With Several Different Attractions, This Winter Festival In Pennsylvania Is A Must-Visit
By Beth Price-Williams|Published November 17, 2023
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
While Pennsylvania’s cold and snowy days can make it oh-so-easy to want to curl up under the covers with a hot drink all winter long, sometimes we want to get outdoors and enjoy all that the season has to offer. Sometimes even a brisk walk around the neighborhood can be just what we need to help keep cabin fever at bay. For fun all season long, plan a visit to Winter in Dilworth Park, an epic winter festival in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
For three glorious months, Dilworth Park in Philadelphia transforms into a winter wonderland of activity – a winter garden, ice skating, a holiday market, and more – and entertainment that promises something for everyone.
Winter in Dilworth Park generally runs from early November through late February, although beginning and end dates may vary depending on the attraction.
If you’re visiting during Christmastime, explore the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market. Check out the unique handmade gifts, crafts, and other goodies from more than 70 vendors.
Follow your Christmas shopping by gliding around the ice at the Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink. Skating sessions last for 90 minutes and can be reserved in advance online.
You can also rent skating aids for the kiddos (under 10) and a locker when you buy your skating tickets.
Grab a delicious bite from one of the onsite eateries, including Rothman Orthopaedics Cabin, Dilworth Park Café, or the Starbucks Kiosk, then sit down to eat and get toasty by one of the fire pits in the park.
Have you been to Winter in Dilworth Park, an epic winter festival in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania? What’s your favorite part of this winter event? Let us know in the comments! On the lookout for more winter adventures? Explore Pine Creek Gorge, the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania, or go on a picturesque winter hike in Pennsylvania.
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