Outdoor ice-skating rinks
Set against the historic backdrop of Philadelphia’s City Hall, the Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink transforms Dilworth Park into a sparkling winter wonderland each year. Skaters glide beneath twinkling lights, sip hot cocoa, and soak in the city’s festive energy. During the holiday season, the rink is framed by the lively Christmas Village, complete with food and drink vendors, a Ferris wheel and a towering, larger-than-life Christmas tree. With its central location and festive atmosphere, it’s one of Pennsylvania’s most iconic spots to experience the magic of winter.
Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park (Philadelphia)
Set against the historic backdrop of Philadelphia’s City Hall, the Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink transforms Dilworth Park into a sparkling winter wonderland each year. Skaters glide beneath twinkling lights, sip hot cocoa, and soak in the city’s festive energy. During the holiday season, the rink is framed by the lively Christmas Village, complete with food and drink vendors, a Ferris wheel and a towering, larger-than-life Christmas tree. With its central location and festive atmosphere, it’s one of Pennsylvania’s most iconic spots to experience the magic of winter.
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Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest (Philadelphia)
Grab your skates and a friend or two for 90 minutes of a fun-filled ice skating adventure at the Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest. Now in its 33rd season, Winterfest is one of Philadelphia's favorite winter traditions on the Philly Waterfront. The Olympic-size ice skating rink overlooking the Delaware River comes complete with all the ice-skating amenities, including comforting warming cabins, an outdoor seating area with fire pits and games for the young and young-at-heart. Although this winter festival is free, reserving your ice skating tickets online is highly recommended with a limited number of tickets available for each date and time.
UPMC Rink at PPG Place (Pittsburgh)
In the heart of downtown Pittsburgh, the UPMC Rink at PPG Place offers a picture-perfect skating experience. Each winter, the rink surrounds a towering Christmas tree, framed by sparkling holiday lights and the city’s iconic glass towers. Open from mid-November through early March, it’s a festive destination for skaters of all levels. Since opening in 2001, the rink has grown into a beloved city tradition and a highlight of Pittsburgh’s winter season.
Earl E. Schaffer Bethlehem Municipal Ice Rink (Bethlehem)
As the oldest outdoor municipal rink in the Lehigh Valley, the Earl E. Schaffer Bethlehem Ice Rink continues the beloved town tradition of community and winter fun. This open-air rink, the region’s only Olympic-sized outdoor facility, welcomes skaters of all ages to enjoy crisp air and plenty of activity. With skate rentals, lessons and frequent public sessions, it’s a laid-back, family-friendly spot to make the most of a cold Pennsylvania day.
