Category: ENTERTAINMENT

Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink

2017 Dilworth Park Wintergarden Photography by Matt Stanley
Philadelphia’s premier wintertime destination is returning for the season and will be open 7 days a week. Purchase rink tickets online for 90-minute, timed sessions. In-person sales will be offered on-site, based on availability. Admission is $7 for children 10 and younger, and $10 for adults. Skate rental is $10 per person, and discounts are available for groups of 10 or more.
Learn More

Your Thanksgiving Table Awaits 

Skip the cooking this Thanksgiving and indulge in your favorite holiday dishes in Atlantic City. From elegant resort dining to multi-course menus, celebrate the season with warmth, hospitality and plenty of reasons to give thanks.

Christmas Village Returns to Baltimore: 12 New Things for 2025 Holiday Season

Baltimore, MD – Christmas Village in Baltimore presented by Chase returns to Inner Harbor to celebrate its 12th season with new surprises, a record number of vendors and the largest footprint ever. Charm City’s beloved holiday tradition is back to transform Inner Harbor’s West Shore Park (501 Light Street) into a traditional, authentic indoor and outdoor German Christmas Market from Thanksgiving Day (November 27) to Christmas Eve (December 24), with previews on November 22 and 23, 2025. This year, the Village expands to Bicentennial Plaza, connecting directly to the Baltimore Visitor Center, with even more booths and a brand-new dining area. Inside the Visitor Center, guests can welcome back Santa after several years, and get ready for the Festival of Trees fundraiser organized by Christmas Village in Baltimore and benefitting the Kennedy Krieger Institute.

Continue reading “Christmas Village Returns to Baltimore: 12 New Things for 2025 Holiday Season” →

Winter Attractions Return to Dilworth Park on November 14

Dilworth Park’s treasured winter attractions are returning for the season. The Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink and Cabin, the Wintergarden, and the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will open on Friday, November 14. Get ready to create memorable winter moments with family and friends in Center City.
Learn More

Bucks250PA Revolutionary War Trail

Bucks250PA was awarded a $5,000 grant from America250PA’s second Semiquincentennial Grant Round for their project, the Revolutionary War Trail.

The Revolutionary War Trail is an exciting, developing project set to bring Bucks County’s pivotal role in the American Revolution to life.

It will feature both digital and printed maps to guide visitors to significant historic sites. Visitors will be able to easily navigate to must-see sites, but the trail isn’t just about battles— it’s dedicated to telling a fuller story of the era, including the experiences of Indigenous Nations and Black Americans.

Go deeper: Read more about America250PA’s Semiquincentennial Grant recipient opportunities.

52 Weeks of First-ivals

Philly has always been the place for cutting-edge ideas and innovative thought leadership, but did you know that it’s also home to the first hot air balloon ride in America? From big ideas that have shaped our country, like the first Continental Congress, to inventions that make our daily lives easier, like the first matchbook, 52 Weeks of Firsts looks to celebrate all the accomplishments and firsts that happened right here in Philadelphia.

The Philadelphia Historic District Partners are launching “Saturday First-ivals” starting on January 3, 2026 to celebrate the city’s historical firsts. These First-ivals will take place weekly until December 26, 2026 in more than a dozen neighborhoods and feature live performances, pop-up experiences, family fun, and authentic Philly flavor.

Go deeper: For more information on the schedule and firsts that are going to be celebrated, click here.

Enjoy Winter Wonderland and Visit Santa at Proprietors Park

Register your vehicle to participate in the Parade of Lights

Parade

The Fashion District Like You’ve Never Seen It

Philly has always been the place for cutting-edge ideas and innovative thought leadership, but did you know that it’s also home to the first hot air balloon ride in America? From big ideas that have shaped our country, like the first Continental Congress, to inventions that make our daily lives easier, like the first matchbook, 52 Weeks of Firsts looks to celebrate all the accomplishments and firsts that happened right here in Philadelphia.

The Philadelphia Historic District Partners are launching “Saturday First-ivals” starting on January 3, 2026 to celebrate the city’s historical firsts. These First-ivals will take place weekly until December 26, 2026 in more than a dozen neighborhoods and feature live performances, pop-up experiences, family fun, and authentic Philly flavor.

Go deeper: For more information on the schedule and firsts that are going to be celebrated, click here.