This weekend in Philly: 100 years of Disney, brewery trolley tours and more

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — This weekend in Philly, reimagine the future of Black superheroes at the National Liberty Museum. Celebrate 100 years of Disney with an extensive exhibition at the Franklin Institute. And, decide which beer garden in the best in the city on the Beer, Band, Brewery, and Beer Garden Tour.

EVENT: Beyond Wakanda — Imagining the Future with Black Comic Creators
DATE/TIME: Sunday, Feb. 26 from 12 to 5 p.m.
WHERE: National Liberty Museum, 321 Chestnut St., Old City
DETAILS: The history of Black superheroes goes deeper than just Black Panther. Join the National Liberty Museum and the East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention for a day full of imagination. Young visitors can look at the history of Black superheroes, and those wanting deeper conversations can hear artists talk about specific themes highlighted in comics. There will be workshops, panel discussions and showcases from creators all throughout the day for people of all ages.
PRICE: Prices vary, see details here

EVENT: Disney 100: The Exhibition
DATE: Now through Aug. 27
WHERE: The Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th St., Logan Square
DETAILS: Celebrate 100 years of Disney magic right here in Philadelphia. The exhibition at the Franklin Institute is made up of 10 immersive galleries, each with its own distinct theme. There will also be more than 250 Disney artifacts on display, from Bette Midler’s “Hocus Pocus” spellbook to visual development artwork from “The Little Mermaid,” “The Princess and the Frog” and “Frozen.”
PRICE: Tickets start at $25

EVENT: Leaders and Legends
DATE: Now through Feb. 28
WHERE: Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse, 3500 Reservoir Drive, Fairmount Park
DETAILS: Don’t miss out on the outdoor exhibition honoring African American leaders. The Leaders and Legends gallery highlights the accomplishments of artists, activists, educators, public servants and athletes. The exhibit also includes other iconic Philadelphia landmarks.
PRICE: Free

EVENT: Beer, Band, Brewery, and Beer Garden Tour
DATE/TIME: Saturday, Feb. 25 from 7 to 9:30 p.m.
WHERE: Betsy Ross House, 239 Arch St., Center City East
DETAILS: Explore Philly’s beer garden and brewery scene — trolley style. The BYOB trolley includes live music from local musicians, and they even take requests. Each tour will stop at one of Philly’s top-rated beer gardens and breweries where you can sample and decide for yourself who has the best beer in the city.
PRICE: $44 per person

EVENT: The Philly Phreeze Fundraiser
DATE/TIME: Saturday, Feb. 25 from noon to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Kelly Pool, 4231 Lansdowne Drive, Fairmount Park
DETAILS: Make a splash this winter at the first-ever pool plunge fundraiser. Parks and Rec needs 400 lifeguards for the upcoming season and wants to raise money to give each lifeguard $1,000 end-of-summer bonuses.
PRICE: Supporters need to raise $50 to dive into the pool; register here

EVENT: Sisterhood Sit-In Trolley Tours
DATE: Every Friday through March 25
WHERE: Harriett’s Bookshop, 258 E. Girard Ave., Fishtown
DETAILS: This year, the Sisterhood Sit-In Trolley Tour returns with Rebel Rides to pay homage to the original rebel-rider Rosa Parks. The tour will pass through prominent Black- and women-owned businesses, starting at Harriet’s Bookshop and ending at Nyambi Naturals Urban Beauty. See the full list here.
PRICE: $50 per person

EVENT: Last chance for WinTOUR Scavenger Hunt
DATE: Through Feb. 26
WHERE: Fairmount Park, 231 N. Concourse Drive, Fairmount
DETAILS: Connect with nature, history and art on a 2,000-acre trail in Fairmount Park. The self-guided tour takes you to different geographic areas throughout the week, like West River on MLK Drive and Upper East Park above Girard Avenue. The app gives participants 10 tasks throughout the week and offers prize giveaways.
PRICE: Free

EVENT: Free Ice Skating in Philadelphia
DATE/TIME: Hours and dates vary depending on rink
WHERE: Select rinks across Philadelphia
DETAILS: Skate for free at Philly’s five public rinks, including Rizzo Rink in South Philadelphia, Laura Sims Skatehouse in Cobbs Creek, Scanlon Ice Rink in Kensington, Tarken Ice Rink in Oxford Circle and Simons Ice Rink in Elmwood Park.
PRICE: Skate rentals are $3 to $5; admission is free

EVENT: Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest
DATE/TIME: Through March 5, open daily
WHERE: Blue Cross RiverRink, 101 S. Columbus Blvd., Penn’s Landing
DETAILS: Ice skating is back along the riverfront with staggered 90-minute skate sessions. The Lodge bar is a perfect way to warm up after you skate with seasonal cocktails and local brews.
PRICE: Pay as you go