Shop Local , Play, and Give offers from Philadelphia Family Shop Local Partners
Our team created this Shop Local Guide with our Philadelphia Family Business Members and friends to help you discover new ways to Give, Play, Shop, and Thrive through this winter as we Celebrate Philly Makers
How will YOU invest in Philly this Holiday Season?
Despite the accessibility of digital shopping with a click and delivery to your doorstep, the Philly Family Community is committed to supporting small businesses by shopping local this holiday season. Our team created this Shop Local Guide with our Philadelphia Family Business Members and friends to help you discover new ways to Give, Play, Shop, and Thrive through this winter as we Celebrate Philly Makers and businesses.
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Reading Terminal Market
51 N. 12th St.
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One of America’s largest and oldest public markets, housed since 1893 in a National Historic Landmark building, the Market offers an incredible selection of locally grown and exotic produce, locally sourced meats and poultry, plus the finest seafood, cheeses, baked goods, and confections. You’ll find everything you need to create a memorable meal, from cookbooks, to table linens, to kitchenware, to fresh-cut flowers, and more. Plus the widest variety of restaurants under one roof. It’s a great place to find a hostess gift, take an out-of-town visitor, or just indulge!
Julia Max Designs
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Illustrative art made with a playful imagination!
Momo’s Tree House
205 Arch Street and 2207 South Street
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“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning.” – Fred Rogers
Spark imagination with our whimsical toys, books, and games! Customers love Momo’s 5-star service, curated selection, and complimentary gift wrap. Their friendly team will help you find the perfect gifts this season. They’ve also recently introduced Momo’s Play Clothes at their Old City location, and customers are raving about the new assortment of adorable kids’ apparel. Check it out online, or visit in person. Mention Philly Family for 10% off any item through 12/24/19.
The Holiday Fair and Craft Bazaar hosted by The Waldorf School of Philadelphia
November 22 (adults-only), 6–10 pm; and November 23 (family-fun day), 10 am–4 pm
6000 Wayne Avenue
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On Friday, November 22, enjoy an adults-only night out with live music, signature cocktails, tasty bites, and an incredible array of 70 artisans and makers from across the region. On Saturday, November 23, there’s a magical experience for all ages with wholesome children’s activities and holiday shopping with local artisans and makers. Grab lunch and get some shopping done while the kids make candles and jump ropes, play games, see a puppet play, and buy their loved ones secret, handcrafted treasures in a Children-Only Shopping Room!
Christmas Village
November 28—December 24
Love Park, 1500 Arch Street
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Modeled after the traditional Christmas Markets in Germany, this annual market features over 80 vendors in wooden booths selling authentic European food, ornaments, crafts, clothing, and more from all over the world.
Nest Center City
1301 Locust Street
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Perfect for infants up through teens, Nest’s gift boutique provides an eclectic and fun shopping experience with everything from teethers to donut-scented bath bombs!
Of course, we all know Nest for their wonderful playspace and classes as well. The weather in Philly isn’t perfect; wet playgrounds and too-cold days can be challenging for you and your little one during the winter season. So, when the weather refuses to cooperate- don’t stress, come to Nest! Members and non-members are always welcome to take classes and play!
Located in the heart of Center City, Nest is a 12,000 square foot family membership club and indoor playground for families with children newborn to 6 years old. They offer an indoor playspace, enrichment and development classes, a kids’ toy boutique, kids’ hair and nail salon (3x LOVE Award Winner!) and a snack café. This winter, join the community!
Peggy Washburn Fine Art
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Document your child through art. Schedule now and receive a $200 gift certificate for Museum-Grade Fine Art Portraits. Gifts can be applied toward print orders or sitting fee. Peggy Washburn is a local, world-renowned award-winning artist and fine-art portrait photographer, whose work resides in many public and private collections and has exhibited extensively. In addition to art, for more than two decades she’s been creating stunning, archival images of children and family.
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PlayArts
1241 N. Front Street
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PlayArts is a beautiful, engaging play environment, as appealing to parents as it is to kids. Enroll your child in one of their high energy classes, sign up for private lessons, visit the 4500-square-foot playspace or rent facilities for your child’s next birthday bash!
Kith + Kin
3060 W. Jefferson Street
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Kith + Kin is a gathering space for kids and their grown-ups to play, grow, and thrive. Kids’ classes, support groups, and parent workshops are a staple of this space that knows it takes a village to raise a family. In addition to the bright and open child-led playspace, Kith + Kin houses two classrooms, a self-serve cafe, a kids’ boutique outfitted by the Nesting House, and a large party room for a variety of events. To decrease financial barriers to access the space, their Onward Mama Initiative discounts memberships for ACCESS cardholders and offers scholarships to many of their parenting workshops.
Snapology of Philadelphia and The Main Line
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Snapology offers a fun and safe environment for learning STEM and STEAM concepts using LEGO® bricks and other similar tools. They also do awesome birthday parties! With the help of their facilitators and teachers, children will learn science, engineering, physics, mathematics and literacy principles through creative play. Snapology’s programs are designed to promote teamwork and inspire creativity. Use the promo code SnapFamily10 through 12/31/19 for a 10% discount on birthday parties!
The Handwork Studio
35 N. Narberth Avenue, Narberth
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Give the gift of creativity this holiday season. From Fiber Arts to Machine Sewing to Baking, your child can learn the joy of making with their hands. Get in the spirit by making homemade gifts at this cozy Narberth Studio. Whether a half or full day during Winter Break Camp or 10-week Winter Classes, The Handwork Studio encourages kids to embrace their creativity while learning new skills. Call today at 610-660-9600 to discover what your child is capable of creating. Register today with promo code ‘SNOW20’ for $20 off any full-day of Winter Break Camp.
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Thrive
The Changing Brain Lab at UPenn
425 South University Avenue, Room 301
Help us study how children’s brains develop, and how they learn and think! The Changing Brain Lab at the University of Pennsylvania studies how the brain changes as people grow up and learn new things. We are also interested in developing new strategies to support optimal development and learning. At our lab, children will play cognitive games and get an MRI scan while watching a movie. They will also receive a picture of their brain! Children will practice with a fake MRI scanner before the actual MRI session. Please contact us if you would like to learn more about our research.
Christine’s Care & Compassion
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Did you know that Christine’s Care & Compassion has been awarded the Best Doula by Philly Family Magazine for 3 years now? Please get in touch with me to find out what I have to offer that has been considered worthy of winning these awesome awards! And it’s not just doula services! I am a birth and postpartum doula, lactation counselor, childbirth educator, newborn care specialist, bereavement support, Friend of Breech Babies, and aromatherapy and herbs for the childbearing years! So not only do we offer gift certificates for services for the holidays, we are around all year to help with all of your pregnancy through postpartum needs!
Confident Parenting
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Confident Parenting is a network of resources providing support for the challenges growing families face including sleep deprivation, postpartum mood issues and overwhelm. Whether you are a first time parent or veteran, it takes a village and you can build yours with us. Gift cards are available for sleep coaching in any amount and consultations are available in person in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs or by phone or video for families at a distance. What better gift could you give or receive than the gift of sleep! To purchase yours visit https://www.beaconfidentparent.com/gift-certificates
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