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Shared Vision: Portraits from The CCH Pounder-Koné Collection

​The African American Museum in Philadelphia 701 Arch St, Philadelphia

The African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) is proud to present, “Shared Vision: Portraits from The CCH Pounder-Koné Collection,” featuring paintings from the personal collection of award-winning actress, CCH Pounder. This exhibition, curated exclusively for AAMP, is a stunning collection of contemporary art that spans the African […]

Ice Dinosaurs Exhibit

The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia

Explore paleontology’s final frontier in Ice Dinosaurs, the Academy’s exciting new special exhibit. Transport yourself to the Late Cretaceous period in the Arctic Circle, where dinosaurs actually lived year-round in extreme polar environments. This brand-new, immersive and educational experience brings this era to life with animatronic […]

Event Series LIGHT THROUGH A GLASS SPRING

Light Through a Glass Spring

Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia South at The Navy Yard 1001 Intrepid Avenue, Philadelphia

Light through a glass spring features work by artists Cynthia Goodman Brantley and Emily Selvin. Emily’s translucent glass and Cynthia’s glowing drawings play with mixing non-literal forms and perceived function. Both artists embrace openness in their pieces, and leave their work available to viewers’ analysis. […]

Free

Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens

Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square

Feel the warmth this winter at Longwood Gardens! Escape the winter blues in their beautiful glasshouses while marveling at their brand new West Conservatory. Explore the Cascade Garden, a lush, tropical paradise full of waterfalls and exotic plants and stroll through their classic conservatories where […]

Center City District Restaurant Week

Center City

Treat your family to a fantastic dining experience during Center City Restaurant Week! From January 19th to February 1st, enjoy delicious prix-fixe menus at participating restaurants with dinners starting at just $40 and lunches at $20.

Ongoing
Event Series Chilly Philly Mini Golf in Franklin Square

Chilly Philly Mini Golf in Franklin Square

Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia

Putt through 18 holes of wintry fun this holiday season! Center City’s only outdoor mini golf course transforms into a winter wonderland both day and night during Winter in Franklin Square. Chilly Philly Mini Golf features lights, seasonal music, and larger-than-life wintertime friends throughout the […]

Event Series Electrical Spectacle Light Show in Franklin Square

Electrical Spectacle Light Show in Franklin Square

Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia

Enjoy one of Philadelphia’s premier winter light shows for FREE! The Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO is Winter in Franklin Square’s main attraction. Hundreds of thousands of LED lights make the Square the perfect backdrop for your winter Instagram pictures. This year celebrates Ben […]

Event Series Camp Kef Day

Camp Kef Day

Kaiserman Jewish Community Center 45 Haverford Road, Wynnewood

Bring your family and friends for a day filled with exciting activities while supporting a camp fundraiser. Reconnect with friends from last summer as you enjoy games, songs, and even a mini bounce house! Prospective campers are also invited to come and meet the team […]

$36
Event Series Camp Kef Day

Camp Kef Day

Kaiserman Jewish Community Center 45 Haverford Road, Wynnewood

Bring your family and friends for a day filled with exciting activities while supporting a camp fundraiser. Reconnect with friends from last summer as you enjoy games, songs, and even a mini bounce house! Prospective campers are also invited to come and meet the team […]

$36