Welcome the Year of the Rat with these Philadelphia events celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year. The holiday officially falls on Saturday, January 25 but festivities last for several weeks. 2020 Chinatown Midnight Lion Dance Friday, January 24 from 11:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. This annual tradition begins at the intersection of 10th and Race [...]
Dilworth Plaza (Photo by Michelle Reese) Christmas might be over, but the fun continues this winter in Dilworth Park! For starters, the Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink and Cabin as well as the Wintergarden on the Greenfield Lawn are open through February 23. In addition, look forward to these special events: Center City [...]
Spring Mountain January is here! Along with it being the first month of a new year, Governor Tom Wolf officially declared January 2020 Learn to Ski & Snowboard Month in Pennsylvania. Make it a New Year's goal for your family to learn to ski! (Plus, it's a great way to spend a [...]
By Michelle Reese New Year's Eve is the party night of the year, but what about when bedtime is hours before the Big Ball Drop? Here's a list of family-friendly events on December 31, so you can celebrate with your little ones and get them in bed [...]
Hanukkah takes place this year from sundown Sunday, December 22nd to sundown, Monday, December 30th. Celebrate the Festival of Lights in Philadelphia at these upcoming community events. (Please note, the holiday has been spelled according to the event's website post for easier searching!) Hanukkah Events at the National Museum of American Jewish History When: The [...]
By Michelle Reese McGillin's (Photo by M.Fischetti) The holidays are here, and it's always a popular time of year to celebrate the season with food and drinks. Whether you're gathering with friends, family, coworkers, or a date, there are plenty of places in Philly to enjoy festive flavors and toast to the holidays. [...]
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Visit one of Pennsylvania’s Ski Resorts for a perfect holiday getaway. The Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association (SkiPA) has rounded up some of the best holiday events happening this season. From traditional holiday gingerbread and light celebrations to thrilling New Year’s Eve skiing and tubing parties (and lots of Santa visits, [...]
By Melissa Kaufman Grab your warmest coat, scarf and mittens and prepare for one of the most enchanting holiday seasons the city of Philadelphia has ever offered! Whether you’re a fan of a traditional holiday complete with all the trimmings or looking to celebrate the season high in the sky in a festive Ferris Wheel, [...]
(Photo provided by Aversa PR & Events) Put on your Dirndl and Lederhosen! Philadelphia's Christmas Village will host their crowd favorite, German American Weekend on Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15. Enjoy traditional German dancing and singing on stage and various German clubs from all over the area. Bring your dancing shoes [...]
Get ready to enjoy holiday sights and sounds with tens of thousands of twinkling lights, delicious food and drinks, festive decorations, live music, children’s activities, international and local gift shopping, and more! Christmas Village in Philadelphia returns on November 28, and it's going to be bigger than ever! This year, over 80 international and local [...]
