2024-2025 Highlights
Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market
You’re making a list and checking it twice. Cross everyone off your holiday shopping list while supporting local artisans and small businesses at the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market, running November 15, 2024 through January 1, 2025.
— Photo courtesy Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market
Shop handmade crafts, jewelry, artwork, home décor and treats from 40 local vendors scattered throughout the park, with a focus on Black-, Brown- and women-owned businesses.
Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink
Whisk around the ice in the shadow of City Hall at Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink from November 15, 2024 through February 23, 2025.
Featuring a new icicle-inspired illuminated art piece overhead, the rink offers timed tickets, good for 90-minute skating sessions. Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets online, with walk-up in-person sales based on availability.
— Photo by J. Fusco for Visit Philadelphia
Accessible sled skating is also offered from January 6 to February 23, 2025.
Rink admission is $9 for adults and $7 for kids 10 and under. Skate rentals and lockers are also available for $10 each. And February 3 through 18, guests can enjoy free rink admission on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Rothman Orthopaedics Cabin
After skating and shopping, defrost for a bit at Rothman Orthopaedics Cabin. Located right next to the Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink, the cozy après-skate spot warms you up with pay-as-you-go seasonal dishes, cocktails, beer and hot drinks from November 15, 2024 through February 23, 2025.
The rustic ski chalet, adorned with seasonal decor, also offers a front-row view of the skaters and fire pits on the terrace at no charge.
The Wintergarden
The Wintergarden on the Greenfield Lawn adds a bit of festive greenery to the southern end of Dilworth Park from November 15, 2024 through March 9, 2025.
— Photo courtesy Center City District
Hundreds of twinkling lights illuminate the rustic woodland décor, whimsical reindeer topiaries and seasonal foliage.
Guests are welcome to stroll through the picturesque garden or stop for a respite with some warm mulled wine from the Chaddsford Winery kiosk.
Special Events
Dilworth Park rounds out its winter offerings with plenty of free and open-to-the-public special events, including:
- Cocktails & Cold Ones weekly happy hour (Wednesdays November 20, 2024 to February 19, 2025)
- College Nights (November 21, 2024 to February 20, 2025)
- Santa Express (November 29, 2024)
- Superhero Skate (January 11, 2025)
- Rhythm on Ice (January 25, 2025)
- Lunar New Year celebration (February 1, 2025)
- Ice Piano (February 15, 2025)
