Meet Hockey Players, Play Games at Annual Philadelphia Flyers Charities Carnival
Celebrating its 46th year, the Philadelphia Flyers Charities Carnival returns on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wells Fargo. The annual event will feature many activities and attractions for guests, including a 65-foot Ferris wheel and various games such as cornhole and ladder toss. Admission is free for children younger than 12.
A much-anticipated part of the event is meet-and-greets with former and current Flyers players. Guests can purchase tickets for photos with the players or challenge them in carnival game competitions. Flyers superfans have the opportunity to meet Flyers Coach Tortorella, tour the players’ locker room, and take a shot on goal.
Continually focused on evolving and improving upon the event, Flyers Charities will release a digital event map online and bring back the popular flea market, where guests can fill a bag with Flyers merchandise.
“The helmets are off, fans are seeing their faces, they’re talking, and we get shown pictures with players from 30 or 40 years ago that people hold on to,” said Cindy Stutman, senior vice president of community relations, in an interview with The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It’s all just a really fun fan vibe.”
Flyers Charities, which hosts the Carnival, has supported the Philadelphia community for more than 50 years. According to Flyers Charities President Blair Listino, the organization began by helping families impacted by cancer. It added the goal of growing the game of hockey in later years.
Stutman noted in The Philadelphia Inquirer report that funds from the Carnival have allowed Flyers Charities to create its own programs in addition to supporting hockey initiatives. Rink Revive addresses the disrepair of local hockey rinks and funds grants for their improvement. Learn to Play Scholarships identify supporting partners in youth hockey and education.
“The Carnival is something that fans, players, staff, really anybody associated with the team look forward to every year,” she said.