Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest At Penn’s Landing

  '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...]

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...]

Philly Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration At City Hall

'Holiday Traditions In Philly' Get into the holiday spirit at the Philly Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration on Wednesday, December 2 starting at 7:30 pm at City Hall at the North Broad Street Portal (North side of Broad St) outside Dilworth Park!  This year will be very different. This year's tree lighting ceremony will be virtual! The event will air on 6 ABC starting at 7:30 pm! Enjoy an exciting lineup featuring special guests and holiday-inspired musical … [Read more...]

The 2020 Philadelphia Flower Show – Riviera Holiday

'The World's Largest Indoor Flower Show' . The Philadelphia International Flower Show welcomes you to "Riviera Holiday," which will allow you to fall in love with gardening all over again, thanks to the inspiration by the world’s exotic Mediterranean gardens. This wonderful event takes place February 29 to March 8 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. As you enter the Show, groves of Citrus trees lead the way providing a lush dramatic promenade to the sunshine drenched … [Read more...]

Rittenhouse Tree Lighting Ceremony

'Holiday Fun at Rittenhouse Square Park'  Bring the family and friends to the Rittenhouse tree lighting celebration on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 5 pm and get into the holiday spirit. Rittenhouse Square will embrace the holiday season by turning on a beautiful tree standing more than 30 feet tall with 5,000 twinkling lights. There will be multi-colored globes and Santa himself will be on hand to light the tree for the 2019 season. Starting at 5 pm, there will be live … [Read more...]

Our Guide To Tree Lighting Celebrations in Philadelphia

'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...]

The 2019 Philadelphia Flower Show – Flower Power

'The World's Largest Indoor Flower Show' . The Philadelphia International Flower Show welcomes you to  “Flower Power,” which will pay tribute to the enormous impact of flowers on our lives, from March 2 to 10, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The world’s leading floral and garden designers will explore how flowers convey a wide range of emotions and messages in a universal language that transcends cultures and borders. Visitors will enjoy stunning landscapes, … [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...]

Weekend Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Women’s Film Festival, St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations, March Madness, Many Museum Exhibits and More!

'Get Your GREEN On With St. Patrick's Day Celebrations This Weekend' The weekend kicks off with Woman's History Month, March Madness, Live Irish Music with Stephen Dodds at Plough & The Stars, the Israeli Film Festival, the Women's Film Festival, Retro Friday Movie - The Ghastly Love of Johnny X at South Street Cinema, the continuation of the Crocs exhibit at the Academy of Natural Sciences & the Design in Revolution: A 1960's Odyssey exhibit, Winter Fountains On The Benjamin Franklin … [Read more...]

Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, March 12 – 18

'Get Your Green On This Week' It's going to be a fun packed week of things to do in Philadelphia! Enjoy many kinds of Irish foods and drinks at Philly restaurants and bars this week as we head into St. Patrick's Day this Saturday, March 17! Also enjoy many museum exhibits and shows, Science After Hours: Cosmos at The Franklin Institute, The Philadelphia Orchestra All City Festival at the Kimmel Center, where to watch March Madness games in Philly Bars; Congrats to Villanova, that Franklin … [Read more...]