'A Winter Wonderland at Penn’s Landing’ One has to love this time of year, from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day. Come celebrate 28 years of ice skating this winter at Penn’s Landing’s Blue Cross RiverRink on the Delaware River. The waterfront rink area is being transformed into an exhilarating winter wonderland. The Blue Cross RiverRink Winterferst, known previously as the Waterfront Winterfest, opens right after Thanksgiving Day on Friday, November 27 and will … [Read more...]
Our Guide To Tree Lighting Celebrations in Philadelphia
November 27, 2019 By
'Celebrating The Joy Of Communities During The 2020 Holidays' Who gets excited about decorating trees during the holidays! Enjoy many tree lighting celebrations throughout the City of Brotherly Love this 2020 holiday season! There will be much more than just beautiful trees being lit. Many of these community celebrations will have live music, hot coco, holiday giveaways, Christmas carols will be sung, dance performers and much more. Grab your friends and family, and enjoy our … [Read more...]
Screenings Under the Stars at Penn’s Landing
July 8, 2019 By
'Family Time Under The Stars With Free Movies' For some of you, remember those drive-in movies theaters? How about a large outdoor theater while watching a movie under the stars. That's what we have with "Screenings Under the Stars" at the Great Plaza, taking place in Penn's Landing. Every Thursday night in July and August, come watch a different popular film that will be displayed on the big screen for free. Yes, you heard us right, for free. Come with friends, family or even maybe … [Read more...]
Spruce Street Harbor Park ~ Outdoor Paradise In Philly
June 20, 2016 By
'A Magical Summertime Destination' Excitement invades the Delaware River Waterfront at Columbus Boulevard and Spruce Street. This urban area is being transformed into an outdoor paradise at the Penn's Landing Marina. The new pop-up park in its third year, the Spruce Street Harbor Park, is brought to you by the same people who brought you the Waterfront Winterfest. It will be open from May 6 to September 27. Overview This project was with the help of an ArtPlace American grant and developed … [Read more...]
Tall Ships Philadelphia And Camden ~ Experience Historic Ships
June 23, 2015 By
'Exploring Large Historic Ships on the Delaware River' I request permission to come aboard, sir/ma'am. Ahoy, Philly! Come aboard! This summer, the Tall Ships Challenge Philadelphia Camden 2015, sails into Philadelphia, landing on both shores of the Delaware River June 25-28. Tall Ships Challenge is an annual event that appears in a three year cycle between the waters of the Great Lakes, the Pacific and the Atlantic coasts of North America. The special event will also include a … [Read more...]
Our Guide To Christmas Tree Lighting Celebrations in Philadelphia
November 28, 2014 By
'Celebrating The Joy Of Communities During The Holidays' Who gets excited about decorating trees during the holidays! Enjoy many tree lighting celebrations throughout the City of Brotherly Love this 2014 holiday season! There will be much more than just beautiful trees being lit. Many of these community celebrations will have live music, hot coco, holiday giveaways, Christmas carols will be sung, dance performers and much more. Grab your friends and family, and enjoy our favorite local … [Read more...]
Race Street Pier at Penn’s Landing
July 16, 2013 By
'Waterfront Relaxation in the City of Brotherly Love' Enjoying a peaceful section of Philadelphia can be found at Race Street Pier. Situated along the Delaware River, next to the beginning of the Ben Franklin Bridge, this park provides several areas for you to relax, hold special events, enjoy a family picnic, or to get a little fun workout into your day. On some nights, watch musicians, outdoor movies, or one of the many summer fireworks displays. History of Race Street Pier Originally … [Read more...]
Get Your Sea Legs at the Independence Seaport Museum
July 4, 2012 By
'Experience the Old & the New of Philadelphia’s Maritime History' Independence Seaport Museum, once known as the Philadelphia Maritime Museum, is located in the Penn's Landing Complex along the Delaware River. The museum was founded in 1961 by J. Welles Henderson. Independence Seaport Museum Experience & Atmosphere The Independence Seaport Museum has been at it's current location since 1995, after relocating several times within the city. The Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers have … [Read more...]
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