December 17, 2012
Longwood Gardens is one of the Philadelphia region’s most special attractions, a lush world of exotic flowers and plants, with each season bringing a different pleasure: spring magnolias and azaleas; summer roses and water lilies; fall foliage and chrysanthemums; and winter camellias, orchids and palms. This season is an extra-special time to visit Longwood Gardens, [...]
Read more»December 12, 2012
From Christmas until New Year’s Day, school vacation and a typically slow work week give you the perfect inspiration to get out in Philadelphia for an action-packed week of holiday events. One of the most anticipated happenings of New Year’s Week, the conclusion of a jam-packed holiday season, is the annual and iconic Mummers Parade, [...]
Read more»December 6, 2012
On December 15 and 16, celebrate Christmas at Citizens Bank Park. The stadium will be hosting a tree lighting, food drive, Majestic Clubhouse sales, meet and greets with broadcast personalities, pictures with the Phillie Phanatic as Phanta Claus and more. Spread the holiday cheer by donating items to the food drive which will benefit We [...]
Read more»December 6, 2012
The holiday season is a great time to check out the Independence Seaport Museum on the Delaware River Waterfront — they’ll once again be parading boats doused in illuminated color along the river in a show of seasonal spirit on Saturday, December 15. Get a look at the magical holiday display and even get to [...]
Read more»December 5, 2012
The next tree lighting in Philadelphia is taking place tonight in Love Park at 5 p.m. Lisa Nutter, Philadelphia’s First Lady, will do the honors of illuminating the holiday trees all around Love Park, including the official City Hall Christmas tree, a 38-foot LED tree boasting thousands of colorful lights. She’ll be accompanied by a [...]
Read more»December 4, 2012
If you’ve walked through Rittenhouse Square this week, you’ll notice the park’s beautifully illuminated landscape and giant colorful Christmas tree. But the lighting in Rittenhouse Square hasn’t yet reached its peak; the annual lighting of the menorah is set for this Sunday, December 9. At 5:30 p.m. as dusk settles over the park, prayers will [...]
Read more»November 30, 2012
Due to the construction at City Hall (renovating Dilworth Plaza, to include an ice rink — yay!) Philadelphia’s official Christmas tree will once again be located at the Christmas Village in Love Park this year. The 38-foot LED tree will light up with thousands of colorful lights on Wednesday, December 5 at 5 p.m. Lisa [...]
Read more»November 28, 2012
Tonight at 5 p.m., in the center of Rittenhouse Square, one of Philadelphia’s most iconic Christmas trees will be gloriously illuminated with 5,000 twinkling lights. Presented by Rittenhouse Row and the Friends of Rittenhouse Square, the lighting ceremony will be abundant with holiday spirit. The family-friendly celebration includes visits from the Pennsylvania Ballet’s Nutcracker Mouse [...]
Read more»November 27, 2012
Tomorrow, Wednesday, November 28 at 10 a.m., the Philadelphia Museum of Art will join in the citywide holiday cheer by illuminating verdant evergreen trees as part of a grand holiday season kick-off event in the museum’s Great Stair Hall. The tree lighting ceremony will also feature holiday culinary treats (a preview of the museum’s delicious seasonal offerings) including cookies, hot chocolate, coffee and cider; and joyous [...]
Read more»November 27, 2012
From downtown Philadelphia buildings and homes to the region’s expansive orchards and farms just beyond the city’s edge, Philadelphia notoriously decks the halls and does not cut corners. Take a stroll, a drive, a bike ride, a hayride or even a horse and carriage trip in and around some of the brightest spots in the [...]
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