get Lit lights. 
Details to be announced.
Stay tuned… 👀
December 4th, 5th, 18th, & 19th
Get into the holiday spirit with a festive visit from Santa in Manayunk! Kids and families are invited to stop by for a special meet-and-greet with Santa and capture a memorable holiday photo. Santa will be at 106 Grape St. on December 4th, 5th, 18th, and 19th. Join us Fridays from 5 – 7 PM and Saturdays from 2 – 5 PM for some holiday fun!
December 10th
Manayunk shines bright for the Festival of Lights. On Thursday, December 10th join in for a magical Hanukkah candle lighting in Canal View Park with Mt. Airy Chabad. Candles, delicious latkes, and so much more.
Details to be announced.
Operation Santa Claus is back – a collaborative program that will support local families in need this holiday season. In partnership with North Light Community Center, the Manayunk Development Corporation is helping local families in need this holiday season.
December 12th
The 12th Annual Rudolph Run is a 3 mile run along the Manayunk canal path. To help spread some holiday cheer to those in need we’ll be collecting canned goods and other necessities for our friends at North Light Community Center as donations/entry fee. Holiday attire is encouraged!
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