Ice, Ice, Baby!
Prepare to be amazed by the artistry of Ice Sculpture Philly, who will be creating stunning ice sculptures throughout the day. Catch them in action at:
- The Battery (1325 Beach Street): 12:00 PM
- Mural City Cellars Wine Garden (2211 Frankford Ave): 2:00 PM
- Garage (Frankford & Girard Avenues): 4:00 PM
Beyond the live carvings, dozens of pre-carved ice sculptures are displayed at businesses throughout the neighborhood, creating a magical winter wonderland.
Shop 'til You Drop
Fishtown Freeze coincides with the Fishtown Holiday Shopping Spree, a two-day event (December 14th and 15th) offering progressive discounts at over 20 local shops and boutiques. The more you shop, the more you save! Participating businesses include Another Chance, Brewery ARS, Cake Life Bake Shop, and many more.
Festive Fun for All Ages
Beyond the ice and shopping, Fishtown Freeze offers a variety of activities for everyone:
- Complimentary Trolley: From noon to 8:00 PM, hop aboard the free trolley and cruise up and down Frankford Avenue.
- Photos with Santa: You can snap a photo with Santa at Frankford Hall (1210 Frankford Avenue) or Vince's Pizzeria (965 Frankford Avenue).
- Food and Drink Specials: Enjoy festive food and drink specials at your favorite Fishtown restaurants and bars.
- Winter Wonderland at Mural City Cellars: Enjoy mulled wine, an ice luge, and other festive drinks in their Winter Wonderland setting.
- Tattoo Flash Day: Get inked at Wild Heart Tattoo's first-ever walk-in flash day.
- Holiday Open House at The Battery: Warm up with hot cocoa, wine, beer, and s'mores while enjoying live music and an ice carving demonstration.
- Pet Adoption Event: Find your new furry friend at Fishtails' Annual Home for the Holidays Adoption Extravaganza at Fishtown Animal Hospital.
Don't Miss the Freeze!
Fishtown Freeze is a free event, and most individual activities are also free. Food, drinks, and gifts are pay-as-you-go. The rain date for the event's ice sculptures and outdoor portions is December 15th.
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This article highlights the key attractions of Fishtown Freeze, including the ice sculptures, shopping spree, and various activities. It also provides essential details like date, time, and location.
