Activity Center City & Penn's Landing
Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest
An activity in Center City & Penn's Landing, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Dec 31 evening.
Why go
Seasonal rink and lodge on the waterfront; its ticketed New Year's Eve party has live music and heated cabins.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Center City & Penn's Landing, alongside 3 places to eat, 1 activity and 1 place for a drink. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Delaware River New Year's Eve fireworks and Zahav.
- Type
- Activity · Nightlife
- Neighborhood
- Penn's Landing
- Price
- $$
- Time needed
- 3 hr
- Best time
- Dec 31 evening
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond Center City & Penn's Landing. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Delaware River New Year's Eve fireworks
Two free fireworks shows over the Delaware at 6 p.m. and midnight; in 2025 they launched from three river barges.
Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line - 2Zahav
Michael Solomonov's Israeli restaurant, known for hummus and lamb shoulder.
Food · Philadelphia · 0.2 mi straight-line - 3Amada
Jose Garces's Spanish tapas restaurant on Chestnut Street in Old City, open since 2005.
Food · 0.2 mi straight-line - 4Zahav
Michael Solomonov's Israeli restaurant in Society Hill, open since 2008 and known for its hummus and lamb shoulder.
Food · 0.2 mi straight-line - 5Museum of the American Revolution
Story of the Revolution, including Washington's original war tent.
Sight · Philadelphia · 0.3 mi straight-line - 6Elfreth's Alley
Narrow lane of 18th-century brick houses, often called the oldest continuously inhabited residential street in the US.
Sight · Philadelphia · 0.4 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest is a stop on our Philadelphia New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More things to do in Center City & Penn's Landing
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When to go: weather by month, based on Philadelphia
Our climate figures for Center City & Penn's Landing come from nearby Philadelphia. Average daily highs in Philadelphia run from 38°F in January to 86°F in July; July is usually the wettest month. For Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest itself, we suggest: Dec 31 evening.
Modelled monthly averages for Philadelphia from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Philadelphia weather by month (covers Center City & Penn's Landing).
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Coordinates
- 39.94722, -75.14109
- Destination
- Center City & Penn's Landing, Pennsylvania
Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest: quick answers
How much time do you need at Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest?
Plan on about 3 hours at Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest?
Our pick: Dec 31 evening. Insider tip: Rent a cozy cabin if you want a guaranteed warm spot for the midnight show.
Which TripsCircle routes include Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest?
Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest appears on Philadelphia New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Center City & Penn's Landing.
Plan Center City & Penn's Landing
- Center City & Penn's Landing travel guide 9 places
- Philadelphia weather (covers Center City & Penn's Landing) weather by month
Lists & regions
Also in Center City & Penn's Landing
- McGillin's Olde Ale House Drinks
- Parc Food
- Race Street Pier Outdoors
- Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia Stay
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.