From the Mummers Parade to Center City Restaurant Week to the International Auto Show, January is a great time to be in Greater Philadelphia. Kick off the New Year with any number of exciting events and then enjoy lots more to do throughout the month.
January theatre listings from the Greater Philadelphia Theatre Alliance
The Mummers Parade
When: January 1, 2012
Where: Broad Street between Washington Avenue and City Hall
Enjoy the elaborate costumes, dance and music during this classic Philadelphia parade.
When: January 7, 2012
Where: Blue Cross River Rink
All police officers sporting a badge will receive complimentary ice skating for themselves and three family members.
Arctic Inuit Adventure
When: January 7 & 8, 2012
Where: The Garden State Discovery Museum, Cherry Hill, NJ
Kids can learn about the Arctic through storytelling and activities.
Winter Opening Reception at the Institute of Contemporary Art
When: January 11, 2011
Where: The Institute of Contemporary Art
Be among the first to see the ICA's new exhibitions.
When: January 15, 2012
Where: Blue Cross River Rink
If you thought ice skating and hula dancers don't mix, think again. Take a mid-winter break and enjoy performers such as Hula dancers and steel drum music.
Absecon Lighthouse Birthday Party
When: January 15, 2012
Where: The Absecon Lighthouse, Atlantic City, NJ
Celebrate the lighthouse's 155th birthday with cake and a free climb to the top.
The Philadelphia Home Show
When: January 14-22, 2012
Where: The Pennsylvania Convention Center
Gather with celeb designers, visit exhibitors and take seminars about home design and construction.
Center City Restaurant Week
When: January 22-27 & 29-Feb. 3, 2012
Where: Various restaurants
During two five-day periods over two weeks, you'll get a three-course lunch for $20 or dinner for $35 at several area restaurants.
MLK Day of Service
When: January 16, 2012
Where: Greater Philadelphia
Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday by participating in any of a large number of volunteer events throughout the region. Find volunteer opportunities through the website.
One Book, One Philadelphia
When: January 25-March 17, 2012
Where: Various locations
Don't miss this year's One Book, One Philadelphia events. See website for a full list of events.
The Philadelphia International Auto Show
When: January 28 - February 5, 2012
Where: The Pennsylvania Convention Center
This huge event attracts automobile enthusiasts from far and wide.
January theatre listings from the Greater Philadelphia Theatre Alliance
The Mummers Parade
When: January 1, 2012
Where: Broad Street between Washington Avenue and City Hall
Enjoy the elaborate costumes, dance and music during this classic Philadelphia parade.
When: January 7, 2012
Where: Blue Cross River Rink
All police officers sporting a badge will receive complimentary ice skating for themselves and three family members.
Arctic Inuit Adventure
When: January 7 & 8, 2012
Where: The Garden State Discovery Museum, Cherry Hill, NJ
Kids can learn about the Arctic through storytelling and activities.
Winter Opening Reception at the Institute of Contemporary Art
When: January 11, 2011
Where: The Institute of Contemporary Art
Be among the first to see the ICA's new exhibitions.
When: January 15, 2012
Where: Blue Cross River Rink
If you thought ice skating and hula dancers don't mix, think again. Take a mid-winter break and enjoy performers such as Hula dancers and steel drum music.
Absecon Lighthouse Birthday Party
When: January 15, 2012
Where: The Absecon Lighthouse, Atlantic City, NJ
Celebrate the lighthouse's 155th birthday with cake and a free climb to the top.
The Philadelphia Home Show
When: January 14-22, 2012
Where: The Pennsylvania Convention Center
Gather with celeb designers, visit exhibitors and take seminars about home design and construction.
Center City Restaurant Week
When: January 22-27 & 29-Feb. 3, 2012
Where: Various restaurants
During two five-day periods over two weeks, you'll get a three-course lunch for $20 or dinner for $35 at several area restaurants.
MLK Day of Service
When: January 16, 2012
Where: Greater Philadelphia
Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday by participating in any of a large number of volunteer events throughout the region. Find volunteer opportunities through the website.
One Book, One Philadelphia
When: January 25-March 17, 2012
Where: Various locations
Don't miss this year's One Book, One Philadelphia events. See website for a full list of events.
The Philadelphia International Auto Show
When: January 28 - February 5, 2012
Where: The Pennsylvania Convention Center
This huge event attracts automobile enthusiasts from far and wide.
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