Winter

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See Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens glow during special after-dark hours this winter

Magic Gardens After Dark 1

Dilworth Park’s ice rink and Wintergarden return for the 2025–26 winter season

Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink

Raynaud's syndrome can be painful and annoying, but it's usually not dangerous

Raynaud's Syndrome

Sun is expected to roll in for the Eagles parade Friday after three days of wintry mix and rain

weather eagles parade

Founders Philly Freeze-Out returns to Manayunk on Feb. 1 with a run, chowder crawl and live ice carvings

Founders Philly Freeze Out

Outreach groups mobilize support for Philly's homeless population amid cold spell

Philly Cold Blue

School District of Philadelphia to close schools Monday because of snow

philadelphia school district snow

Arctic air blast to bring frigid weather to Philly region in early 2025

Cold Weather Philly

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Museum of the American Revolution to offer family-friendly activities throughout winter break

museum american revolution winter break

Code Blue is in effect in Philly. Here's how to help people living on the streets.

Code Blue Philly

Street curling, holiday light show return to Franklin Square for winter festival

winter franklin square

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Dilworth Park's ice rink and and holiday market return next week

dilworth park ice rink

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Ice sculpture festival returns to Roxborough's Pocket Park on Saturday

roxborough ice festival

Up to 5 inches of snow expected in much of Philly region by Saturday morning

Philly snow weekend

Watch ice sculptors at work at the Founders Philly Freeze-Out in Manayunk

012524 Founders Freeze Out

Philadelphia could get up to 6 inches of snow Friday

philadelphia snow forecast friday

Snow shoveling in frigid temperatures can trigger heart attacks, but there are ways to lessen risks

Snow Shoveling Heart

Frigid weather can cause serious ailments; here are signs for frostbite, hypothermia and other conditions

Cold Weather Health

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Dilworth Park's Ice Festival to feature skating, carving and a full-size frozen piano

dilworth park ice festival

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Disney characters to visit Franklin Square this month for Ice Princess Night

franklin square ice princess night

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American Revolution museum to offer winter-themed activities for kids between Christmas and New Year's

American Revolution Winter

Adventure Aquarium to celebrate the holidays with world's tallest underwater Christmas tree

adventure aquarium christmas underwater

Play street curling, admire holiday lights in Franklin Square this winter

franklin square winter

Glide into winter magic with the return of the ice rink at Dilworth Park

Ice rink Dilworth park

Sip hot cocktails by the fire at Assembly Rooftop Lounge's winter pop-up bar

Alpine Heights Assembly Rooftop Lounge

As the days get shorter, seasonal affective disorder kicks in for many Americans

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Tinseltown Holiday Spectacular to relocate to FDR Park this year

tinseltown fdr park

Take underwater yoga classes this winter in W Philadelphia's heated outdoor pool

w philadelphia hotel wet deck pool yoga class

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Explore Fairmount Park and win prizes during a digital scavenger hunt this winter

Fairmount Park Scavenger Hunt

Dehydration isn't just a summer concern; Make sure to drink enough water during the winter, too

Winter Hydration Water

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Chestnut Hill on Ice returns, celebrating everything cold but offering cozy options, too

Chestnut Hill on Ice 2023

Travel back in time to 1770s Philadelphia with a holiday walking tour of Old City

Museum of the American Revolution Winter Break

Extreme weather is hard on the heart, but the winter is far more dangerous than the summer

Heart Cold Weather

Challenge friends to a street curling match in Franklin Square this winter

Franklin Square winter street curling

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Museum of the American Revolution 'Winter Weekends' to feature musical performances, silhouette art

Museum of the American Revolution winter weekends

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Smith Memorial Playground's Winter Wonderland to feature ice carving, s'mores

Smith Memorial Playground Winter Wonderland

Sip hot cocktails and enjoy an all-new pizza happy hour at Assembly Rooftop Lounge's pop-up ski lodge bar

Alpine Heights Assembly Rooftop Lounge

Christmas Village to return with ferris wheel, double-decker carousel

Christmas Village 2022 LOVE park

Franklin Square to be adorned with 200,000 holiday lights this winter

Franklin Square Winter light show

Dilworth Park kicks off its holiday programming with opening of Wintergarden and ice rink

Dilworth Park Center City Wintergarden ice rink

Stroll through a winter wonderland during Philadelphia Zoo's holiday light display

LumiNature Philadelphia Zoo

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