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Located in the heart of Center City, Dilworth Park undergoes a wonderfully wintry transformation each winter.
Featuring outdoor ice skating, a whimsical topiary garden, a newly refreshed chalet-style cabin (now with a full bar, comfort food menu and TVs for game day) and charming fire pits to boot, Winter at Dilworth Park turns the west side of City Hall into the ultimate seasonal destination.
With a festive holiday market filled with local artisans and a fun lineup of events and programming, Dilworth Park’s cool-weather attractions captivate visitors and locals alike all winter long.
This year, Winter at Dilworth Park runs from November 14, 2025 through March 15, 2026.
Winter at Dilworth Park transforms the foot of City Hall into a wintry getaway with iconic seasonal activities, family-friendly attractions, exciting events and ski lodge-like amenities.
This holiday season (and beyond), you can:
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 14, 2025 through January 1, 2026.
Shop handmade crafts, jewelry, artwork, home décor and treats from 50+ local vendors scattered throughout the park.
— Photo courtesy Aversa PR
Whisk around the ice in the shadow of City Hall at Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink from November 14, 2025 through February 22, 2026.
The glittering wintertime 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 courtesy Center City District
Accessible sled skating is also offered from January 5 to February 22, 2026.
Rink admission is $10 for adults and $7 for kids 10 and under. Also available are skate rentals for $10, lockers for $8 and and penguin skate aids for $10 per hour. From February 2 through 17, 2025, guests can enjoy free rink admission on Mondays and Tuesdays.
After skating and shopping, defrost for a bit at the reimagined Rothman Orthopaedics Cabin, an après-skate escape right next to the Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink. For 2025, the cozy space now features a full bar, banquet seating, sleek decor and TVs for catching gameday action.
Warm up with seasonal sips and a new comfort food menu, including tomato soup with grilled cheese, jumbo pretzel charcuterie, and chicken and waffle nachos.
Open daily November 14, 2025 through February 22, 2026, 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 on the Greenfield Lawn adds a bit of festive greenery to the southern end of Dilworth Park from November 14, 2025 through March 15, 2026.
Hundreds of twinkling and colored lights, seasonal foliage and overhead sculptures fill the open-air oasis.
Guests are welcome to stroll through the picturesque garden or stop for a respite with some warm mulled wine from the Chaddsford Winery kiosk.
Dilworth Park rounds out its winter offerings with plenty of free and open-to-the-public special events, including:
Lunar New Year celebration — Photo by S. Ramones for Visit Philadelphia
One of the best things about Dilworth Park? The public park-turned-winter wonderland is situated right above one of SEPTA’s main public transportation hubs, making it super easy for visitors to get to the destination and many other holiday festivities near City Hall.
SEPTA passengers can take buses, subways or trolleys to City Hall/15th Street Station and exit right into the heart of the action. Regional Rail trains are located just a block away at Suburban Station. And bike-share stations and paid parking lots are located nearby.
For more on Winter at Dilworth Park, including the full list of events, click the button below.
Looking for more cool things to do? Winter at Dilworth Park is just one of many holiday season happenings in Greater Philadelphia this winter.
Longwood Christmas at Longwood Gardens — Photo courtesy Longwood Gardens
For a complete guide to the must-see holiday attractions in Philadelphia and the Countryside, click the button below.
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