By Michelle Reese ZOO Keys are back! If you grew up going to the Philadelphia Zoo anytime during the 1960s through the early 2000s, it's likely that you remember the plastic keys that you could use around the zoo to find out various zoo facts. Well, after over a decade of [...]
Spring is here and Easter is just around the corner! Celebrate the holiday with a skate party with the Easter bunny, an Easter egg decorating workshop, or aboard a Philadelphia ship. Here is your comprehensive guide to all things Easter in the City of Brotherly Love! Family & Community Events Buttercream Egg Decorating Workshop Shane [...]
By Michelle Reese The cheesesteak, the soft pretzel…and the Irish potato? Yes, Irish potato candies are a Philadelphia tradition going back over 100 years. There aren't any actual potatoes in the Philadelphia version of this confection. Instead, they get their name because they look like miniature potatoes. Typically the candies have a coconut butter cream [...]
Here's a tasty way to support the next generation of women in the community! Starting this weekend, P’unk Burger will again partner with the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania. Choose from four hand-dipped milkshakes featuring your favorite Girl Scout Cookies. Owner Marlo Dilks will be using cookies bought from local Girl Scout troops. In addition, [...]
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 [...]
(Photo provided by Aversa PR & Events) Put on your Dirndl and Lederhosen! Philadelphia's Christmas Village will host their crowd favorite, German American Weekend this Friday, December 7 through Sunday, December 9. This popular theme weekend is presented by Bank of America and looks to set a record for the 2018 season. Enjoy [...]
We may have already had the first snow of the season, but the city of Philadelphia has plenty of holiday happenings to warm even the chilliest days. Bundle up and use this guide to all that is jolly to plan a holiday season that will dazzle and delight. Whether you favor the history that the [...]
Autumn leaves are falling and with it the advent of cooler weather has found its way to the Pennsylvania mountains. The start of the 2018/2019 ski and snowboard season is near. And, the Pennsylvania Ski Area Resorts (SkiPA) are busy improving their resort offerings to ensure another exciting season for families on the slopes. In [...]
By Michelle Reese Skip the malls and big box stores, and get ready to shop local this holiday season. The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will return for its 4th year in Dilworth Park. And this year, there will be more vendors than ever before! Philadelphia's premiere local-focused holiday market returns November 17th through [...]
It’s that time of year! The time when family and friends reunite to eat way too much food, watch football, enjoy a parade, and most importantly, celebrate everything they have to be grateful for. And with the help of our 2018 Thanksgiving Guide, you’ll be more than prepared to enjoy all the festivities Philadelphia has [...]
