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Summer Fun in the Wintertime

Getaway at the Greenhouse will open from February 1 through 16 at the Fairmount Park Horticulture Center, featuring live music, Jungle Rock Recess, cocktails and a cash bar, a giant sandbox, games and food truck vendors.

The Horticulture Center’s 20,000-square-foot greenhouse will offer summer-inspired fun including The Jungle, with GAIA, traveling zoos, kids rock DJ, face painting, balloon artists; The Beach, with an oversized sandbox for an indoor beach escape; The Midway, with local food truck vendors and cash bar with craft beers, wine, and handcrafted cocktails; The Lawn, with green grass for lounging and lawn games; and The Campground, with Adirondack chairs and live music.

Getaway at the Greenhouse is picnic-friendly Monday through Friday during the day only. BYO food and non-alcoholic beverages. A free PHLASH shuttle service from Center City to the Fairmount Park Horticulture Center will run every 30 minutes on the weekend from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Admission is free, but advance ticketing at Tinyurl.com/GreenhouseGateway is recommended (limit four). Location: 100 N. Horticultural Dr., Philadelphia.





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