Holidays In Manayunk

About Holidays In Manayunk

The season is upon us and there is no better place to celebrate than Main Street in Manayunk! With more than 50 small locally-owned businesses, you’re 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 Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays throughout the season. See below for details!

Manayunk lights up for the holidays on November 21, 2024 with our annual tree-lighting ceremony! Join us at Canal View Park (4418 Main Street) from 5:30-7:00 PM where we'll host special guests and live performances.

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 Jolly Trolley.

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 lights.

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Manayunk Gets LIT Competition officially launches on November 21 2024 when Main Street lights up with more than eighty thousand lights!

In partnership with North Light Community Center, the Manayunk Development Corporation is helping local families in need this holiday season.

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Dress in your holiday best for the 10th Annual Rudolph Run!Join Philadelphia Runner for a fun 3-mile fun run along the Manayunk Canal.

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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 30 2024!

Sponsored by American Express, this event celebrate everything small business!

Bring your furry friends to the Pet Friendly Dog Bakery for potraits with Santa Clause!

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Hanukkah Celebrations

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Merchant Specials

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Visitors Information

There are over 700 spaces are available in parking lots conveniently located throughout the commercial district. In addition, revenue generated in many Manayunk parking lots is used for street maintenance, anti-graffiti programs, landscape, and greening projects, watershed education, and ongoing development projects. Yes, your parking dollars help keep our neighborhood beautiful!

Green Lane between Main Street and Cresson Street

Main and Levering Streets

Venice Island via Main and Lock Streets

Venice Island via Main and Cotton Streets

4000 Main Street - Nighttime and weekend parking only

Press Information

Do you want to feature a Manayunk event in your publication? Contact Caitlin Marsilii at for a press release, press opportunities and interviews.

Sponsorship Information

Do you want to get your business in front of Manayunk event visitors? Learn more about sponsoring Manayunk events by emailing Joan Denenberg at for more information.