Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest
Through Mar 7Nov 27 – Mar 7 · 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM · Nov 27, 2026 – Mar 7, 2027. Sun–Thu 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Fri–Sat 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM. 90-minute skating sessions begin every two hours.
Penn's Landing (Delaware River Waterfront)101 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106 · 1.3 mi approx. from PhiladelphiaDirections
All ages (skate trainers available for toddlers; stroller-accessible boardwalk)
With admissionFree general admission to festival grounds; ice skating admission $5 (free for Independence Blue Cross cardholders); skate rental $12.
About this adventure
RiverRink Winterfest transforms Penn's Landing into Philadelphia's premier riverfront winter wonderland, overlooking the illuminated Benjamin Franklin Bridge on the Delaware River. The centerpiece is a regulation-size NHL outdoor ice skating rink surrounded by thousands of twinkling lights, a monumental 60-foot decorated holiday tree, and a cozy winter village complete with heated cabins and outdoor fire pits for roasting s'mores. Boardwalk amusements include a 60-foot illuminated Ferris wheel and a restored carousel. Young skaters can rent dolphin-shaped skate trainers (support walkers), giving toddlers confidence on the ice. The heated indoor lodge offers arcade games, warm hot chocolate, apple cider, and kid-friendly dining. Wide boardwalk ramps provide easy stroller access throughout Penn's Landing.
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