The holidays are almost here, folks!

For those venturing to the Philadelphia area over Thanksgiving break, there are a number of shows, sporting events, and festivals to enjoy as the City of Brotherly Love kicks off its holiday festivities.

As always, we’ve taken the time to compile some of the best events Philly has to offer this Thanksgiving week. Here’s what we found.

Events & Festivals

6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade

The annual Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade is the oldest Thanksgiving parade in the nation, running from near City Hall all the way down the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, culminating with Santa’s arrival at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

The parade features a variety of musical guests, marching bands, celebrities, and giant balloon floats. The event will also be televised on 6abc beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Center City Christmas Markets

There are a number of holiday markets right near City Hall in Philly. The Love Park Christmas Market will have a preview weekend from November 22 to 24 before opening for the season on Thanksgiving Day. Right across the street, the Dilworth Plaza holiday market and ice skating rink are already in full swing.

Peddler’s Village

About one hour outside Philadelphia in Bucks County, Peddler’s Village offers a wide variety of shopping and dining opportunities under the twinkle of thousands of twinkling Christmas lights. In addition to the usual activities, there is also the famous holiday gingerbread house competition.

Sports

Philadelphia 76ers

The 76ers are off to an extremely rough start to the season. The team is dealing with injuries and can’t seem to put the pieces together on offense, despite a strong start from rookie Jared McCain. The Sixers have three home games over Thanksgiving break and tickets are available online.

• 7 p.m. on Friday, November 22 vs. Brooklyn Nets
• 6 p.m. on Sunday, November 24 vs. Los Angeles Clippers
• 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 27 vs. Houston Rockets

Philadelphia Flyers

The Flyers are the slightly better of the two teams that call the Wells Fargo Center home this season. The team has won roughly half of its games so far this season, with three home games slated for the week of Thanksgiving. Tickets are available online.

• 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 23 vs. Chicago Blackhawks
• 7 p.m. on Monday, November 25 vs. Las Vegas Golden Knights
• 1 p.m. on Friday, November 29 vs. New York Rangers

College Hoops

There are a number of good college basketball games in the Philadelphia area throughout Thanksgiving week, including a series of games at the Palestra. Tickets for these games are still available on each school’s respective ticketing website.

• 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 26, at Hagan Arena — Coppin State at Saint Joseph’s
• 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27, at Finneran Pavilion — Rider at Villanova
• 2 p.m. on Friday, November 29, at The Palestra — Elon vs. Maine
• 4:30 p.m. Friday, November 29, at The Palestra — Navy at Penn
• 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 30, at The Palestra — Elon vs. Navy
• 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 30, at John Glaser Arena — Temple at LaSalle
• 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 30, at The Palestra — Maine at Penn
• Noon on Sunday, December 1, at The Palestra –Navy vs. Maine
• 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 1, at The Palestra — Elon at Penn

Concerts & Performances

“Hamilton”

The world-renowned musical “Hamilton” has swept the nation since it premiered on Broadway in 2015. The show is closing its run of performances at Philadelphia’s Academy of Music. Tickets may be hard to come by, as the show is closing on Saturday, November 23.

Rod Wave: “Last Lap Tour”

Hip-hop artist Rod Wave is bringing his “Last Lap Tour” to the Wells Fargo Center for back-to-back 7 p.m. shows on Saturday, November 30, and Sunday, December 1. Tickets for both shows are still available online.

Charles Wesley Godwin

Country music recording artist Charles Wesley Godwin is bringing his tour to the Fillmore in Philadelphia at 8 p.m. on Friday, November 22. Tickets are available online through Ticketmaster.

“Elf: The Broadway Musical”

If you’re a fan of Broadway musicals but aren’t going to make it home in time to catch one of the final showings of “Hamilton,” you’re in luck. “Elf: The Broadway Musical” is just beginning its temporary residency at Philadelphia’s Academy of Music. The show will run through December 29, with tickets available online.