13 Winter Festivals And Events PA Residents Shouldn’t Miss

PENNSYLVANIA — The Winter Blues can creep in now that the holidays are over. With snow, and ice, and little sun, sometimes it's difficult to find some fun.

But winter festivals and events can brighten these brisk days and shed some light on thoughts of summer.

We’ve rounded up a list of winter events that bring people together and create warmth against the cold.

Before we get to them, a reminder: If you’re planning a winter event, feature it, so nearby readers see it all across Patch — including in roundups like this.

These are some of the winter events planned for this month and the next in the area:

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Dazzling Fire And Frost Festival To Warm Up Winter At Peddler's Village

The dazzling sights and sounds of Fire & Frost return to Peddler's Village in Lahaska with four winter evenings of winter festival fun. The outdoor festival will feature dozens of ice sculptures, fire artistry performances, and a family-friendly Jack Frost-themed scavenger hunt. (Read More)

Winter Wonder At Longwood Gardens (Kennett Square)

When the world outside grows cold, Longwood Gardens comes alive with warmth and radiance. Step inside our glasshouses and find yourself transported — surrounded by vibrant blooms, tropical palms, and lush greenery that defy the season.

Garden Glow illuminates the Conservatory and Main Fountain Garden Districts with luminous splendor Friday through Sunday evenings, Feb. 13 through March 8. Click here for more information.

Hit the Slopes By Skiing in the Pocono Mountains

Winter is the perfect time to hit the slopes. The Pocono Mountains offer plenty of opportunities with several ski slopes to choose from for skiing and snowboarding, including Jack Frost Mountain, Blue Mountain Resort, and Camelback Mountain. Click here for more information.

These are some of the other events planned throughout the region:

• The Gather Place Museum in Bucks County is celebrating America 250
• Chestnut Hill Comedy, Magic & Mentalism Show (Adults Only)
• Warminster Symphony Orchestra Presents "An Island Get Away"
• Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend 2026 at the Museum of the American Revolution
• Ben Franklin's Birthday Bash at the Franklin Institute
• Greased Lightnin’ – a '50s concert at Traditions of Lansdale
• Revolutionary Pub Crawl & 60's Dance Party
• Horror Festival at the Hiway Theater in Jenkintown
• A Tribute to The Smiths & Morrissey
• Philadelphia Flower Show 2026