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»November 27, 2012
Ice skating is one of the best ways to embrace the winter chill. In addition to the gorgeous go-to Blue Cross River Rink right on the Delaware River, Philadelphia has a handful of options for those looking to lace up and hit the ice this season — and none of them include any back-woods potential [...]
Read more»January 3, 2012
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Caribbean without the expense at the Cabin Fever Reliever at Penn’s Landing’s Blue Cross RiverRink, Sunday, January 15, 1-5 p.m. The rink will transform into a Tropical Paradise on Ice, with steel drum music and beach-themed movies and TV screened inside the pavilion on the giant video wall [...]
Read more»December 25, 2011
A very, very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from uwishunu! You can reference our Christmas edition of Weekend Picks for ideas about how to celebrate, whether you’re looking for places to dine or holiday attractions to enjoy with friends and family. Here’s to a happy and healthy holiday to all our readers!
Read more»December 23, 2011
We’re still in the thick of holiday season, and Philadelphia’s shop owners are doing an awesome job of displaying their holiday cheer. Check out a few shots of some of our favorite festive displays to maximize your holiday spirit on this Christmas Eve Eve! And you can reference our holiday gift guides for a last-minute [...]
Read more»December 22, 2011
Of all the holiday attractions we designated as must-see’s, the Christmas Village at Love Park closes first. You have only until this Saturday, December 24 to stop by the European wonderland featuring more than 50 international vendors selling arts, crafts and seasonal holiday gifts in quaint wooden booths. There’s also a Life Size Advent calendar, [...]
Read more»December 19, 2011
Rittenhouse Square is about to get even more brilliantly lit. Celebrate Hanukkah 2011 at Rittenhouse Square tomorrow evening, Tuesday, December 20, as the giant menorah adjacent to the city’s largest Christmas tree is lit for the first night of the holiday, at 6:30 p.m. Rittenhouse Square is one of Philadelphia’s most popular public spaces, utilized [...]
Read more»December 16, 2011
The Comcast Center Holiday Spectacular is a holiday spectacle like no other. Displayed on the state-of-the-art Comcast Experience HD Video Wall at The Comcast Center — at 2,100 square feet the largest four-millimeter LED screen in the world — the 15-minute show includes stunning imagery paired with classic holiday songs. The Phillie Phanatic himself stopped [...]
Read more»December 15, 2011
The Comcast Center Holiday Spectacular is a holiday spectacle unlike any other. Shown on the state-of-the-art Comcast Experience HD Video Wall at The Comcast Center — at 2,100 square feet the largest four-millimeter LED screen in the world — the spectacle, in its fourth year now, includes stunning imagery and audio. In particular, those sensational [...]
Read more»December 14, 2011
Little-known fact: there are actual several places to ice skate during the winter in Philadelphia, and many for free. Besides the hugely popular Blue Cross RiverRink, the only outdoor public rink, there are additional options to suit your every skating need. And hopefully in the future, the newly revamped Dilworth Plaza at City Hall will [...]
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