November 23, 2012
Work off those sweet potatoes with a little holiday shopping this weekend, made even more enticing thanks to Black Friday and Small Business Saturday deals and steals. We’ve got a handy store-by-store guide to each day: • Our Guide To Black Friday In Philadelphia, November 23: Boutiques, Restaurants, Bars, Museums And Attractions With Black Friday [...]
Read more»November 21, 2012
Whether you’re in town this holiday weekend, visiting friends or family elsewhere or planning for a combination of the two, we want to wish you a very, very happy Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving weekend in Philadelphia is the perfect opportunity to take stock of all the many things to be grateful for here in the City of [...]
Read more»November 21, 2012
Sleigh bells are ringing and snow is glistening on the 2012 Philadelphia Santa Express. On Black Friday, November 23, ride SEPTA’s Santa Express, a special holiday-themed train which will deliver guests to The Gallery at Market East where there will be a Christmas parade throughout the mall. The special service includes five colorfully decorated trains [...]
Read more»November 19, 2012
Did you know the term “Black Friday” originated here in Philadelphia? Check out the story here. Black Friday is traditionally known in Philadelphia and everywhere as the day that officially kicks off the holiday shopping season. But it’s also a great chance to enjoy specials at bars, restaurants, museums and other attractions. After your belly [...]
Read more»November 16, 2012
The Brandywine River Museum has all of the components of an awesome, one-stop holiday leisure spot. From the famous Brandywine River Museum Railroad that’s equipped with hundreds of miniature antique Lionel train cars traveling on almost 2,000 feet of track, to the annual handmade, made-from-natural-materials Critter Sale, “A Brandywine Christmas” will include events and displays [...]
Read more»November 16, 2012
You can never start browsing too early for the perfect holiday gifts for the lucky ones on your list. Happily, Handmade in Philadelphia is returning for 2012, inviting you to browse fine ceramics, pottery, sculpture, textiles, jewelry and more created by local artists and artisans. Handmade in Philadelphia is a mobile art gallery/organization which carries [...]
Read more»November 16, 2012
Experience the magic of the holidays with Scuba Santa at Adventure Aquarium on the Camden Waterfront. Starting Friday, November 23 through January 1, one of the most unique holiday celebrations in the Philadelphia area returns: Adventure Aquarium’s annual Christmas Celebration. The aquarium will be transformed into an underwater winter wonderland featuring twinkling lights, glowing trees, [...]
Read more»November 15, 2012
Kick off the holiday season with a trip to Chestnut Hill’s Morris Arboretum where the young and the young at heart are sure to be wowed by the Holiday Garden Railway. With a quarter mile of model railroad track featuring seven loops and tunnels, 15 different rail lines, two cable cars and nine bridges, including [...]
Read more»November 15, 2012
No holiday in Philadelphia is complete without a visit to Longwood Gardens Christmas, where 500,000 twinkling lights, thousands of poinsettias, magnificent Christmas trees and spectacular fountain shows will transform the property into a brilliant winter wonderland. Longwood Gardens Christmas opens on Thursday, November 22 and will stay up through January 6. Horticultural highlights include topiaries [...]
Read more»November 14, 2012
Philadelphia’s only outdoor public ice rink — at least until Dilworth Plaza reopens — is back for the 2012 season starting Friday, November 23. The Blue Cross RiverRink at Penn’s Landing is a Philadelphia wintertime tradition in its 19th season. Featuring an outdoor Olympic size rink overlooking the Delaware River and an indoor heated facility [...]
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