Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest and Spruce Street Harbor Park Make Their Return on May 6th
The blooming of the iconic cherry trees along Delaware Avenue signal the seasonal ‘changing of the guard’ along the Delaware River. For all of your warm-weather planning and excitement, the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation is pleased to announce the major dates and events to add to your calendars. More detailed information about events and programming along the waterfront will be released with the grand opening and dedication ceremony of the highly anticipated Delaware River Trail which will take place on Friday, April 29, 2022.
Delaware River Trail
Friday, April 29, 2022
Dedication and grand opening of the newly complete Delaware River Trail
Spruce Street Harbor Park
Kick-back in a colorful hammock, under a canopy of trees, draped in technicolored lights at Spruce Street Harbor Park. A time-honored tradition, enjoy local brews and summer cocktails on The Barge Oasis as you soak in the sweeping views of the Penn’s Landing Marina.
Opening Date: Friday, May 6, 2022
Closing Date: TBD
Hours of Operation (Holiday hours may vary)
Friday, May 6, 2022 – Sunday, May 29, 2022:
Monday – Thursday: 5:00pm – 11:00pm
Friday: 5:00pm – 12:00am
Saturday: 11:00am – 12:00am
Sunday: 11:00am – 11:00pm
Tuesday, May 31 – Monday, September 5:
Monday – Thursday: 11:00am – 11:00pm
Friday and Saturday: 11:00am – 12:00am
Sunday: 11:00am – 11:00pm
Tuesday, September 6 – Season Closing:
Monday – Thursday: 5:00pm – 11:00pm
Friday: 5:00pm – 12:00am
Saturday: 11:00am – 12:00am
Sunday: 11:00am – 11:00pm
Major Event Dates
Second Saturdays – Welcoming Center Market, 12pm – 5pm
Fourth Saturdays – Maker’s Markets, 12pm – 5pm
Weekly Market Saturdays, 12 – 5pm
Sistah Soul series returns (dates TBD)
Family Friendly Sundays
Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest
Groove, and glide across the largest outdoor roller rink in Philly at Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest. Savor refreshing drinks and mouth-watering eats. Hit the Midway for mini golf, carnival games, and much more. Plus, channel your inner child in our retro arcade.
Opening date: Friday, May 6, 2022
Closing date: Sunday, September 25, 2022
Hours of Operation (Holiday hours may vary)
Friday, May 6, 2022 – Monday, May 30, 2022:
Monday – Thursday: 5:00pm – 11:00pm
Friday: 5:00pm – 12:00am
Saturday: 11:00am – 12:00am
Sunday: 11:00am – 11:00pm
Monday, May 30: 11:00am – 11:00pm
Tuesday, May 31 – Monday, September 5:
Monday – Thursday: 11:00am – 11:00pm
Friday and Saturday: 11:00am – 12:00am
Sunday: 11:00am – 11:00pm
Tuesday, September 6 – Season Closing:
Monday – Thursday: 5:00pm – 11:00pm
Friday: 5:00pm – 12:00am
Saturday: 11:00am – 12:00am
Sunday: 11:00am – 11:00pm
Delaware River Waterfront Promenade
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation is excited to present The Promenade at Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, an evening of delicious fare from the city’s most acclaimed restaurants, entertainment, and fireworks. All proceeds benefit the amazing arts programming you have come to know and love on the Delaware River Waterfront.
Cherry Street Pier
Hours of Operation
Monday – Thursday: 12:00pm – 10:00pm
Friday: 12:00pm – 11:00pm
Saturday: 11:00am – 11:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am – 10:00pm
Major Event and Market Dates
● Introducing the Public Orchestra of Philadelphia, , April 8 – April 10
● Philadelphia Ballet’s Behind the Stage Door in partnership with Mural Arts, April 29 – May24
● Queer Drawing Nights, every Friday in June, hosted by artists-in-residence Thomas Sendgraff and Cory Sempler
● Tiny Room for Elephants Festival, July 2022 with more to be announced!
Recurring programing
First Fridays:
● Artist and Artisans Market, 4pm – 9 pm (except July 1)
● Open studios
● Exhibition Opening Receptions
El Mercado Cultural Latinx market, third Sundays, June – September
Liberty Flea market, last weekend of the month, May – August
RiverLink Ferry
Opening Date: Saturday, May 7, 2022
The RiverLink Ferry will return on Saturday, May 7 for weekend and special event service only. The Ferry will operate 7-days-a-week beginning Memorial Day weekend.
Hours of operation are as follows:
CAMDEN PHILADELPHIA
9:30AM 10:00AM
10:30AM 11:00AM
11:30AM 12:00PM
12:30PM 1:00PM
1:30PM 2:00PM
2:30PM 3:00PM
3:30PM 4:00PM
4:30PM 5:00PM
5:30PM 6:00PM
To learn more about the RiverLink Ferry visit www.riverlinkferry.com.
