‘Holiday Traditions in Philly’ Who has that holiday spirit! One way to get into the holiday spirit is to come check out the City Hall tree lighting ceremony at the City Hall Courtyard. After several years at LOVE Park due to construction at City Hall, the tree lighting returns for the 21st Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on Wednesday, December 3. This 35-foot-tall 40 year old Norway Spruce from Linvilla Orchards will display thousands of colorful LED lights in helping you get into the … [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...]
Things to do in Philadelphia ~ Philadelphia Marathon, Ice Skating, Holiday Shows and More!
November 21, 2014 By
'Philadelphia Marathon Weekend’ Welcome 30,000 participants to the City of Brotherly Love. For those who are visiting, enjoy the marathon events and everything else this wonderful city has to offer. This weekend kicks off with a grand illumination celebration at Peddler's Village tonight. As well, enjoy ice skating at the Rothman Ice Rink at Dilworth Park, the holiday light show at Franklin Park, and holiday shopping at different venues. Also enjoy activities such as the Mary Poppins show, … [Read more...]
Things to do in Philadelphia ~ Holiday Light Show, Ice Skating, Holiday Shows and More!
November 14, 2014 By
'The Holiday Season In Philadelphia Is Upon Us’ The holiday spirit has started to make its way around the city, with Thanksgiving weeks away and Christmas and other various holidays soon to be upon us. This weekend kicks off with the opening off the ice skating rink at Dilworth Park, the holiday light show at Franklin Park, and a fun event at Peddler's Village. Also enjoy activities such as Love Your Park Fall Service Day, the Mary Poppins show, magic shows, farmers' markets, the and much … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Manayunk Winter Solstice, Philadelphia Eagles and More!
December 20, 2013 By
‘Holiday Fun in the City of Brotherly Love!’ Who doesn't get excited about this time of year. So many holiday attractions, family fun, excitement and much more. Have you been to the many light attractions such as the Comcast Spectacular, Macy's Holiday light show, the Franklin Square Electrical Spectacular, the Waterfront Winterfest at Penn's Landing, or such fun family activities as the the pop up rink at the Piazza at Schmidt's, shopping at the Christmas Village, the Blue Cross RiverRink … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Army Navy Game, Holiday Attractions and More!
December 13, 2013 By
‘The Joy of Family Fun in the City of Brotherly Love!’ How can one not get excited during this time of year. We have had some snow and this time of year brings many wonderful holiday events and attractions that'll take place around this wonderful city. So much excitement, family fun and much more. How about the many holiday light attractions such as the Comcast Spectacular, Macy's Holiday light show, the Franklin Square Electrical Spectacular, the Waterfront Winterfest at Penn's Landing, or … [Read more...]
Ice Skating Pop-Up Rink at the Piazza at Schmidt’s
December 9, 2013 By
'Family Fun on Ice at the Piazza' Who loves to ice skate! Skate at the Piazza, held at The Piazza at Schimdt's, is a state of the art and environmentally friendly pop-up ice rink with over 5,000 square feet in ice skating surface. Come experience the fun in a friendly setting of music, shops, restaurants, a large screen television and much more. Want to take a break, head on over to Gunners Run for a cup of hot chocolate. During the operation of the ice skating rink, there will be … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ First Friday’s, Holiday Attractions and Light Shows and More!
December 6, 2013 By
‘The Holiday Season Brings Family Excitement!’ We love this time of year because of the many wonderful holiday events and attractions that'll take place around this wonderful city. So much excitement, family fun and much more. There already have been a few tree lighting ceremonies this week with several more to go which can be found in our guide to Tree Lighting Celebrations. If you have missed any of this weeks tree lighting celebrations, you can go to our Facebook fan page for pictures. … [Read more...]
South Street Headhouse District Winter Wonderland Extravaganza
December 5, 2013 By
'Holiday Fun With Family, Friends & Good Food' Ring in the holidays with this fun family orientated event at the South Street Headhouse District Winter Wonderland Extravaganza! This event will take place on Sunday, December 8, 2013, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, at the Historic Headhouse Square Shambles on 2nd Street, between Pine and South Streets. This free event will be emceed by WXPN’s Kathy O’Connell. Santa Claus will arrive on a firetruck around 5 pm, in which he will greet children … [Read more...]
Our Guide To Christmas Tree Lighting Celebrations in Philadelphia
December 4, 2013 By
'Celebrating The Joy Of Communities During The Holidays' Click Here For 2014's Guide to Tree Lighting Ceremonies in Philadelphia Who gets excited about decorating trees during the holidays. There will be 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 … [Read more...]
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