By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Get ready for a fun-filled stretch of partying, bacchanal, sweet food treats and celebrations.The party starts with Valentine’s Day on February 14 and continues with Presidents’ Day activities on February 16, Mardi Gras on February 17 and Asian Lunar New Year on February 17.
The biggest annual celebration is Valentine’s Day which arrives on Friday.
That means that married couples, lovers, boyfriends and girlfriends, boyfriends and boyfriends, engaged couples, girlfriends and girlfriends, sweethearts and even pet owners and their pets will be celebrating the annual romantic holiday this weekend.
Valentine’s Day arrives in the middle of February and is a special day for gifting and consuming chocolate delights and fine wine.
Many wineries around the area have found a way to elevate moods – and get a Valentine’s Day vibe going — by presenting events that feature wine and chocolate tastings.
Chaddsford Winery (Route 1, Chadds Ford, www.chaddsford.com) is presenting “Reserve Tastings – Wine & Chocolate” on select Saturdays and Sundays in February.
Guests will join the CFW Crew for an intimate and educational 60-minute experience in the Barrel Room. The trained staff will guide them through a pre-selected tasting of five widely diverse and award-winning wines from across our portfolio.
The selections will be paired alongside locally crafted artisan chocolates from Éclat Chocolate to enhance your tasting experience.
The staff will also discuss topics such as grape growing conditions at our partner vineyards and the onsite winemaking process from production to aging and bottling.
The following is the 2026 Pairing Line Up –
- 2025 Sparkling White with Passion Fruit Truffle
- 2024 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay with Calvados Caramel
- Harbinger with 73% Dark Truffle
- Good Vibes Only with Aleppo Chili Pepper Truffle
- Niagara with Yuzu Hojicha Chocolate Cube
Tickets cost $40 per person and reservations are required.
Penns Woods Winery
The “Wine & Chocolate Pairings at Penns Woods” at Penns Woods Winery (124 Beaver Valley Road, Chadds Ford, 610-459-0808, http://www.pennswoodswinery.com) provide a nice way for visitors to enjoy a winter weekend day.
Penns Woods Winery features a pairing which includes a tasting of four wines perfectly paired with four handcrafted chocolates from Good Good Chocolates.
The mouth-watering tastings will be held every weekend in February from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturdays and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sundays.
Tickets cost $38 per person and reservations are required.
Harvest Ridge Winery (1140 Newark Road, Toughkenamon, www.harvestridgewinery.com) will present “Live Music with Liz Watkins” on February 13 at 4 p.m.
This event will feature live acoustic music that will let you sit back and relax while sipping on wine.
There will also be” Live Music with Max and Denise” on February 14 at 4 p.m.
On February 15, the winery will present “Love Local Pairing” at 1 p.m. It will pair its wines with local offerings such as local cheeses, honey, jam, charcuterie and produce.
Tickets for “Love Local Pairing” are $25.The Berks County Wine Trail (www.berkscountywinetrail.com) will present “Chocolate & Wine Pairing Event Weekends” to celebrate Valentine’s Day. The event is scheduled for February 14 and 15 from noon-5 p.m. each day.
Visitors can toast Valentines’ Day during this sweet weekend on the wine trail sampling sumptuous chocolates and confections paired with featured wines of the region.
They can visit each of the 10 participating wineries along the Berks County Wine Trail to determine their favorite pairing ombo.
The list of wineries and featured tastings includes: Deerfoot Winery (Shoemakersville); Manatawny Creek Winery (Douglassville); Kog Hill Winery (Morgantown); Long Trout Winery (Auburn); Stoudt’s Winery (Shartlesville); Setter Ridge Vineyards (Kutztown); Stonekeep Meadery (Fleetwood); Bouchette Vineyards (Bethel); Lily’s Winery & Vineyard (Reading); and Blue Mountain Winery (New Tripoli).
The ticket price includes a wine and chocolate pairing at each of the participating wineries.
Tickets are $18 and are good for both days.
A well-attended Bucks County attraction is the “The Winter Un-wined” at Shady Brook Farm (931 Stony Hill Road, Yardley, www.shadybrookfarm.com).
The event will take place in the Greenhouse and feature live music by local artists. Music is 6:30-9:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday night now through March 8.
The Stone’s Throw Pub will offer a wide array of locally brewed craft beer, Rose Bank Winery wines, and handcrafted cocktails featuring PA distilled spirits. The free event will also feature hot food items from The Kitchen and Pizza Box.
Lincoln Mill Haunted House is reopening its doors on Main Street in Manayunk for a special two-night only pop-up event on February 13and 14 – “Viktor’s Valentine: A Dark Love Story.”Equipped only with a candle, guests will venture through the hidden chamber in the darkness. With a Valentine’s Day twist, this blackout experience will heighten your senses as you encounter the mill’s inhabitants and the ghost of Viktor’s Valentine.
In the 1930s, Viktor Kane had several accomplices that helped him carry out his evil acts. One of them loved Viktor but developed a deep resentment towards him. She wanted the pain to stop and so she came up with a plan to take down his operation.
On February 14, 1939, she left a trail of hearts inside the hidden chamber.
At the end of the trail, she revealed herself, greeted Viktor with a kiss, and then stabbed him in the heart. She then took her own life, wanting to be free of her guilt, her body, and to be with Viktor forever.
According to Lincoln Mill Haunted House Co-Founder Jared Bilsak, “Valentine’s Day is about romance and spending time with your significant other. In addition to taking your date out to a restaurant or bar, what other night-out options are there in the Philly region? There’s something romantic about walking through a haunted house with your date in the dark, holding hands, side by side.
“We wanted to offer something unique and not offered anywhere else in the region. Our team has created a dark candlelit experience that wasn’t just about the traditional idea of love and romance. Instead, we wanted to combine the emotions of love and fear while walking through a haunted mill in the dark. The idea for Viktor’s Valentine was born.
“The Legend of Lincoln Mill is an evolving story, and we want to continue telling that story throughout the year. In the story of Viktor’s Valentine, Viktor’s death is revealed, and we learn that he was killed by someone close to him back in the 1930s. Love and fear are the strongest human emotions and have become the key inspiration for this event.”
The attraction takes guests on a journey through an interactive living story featuring more than 40 live scare-actors, production quality sets, props, animatronics, and breath-taking special effects.
“The Legend of Viktor’s Valentine: A Dark Love Story” will have Candlelight tours leaving between 7 and 9:15 p.m. with tickets only $35 per person. And you can go through a second time for an additional $20.
Laurel Hill Cemetery (3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, 215-228-8200, www.laurelhillphl.com) will present “’Til Death Do Us Part: Love Stories” on February 14.
Visitors will be able to celebrate the “spirit” of Valentine’s Day with their partners in one of Philadelphia’s most romantic and mysterious locations.
Laurel Hill East’s love stories walking tour was inspired by the little-known story of Mary Peterson whose heart– and only her heart — now lies buried beneath the cemetery’s earth.
Participants can learn about her symbolic final gesture and other tales of love as varied as the souls from which they transpired.
The tour guide will be Gwen Kaminski.
Tickets for the event, which will run from 1-3 p.m., are $25 general admission and $23 for seniors and students.
On February 15, Laurel Hill will present “All Thorns, No Roses: Love Gone Wrong” from 1-3 p.m.
With over a century of burial records, biographies, letters, and press clippings of those buried at Laurel Hill West, there is a wealth of stories about love lost, betrayed, or gotten with guise.
On this walking tour, you will hear more about love and abandonment, affairs and revenge, and all the stories of love gone wrong that put the bitter in bittersweet.
Tour Guide will be Sarah Hamill.
Tickets are: $17/General Admission, $15/Seniors (65 & up) and $8.50/Students with ID.
Blue Cross RiverRink
If you’re looking for another out-of-the-ordinary way to celebrate Valentine’s Day, you might want to consider taking part in the “Sweetheart Skate” at the Blue Cross RiverRink (Market Street at the Delaware River, Philadelphia, www.riverrink.com).
“Sweetheart Skate” is slated for February 14 at the outdoor rink with skating sessions from 7-11 p.m.
The event’s focus is providing a suitable atmosphere for guests to skate with their special someone and RiverRink features one of the most romantic settings in the city.
Participants in “Sweetheart Skate” will be able to enjoy flowers, slow jams by DJ NA$H, boardwalk games, rides, cozy cabins, firepits and “favorite lovey-dovey films” in the Lodge.
Tickets, which are $27 per person, include skating admission, skate rental, a single rose, and a keepsake photo Old City Photo Booth.
Unlike most of the suburban ice rinks, RiverRink features public skating. Ice skating is the only use of this ice rink.
This winter, RiverRink takes the ice-skating experience on the Delaware River waterfront to another level by once again transforming the annual rink into a bona fide winter wonderland.
For three decades, Winterfest has been Philadelphia’s favorite Winter tradition on the Delaware River Waterfront, inviting visitors for a chance to indulge in flights of fancy under thousands of sparkling lights in a winter wonderland with spectacular views of the Delaware River, complete with comforting warming cabins, physically distanced fire pit stations, games for the young and young-at-heart, delicious food and refreshing drinks, the signature holiday tree and — of course — ice skating on an NHL-sized rink.
Another ice-skating option in downtown Philadelphia is Center City Parks District’s Rothman Orthopaedics Institute Ice Rink at Dilworth Park (1 South 15th Street, Philadelphia, http://ccdparks.org/dilworth-park).
It is an unparalleled entertainment experience on Philadelphia’s center stage in a wonderfully urban and unique setting. Open seven days a week, the rink offers wintery fun for all ages, with a full slate of programs.
The New Hope Railroad (32 West Bridge St, New Hope, 215- 862-2332, www.newhoperailroad.com) offers its annual “Valentine’s Excursion” on February 14 and 15.
Riders can take a step back in time and experience the romantic luxury of America’s railroads in premium turn-of-the-century Parlor cars for an intimate 60-minute excursion through the foothills of beautiful Bucks County.
During the trip, they can enjoy table-seated comfort while sampling light fare served by knowledgeable Parlor Car attendants. Each couple will receive a lush sweet and savory charcuterie spread, a long-stemmed red rose, and a takeaway to share later. Guests over 21 years of age will also receive a flight of hand-crafted demi cocktails to sample and pair with the spread.
Fares start at $143.
The Northern Central Railway (2 West Main Street, New Freedom, www.northerncentralrailway.com) is running its “Sweetheart Brunch Excursion to Alecraft Brewery” on February 15 at 11 a.m.
Riders can join Brewery Tours and their fun and knowledgeable Beer Guides aboard Northern Central Railway of York for a pretty sweet craft beer experience!
The ticket includes a guided tasting of 10 five-ounce craft beer samples from South County Brewery with a special cheesecake pairing, a keepsake tasting glass, as well as complimentary water and snacks.
Tickets are $59.99.
The “15th Annual Ribstock,” an all-day benefit music event, will be held on February 15 at The Bridgeport Ribhouse (1049 Ford Street, Bridgeport, 610-278-8066, http://ribhouse.net/).
The festivities kick off at 2 p.m. and will feature performances by some of the top local artists.
This popular event was created by The Bridgeport Ribhouse staff, Philadelphia musicians Brian Quinn and Paul Hammond, sound engineer Dave Anderson, and dmk Publicity owner Denise Kovalevich as a way to give back to the community.
This year’s “Ribstock” will feature a full afternoon of live performances from some of the region’s standout talent, including Kevin Hill, Mojo Hotel, Dead Band, Brian Quinn Band, The Full, The Commission, and a late-night laser light show with Catullus.
Affectionally known as the “Day of Peace and Music,” this much-anticipated event will benefit the Bridgeport Little League, Upper Merion Cupboard, and Norristown’s Expressive Path, a non-profit organization committed to enriching, educating, and inspiring adolescents by providing resources in the areas of theater, dance, music, humanities and the visual arts.
In addition to the live music located inside the bar, sandwiches and other food items will be served outside in the tented area in the Ribhouse parking lot.
A $15 entry fee is required for the event and specials will be offered throughout the day and evening.
This weekend will feature many special family events dealing with history and nature – including an annual Presidents Day event at a national park.
On February 16, Valley Forge National Historical Park (1400 North Outer Line Drive, King of Prussia, www.nps.gov) is hosting “George Washington’s Birthday Party” from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The site of one of the most storied struggles of the American Revolution pays tribute to Gen. George Washington with a fun-filled birthday party. Indoor and outdoor activities at Valley Forge National Historical Park take place around the visitor center and include games and crafts for kids, as well as a chance for the little ones to join the Continental Army. Washington stops by for a visit, and all guests can enjoy a celebratory birthday cupcake.
The first public celebration of Washington’s Birthday was at Valley Forge in 1778. Now in 2025, you can join Mrs. Washington, members of the Continental Army, and others to celebrate His Excellency’s birthday.
George and Martha Washington will meet the public for pictures in the main tent and kids can show their appreciation to the General by creating a birthday card for him in the main tent.
Volunteers will be distributing free cupcakes at the pavilion just outside the Visitor Center. Cupcakes are courtesy of the faculty and students of the Culinary School at Montgomery County Community College.
In 2026, America turns 250, and Philadelphia is throwing the ultimate yearlong celebration.
After all, we’ve been first in freedom, first in innovation and first in fun for 250 years.
52 Weeks of Firsts (www.visitphilly.com/52-weeks-of-firsts) is a yearlong, citywide celebration honoring Philadelphia’s legacy of innovation produced by the Philadelphia Historic District 250th Committee. Not only was Philadelphia the birthplace of the country, but it was also the backdrop for many other marvels.
To honor these groundbreaking inventions and firsts, the Philadelphia Historic District is holding a year’s worth of free events to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday.
52 Weeks of Firsts shines a light on different Philly-born Firsts each week through a series of free public events called Saturday Firstivals — held every Saturday of 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in more than a dozen neighborhoods.
Firstival: Saturday February 14 will focus on “First Abolitionist Society in America: 1775.”
Visitors can honor the fight for freedom and celebrate the first American abolitionist society, launched in Philadelphia in 1775.
They will be able to discover how bold thinkers and brave activists laid the groundwork for a national movement to end slavery.
The event will take place on February 14 at 11 at the African American Museum in Philadelphia, which is located at 701 Arch Street in Philadelphia.
Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org) has started its new year with one of its annual special events “Winter Wonder,” which began on January 16.
“Winter Wonder,” which runs now through March 22, celebrates the beauty of winter. It’s all about outdoor spacious, indoor oasis, and the power of story.
Outside, visitors can find a sense of peace and tranquility as they walk past textural grasses, seed heads and the dramatic silhouettes of trees that stretch up into the sky.
Inside, they can bask in a world of warmth that features an overhead garden of hanging baskets adorned with such vibrant beauties as jasmine, cape-primrose, and lipstick-plant.
Visitors will be able to enjoy a paradise of flowers and foliage, bursting with color — all in a beautiful indoor winter wonderland with a tropical twist.
Inside Longwood’s Conservatory, visitors can check out nearly 300 blooming orchids on display in the site’s Orchid House.
The gardens are open from Wednesdays through Mondays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until March 22. Hours change in the spring.
As always, admission by “Timed Ticket” — tickets issued for specific dates and times. Timed ticketing limits the number of people in the Gardens at any given time and allows guests to enjoy minimal lines and a better viewing experience.
You may enter the Gardens up to 30 minutes prior and 30 minutes after your designated time. Make every effort to arrive at your designated reservation time. Earlier or later arrivals may not be accommodated.
Admission to Longwood Gardens is $32 for adults, $28 for seniors (ages 62 and older) and college students, $23 for active military and veterans and $17 for youth (ages 5-18).
There is one outdoor event which might be a tough choice – even for those who are hardy enough to brave the conditions.
“Astra Lumina Philadelphia” is an enchanted night walk at the Abington Art Center (515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown, https://astralumina.com/philadelphia) invites the audience to discover the wonder of visiting stars – to set off across mysterious grounds to discover a celestial pathway of lustrous light, cosmic visions, and astral song.
Created by the visionary minds at Moment Factory, “Astra Lumina Philadelphia” is the 24th experience in the Lumina Night Walk series.
Located on a historic 27-acre campus, Abington Art Center is a beautiful setting for the enchanting Astra Lumina. The campus has been transformed to create a magical journey.
Participants wander along specially designed pathways that weave through the forest landscape and immerse themselves in the wonder of Astra Lumina.
Highlights of the tour — Stroll along an enchanted one-mile night walk guiding visitors of all ages on a journey to discover the wonder of visiting stars, experience nature come alive through nine cosmic installations, marvel at the stars falling to your feet from 20 feet above and immerse yourself in a field of thousands of pixel lights.
“Astra Lumina Philadelphia” will run through March 7.
This month, the Neag Planetarium at the Reading Public Museum (500 Museum Road, Reading, www.readingpublicmuseum.org) will host “James Hood’s Beautifica.”
“Beautifica 360 – A Celebration of Life” was created by visionary composer James Hood and acclaimed immersive artists.
Celebrated as a versatile musical pioneer, Grammy-nominated artist James Hood is known for his groundbreaking work, and multi-sensory projects blending music and art.
His extensive musical résumé includes drumming for The Pretenders, more than two decades as the creative force behind the visionary ambient act Moodswings, and a wide array of production and soundtrack projects.
Before “Beautifica,” Hood transformed the world of immersive artistic experiences with “Mesmerica 360,” the record-breaking experience that continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
With “Beautifica 360,” breathtaking worlds of light and sound come alive in this 360° dome experience.
Audiences can lose themselves in mesmerizing constellations and ethereal landscapes.
Nestled within the Reading Public Museum, the Neag Planetarium is a captivating destination that transports visitors into the depths of space. It is located at 500 Museum Road in Reading.
Shows will be presented on February 15 and 21 and March 1.
Tickets are $39.90.
The 2025/2026 Winter in Franklin Square Holiday Festival (200 North Sixth Street, Philadelphia, http://www.historicphiladelphia.org/franklin-square/holidays-in-franklin-square/) opens its season this weekend and it will run until February 28.
It will be open from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. daily.
“Boozy Ben’s Bengo” will be held at Franklin Square on February 13 and 20 from 5-7 p.m. each night.
Visitors can play Ben Franklin-themed bingo inside Frosty’s Fireside Lodge heated tent with cocktails available for sale ($5 per bingo card).
Proceeds from “Bengo” benefit the management and operation of Franklin Square.
The Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show will be open from 4-8 p.m. daily and 4-9 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
Now through February 22, the town of Lititz is hosting its annual Fire & Ice Festival (lititzfireandice.com).
Featured attractions will be live ice carvings around town and sculptures out for view all over Broad Street and Main Street (which will be closed to vehicular traffic).
Food trucks will be located around town and retailers will be open late for shopping.
Ice sculptures are available for viewing from dawn to dusk in the Lititz Springs Park and throughout downtown Lititz.
Guests are invited to walk around downtown Lititz and enjoy the ice sculptures, dine at local restaurants, and shop at the local stores.
The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center (100 Station Avenue, Oaks, 484-754-3976, www.phillyexpocenter.com) is hosting the “True Honey Tea Festival” on February 14 and 15.
Visitors will be able to get unlimited sampling of all 20-plusTrue Honey Teas blends and a never seen before mystery flavor. This is the ultimate experience for True Honey Teas fans.
Here’s what’s included: True Honey Teas Canvas Tote Bag ($15 Value), Unlimited Tea Sampling — All Blends!, Create Your Own Tea Bag Blend Experience, Chocolate & Tea Pairing Experience with River Sea Chocolates, Tea
Seminars/Classes, Small Business Marketplace Shopping Experience, Live Music, Instagram Photo Opportunities and a $5 Shopping Voucher.
Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. both days.
“The “Winter Wonder Farm Festival” will be held every Friday in January at Rose Bride Farm (1314 North Limekiln Pike, Maple Glen, www.rosebridgefarmsanctuary.com).
The Farm invites visitors to join the staff every weekend this winter for a variety of festive activities and cozy experiences on the site.
Activities Include:
– Baby cuddle areas to snuggle with adorable animals
– An outdoor fire lounge to relax and unwind
– Candle making to create your own custom-scented candles in heated barn
– Baby cuddle areas to snuggle with adorable animals
– An outdoor fire lounge to relax and unwind
– Candle making to create your own custom-scented candles in heated barn
– Succulent & orchid planting to bring a bit of greenery home in the heated barn
– heated Kitten Kafe, where guests can enjoy hot organic tea, coffee, and cocoa while spending time with playful kittens in heated barn.
– heated Kitten Kafe, where guests can enjoy hot organic tea, coffee, and cocoa while spending time with playful kittens in heated barn.
There are sessions at 4 and 6:30 p.m.
Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum (6825 Norwitch Drive, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, www.simeonemuseum.org) will host a special event this weekend.
Located in Philadelphia, the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum is one of the world’s greatest collections of racing sports cars.
Through the theme, “America Loves Corvette,” the museum celebrates the history and evolution of these magnificent machines.
Since its debut in 1953, Corvette has held a special place in the American imagination. It began as something bold and experimental and, over time, became familiar, trusted, and deeply admired. Generations have grown up with it. Some dreamed of it. Some raced it. Many never stopped loving it.
The special exhibit will open on February 14 and run through March 1.
Tickets are $15.
The John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum (8601 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, www.fws.gov/refuge/John_Heinz) will present “Birds Walk” with this weekend.
The event is scheduled to run from 9-11 a.m. on February 14.
Participants will take an educational walk with Cliff and Nancy Hence, two of the site’s knowledgeable volunteers.
They’ll be able to discover the 300-plus species of birds that use the Refuge during their migration routes – each week guarantees different species.
There will be a similar walk on February 15 with Mary Ellen Krober. This event will also run from 9-11 a.m.
Both walks will meet at the Visitor Center and be at a relaxed paced on flat surfaces.
This weekend is a special time at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University (1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, www.ansp.org).
The museum is presenting “Science Story Time: Night Animals” on February 14 and 15 starting at 11:30 a.m. each day.
Each week will feature a science story and a hands-on craft to try.
This weekend’s feature is “Night Animals” by Gianna Marino.
Other upcoming “Science Storytime” dates are February 21, 22 and 28 and March 1.
Museum admission is $22 for adults, $19 for seniors and $18 for children (ages 2-12).
Hagley Museum and Library (Buck Road East entrance via Route 100, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-658-2400, www.hagley.org), a 230-acre historical village on the site of the original du Pont Company gunpowder mills in northern Delaware, has a popular attraction – “Nation of Inventors.”
In conjunction with this, Hagley hosts “Kid Inventors’ Weekend” from February 15-17 in the Visitor Center.
Hagley celebrates “Kid Inventors’ Weekend” on Saturday by offering activities that will ignite kids’ creativity and curiosity.
They can participate in activities that celebrate the genius behind design, learn about the patent process and see examples of early American ingenuity in the “Nation of Inventors” exhibition.
They also will be able to see robotics and Lego teams demonstrating their amazing creations and pay a visit to the DuPont Discovery Loft to “Tinker and Create.”
Future innovators can take apart electronics, use household “junk” to create their own inventions, and submit their ideas to the “Hagley Patent Office.”
“Nation of Inventors” celebrates the American spirit of ingenuity by taking visitors on a journey from the early years of the patent system, in the 1790s, through the “golden age” of American invention, in the late 1800s.
The exhibit features more than 120 patent models from Hagley’s unique collection highlighting the diverse stories of inventors from all walks of life.
Patent models are scaled representations of inventions and were part of the patent application process for nearly 100 years. “Nation of Inventors” showcases patent models representing innovations in a variety of industries from transportation and manufacturing to food preservation and medical devices.
In the exhibition, visitors will enjoy engaging experiences around every corner, testing their knowledge of innovation and hearing personal accounts from inventors.
“Nation of Inventors” includes patent models from well-known inventors and companies like Ball (Mason Jars), Jim Beam, Bissell, Corliss, Steinway, and Westinghouse.
“Nation of Inventors” is located on the first two floors of Hagley’s Visitor Center. Visitors can plan to spend about 30 minutes on their self-guided tour of the exhibition.
Admission to Hagley is $20 for adults, $16 for students and seniors (62+) and $10 for children (6-14).
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia (500 W Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, Https://philadelphia.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/) is open all winter with its family-oriented rides and play.
Popular attractions are “Imagination Express,” “4-D Cinema,” “The Great LEGO® Race Virtual Reality Experience,” “LEGO® NINJAGO® Training Camp,” “Duplo Park” and “Pirate Adventure Island Spoftplay.”
Admission is $21.99.
Ghost Tour of Philadelphia (215-413-1997, www.ghosttour.com), Ghost Tour of Lancaster (717-687-6687, www.ghosttour.com) and Ghost Tour of Strasburg (717-687-6687, www.ghosttour.com) operate throughout the winter and offer an eerily entertaining evening of true ghost stories and real haunted houses.
The Ghost Tour of Philadelphia, which is based on the book, “Ghost Stories of Philadelphia, PA.,” is a candlelight walking tour along the back streets and secret gardens of Independence Park, Society Hill, and Old City, where ghostly spirits, haunted houses, and eerie graveyards abound.
Participants can discover the ghost lore of America’s most historic and most haunted city with stories from the founding of William Penn’s colony to present-day hauntings.
The activity is open year-round – weekends, December-February; every night, March-November. Tickets are $28.
The Ghost Tour of Lancaster and the Ghost Tour of Strasburg are based on the book, “Ghost Stories of Lancaster, PA.”
Participants in the Ghost Tour of Lancaster explore the long-forgotten mysteries of one of America’s oldest cities, with haunting tales of otherworldly vigils, fatal curses, and star-crossed lovers. The tour provides the opportunity to experience 300 years of haunted history from the Red Rose City’s thorny past. Tickets are $28.
The Ghost Tour of Strasburg is a candlelight walking tour of the quaint and historic town of Strasburg in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Visitors will experience an entertaining evening with a costumed tour guide spinning tales of haunted mansions, eerie graveyards, and spirits that roam the night … in a town lost in time. Tickets are $28.
Founded more than 50 years ago, Choo Choo Barn — Traintown U.S.A. (Route 741 East, 226 Gap Rd, Strasburg, 717-687-7911, www.choochoobarn.com) presents a 1,700-square-foot train layout featuring over 150 hand-built animated figures and vehicles and 22 operating trains.
The majority of trains that are running in the display are “O Gauge” trains but there are also some HO Gauge trains as well as one N Gauge train.
Several of the original pieces and animations are still on the display today, including the ski slope, ski lodge and ice skaters, Dutch Haven, the Willows, the two-lane moving highway (in front of Dutch Haven), the farm with the tobacco barn, the Strasburg Fire House, the church beside Dutch Haven and a few other houses.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children (ages 3 and under) at Choo Choo Barn — Traintown U.S.A.
“TreeTrails Adventures Trevose” (301 West Bristol Pike, Trevose, treetrails.com/trevose-pa) is an adventure park full of fun challenges for outdoor adventurers of all ages.
Participants can experience the rush of TreeTrails Adventures as they swing through the trees of the new adventure park. They will be able to discover the excitement of climbing and zip lining above the forest floor with family, friends, co-workers, or teammates.
The park, which is based at Phoenix Sport Club in Bucks County, offers two ways to experience climbing – TreeTrails Adventure Park and KidTrails Park. Young explorers can enjoy miniaturized courses in the adjacent KidTrails Park.
General Park Admission prices are: Main Park Adult Tickets (Ages 12+), $69; KidTrails Tickets (Ages 4–7), $23.
Grim Philly’s “Dark Philly History Tour” (www.grimphilly.com) will be held every evening throughout the winter.
Participants can walk with tour guides from the grounds of America’s first White House, Congress, and Liberty Bell to homes and sites of Hamilton, Washington, Franklin, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, and more than 10 other Founding-Fathers.
The surprising dirt of espionage, murder, sexual license and blackmail highlight the secrets of 1776 with a ghost story or two along the way.
This tour is highly researched. And your guide is a historian.
Ticket prices start at $38.
