Saturday, December 19th
Reading Terminal Holiday Railroad
Reading Terminal Holiday Railroad
Friday, November 27 – Sunday, January 3, 10am-6pm
Closed Christmas & New Years Day
Location: Lobby, Reading Terminal Headhouse (enter from the 1100 blocks of Market Street or Filbert Street)
A 500 sq.f. model railroad display with almost a third of a mile of track! Twelve working train lines rumble through a multitude of miniature scenery including Center City Philly, a Christmas Village, the Town of Lincoln Logs, and snow-covered countryside.
While you’re here, stop by Constructing Play, an exhibition of classic building toys at the Center for Architecture at 1218 Arch Street (open December 5th-January 31st). Creative minds are cultivated in childhood. Come see the toys that stimulate, challenge, and teach, and return to the wondrous days of your youth!
Our thanks to the following sponsors of this year’s Reading Terminal Holiday Railroad:
ARAMARK Tower
Center for Architecture
The Gallery at Market East
Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corp.
Market Street East Improvement Association
Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
Parkway Corp.
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Santa Claus is Coming...
Santa Claus is Coming to the Reading Terminal Market.
Saturday, December 19, 11am-1pm
Santa’s Livingroom, Piano Court
Bring your camera and take a photo of your little ones as they sit on Santa’s lap and tell him what they want for Christmas.
Taste of Philadelphia: Market Tours
Every Wednesday & Saturday Learn the story behind cheese steaks, hoagies, pretzels and other Philly food favorites, and the 114-year history of the vibrant Reading Terminal Market where they’re sold during this 75-minute, food-writer-led walking tour.
The tour leaves from the Market information desk at 12th and Filbert streets in the heart of downtown Philadelphia at 10 a.m. every Wednesday and Saturday. Reservations Required.
Cost is $15.95 for adults and $8.95 for children ages 7 to 11. Private tours also available.
Call 215-545-8007 ×3 or visit www.tasteofphillyfoodtour.com for information and to make reservations.
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
View Schedule ›