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An Uncanny Evening on Friday the 13th for the Rail Park

Toast the Rail Park project and Timberland's Urban Greening initiative at a spooky soirée on Friday the 13th at Roy Pitz-Barrel House.

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Arts and Culture Entertainment Continues in Dilworth Park with Support from PNC Bank

Center City District continues to provide year-round activities in Dilworth Park as free arts and culture programming extends into the fall with support from PNC Bank. Returning events include Live @ Lunch presented by PNC, which begins on Wednesday, September 7 and continues every Wednesday and Thursday through October 13, and The Arts on Center Stage Encore, which will be hosted on select Wednesday and Thursday evenings from September 1 through September 14. Attendance is free for everyone.

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All-American BBQ is Back with More Fun & Food than Ever at Dilworth Park

Center City District is celebrating summer in the city with an All-American BBQ at Dilworth Park, June 21-25, with games, grilling, live music and hot DJs.

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Dilworth Park’s Winter Attractions Continue into the New Year

Winter celebrations in Dilworth Park don’t need to end with the holidays! Now through February 26, ice skate at the Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink and cozy up in the Rothman Orthopaedics Cabin. In the Wintergarden, enjoy twinkling lights and reindeer topiaries through March 26.

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Shop Center City Saturdays Return in Support of Philadelphia Retailers

To support the recovery of Center City retailers and restaurants, Center City District (CCD) will be promoting Shop Center City Saturdays this fall. Beginning Saturday, September 18, dozens of local businesses, as well as national brands, will offer exclusive discounts and giveaways every Saturday for 5 weeks, ending on October 16. These all-day shopping and dining promotions will be accompanied by larger-scale anchor events throughout the district.

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Live @ Lunch presented by PNC Brings Local Musicians to Dilworth Park

As office workers continue their return to Center City, Dilworth Park remains a safe outdoor destination for lunchtime gatherings with friends and colleagues. This fall, Live @ Lunch presented by PNC resumes free concerts every Wednesday and Thursday afternoon from noon-1 p.m., beginning September 8 through October 14.

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Live @ Lunch Presented by PNC Brings Local Musicians to Dilworth Park

This summer, Dilworth Park will once again host small outdoor concerts on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons featuring a full lineup of local artists. All Live @ Lunch presented by PNC performances will take place from noon-1 p.m., from June 2 through July 29.

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Preparations Underway to Begin Head House Repairs at Dilworth Park

CCD is starting repairs at the southern end of Dilworth Park to the glass head house that provides public access to SEPTA’s subways and trolleys. New custom-made glass was fabricated to replace several damaged panels, which are made of multiple layers of laminated structural safety glass.

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Parkway Pals Play Day brings Family Fun to Sister Cities Park

Parkway Pals Play Day at Sister Cities Park will return for the first time since 2019 on Saturday, May 7 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. with free activities and entertainment for children and their families. The all-day celebration of laughter and learning is the official kick-off event for Parkway Pals, a summertime educational series that brings nearby cultural institutions outside for kid-friendly programming.