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Philadelphia And The Countryside® Calendar Of Events
Festivals, Exhibitions And Events In The Greater Philadelphia Region April 2012 Through April 2012
The Calendar of Events is organized as follows:
May 2012
June 2012
July 2012
August 2012
September 2012
October 2012
November 2012
December 2012
January 2013
February 2013
March 2013
April 2013
Ongoing Activities
Through May 1, 2012
THE PHILADELPHIA ANTIQUES SHOW. During this annual event, dealers from across the U.S. offer the finest examples of period furniture, folk and fine art, ceramics, porcelain, silver, jewelry and textiles at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. (610) 902-2109, philaantiques.com
Through May 6, 2012
VAN GOGH UP CLOSE. The Philadelphia Museum of Art presents some of the most daring and innovative works
Five Winter Hotel Deals In Philly
Families, Couples & Art Lovers All Have A Hotel Package To Call Their Own
This winter, whether visitors are spending the night in Philadelphia for a family-friendly weekend, a romantic getaway or a trip that tempts the tastebuds, there are hotel packages fitting for all itineraries. With hotels offering deals that include a free night’s stay, $50 hotel credits or seats at some of Philly’s most renowned restaurants, there’s no better time to be in Philadelphia and The Countryside®:
Winter Family Escape Package:
Hotel: Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing
Package Overview: Guests who book this package enjoy waterfront activities, including complimentary tickets to the Blue Cross RiverRink and discounted admission to the
Dear Couples, Philadelphia Wants You This Winter
With Love, Philadelphia XOXO® Winter Campaign Turns Up The Heat With A 29 Dates Promotion
The Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) is turning up the heat on its popular With Love, Philadelphia XOXO® campaign this winter by sending its sleepover message exclusively to couples, the most popular trip type from January through March according to a GPTMC hotel visitor survey. The $825,000 campaign—running January through March—will feature a new look, new love lines and a new 29 Nights of Dates sweepstakes featuring more than 60 prizes on facebook.com/visitphilly, all aimed at getting couples to spend a night or two in a Philadelphia hotel this winter.
29 Nights Of Dates:
Throughout the month
Philly's More Fun When You...Race A Goat? Indeed.
Gay Bingo, Granny Races, Graveside Runs & More Make Philly Quirky All Year Long
As if making an international name for itself in the 19th and 20th centuries with an underdog championship boxer movie character, dueling cheesesteak purveyors, the Mummers and, well, a cracked bell didn’t make Philadelphia quirky enough, it seems the 21st century will continue to propagate that fun-loving mystique with strange and wonderful annual events held every month of the year. Here’s a look at the city’s quirky side:
January:
- Setting the standard for quirky events, the Mummers Parade kicks off every New Year with more than 15,000 men, women and children spending thousands of dollars on
It's That Time Of Year Again: 2012 Annual Events In Philadelphia
So Much To Do For Any Kind Of Trip, Any Kind Of Interest
Art lovers, garden enthusiasts, film connoisseurs and sports fans keep coming back year after year for festivals, athletic events, art shows, parades and cultural events in Philadelphia. Here’s what’s going on in the region in 2012*:
January:
- Thousands of decorative strutters kick off the New Year by marching up Broad Street in the festive day-long Mummers Parade that ends with the Fancy Brigade Finale at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. January 1, 2012. phillymummers.com
March:
- The Pennsylvania Convention Center is the site of the Philadelphia International Flower Show, the oldest and largest indoor show of its kind. The annual
Philly's Dining Scene: What's New And Trendy For Winter 2008?
Just-Opened Restaurants, Hot Chocolate, Beer Week, Sweet Spots, Landmark Eats
New On The Scene
Pass the gravy at Pat Bombino’s, the latest offering from restaurateur Al Paris, focusing on Italian classics such as meatballs and macaroni. The Bella Vista bring-your-own-bottle (BYOB) spot is also cooking up a few innovations, such as salmon “osso bucco” with risotto and Nutella tiramisu. Horsham’s Buona Via is the bigger and better reincarnation of now-closed Mediterraneo, but the new kitchen continues to turn out neighborhood favorites: cappellini with crabmeat, veal caprese and chocolate mousse cake.
The ovens are hot at Bella Luna Pizza Kitchen, the new upscale pizzeria in Conshohocken serving up puttanesca and clam
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29 Days In February Means 29 Nights Of Dates In Philly
Among The Lovely Prizes: Restaurant Gift Cards, Hotel Stays, Tour Tickets & A Red Hot Vespa
Romance abounds in February, and the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) is making it possible for couples to celebrate their love in style thanks to the month-long 29 Nights of Dates promotion. A component of GPTMC’s popular With Love, Philadelphia XOXO® campaign, which is heavily focused on couples this winter, the facebook.com/visitphilly sweepstakes features nearly 70 prizes, including a Vespa—all valued at more than $13,000.
From February 1-29 (yes, it’s a leap year), fans of facebook.com/visitphilly will have a chance to win one of 29 fun, romantic and inspired Philly dates. Fans are encouraged to check facebook.com/visitphilly each day
...Loved Ones Share Holiday Experiences In Philadelphia
Festivities Include Holiday Lights, House Tours, Two New Year’s Eve Fireworks Shows & Mummers
In Philadelphia and The Countryside®, families partake in old and new traditions to make happy holiday memories, many of which are free or low-cost. Parents who remember standing in awe of the Enchanted Colonial Village at Lit Brothers department store can take another peek inside the busy bakery, the bustling village store and the seven other restored scenes with their own children at the Please Touch Museum®. Or, they can start a new holiday tradition when they catch The Comcast Holiday Spectacular on the 2,000-square-foot LED screen inside the 57-story Comcast Center. On New Year’s Eve, revelers ohhh and ahhh
...Three Weeks To Book Special Winter Version Of Philly Overnight® Hotel Package
Hotels Package Buyers Can Park, Skate, Tour & Save
Long a fan favorite, the Philly Overnight® Hotel Package is getting super-sized this winter, and visitors have three weeks to book the money-saving offer that’s filled with more value-added items than ever before. In addition to the always-popular free hotel parking (up to a $75 value), package buyers will receive Blue Cross RiverRink ice skating passes and combo tickets for the Betsy Ross House and the new Liberty 360 3-D show for another $46 in savings. The two-night offer is available now through March 6, 2011 at around 30 hotels in the Philadelphia region, and rates start at $198. Visitors
...Free Fun This Holiday Season In Philadelphia
In Philadelphia and The Countryside®, families partake in festive and free traditions to make happy holiday memories. Parents who remember standing in awe of the Enchanted Colonial Village at Lit Brothers department store can take another peek inside the busy bakery, the bustling village store and the seven other restored scenes with their own children at the Please Touch Museum®. Or, they can start a new holiday tradition when they catch The Comcast Holiday Spectacular on the 2,000-square-foot LED screen inside the 57-story Comcast Center. On New Year’s Eve, revelers will be treated to two fireworks displays. And, on New
...Loved Ones Share Holiday Experiences In Philadelphia
Festivities Include Holiday Lights, House Tours, Two New Year’s Eve Fireworks Shows & Mummers
In Philadelphia and The Countryside®, families partake in old and new traditions to make happy holiday memories, many of which are free or low-cost. Parents who remember standing in awe of the Enchanted Colonial Village at Lit Brothers department store can take another peek inside the busy bakery, the bustling village store and the seven other restored scenes with their own children at the Please Touch Museum®. Or, they can start a new holiday tradition when they catch The Comcast Holiday Spectacular on the 2,000-square-foot LED screen inside the 57-story Comcast Center. On New Year’s Eve, revelers will be treated
...Top 10 Philadelphia Holiday Must-Dos For Families
In Philadelphia and The Countryside®, families partake in old and new traditions to make happy holiday memories. Here are just 10 of the classic Philly customs that make the region a daytime and nighttime wonderland during the holiday season:
- A Philadelphia tradition since 1956, the free Christmas Light Show at Macy’s in Center City illuminates the Wanamaker building, a National Historic Landmark, with almost 100,000 LED lights and finishes with sounds from the Wanamaker Organ, November 26-December 31. 1300 Market Street, (215) 241-9000, wanamakerorgan.com
- Starting on November 26, the picturesque Franklin Square lights up to brighten the season—literally—and provides a
Dear Rock Salt Warriors, It's Time To Thaw Out, On The Town. With Love, Philadelphia XOXO™
WHAT: Have cabin fever? Most residents of the snow-covered Philadelphia region do, which is exactly why Mayor Michael Nutter and civic leaders are encouraging folks to get out and Spread the Love during this long Valentine’s Day weekend—and extending through Sunday, February 21, 2010—in Philadelphia. Really, there’s no excuse not to!
- Why drive? SEPTA is offering low fares on regional rails, the subway and el and free parking at surface lots. Offers run through Sunday, February 21, but vary from weekends to weekdays depending on your mode of transportation. septa.org
- Why pay to park? Take advantage of free metered parking
Romantic Outings And Presidential Fun Fill February's Three-Day Weekend In Philly
Presidents’ Day And Valentine’s Day Are A Perfect Match In The City Of Brotherly Love
During the three-day weekend in February, travelers to the Philadelphia region can enjoy a romantic getaway or a presidential adventure—or a bit of both. Where better to celebrate the Presidents’ Day/Valentine’s Day weekend than in the birthplace of the nation and the City of Brotherly Love? After long walks in the region’s picturesque countryside, visitors can take in a few presidential sites—there are plenty in Philadelphia and The Countryside®—followed by a romantic dinner for two. Mix in a mural ride on a “Love Train,” a mating tour around the nation’s first zoo, the Oath of Office, a birthday cake
...Three Ways To Fill Winter Three-Day Weekends In Philly
With two three-day weekends in January and February, travelers can kick off 2010 with a romantic getaway, a presidential adventure, an African-American cultural trip—or a bit of everything.
For Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Philadelphia’s African-American attractions and historic sites honor the Civil Rights activist who became the movement’s leader. Those spending the long weekend in the region can catch a free concert, discover a new meaning of a national treasure and tour historic sites and cultural landmarks.
Then, where better to celebrate the President’s Day/Valentine’s Day weekend in February than in the birthplace of the nation and the City
...New Year's Eve Planning Guide: Delaware River Waterfront In Philly And South Jersey
Revelers Can Party Their Way Along Both Sides Of The Waterfront
Happy New Year! Happy New Year! It’s twice the fireworks, twice the fun as Philadelphia rings in 2010 with two dazzling pyrotechnic displays along the Delaware River waterfront at 6:00 p.m. and 12:00 midnight. Restaurants, hotels and attractions in Philly and South Jersey are ensuring that revelers have a clear view of the colorful displays by hosting lavish celebrations for adults and kid-friendly fetes for pint-sized partiers—the details of which are below. And for those who want a great view of the fireworks and clear access to the musical soundtracks that accompany them, Camden’s Wiggins Waterfront Park is a best
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Four Days, Two Fireworks Shows And Hundreds Of Mummers Add Up To One Fun New Year's In Philly
Four Days Of Celebration Ring In The New Decade
Philadelphia is going all out for the New Year’s four-day weekend, making it the perfect destination for families who want a kid-friendly celebration and for adults ready to party into the wee hours of 2010. After New Year’s Eve kicks off with Countdown to Noon at Please Touch Museum®, “Happy New Year!” will echo throughout the city twice when two colorful fireworks shows dazzle onlookers on both sides of the Delaware River. On New Year’s Day, the Mummers strut their stuff for cheering crowds along Broad Street, while the Fancy Brigade entertains inside the Pennsylvania Convention Center. And with tons
...Philadelphia To Produce Two Waterfront Fireworks Shows On New Year's Eve
This is a Delaware River Waterfront Corporation press release.
Mayor Michael A. Nutter announced today that the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) will produce not one but two fireworks shows this New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2009. In addition to the traditional show at Midnight, there will now be an earlier show at 6:00 PM now promising twice the fireworks, twice the fun! Both shows will be choreographed to unique soundtracks and launched from barges in the middle of the Delaware River with clear views from both Philadelphia and Camden.
“This New Year’s Eve there will be twice the fireworks
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Experience Holiday Traditions Old And New In Philadelphia
Festivities Include Holiday Lights, House Tours, Two New Year’s Eve Fireworks Shows & Mummers
The Christmas season really is the most wonderful time of the year in Philadelphia and The Countryside®, where families partake in old and new traditions to make happy holiday memories. Parents who remember standing in awe of the Enchanted Colonial Village at Lit Brother’s department store can take another peek inside the busy bakery, the bustling village store and the seven other restored scenes with their own children at the Please Touch Museum®. Or, they can start a new holiday tradition when they catch The Comcast Holiday Spectacular on the 2,000-square-foot LED screen inside the 57-story Comcast Center. On New
...Philly Loves Three-Day Weekends This Winter
A Three-day Weekend And An Affordable Hotel —What’s Not To Love?
Long weekends are the perfect time to discover all the things to Love about Philadelphia. Those looking for a three-day escape this winter can take advantage of the popular Philly Overnight® Hotel Package, which comes with an extra incentive this season thanks to the new Love campaign. As always, the two-night offer, available at more than 30 hotels throughout the region, includes free hotel parking (valued at up to $75), a Philadelphia Privileges coupon book and a Philly’s More Fun® teddy bear. What’s more, 100 lucky hotel package buyers who book and redeem their stay before March 16 will be
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