Holiday Edition of Second Saturday December 7, 2012

East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District (EPABID) presents the most festive Second Saturday of them all on Saturday, December 8, 2012. Deck the Ave with a new Shopping Spree Contest, strolling musicians, visits from Santa Claus, photos with Santa, pet photos, Holiday Crafty Balboa craft show, Nice Things...Handmade ornament show, sales and specials, art openings and more. All activities are free (unless noted) and will run from 9:00am to 10:00pm at various locations along and around the commercial corridor. Parking at meter spots will be free after 11:00am courtesy of Philadelphia Parking Authority. For the full list of events, visit the event tab on www.visiteastpassyunk.com, or visit East Passyunk Avenue on Facebook.

EPABID OFFERINGS FOR HOLIDAY SECOND SATURDAY:

Pet Photos with Santa
11:00am to 1:00pm
Alphabet Garden (1631 EPA)
Bring your pooch down for a special photo with St. Nick. Take pictures with your own camera for free, or purchase a photo package printed on the spot, which range from $10-25.

Charity Toy Drive
11:00am to 3:00pm
Alphabet Garden (1631 EPA)
Alphabet Academy presents a special collection drive to benefit Toys for Tots. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to Alphabet Garden during Photos with Santa.

Crafty Balboa Holiday Craft Show
11:00am to 6:00pm
SS Neumann Goretti High School (1736 South Tenth Street)
Nicole Rae Styer Boutique and Nice Things...Handmade team up with Crafty Balboa to present 60+ artists and crafters for all your handmade holiday shopping. The first 50 shoppers in the door receive limited edition Girls Can Tell totes filled with special items from craft vendors. Shoppers are invited to remember the occasion with a photograph in the Photobot 3000 photobooth. For more info + updates visit http://craftybalboa.blogspot.com/

Win a Holiday Shopping Spree!
12:00pm to 4:00pm
EPABID Office (1904 EPA)
Every $10 spent between Thanksgiving and Holiday Second Saturday is worth a chance to win a $100 shopping spree. Fun prizes for second and third place too! Bring your receipts in between 12:00pm to 4:00pm for your raffle chances and some holiday treats.

Strolling Musicians
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Enjoy festive holiday tunes from Joe King's Strolling Christmas Trio.

Photos with Santa
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Alphabet Garden (1631 EPA)
Bring the kids down to meet Santa! Take pictures with your own camera for free, or purchase a photo package printed on the spot, which range from $10-25.

SECOND SATURDAY PROMOTIONS BY MERCHANTS:

A Star is Born (1821 EPA) presents a red sale! Enjoy 50% off all red dress and most red sets, 10-50% off other select merchandise and 20% off all coats.

Black N Brew (1523 EPA) presents free pictures with Santa from 3:00pm to 4:00pm, plus psychic readings by Jimmie Bay from 12:00pm to 4:00pm.

Bottle Shop (1837 EPA) presents a free B. United International beer tasting from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.

Calm Studio (1214 Moore) invites you to rest and relax with a one hour peppermint aromatherapy massage for $50 or a half hour peppermint foot and leg treatment for only $29. For holiday shopping, buy two gift certificates get one free. Also, buy a therapeutic massage and get 1/2 off a 10 class yoga card.

Chhaya Cafe (1823 EPA) will offer free samples of Kenyan Double A coffee, plus free sugar waffles with any purchase. Purchase a $25 gift certificates for only $20!

Conestoga Bank (1833 EPA) will offer the Sharing Card, a Visa® gift card that gives back. Purchase yours in any amount from $25-$750. Any unused balances after 18 months will be donated to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Fuel (1917 EPA) will offer $30 gift certificates for only $20! Stock up and save, or grab one to give as a gift.

Headhunters Hair Design (1718 EPA) offers hair chalking for $5 off (only $10). New festive colors are in stock. The process takes five minutes. Walk-ins are welcome. All hair and makeup products will be on sale for buy one get one for 1/2 off.

HOME (1815 EPA) hosts a holiday party with cocktails and nibbles from 5:00pm to 9:00pm, plus 15% off all Christmas cards.

Metro Men’s Clothing (1615 EPA) offers 20% off the entire store and free holiday flavored cocktails from 11:00am to 9:00pm.

Ms Goody Cupcake (1838 EPA) gives away FREE holiday treats to anyone wearing a Santa or Elf hat, or Rudolph Antlers. Enter to win an EZ Bake Oven! With every six cupcakes you receive four chances, with every dozen receive nine changes to win.

Nice Things...Handmade (1731 EPA) presents the 3rd Annual Ornament Show featuring hand-crafted ornaments made by local artists from 6:00pm to 10:00pm.

Ray's Happy Birthday Bar (1200 EPA) hosts Traveling Wares pop-up art and craft show to help restore the Shore from 1:00pm to 6:00pm! A portion of proceeds goes toward Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts.

Sermania Jewelry (1719 EPA) offers 20% off sterling silver holiday jewelry, custom and fashion items, 10% off select gold jewelry and 30-40% off in stock Citizen Eco Drive watches. Enjoy free holiday refreshments.

Urban Jungle (1526-30 EPA) presents a wide assortment of real Christmas trees, wreaths and holiday decorations.

Wake Up Yoga (1839 EPA) presents a special donation class with Jennifer Nehila supporting Philabundance from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. Beginners are encouraged to attend! Please bring cash or check.

About EPABID
East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District is home to over 150 independently-owned shops and restaurants, offering an excellent opportunity to stretch your legs and take a stroll up the Avenue. For more information and directions, like East Passyunk Avenue on Facebook, follow @epassyunkave on Twitter, pin East Passyunk Avenue on Pinterest or visit www.visiteastpassyunk.com.

Official Website: http://www.visiteastpassyunk.com