Reading Terminal Market Thanksgiving Traditions & Holiday Baking

About this adventure

Reading Terminal Market transforms into the bustling gastronomic epicenter of Philadelphia during Thanksgiving week. Thousands of locals gather beneath the historic train shed arches to procure holiday staples: freshly carved turkey sandwiches with stuffing and cranberry sauce from The Original Turkey, fresh Lancaster County heritage turkeys from Godshall's Poultry, and scratch-made pies from Pennsylvania Dutch Amish bakers at Beiler's Bakery. Families can wander the colorful market aisles, watching Amish bakers roll shoofly and apple crumb pies while taking in the aroma of roasted turkeys and hot spiced cider. Children love stopping by Bassetts Ice Cream (America's oldest ice cream company) and the model railroad display. Thanksgiving Eve is exceptionally vibrant—arrive early around 8:00 AM for the smoothest stroller navigation and shortest bakery queues.