Mark Your Calendar
November 14 - December 31
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!
Calendar of Events
Manayunk lights up for the holidays on November 14, 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.
Tree Lighting Schedule
5:30PM | SJU City Belles
5:45PM | Santa Fire Truck Arrival
6:00PM | John Gilbride
6:30PM | Emily Drinker
7:00PM | Tree Lighting & ManayunK Gets Lit Kick Off!
Throughout the entire night, guests can expect family fun, Santa meet & greet, a North Pole Elf, SNOW, crafts, glow giveaways, and more!
Birds Green at the Manayunk Tree
With the game on at 8:15PM, sport your gear at the Tree Lighting for your chance to win a $100 Manayunk Shopping Spree! The night will also bring green glow giveaways and a special Birds Cheer led by Santa Claus!
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.
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.
Dates & Times:
December 5th - 21st
Thursdays & Fridays: 5 - 9PM
Saturdays: 1 - 9PM
Jolly Trolley Stops:
Regal UA Main Street | 3720 Main St.
Cactus Cantina + Bayou Bar & Grill | 4243 Main St.
Butcherbox at Cotton Street | 4341 Main St.
Tubby Robot Ice Cream Factory | 4369 Main St.
Lucky's Last Chance | 4421 Main St.
Ivy Ridge train Station | 4910 Umbria St.
Main Street Music | 4444 Main St.
Taqueria Amor | 4418 Main St.
Jedidiah Gallery & Design Studio | 4312 Main St.
Shurs Lane | 4100 Main St.
Entertainment Schedule:
Subject to change -
Dec. 5- Santa (5-8PM)
Ornament Making in The Manayunk Welcome Center (5-8PM)
Dec. 6 - Buddy the Elf & Jovie (5-8PM)
Dec. 7 - North Pole Elf (5-8PM)
Dec. 12 - Philadelphia Freedom Band (TBD)
Cookie Decorating in The Manayunk Welcome Center (5-8PM)
Dec. 13 - The Grinch (5-8PM)
Dec. 14 - Philly Accents (Carolers) (1-3PM)
Dec. 19 - Santa (5-8PM)
Cookie Cutter Art in The Manayunk Welcome Center (5-8PM)
Dec. 20 - Rudolph (5-8PM)
Dec. 21 - Santa (1-3PM)
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.
Stop by 106 Grape Street to pick a tag off of the holiday tree to donate a gift to a North Light family.
Tag Pick Up: Starting November 30th
Gift Drop Off Deadline: December 15th
The Manayunk Gets Lit Competition officially launches on November 14, 2024 when Main Street lights up with more than eighty thousand lights, holiday decorations, displays, and more.
Vote in your favorite businesses for Best Overall, Most Lit, and Most Creative. Voting runs November 14 through December 17 with winners being announced on December 18. All voters will be entered for their chance to win a $200 Manayunk Shopping Spree.
Vote For Your Favorite Displays Here
Competing Businesses:
The Bayou Bar & Grill
Blondie
Cactus Cantina
City of Paws Pet Care
Dara's Mediterranean
dtXfy Studio
Fat Lady Brewing
Hotbox Yoga
Jack E. McGovern & Associates P.C.
JD McGillicuddy's
Jedidiah Gallery & Design Store
Johnny Destructo’s Hero Complex
Lucky's Last Chance
Main Street Music
Main Street Properties
Manayunk Brewing Company
Manayunk Law Office
Mia Ragazza
Mike's Pizza
Never Give Up Training
Pet Friendly Dog Bakery
Philadelphia Runner
Pizzeria L'Angolo
Propper View Apartments
Remix on Main
Ryan's Pub
Starshine Salon
Sulimay's Studio on Main
Taqueria Amor
The Brass Tap Philly
The Couch Tomato
The Goat's Beard
The Little Apple
The Main Street Team at Real
The Manayunk Welcome Center
Tubbby Robot Ice Cream Factory
TruBeauty Concepts
Whole House Fine Furniture
Winnie's Manayunk
Zuted Vintage
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!
Check out Small Business Saturday sales, specials, events, and promotions here along with details on the Manayunk Shop Small Passport.
Bring your furry friends to the Pet Friendly Dog Bakery for portraits with Santa Claus on Sunday, December 8 from 9AM-1PM.
Recommended donation - $15. Proceeds will benefit an adoption organization in need.
Sign ups will go live in mid November here.
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 on Saturday, December 14th at 9AM.
Check in for the run will be at Philadelphia Runner on Main Street starting at 8:30AM. Brooks will have their latest and greatest footwear for runners to test out and some special post run treats back in the shop afterward.
Holiday attire is encouraged - lights, reindeer antlers, red noses, sparkles, ugly Christmas sweaters, and whatever else runners may have laying around.
Canned goods and other necessities will be collected for North Light Community Center as donations/entry fee. Donation drop-off will take place during check in.
Round up some friends and celebrate the season with this jolly good run followed by hot chocolate and more sweet treats. Sign up here.
Timeline:
8:30AM - Donation Drop, Gear Check & Runner Check In at Philadelphia Runner Manayunk
9AM - Run Start at Canal View Park
Hanukkah Candle Lighting
Manayunk Shines bright for the Festival of Lights. Join us on Thursday, December 26th for a magical Hanukah candle lighting in Canal View park with Mt Airy Chabad. Enjoy candles, delicious latkes, and so much more!
Eight Crazy Nights of Hanukkah Giveaway
Back again this year is Eight Crazy Nights of Hanukkah kicking off on Wednesday, December 25th and running through January 1st. In celebration of the Festival of Lights, Manayunk will be hosting ‘Eight Crazy Nights’ of Instagram giveaways with prizes from Manayunk restaurants, stores, and specialty businesses.
Hanukkah Giveaways
During the Festival of Lights, stop by The Manayunk Welcome Center at 106 Grape Street for tasty treats, giveaways, and gelt!
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.
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