# Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest > Event for families in the Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington area (PA / NJ / DE / MD). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Nov 27 – Mar 7 · 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM - Where: Penn's Landing (Delaware River Waterfront), 101 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106 - Ages: All ages (skate trainers available for toddlers; stroller-accessible boardwalk) - Price: Free general admission to festival grounds; ice skating admission $5 (free for Independence Blue Cross cardholders); skate rental $12. - Organizer: Delaware River Waterfront Corporation - Official page: https://www.delawareriverwaterfront.com/where-to-go/blue-cross-riverrink-winterfest - Last checked: Sat, Nov 7 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/independence-blue-cross-riverrink-winterfest--listing-860482a90752ed5604eba2f6 ## About 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. ## Similar picks in Philadelphia - [RiverRink Winterfest Opening Weekend](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/riverrink-winterfest-opening-weekend--listing-3837a982f7839a46ea11730c) — Fri, Nov 27 (+2 more dates) · 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM · Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest · All ages · Free · checked Oct 16. 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