PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — It’s a cold one in Philly, and everything is on ice.
Live ice carving demos and ice rinks are aplenty this weekend — one event even has fresh-cooked chili onsite to keep your chills at bay.
You can also get the blood pumping on one of many hikes and city walks happening around town. Take your pick from Groundhog Day sightings, East Passyunk eats or goat strolls. Yes, you can hoof it with goats.
Details below on The KYW To-Do List.
EVENT: Chestnut Hill on Ice
DATE: Saturday and Sunday
WHERE: Germantown Avenue, between Rex and Willow Grove avenues
DETAILS: Chestnut Hill on Ice is back with two days of socially distanced ice-themed activities. There will be live ice carving demonstrations, an iceless ice rink, axe throwing and more.
PRICE: Free to attend with pay-as-you-go activities
EVENT: Ice Princess weekend in Franklin Square
DATE/TIME: Saturday and Sunday, 5 to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Franklin Square, 200 N. Sixth St., Center City
DETAILS: Princesses Elsa, Jasmine and Rapunzel are taking over Franklin Square for an evening of magic. Ice sculptors will also be in attendance, carving live before your very eyes.
PRICE: Free to attend
EVENT: Fire and Ice Festival
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Downtown Mount Holly, New Jersey
DETAILS: For the 28th year, more than a dozen ice carvers from up and down the East Coast will transform about 300 pounds of ice into art while chili chefs will serve up tasty treats to keep you warm.
PRICE: Free to attend
EVENT: Groundhog Day Celebration
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE: John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge At Tinicum, 8601 Lindbergh Blvd., Southwest Philadelphia
DETAILS: Will Tinicum Tim see his shadow this year? Come out for the special shadow reveal, two family-friendly hikes with a ranger and plenty of snacks.
PRICE: Free to attend
EVENT: Goat Hiking
DATE/TIME: Saturday; timeslots begin at 10 a.m. and end at 3:05 p.m.
WHERE: Four Mills Nature Reserve, 12 Morris Road, Ambler
DETAILS: If you’ve ever wanted to take a hike with an adorable goat, here’s your chance. Join Hope, Faith, Harry, Caramel, Zippidity, Hoot and Peppe on a 30-minute hike through the Four Mills Nature Reserve.
PRICE: $25 with registration
EVENT: Moe’s Pop Up
DATE: Opens Friday
WHERE: Plymouth Meeting Mall, 500 W. Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting
DETAILS: A little taste of Springfield is coming to Plymouth Meeting with Moe’s Pop Up. Costumes are encouraged, and there will be plenty of beer, food opportunities, pool and photo ops.
PRICE: Tickets start at $32
EVENT: The Art Star CRAP Bazaar
DATE/TIME: Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: The Bourse, 111 S. Independence Mall E., Old City
DETAILS: More than 20 crafters will be selling off their “seconds” — items that may be slightly off in appearance, overstocked or discontinued at a discounted price. A quarter of the profits will go toward the ACLU of Pennsylvania.
PRICE: Pay as you go
EVENT: Highlights of East Passyunk Food Tour
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 3:30 to 6 p.m.
WHERE: Meet at Bottle Shop, 1616 E. Passyunk Ave., Passyunk Square
DETAILS: Experience everything from Birra’s brick oven pizza to Redcrest’s popcorn chicken on this walking tour along East Passyunk Avenue. Learn about the street’s humble beginnings through the many murals and iconic landmarks, and find out why so many popular restaurants are located there.
PRICE: $54 with registration
EVENT: Philly Chocolate, Wine and Whiskey Festival
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Simeone Automotive Museum, 6825 Norwitch Dr., Southwest Philadelphia
DETAILS: Indulge in everything sweet and savory, including cookies, cakes, candies, charcuterie and more. This is way more than a chocolate festival, and your ticket gets your access to unlimited whiskey and other spirits.
PRICE: Tickets start at $55