Posted by Kim Douglas on Mainline Today
From ice skating to a local beer fest, the Main Line region offers an abundance of winter activities to start 2023 right.
There’s no doubt that 2023 is off to a great start with these upcoming events happening in our region throughout the month of January.
White Dog Cafe’s 34th Annual New Year’s Day Pajama Brunch
January 1
Photo courtesy of Fearless Restaurants
Rise and shine, keep those PJs on and head to a White Dog Cafe near you for classic twists on your favorite brunch items, mimosas, innovative mocktails and more. This low-key annual tradition is in its 34th year.
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Ardmore Winter Beer Fest
January 14
Photo courtesy of Ardmore Music Hall
As if anyone needs any enticement to drink in the dead of winter, Ardmore Music Hall makes it even easier with this sudsy event featuring 50-plus craft breweries, including regional favorites Tröegs, Levante and Victory. Expect great live music—and VIPs get brunch curated by Ripplewood Whiskey & Craft.
—Hobart Rowland
The Warmth and Wonder of Winter at Longwood Gardens
January 21–March 26
Photo by Becca Mathias / courtesy of Longwood Gardens
Escape the chill in Longwood’s famed glass conservatory. Even in the midst of an expansion, its hanging baskets, lush plantings and varied exhibits promise to be alive with color and texture.
Flight on Ice in Newtown Square
Through February 28
The Energy Transfer Veterans Memorial Rink is back again this winter, with outdoor ice skating, great food, large-screen TVs and a heated tent.
12 Chairs at SALT Performing Arts
January 12–13
Photo courtesy of SALT Performing Arts
For the second year in a row, SALT is mounting an original play by an area playwright at its Chester Springs locale. This year, its 12 Chairs by Philadelphia-based playwright, teacher and recovering actor John O’Hara. The story finds Louise reflecting on 12 stages of a life-long relationship as she cleans out her mother’s home.
