Monday, December 8th
Reading Terminal Holiday Railroad
November 28th until January 4th
10am to 6pm
Closed Christmas & New Years Day
Location: Lobby, Reading Terminal Headhouse
(enter from the 1100 blocks of Market Street or Filbert Street)
Whether you recall your childhood train set or want to introduce your own little ones to a new, magical holiday season tradition, the Reading Terminal Holiday Railroad will be one you and your family will long remember. Featuring ten working train lines running through a wonderland of bustling cities, towns, and snow-covered countryside, children of all ages will be delighted by the sights, sounds and animated action of this 500 square foot display with nearly a third of a mile of train tracks!
Before or after taking in the holiday railroad, be sure to visit the Reading Terminal Market for a bite to eat, something sweet, and a little holiday shopping for your home and dinner table.
Our thanks to the following sponsors of this year?s Reading Terminal Holiday Railroad:
ARAMARK Tower
The Gallery at Market East
Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corp.
Market Street East Improvement Association
Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
Parkway Corp.
Pennsylvania Convention Center
"Festeggiamo In Italiano": Celebrating in Italian
Monday, December 8th
5:45 PM-7:45 PM
Fee: $55.00
Join us as we celebrate the holidays “a l’ Italiana.” Receive a great introduction to the Italian language and sample some traditional Southern Italian holiday specialities such as Baccala con Roasted Red Peppers & Stuffed Figs, Here is your opportunity to become familiar with la cucina Italiana in a relaxed fun-filled setting while enhancing your knowledge of the language and traditions. Join us as we begin the holiday season enjoying everything from antipasti to dolci – celebrating Italian Style!
This class is held at La Cucina in the Market, a state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen facility in the Reading Terminal Market
Please call Temple to register at:
215-204-6946 or 214-204-4335
Enjoy Live Music in the Market
Piano, jazz, soft rock, and more:
Here are a couple of highlights in current schedule of upcoming musical performances in the Market.
And best of all, it’s free! So come on down, grab a bite and have a listen.
- The Reading Terminals perform the 2nd Friday of every month.
- Kenny and Jerry bring you American Classics.
- Piano Playing
Green Court Seating Area
Market Tours
Every Wednesday & Saturday Learn the story behind cheese steaks, hoagies, pretzels and other Philly food favorites, and the 116-year history of the vibrant Reading Terminal Market where they’re sold during this 75-minute, food-writer-led walking tour.
Cooking Classes
La Cucina is proud to continue the tradition of cooking and entertaining classes at Reading Terminal Market. When taking a class, you’ll not only get to observe and sample some fine dishes, but you’ll also find great merchants from whom to purchase your ingredients year ‘round.
What makes our cooking courses the best? Our instructors are great teachers, as well as great chefs. You will receive samples of all the dishes prepared; you will take home recipes for everything; and you will enjoy the wonderful setting.
Please call 215-922-1170 to register
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