{"id":55146,"date":"2025-01-31T10:03:40","date_gmt":"2025-01-31T15:03:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/?p=55146"},"modified":"2025-01-31T10:03:41","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T15:03:41","slug":"what-to-do-firebird-festival-returns-to-phoenixville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/?p=55146","title":{"rendered":"What To Do: Firebird Festival returns to Phoenixville"},"content":{"rendered":"
By Denny Dyroff<\/strong>, Entertainment Editor, The Times<\/em><\/div>\n
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There are four outdoor event which might be easy choices for those willing to brave the winter conditions \u2013 Phoenixville\u2019s Firebird Festival, \u201cAstra Lumina\u00a0Philadelphia\u201d and \u201cFreeze\u201d events in Holmes and Manayunk.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Phoenixville\u2019s annual\u00a0Firebird\u00a0Festival (Veterans Field, 192 Mowere Road, Phoenixville, www.firebirdfestival.com<\/a>) is set to light up the sky again this weekend.<\/div>\n
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Phoenixville will celebrate the arrival of the solstice with a special event on February 1 with festivities slated to get underway at 3 p.m. on Bridge Street.<\/div>\n
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The celebration will focus on the burning of a\u00a0Firebird\u00a0(in this case, a wooden bird and not a high-powered sports car).<\/div>\n
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Also known as the Phoenix, the\u00a0Firebird\u00a0is a centuries-old symbol of rebirth and regeneration. The highlight of the event is the lighting of the\u00a0Firebird.<\/div>\n

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The free event will feature a \u201cCrafts Bazaar\u201d and a variety of live entertainment.<\/div>\n
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At 8 p.m., there will be a pageantry parade featuring drummers, dancers, giant puppets and the torch that lights the bird. Then, it will be time for the lighting of the\u00a0Firebird.<\/div>\n
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Astra Lumina\u00a0Philadelphia<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cAstra Lumina\u00a0Philadelphia\u201d is an enchanted night walk\u00a0at the Abington Art Center (515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown, https:\/\/astralumina.com\/philadelphia<\/a>) invites the audience to discover the wonder of visiting stars \u2013 to set off across mysterious grounds to discover a celestial pathway of lustrous light, cosmic visions, and astral song.<\/div>\n

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Created by the visionary minds at Moment Factory, \u201cAstra Lumina Philadelphia\u201d is the 24th experience in the Lumina Night Walk series.<\/div>\n
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Located on a historic 27-acre campus, Abington Art Center is a beautiful setting for the enchanting Astra Lumina.\u00a0 The campus has been transformed to create a magical journey.<\/div>\n
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Participants wander along specially designed pathways that weave through the forest landscape and immerse themselves in the wonder of Astra Lumina.<\/div>\n
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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.<\/div>\n
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\u201cAstra Lumina Philadelphia\u201d will run through March 9.<\/div>\n
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February 1 is the day that The Ridley House & The Heritage Ballrooms (2107 MacDade Blvd., Holmes, 610-522-5400, www.ridleyhousepa.com<\/a>) will be hosting its \u201c11th Annual Freezefest.\u201d<\/div>\n
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The event, which runs from noon Saturday until 2 a.m., will feature live cover bands and DJs along with several themed rooms. It will also host a giant outdoor ice bar, food court, photo booth, axe throwing trailer, custom heated tents, ballrooms, beer pong and cornhole tournaments, giveaways and interesting drink specials.<\/div>\n
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Ticket prices start at $9.99.<\/div>\n
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\"\"The Founders Philly Freeze-Out\u00a0(manayunk.com\/events<\/a>) will take place on Main Street in\u00a0Manayunk\u00a0on February 1.<\/div>\n
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Billed as Philadelphia\u2019s largest outdoor winter festival, the free event will run from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.<\/div>\n
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The event is being held concurrently with the free three-mile\u00a0Founders Freeze Out Fun Run\u00a0at 9 a.m. and the\u00a0Manayunk Chowder Crawl\u00a0at noon (paid tickets required).<\/div>\n
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The festival will feature live ice-carving demos, more than two dozen creations from Ice Sculpture Philly, an ice slide and a snowy ice igloo. There will also be a Lunar New Year Lion Dance along with food trucks and beer specials, a winter market, and discounts at area businesses.<\/div>\n
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From February 6-16, international traveling Do\u00a0Portugal\u00a0Circus will take up residence under the Big Top at the Franklin Mills Mall (1455 Franklin Mills Circle, Philadelphia, www.doportugalcircus.com<\/a>).<\/div>\n
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The international travelling show has been produced by Do\u00a0Portugal\u00a0Circus for more than 25 years.<\/div>\n
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Do\u00a0Portugal\u00a0Circus<\/p><\/div>\n

A combination of circus talent and magic takes audiences on a journey of laughter and pure amazement. Do\u00a0Portugal\u00a0Circus\u2019 athletic and passionate artists will leave patrons gasping in awe as they perform their death-defying acts.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Some of the featured acts are Juggler Carlos, Hand Balancing Eddy, Magic C Man, Hula Hoop Xena and The Circus Showgirls.<\/div>\n
And of course, there will be a clown. No circus is complete without one and Do\u00a0Portugal\u00a0Circus showcases a wonderful clown\u00a0that keeps audiences laughing from start to finish.<\/div>\n
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This is a professional show that delights audiences of all ages.<\/div>\n
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Ticket prices start at $20.<\/div>\n
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2025 is the \u201cYear of the\u00a0Snake\u201d according to Chinese zodiac.<\/div>\n
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On February 2, Philadelphia\u2019s Chinatown\u00a0community will gather in the streets for\u00a0a Lunar New Year parade\u00a0led by The Philadelphia Suns.<\/div>\n
The daytime parade celebration kicks off at 11 a.m. from 10th and Spring streets this Sunday.<\/div>\n
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The parade celebration kicks off at 11 a.m. from 10th and Spring streets this Tuesday.<\/div>\n
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The parade features lion dancing, drumming and firecrackers \u2013 activities that will bring good luck to the local community.<\/div>\n
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The Chinese zodiac is a rotating cycle of 12 years in which each year is represented by a specific animal and its characteristics \u2014 rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog and pig.<\/div>\n
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The Chinese Zodiac dates back to the Qin Dynasty more than 2,000 years ago and is rooted in a system of zoolatry (or animal worship).<\/div>\n
As the legend goes, the Jade Emperor challenged all of the animals in the Kingdom to a \u201cGreat Race.\u201d Whoever arrived at his Palace first would win his favor.<\/div>\n
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The Philadelphia Suns will also perform their Lion Dance on February 1 at Reading Terminal Market at 11:30 a.m., Fashion District at 1 p.m., Rail Park at 2:45 p.m., Franklin Square at 4 p.m. and Dilworth Park at 6:30 p.m.<\/div>\n
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On February 8, they will perform at Suburban Square at 11 a.m. and King of Prussia Mall at 4:30 p.m.<\/div>\n
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Also on February 1, the Hung Gar Kung Fu Academy will hold Lunar New Year festivities on the streets of Media with a\u00a0traditional lion dance performance.<\/div>\n
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The exciting performance kicks off on State Street in front of the Plum Street Mall. The event will run from 2-4 p.m.<\/div>\n
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On February 1, it will also be time for the 2025 \u201cIMEDIA DAY\u201d with the Media Borough Recreation crew.<\/div>\n
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The event, which will be held on Jackson Street and on State Street, will feature fun, games, a scavenger hunt and \u201cTrivia Night.\u201d<\/div>\n
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The annual \u201cPunk\u00a0Rock\u00a0Flea\u00a0Market\u201d will be held on February 1 and 2\u00a0at the\u00a023rd\u00a0Street\u00a0Armory\u00a0(22 South\u00a023rd\u00a0Street, Philadelphia,\u00a0www.phillyprfm.com<\/a>).<\/div>\n
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The\u00a0Punk\u00a0Rock\u00a0Flea\u00a0Market\u00a0is the place to shop for vintage clothing, records, crafts, art, and most of all old\u00a0punk\u00a0junk from more than 200 vendors.<\/div>\n
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This is an indoor event, rain or shine, inside the armory that will run from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day.<\/div>\n
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Tickets are $10 at the door.<\/div>\n
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Chaddsford Winery (Route 1, Chadds Ford, 610-388-6221, www.chaddsford.com<\/a>) is presenting \u201cReserve Tastings \u2013 Winter Showcase\u201d on select Saturdays and Sundays in January.<\/div>\n
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Guests will join the CFW Crew for an intimate and educational 60-minute experience in the Barrel Room.\u00a0The 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 seasonal local cheeses and other accoutrements to enhance your tasting experience.<\/div>\n
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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.<\/div>\n
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The following is the 2025 Pairing Line Up \u2013 Greeting Wine: Sparkling White; 2023 Presage: Epilogue with Savory Fig & Thyme Buckwheat Crackers, Noblette Brie Cheese, and Honey;\u00a0 2021 Merlot with Cowboy Coffee Cheese from Goat Rodeo; Spiced Apple with Pumpkin Pie Dome from \u00c9clat;\u00a0and Warm Holiday Spirit with Negative Cookie from Oso Sweet Bakery.<\/div>\n
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The \u201cWine, Cheese & Honey Pairings at Penns Woods\u201d at Penns Wood Winery (124 Beaver Valley Road, Chadds Ford, 610-459-0808, http:\/\/www.pennswoodswinery.com<\/a>) provide a nice way for visitors to enjoy a winter weekend day.<\/div>\n
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Penns Woods Winery is joining forces with local cheese makers and local honey artisans to present exclusive pairings of wine, cheese and honey. The tastings will feature four premium Penns Woods wines, each paired with various cheeses and honey from local farms.<\/div>\n
The palate-pleasing 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.<\/div>\n
Tickets cost $40 per person and reservations are required.<\/div>\n
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A well-attended Bucks County attraction is the \u201cThe Winter Un-wined\u201d at\u00a0Shady Brook Farm (931 Stony Hill Road, Yardley, www.shadybrookfarm.com<\/a>).<\/div>\n
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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.<\/div>\n
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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.<\/div>\n
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The music schedule includes Acoustic Bandwagon on January 31 and Dana Collins Project on February 1.<\/div>\n
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This month , Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org<\/a>) started its new year with one of its annual special events \u2013 \u201cWinter Wonder.\u201d<\/div>\n
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\u201cWinter Wonder,\u201d which runs now through March 23, celebrates the beauty of winter. It\u2019s all about outdoor spacious, indoor oasis, and the power of story.<\/div>\n
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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.<\/div>\n
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Inside, they can bask in a world of warmth that features an overhead garden of hanging baskets adorned with such vibrant beauties as<\/div>\n
jasmine, cape-primrose, and lipstick-plant.<\/div>\n
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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.<\/div>\n
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Inside Longwood’s Conservatory, visitors can check out nearly 300 blooming orchids on display in the site\u2019s Orchid House. There will also be rare blue poppies blooming in March but for only about 10 to 15 days.<\/div>\n
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Another popular attraction this year is Longwood Gardens\u2019 \u201cScience Saturdays\u201d series. Events in the series are \u201cReimagining a Landscape Under Glass: Mediterranean Seasonal Plants\u201d on February 28 and \u201cFire for Flora: Controlled Burns in Meadow Management\u201d on March 8.<\/div>\n
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The gardens are open from Wednesdays through Mondays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until March 28. Hours change in the spring.<\/div>\n
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As always, admission by \u201cTimed Ticket\u201d — 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.<\/div>\n
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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.<\/div>\n
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Admission to Longwood Gardens is $25 for adults, $22 for seniors (ages 62 and older) and college students, $18 for active military and veterans and $13 for youth (ages 5-18).<\/div>\n
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Sesame Place (100 Sesame Road, Langhorne, www.sesameplace.com<\/a>) may be closed for park rides and activities but there\u2019s still furry fun to be found there.<\/div>\n
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This weekend\u2019s special event will be Elmo’s Rockin’ Birthday Dine on February 1 and 2.<\/div>\n
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Guests will be able to rock out with Elmo on his birthday.<\/div>\n
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They are invited to bring a monster appetite and enjoy a delectable buffet and funky desserts as they rock out to the music with birthday boy Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Zoe, and Cookie Monster.<\/div>\n
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Other upcoming special dining events are My Fuzzy Valentine Dine on February 8 and 9.<\/div>\n
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Founded more than 50 years ago, Choo Choo Barn \u2014 Traintown U.S.A. (Route 741 East, 226 Gap Rd, Strasburg, 717-687-7911, www.choochoobarn.com<\/a>) 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 \u201cO Gauge\u201d trains but there are also some HO Gauge trains as well as one N Gauge train.<\/div>\n
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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.<\/div>\n
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Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children (ages 3 and under) at Choo Choo Barn \u2014 Traintown U.S.A.<\/div>\n
The John\u00a0Heinz\u00a0National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum (8601 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, www.fws.gov\/refuge\/John_Heinz<\/a>) will host a Groundhog Day Celebration on February 1.<\/div>\n
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Visitors can join a family-friendly walk at 10 a.m. to learn about its history and nature.<\/div>\n
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They can enjoy crafts, music, and a live animal presentation from 11 a.m.-noon the Visitor Center. Ther will also be a \u201cGroundhog Shadow Reveal\u201d at noon.<\/div>\n
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The Refuge will also present \u201cBirds Walk\u201d with this weekend.<\/div>\n
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The event is scheduled to run from 9-11 a.m. on February 1.<\/div>\n
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Participants will take an educational walk with Chuck Root and Emily Dodge, two one of the site\u2019s knowledgeable volunteers.<\/div>\n
They\u2019ll be able to discover the 300+ species of birds that use the Refuge during their migration routes — each week guarantees different species.<\/div>\n
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The walk will meet at the Visitor Center and be at a relaxed paced on flat surfaces.<\/div>\n
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A popular annual winter tradition can be found at the Rothman Orthopaedics Institute Ice Rink at Dilworth Park (1 South 15th Street, Philadelphia, http:\/\/ccdparks.org\/dilworth-park<\/a>).<\/div>\n
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Visitors of all ages can enjoy a dramatic seasonal transformation as fountains are replaced by the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Ice Rink and reindeer topiaries take up winter residence on the Greenfield Lawn.<\/div>\n
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In addition, a full lineup of free entertainment is featured, including the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Cabin.<\/div>\n
Dilworth Park\u2019s winter season began in November with the opening of the Wintergarden on the Greenfield Lawn and the Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink and Cabin.<\/div>\n
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The Rothman Institute Ice Rink at Dilworth Park is an unparalleled entertainment experience on Philadelphia\u2019s 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.<\/div>\n
Winter at Dilworth Park will run through March 9.<\/div>\n
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Winter has arrived and the Blue Cross\u00a0RiverRink\u00a0(Delaware Avenue at Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 215-925-RINK, www.riverrink.com<\/a>) has come back to life.<\/div>\n
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Unlike most of the suburban ice rinks,\u00a0RiverRink\u00a0features public skating. Ice skating is the only use of the ice. This winter,\u00a0RiverRink\u00a0takes 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.<\/div>\n
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For 29\u00a0seasons, Winterfest has been Philadelphia’s favorite Winter tradition on the Delaware River Waterfront, inviting\u00a0visitors for a chance to indulge in flights of fancy under\u00a0thousands of sparkling lights in a\u00a0winter wonderland with spectacular views of the Delaware River. Cozy up in comforting warming cabins,\u00a0firepit stations, boardwalk rides and games for the young and young-at-heart, delicious food and hot beverages, the signature holiday tree, and, of course, ice skating on our NHL-sized rink. Winterfest is a\u00a0top destination for anyone looking to rekindle family traditions.<\/div>\n
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The Winterfest site is free to enter and open to the public. Amenities such as\u00a0ice skating\u00a0and\u00a0cabin and firepit\u00a0experiences\u00a0can be reserved in advance. Winterfest is open seven days a week including holidays through March.<\/div>\n
The 2025 Winter in Franklin Square y festival (200 North Sixth Street, Philadelphia, http:\/\/www.historicphiladelphia.org\/franklin-square\/holidays-in-franklin-square\/<\/a>) opens its season this weekend and it will run until February 25.<\/div>\n
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It will be open from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. daily.<\/div>\n
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The Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show will be open from 4-8 p.m. daily and 4-9 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays and will be closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.<\/div>\n
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Visitors are invited to experience the magic of the holidays and celebrate traditions new and old at the Franklin Square Holiday Festival.<\/div>\n
Inspired by Benjamin Franklin\u2019s electrifying genius, the free\u00a0Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show presented by PECO is the key to holiday fun in Franklin Square.<\/div>\n
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Attendees can marvel at more than 50,000 lights as they shimmer, dance, and illuminate the Square to a soundtrack of holiday classics, some of which are performed by\u00a0The Philly POPS in two alternating shows every 30 minutes. Every evening, one lucky audience member will be selected to \u201cignite\u201d the 4:30 p.m. show.<\/div>\n
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Grim\u00a0Philly\u2019s \u201cDark Philly History Tour\u201d (www.grimphilly.com<\/a>) will be held every evening throughout the winter.<\/div>\n
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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.<\/div>\n
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.<\/div>\n
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Ticket prices start at $38.<\/div>\n
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\u201cTreeTrails Adventures Trevose\u201d (301 West Bristol Pike, Trevose, treetrails.com\/trevose-pa<\/a>) is an adventure park\u00a0full of fun challenges for outdoor adventurers of all ages.<\/div>\n
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Participants can experience the rush of TreeTrails Adventures\u00a0as they swing through the trees of the new adventure park.\u00a0They will be able to discover the\u00a0excitement of climbing and zip lining above the forest floor\u00a0with family, friends, co-workers, or teammates.<\/div>\n
The park, which is based at Phoenix Sport Club in Bucks County, offers two ways to experience climbing \u2013 TreeTrails Adventure Park and KidTrails Park. Young explorers can enjoy miniaturized courses in the adjacent KidTrails Park.<\/div>\n
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General Park Admission prices are: Main Park Adult Tickets (Ages 12+), $59; Main Park Youth Tickets (Ages 7\u201311), $51; KidTrails Tickets (Ages 4\u20137), $12.<\/div>\n
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Ghost\u00a0Tour\u00a0of Philadelphia (215-413-1997, www.ghosttour.com<\/a>),\u00a0Ghost\u00a0Tour\u00a0of Lancaster (717-687-6687, www.ghosttour.com<\/a>) and\u00a0Ghost\u00a0Tour\u00a0of Strasburg (717-687-6687, www.ghosttour.com<\/a>) operate throughout the winter and offer an eerily entertaining evening of true\u00a0ghost\u00a0stories and real haunted houses.<\/div>\n
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The Ghost Tour of Philadelphia, which is based on the book, \u201cGhost Stories of Philadelphia, PA.,\u201d is a candlelight walking\u00a0tour\u00a0along the back streets and secret gardens of Independence Park, Society Hill, and Old City, where\u00a0ghostly spirits, haunted houses, and eerie graveyards abound.<\/div>\n
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Participants can discover the ghost lore of America\u2019s most historic and most haunted city with stories from the founding of William Penn\u2019s colony to present-day hauntings.<\/div>\n
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The activity is open year-round \u2013 weekends, December-February; every night, March-November. Tickets are $24.<\/div>\n
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The Ghost Tour of Lancaster and the Ghost Tour of Strasburg are based on the book, \u201cGhost Stories of Lancaster, PA.\u201d<\/div>\n
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Participants in the\u00a0Ghost\u00a0Tour\u00a0of Lancaster explore the long-forgotten mysteries of one of America\u2019s oldest cities, with haunting tales of otherworldly vigils, fatal curses, and star-crossed lovers. The\u00a0tour\u00a0provides the opportunity to experience 300 years of haunted history from the Red Rose City\u2019s thorny past. Tickets are $20.<\/div>\n
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The\u00a0Ghost\u00a0Tour\u00a0of Strasburg is a candlelight walking\u00a0tour\u00a0of the quaint and historic town of Strasburg in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Visitors will experience an entertaining evening with a costumed\u00a0tour\u00a0guide spinning tales of haunted mansions, eerie graveyards, and spirits that roam the night \u2026 in a town lost in time. Tickets are $20.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times There are four outdoor event which might be easy choices for those willing to brave the winter conditions \u2013 Phoenixville\u2019s Firebird Festival, \u201cAstra Lumina\u00a0Philadelphia\u201d and \u201cFreeze\u201d events in Holmes and Manayunk. Phoenixville\u2019s annual\u00a0Firebird\u00a0Festival (Veterans Field, 192 Mowere Road, Phoenixville, www.firebirdfestival.com) is set to light up the sky again […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":55142,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[15936,15262,8596,10697,15937],"class_list":["post-55146","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-community","tag-astra-lumina-philadelphia","tag-do-portugal-circus","tag-featurd","tag-firebird-festival","tag-the-founders-philly-freeze-out"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55146","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=55146"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55146\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":55147,"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55146\/revisions\/55147"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/55142"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=55146"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=55146"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=55146"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}