Happy Holidays from ROX: Annual Tree Lighting & Celebration

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Kick off the holiday season right here on the Ridge! The Roxborough Development Corporation invites you to Happy Holidays from ROX, a festive afternoon filled with local shopping, live entertainment, family-friendly fun, and our beloved Annual Roxborough Tree Lighting Ceremony. Shop the Holiday Makers Market for unique, locally made gifts, seasonal goodies, and one-of-a-kind finds from neighborhood artists and small businesses. Get creative with Larue's Blooms wreath making, enjoy holiday crafts, and add your hopes and dreams to our community Wishing Trees. There’s plenty of magic for the little ones, too! Santa is making a grand entrance aboard a Philadelphia Fire Department fire truck, joined by some very special fairy friends. Enjoy the Great Fairy Games featuring Bloom the Flower Fairy, Fauve the Animal Fairy, and Omi Jim, plus a holiday showcase by Jeanette’s School of Dance and festive caroling with Opera on Tap. Warm up with toasted marshmallows and seasonal beverages from New Ridge Brewing Company, show off your most outrageous holiday knitwear in our Ugly Sweater Contest, and create your own holiday wreath with Larue’s Bloom. We’ll wrap up the afternoon with the Annual Roxborough Tree Lighting Ceremony and a few special guests to help make the season bright. Bring the family, grab your neighbors, shop local, and celebrate the holidays with the Roxborough community. It's the perfect way to make memories, support local businesses, and kick off the most wonderful time of the year! Event Schedule 12–2:30 PM: Holiday Caroling with Opera on Tap 12–5 PM: Holiday Makers Market & Wreath Making 1 PM: Jeanette’s School of Dance Holiday Showcase 2–5 PM: The Great Fairy Games featuring Bloom the Flower Fairy, Fauve the Animal Fairy & Omi Jim 2:45 PM: Ugly Sweater Contest 3–5 PM: Santa arrives with the Philadelphia Fire Department! Stop by for holiday photos. 4:45 PM: Annual Roxborough Tree Lighting Ceremony with Santa and special guests Shop Local. Celebrate Together. Our Holiday Makers Market features a hand-picked collection of local artists, makers, and small businesses offering handmade gifts, home décor, seasonal treats, and plenty of holiday inspiration. Make a day of it by exploring the shops, restaurants, and businesses along Ridge Avenue, too! Happy Holidays from ROX is free and open to everyone. Bring your family, invite your friends, and join us for an afternoon of holiday magic, community spirit, and Roxborough pride. More vendor details and event updates are coming soon. Follow the Roxborough Development Corporation on social media to stay in the loop!