Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest: Waterfront Outdoor Ice Skating & Winter Carnival
Through Feb 28Nov 27 – Feb 28 · 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM · Mon–Thu 1:00 PM–11:00 PM; Fri 1:00 PM–Midnight; Sat 11:00 AM–Midnight; Sun 11:00 AM–11:00 PM; Holiday weeks open daily at 11:00 AM; 90-minute skating sessions
Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest101 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106 · 1.3 mi approx. from PhiladelphiaDirections
All ages; skate aids available for young children; heated cabins and fire pits for non-skating families
From $5General grounds admission is free; ice skating admission $5; skate rental $12; free skating admission for Independence Blue Cross cardholders; warming cabin ($80–$130) and fire pit ($35) rentals optional
About this adventure
Set right along the Delaware River Waterfront with spectacular views of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest is Philadelphia's premier riverfront winter wonderland. Families can glide across an NHL-sized outdoor refrigerated ice rink, warm up inside heated cozy cabins, toast marshmallows around outdoor s'mores fire pits, and take in panoramic skyline views aboard the 60-foot waterfront Ferris wheel. Stroller parking is readily available around the plaza and inside The Lodge, where tired toddlers can recharge with steaming hot chocolate and kids' treats while watching skaters on the ice. Beginner skaters can rent double-bladed skates or skate trainer aids. Advance online reservations are strongly recommended for weekend skate sessions and private warming cabins.
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