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Experience the Dilworth Park Wintergarden this holiday season- a winter wonderland featuring inspiring horticulture displays, skating, shopping and more, all in the heart of Philadelphia! The Rothman Institute Ice Rink and the Rothman Institute Cabin are back for another season of winter fun at City Hall! After skating, stroll through the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market in search of unique holiday gifts. And, new this year is the America's Garden Capital Maze created in partnership with Greater Philadelphia Gardens.

The Rothman Institute Ice Rink Opens Friday!
M-Th: Noon-9pm; F: Noon-11pm; Sa: 11am-11pm; Su: 11am-8pm

The Rothman Institute Ice Rink at Dilworth Park is an unparalleled entertainment experience on Philadelphia's center stage in a wonderfully unique urban setting. Open daily through February 26, 2017, admission is $3 for children ages 10 and under and $5 for adults. Skate rental is $10. Visit DilworthPark.org/rothmanicerink for special holiday hours, events, rental information, and more. Opening day will kick off the season with a salute to veterans and active military, including free skating with military ID until 11pm. Plus, on this special day, all opening day visitors to the Rothman Rink are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item for the Liberty USO Thanksgiving Basket Drive. On opening day in the Rothman Cabin, Pour One Forward with Sam Adams- Buy two Boston Lagers... one to enjoy and one to leave for our military friends.

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Rothman Institute Cabin - Opening Friday
M-Th: 11am-9pm; F-Sa: 11am-11pm; Su: 11am-8pm

Warm up with hot seasonal cocktails featuring Jim Beam Apple cocktails and Sam Adams craft beer and an artfully-crafted menu at Rothman Cabin with offerings from Air Grille by Brûlée Catering including items to savor and share such as poutine and chili. Brush up on your skating or just watch and enjoy the great food and drink. Adults 21 and over can enjoy a glass of wine, a specialty cocktail featuring Jim Beam, or a Sam Adams craft beer starting at 5pm on weekdays, and 11am on the weekends. Visit DilworthPark.org/rothman-cabin for more information.

The Rothman Institute Ice Rink and Rothman Cabin are also the coolest places in Center City to host your winter event! From corporate holiday parties and cocktail receptions to team building activities, school groups and fundraisers, the twinkling holiday lights and bustle of Center City make Dilworth Park the perfect backdrop. For more information, or to book your special event, email rentals@centercityphila.org or call 215.440.5507.

America's Garden Capital Maze - Opening Friday
New this year, a holiday-inspired Garden that was created in partnership with Greater Philadelphia Gardens. Located on the Greenfield Lawn, children and adults will delight in discovering picture-perfect moments amid the vibrant plantings, topiaries, twinkling lights, and décor that showcases all 32 public gardens, arboreta, and historic landscapes that are located within 30 miles of Philadelphia. Anchoring the center of the maze will be a welcoming gazebo. Visit DilworthPark.org/americas-garden-capital-maze for more information. In January and February, join America's Garden Capital for a variety of gardening programs in the Rothman Cabin that will have you dreaming of spring! Click here for a complete schedule.

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market - Opening November 19
Su-Th: 11am-7pm; F-Sa: 11am-8pm
Thanksgiving (November 24): 9am-5pm

This Holiday season, visit the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market at Dilworth Park, showcasing local artists, crafters, confectionaries and designers. The market will be open from November 19 through December 24. For a complete schedule, visit DilworthPark.org/madeinphiladelphia.

Sundays, November 13-February 26, Noon-2pm
The Philadelphia Orchestra presents Symphony Sundays

Enjoy music recorded by The Philadelphia Orchestra as you skate every Sunday at the Rothman Rink. Then, once a month, visit the rink to see professional ice skaters perform to music by The Philadelphia Orchestra.
The program will not be held December 25 or January 1

Wednesdays, November 16-February 22, 5-7pm
Cocktails and Cold Ones in the Cabin

From the folks that bring you Center City District Sips, enjoy this winter edition in the Rothman Cabin with $5 cocktails from Jim Beam and Effen Blood Orange, $4 wine and $3 Sam Adams drafts, along with specially-priced food items from the Dilworth Park Air Grille.

Tuesdays, November 15-February 21, 5-9pm
College Nights

College students show their ID and pay $2 for admission plus skate rental for an evening of fun with friends at the Rothman Rink. Discount cannot be used in conjunction with other offers.

November 20, 27, December 4, 11, 18 (Session One)
January 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12 (Session Two)
9:30 & 10:05am
Learn to Skate
The Rothman Rink offers skating lessons for everyone, with 30-minute lessons, led by professional instructors. Includes a 5-visit punch card for public skating admission that is valid only during the 5-week Learn to Skate session. $99 per 5-week session. Includes lessons, admission and skate rental. Click here to sign up.

November 25, 10:30am-Noon
Santa Express
All aboard! Santa Claus is comin' to the Rothman Rink at Dilworth Park on SEPTA! Board specially decorated SEPTA trains filled with entertainment for a fun-filled holiday ride to Dilworth Park. Visit SEPTA.org for train times and locations. A festive parade will welcome Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves to the Rothman Rink, where riders are invited to stay and skate with Santa. The rink will be open 10am-11pm on that day.

Dilworth Park offers convenient access to SEPTA’s Broad Street, Market-Frankford and Trolley Lines. Multiple SEPTA Bus Routes stop at City Hall/Dilworth Park and Regional Rail is just steps away. Visit ISEPTAPhilly.com to plan your trip to the Rothman Institute Ice Rink at Dilworth Park.

January 7 and February 4, 9:15-10:45am
Sled Skating
The Rothman Rink is accessible for everyone again this season. With sled skating, adults and children with disabilities can reserve a sled to use during these scheduled sessions. Reservations required. For questions about this program or to reserve a sled, email sleds@rinkmanagement.com.

January 13, 7-11pm
Zombie Skate

Calling all zombies on Friday the 13th! Come dressed as a zombie and be entered to win a special prize that includes free tickets to the Rothman Rink, along with zombie-themed food specials in the Rothman Cabin.

January 21, Noon-2pm
Princess & Pirate Skate

Kids are invited for some pirate adventures and princess tales. Come dressed as your favorite princess or swashbuckler for an afternoon of sailing and twirling around the Rothman Rink. Kids can also keep busy with make-and-take crafts, along with complimentary face painting, and other activities.

January 14, Noon-2pm
New Year - Healthy New You

Come on out and skate to a healthy new you! Ice skating burns 250-670 calories in 30 minutes! Explore other resources onsite to help you keep that New Year's resolution!

February 12, 4-8pm
Sweetheart Skate

Buy one admission and get one admission free to skate with your sweetheart. Come and skate to love songs new and old, and remember this special evening with a rose and a keepsake photo. Make-and-take Valentines and special chocolate treats will be available inside the Rothman Cabin.

Brought to you by the Center City District
and Central Philadelphia Development Corporation
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