The Christmas Village In Philadelphia!

'Getting Into the Holiday Spirit At The Christmas Village' When you start to work on your holiday shopping, this is the place to check out, with over 70 vendors in wooden booths offering you a great experience of shopping in Philadelphia. The Christmas Village in Philadelphia is an outside Holiday market event in Center City Philadelphia, which is modeled after the traditional Christmas Markets in Germany. Here you can shop at the iconic plaza LOVE Park! You'll be able to get a … [Read more...]

Ice Skating At Rothman Ice Rink At Dilworth Park

'Ice Skating in Center City’  It’s been an exciting transformation outside of City Hall the last five years! Just five years ago, Dilworth Plaza was converted into a friendly park, now called Dilworth Park. You’ll find a computer-programmable fountain, a Jose Garces-operated cafe, free wifi, pedestrian-friendly amenities, programmed events throughout the year, and an upgraded rail system. Not only will you be able to enjoy Dilworth Park in the warmer months, … [Read more...]

Pictures in the Park at Dilworth Park

'Free Movie Time in the Shadows of City Hall' Get cozy at the city's new front yard at Dilworth Park.  Pictures in the Park are free movies which will take place every Friday evening evening from July 19 to August 23 starting at dusk (around 8:30 pm). Prior to the movie, enjoy a drink and dinner at the Dilworth Park Cafe and Air Grille. Then pull up your lawn chair in the front yard while you enjoy  your movie in the magnificent shadow of City Hall.  All of … [Read more...]

Philly Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration At City Hall In Dilworth Park

'Holiday Traditions In Philly' Get into the holiday spirit at the Philly Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration on Wednesday, December 4 at City Hall at the North Broad Street Portal (North side of Broad St) outside Dilworth Park!  Join Mayor Jim Kenney and the Office of the City Representatives to officially unwrap the holiday season. Scheduled to appear is Gritty from the Philadelphia Flyers, the Phillie Phanatic from the Philadelphia Phillies, R&B … [Read more...]

Dilworth Park Grand Opening

A Central Gathering Place The anticipated opening of Dilworth Park, aka Dilworth Plaza, is finally here. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be on Thursday, September 4 at 11:00 am. The ribbon cutting will be followed by an all-day community arts and culture festival featuring performances and talent from neighborhoods across the city. There will be fun activities as well on both September 5 and 6.   This new addition, reestablishing William Penn’s original Center Square as a gathering place … [Read more...]