'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...]
Parade of Lights Ceremony at Independence Seaport Museum
December 10, 2020 By
'Boat Parade of Lights on the Delaware River' All aboard for a festive light event on the Delaware River! The Parade of Lights itself will take place on December 12 at 5:30 pm outside of the Independence Seaport Museum, which will be a magical joy for all to watch. The Parade of Lights will feature both working vessels along with pleasure boats, all decked out with festive twinkling lights and decorations. Different for 2020, because of the pandemic. The … [Read more...]
Philly Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration At City Hall
December 2, 2020 By
'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...]
Family Things To Do During The Holidays In Philadelphia
December 11, 2019 By
'Celebrating The Holidays With Family & Friends In 2019' This is a great time of year with many different kinds of activities and events during the holidays for the family. Here is our guide to family things to do during the holidays in Philadelphia. Ice Skating at Dilworth Park ~ November 8 to February 23, 2020 ~ Enjoy ice skating at Rothman Ice Rink at Dilworth Park! Bring your skates or rent them, as you skate with City Hall in … [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...]
Macy’s Holiday Light Show in Philadelphia
November 27, 2019 By
'A Holiday Tradition of Magical Lights at Macy's' Macy's Holiday light show is something that everyone should experience at least once. The light show has become a Philadelphia Holiday tradition since 1956 and a great family tradition for many over the years. The Macy's light show is best viewed from the ground floor of the grand court. If you have small children, you might want to get there early so you can grab some spots on floor. This holiday treat, titled “Christmas Pageant of … [Read more...]
Holiday Tree Lighting at Philadelphia Museum of Art
November 26, 2019 By
'Holiday Cheer With Art' Kick off the holidays with a tree lighting celebration at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Wednesday, November 27 starting at 5 pm. The tree lighting countdown is at 6:00 pm! Taking place on the East Terrace outside the museum, watch as the 47 plus foot tall tree shines brightly with solar-powered lights throughout the terrace. The tree can be seen sparkling down the Parkway from many different view points as well. Join everyone for tasty treats, … [Read more...]
Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show at Franklin Square
November 8, 2019 By
'Magical Holiday Enchantment for Kids of All Ages' Lights take over Franklin Square during this festive 2019 holiday season! The Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show at Franklin Square, November 14 to December 31, is one holiday attraction for the whole family to enjoy and not miss. This holiday light show features an unexpected design (no Christmas trees here…) which honors the legacy of Benjamin Franklin with a giant kite and key of lights, and over 80,000 LED … [Read more...]
Weekend Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Holiday Light Shows, Holiday Pop-Ups, Ice Skating, The Philadelphia Eagles At The Linc and More!
December 22, 2017 By
'Long Holiday Weekend In Philadelphia!' The weekend kicks off with The Nutcracker, Martha Graham Cracker 's Choral Spectacular At Fringe Arts, 12 Days of Christmas Shows at Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest, Winter Fountains On The Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Deck The Hall Light Show, Comcast Holiday Spectacular, the Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show, the Parkway 100 Celebration and more. During the weekend enjoy A Christmas Carol, The Nutcracker, ice skating at Rothman Ice Rink, Deck The … [Read more...]
Weekend Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Holiday Light Shows, Ice Skating, Twelve Days Of Christmas Movies At Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest, Christmas Shows and More!
December 15, 2017 By
'Holiday Things To Do In Philadelphia This Weekend!' The weekend kicks off with the opening of The Nutcracker, Philadelphia Orchestra's The Glorious Sound of Music, 12 Days of Christmas Shows at Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest, The Philly Pops Christmas, Winter Fountains On The Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Deck The Hall Light Show, Comcast Holiday Spectacular, the Grand illumination Celebration At Peddler's Village, the Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show, the Parkway 100 Celebration and … [Read more...]
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