This weekend in Philly: Philadelphia Auto Show, ice sculpture selfies and more

Philadelphia Auto Show
Philadelphia Auto Show Photo credit Courtesy of the Philadelphia Auto Show

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — This weekend in Philly: Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit at the Rail Park with family-friendly activities. The Philadelphia Auto Show is back in gear at the Pennsylvania Convention Center with an all-new interactive track. And, find out who let the dogs out at Craft Hall.

Last chance for Center City Restaurant Week

EVENT: Last chance for Center City Restaurant Week
DATE: Through Jan. 28
WHERE: Various restaurants in Philadelphia
DETAILS: More than 60 restaurants in the Center City are participating in three-course prix-fixe menus through this weekend. Options include $40 dinners and $25 lunches and can be enjoyed indoors, outdoors or by takeout at select restaurants.
PRICE: Price-fixed

Philadelphia Auto Show

EVENT: Philadelphia Auto Show
DATE/TIME: Saturday through Feb. 5, times vary
WHERE: Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St., Center City
DETAILS: The Philadelphia Auto Show is back this weekend. For the first time ever, there will be an interactive 30,000-square-foot track where guests can go through rolling hill obstacles, ride through staggering logs and endure a 15 foot-high hill climb. The Black Tie Tailgate Preview will also resume after a two-year hiatus on Friday, highlighting the Department of Nursing and Clinical Care Services at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
PRICE: Prices may vary

Dog Night Out PAWty

EVENT: Dog Night Out PAWty
DATE/TIME: Friday, 7 to 10 p.m.
WHERE: Craft Hall, 901 N. Delaware Ave., Northern Liberties
DETAILS: Who let the dogs out? Saved Me Rescue will this weekend. The shelter is hosting an adoption event at Craft Hall. Not only will there be fun cocktails, but guests are invited to bring their dogs to socialize — and don’t worry, there will be treats for them too. All of the proceeds from the event will go to the rescue. You can RSVP here.
PRICE: Pay as you go

Lunar New Year at the Rail Park

Lunar New Year celebration
Lunar New Year celebration Photo credit Chris Narisi

EVENT: Lunar New Year at the Rail Park
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 1 to 3 p.m.
WHERE: The Rail Park, 1300 Noble St., Callowhill
DETAILS: Ring in the Year of the Rabbit at the Lunar New Year festival at the Rail Park. There will be family-friendly activities, light refreshments and a lion dance performance by the Philadelphia Suns.
PRICE: Free

Chestnut Hill on Ice

Chestnut Hill on Ice
Chestnut Hill on Ice Photo credit Courtesy of Chestnut Hill on Ice

EVENT: Chestnut Hill on Ice
DATE/TIME: Friday through Saturday, times vary
WHERE: Along Germantown Avenue in Chestnut Hill
DETAILS: This weekend, enjoy all winter has to offer at Chestnut Hill on Ice. There will be ice sculptures, cold weather activities, live music, restaurant and retail specials, and adult beverages. New additions for this year are street curling, a snowflake ice sculpture selfie opportunity and the ice sculpture garden.
PRICE: Free

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WinTOUR Scavenger Hunt

EVENT: WinTOUR Scavenger Hunt
DATE/TIME: Now until Feb. 26
WHERE: Fairmount Park, 231 N Concourse Dr., 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 Martin Luther King Junior Drive and Upper East Park above Girard Avenue. The app gives participants 10 tasks throughout the week to complete where evidence is photographed and posted in a random drawing to receive a prize.
PRICE: Free

Free Ice Skating in Philadelphia

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

Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest

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

Featured Image Photo Credit: Chris Narisi