Philadelphia Museum of Art
‘Last Week Of Summer In Philadelphia’
Enjoy the last week of unofficial summer!
Labor Day Weekend caps of the weekend with a major festival, Made in America, which takes place this Saturday and Sunday!
With the many museum exhibits, The Draken Harald Hårfagre sails into Penn’s Landing, the Cannstatter Volksfest German Festival, the Longwood Gardens Festival of Fountains, Parks on Tap, Beer Gardens, many FREE movie nights, Photo Pop Philly, Center City Sips, Schuylkill Movie Nights, the Spruce Street Harbor Park & UNIVESTival and so much more, you might need a vacation after this week!
Philadelphia Phillies Host the Washington Nationals ~ August 27 – 29 ~ Game time 7:05 pm. Come out and watch two 1st place teams, the Phillies and their young team take on the Nationals, as we head into the last month of the season. ~ Philadelphia Phillies vs Washington Nationals ~
Photo Pop Philly ~ August 27 – 30 ~ 3 pm to 11 pm at the Philadelphia Building, 1315 Walnut Street. Enjoy an interactive pop-up exhibit that showcases the creative work of local artists! The exhibit is presented by VISIT PHILADELPHIA and curated by Philly PR Girl. It features five red-white-and-blue themed rooms filled with original, Instagram-worthy art, murals and installations. ~ Photo Pop Philly ~
Leonard Bernstein: The Power of Music Exhibit ~ August 27 – September 2 ~ Held at the National Museum of American Jewish Museum. Audiences may be familiar with many of Bernstein’s works, notably West Side Story! The exhibition consists of a collection of artifacts, films and sound bites that not only celebrate the talented composer’s 100th birthday, but also bring to light the stress, fear and eventual hopefulness of an American Jew living through the Holocaust, World War II and the Vietnam War. ~ Leonard Bernstein: The Power of Music Exhibit ~
Kids Can Explore Historical Philadelphia ~ August 27 – September 3 ~ Kids can enjoy FREE & FUN activities to do in Historic Philly & Old City District! Hear stories! Join the Continental Army! And more! ~ Kids Can Explore Historical Philadelphia ~
Game Masters at The Franklin Institute ~ August 27 – September 3 ~ Held at The Franklin Institute. Game Masters showcases the work of over 30 innovative game designers and takes visitors on an interactive journey inside their favorite video games, from the trailblazing arcade era through today’s web and console games. Visitors can challenge themselves to achieve a high score on more than 100 playable games! ~ Game Masters at The Franklin Institute ~
Spruce Street Harbor Park & UNIVESTival ~ August 27 – September 3 ~ Held at Spruce Street Harbor Park, 301 S. Columbus Boulevard. Enjoy the beer garden and the relaxing waterfront hangout. There will be a weekend-long festival full of musical performances, hands-on activities and tasty food and drink options. ~ Spruce Street Harbor Park & UNIVESTival ~
Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~ August 27 – September 3 ~ Held at the Blue Cross RiverRink, 101 S. Columbus Boulevard. Enjoy the roller rink, mini-golf course, The Midway (with the giant Ferris wheel!) and food concessions this weekend! ~ Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~
Renoir: Father and Son/Painting & Cinema ~ August 27 – September 3 ~ FREE on every 1st Sunday. Held at the Barnes Foundation, 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The exhibit explores the relationship between impressionist master Pierre-Auguste Renoir and master filmmaker Jean Renoir by juxtaposing the father’s paintings and drawings with the son’s films, costumes, photos and ceramics. ~ Renoir: Father and Son/Painting & Cinema ~
PHS Pop-Up Garden ~ August 27 – until fall ~ Relax while enjoying food & beer at two different locations! South Street, 1438 South Street and University City Square, 36th & Filbert streets. ~ PHS Pop-Up Garden ~
Design in Revolution: A 1960′s Odyssey Exhibit ~ August 27 – September 9 ~ Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. From Pop Art and psychedelia to the civil rights and anti-war movements, the 1960s was a decade of liberation—and of great loss. See how designers, artists, and architects responded to the tumultuous period that still looms large in the American imagination. ~ Design in Revolution: A 1960′s Odyssey Exhibit at the Philadelphia Museum of Art ~
Longwood Gardens Festival of Fountains ~ August 27 – September 30 ~ Held at Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square. Enjoy an impressive display of 1,700 jets that create beautiful fountain shows. Each show is set to both music and choreographed color displays. Tickets are timed and are required for entry ~ Longwood Gardens Festival of Fountains
Parkway 100 Celebration ~ August 27 – November 16 ~ The Ben Franklin Parkway is turning 100 and Philadelphia is set to mark this milestone with a year of special events, promotions, and family-friendly experiences through November 18, 2018. ~ Parkway 100 Celebration ~
Hamilton: The Constitutional Clashes That Shaped A Nation ~ August 27 – December 31 ~ Held at the National Constitution Center. The exhibition focuses on Alexander Hamilton and the challenging relationships and friendships he had with some of our country’s history makers such as James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and Aaron Burr. ~ Hamilton: The Constitutional Clashes That Shaped A Nation ~
Xtreme Bugs At The Academy of Natural Sciences ~ August 27, 2018 – January 21, 2019 ~ Come face-to-feet with nearly 20 massive, colorful, moving bugs! From a fluttering oversized monarch butterfly and a fluffy tri-colored bumblebee to a gigantic Madagascar hissing cockroach and a blood-sucking bed bug, these towering animatronics tell a rarely seen story of the behaviors and intricacies of extreme bugs. Get a bug’s-eye view of the world, explore critter calls, dig for ancient arthropods, and play an Xtreme bug facts game. ~ Xtreme Bugs At The Academy of Natural Sciences ~
Franklin Square Opened for 2018 Season ~ 2018 ~ Enjoy mini-golf, a carousel, food and drink options and an outdoor space for kids or to simply hang out at Franklin Square. ~ Franklin Square ~
The Rail Park Opening ~ Now Open ~ This awesome new public space is FREE to the public. This space allows visitors to enjoy seating, public art, greenery and elevated city views! The area stretches from Broad and Noble streets, jumps up to the Reading Viaduct overhead and ends above the 1100 block of Callowhill Street. ~ The Rail Park Opening ~
Philadelphia Phillies Host the Washington Nationals ~ August 28 – 29 ~ Game time 7:05 pm. Come out and watch two 1st place teams, the Phillies and their young team take on the Nationals, as we head into the last month of the season. ~ Philadelphia Phillies vs Washington Nationals ~
Old City Farmers Market ~ August 29 ~ From 2 pm – 7 pm every Wednesday at Christ Church between 2nd & 3rd Sts until November. Purchase fruits, vegetables, ice cream, bread, dog treats and more. ~ Old City Farmers Market ~
Mt. Airy Supper Sessions On The Avenue ~ August 29 ~ Calling all foodies! From 5 pm – 10 pm, here is your chance to check out Germantown Avenue’s great food-and-drink scene! Ten restaurants will serve up their delicious eats on Germantown Avenue every other Wednesday night until November 10. Be sure to stick around for live music, kids activities and more. ~ Mt. Airy Supper Sessions On The Avenue ~
Pay-What-You-Wish ~ August 29 ~ Stop in at the Philadelphia Museum of Art every Wednesday from 5 pm – 8:45 pm and ”Pay What You Wish”, as you explore the museum and its remarkable collections. ~ Pay What You Wish ~
Summer Nights Concert Series at Penn Museum ~ August 29 ~ From 5 pm to 8 pm every Wednesday night at Penn Museum until September 5. What a great way to relax and break up your work week. Live cultural music with food and refreshments. Tonight, listen to The Urban Shamans! $10 gets you into the weekly concert and to explore the museum itself after 5 pm. ~ Summer Nights Concert Series at Penn Museum ~
Center City Sips ~ August 29 ~ Enjoy discounted drinks & food during happy hour at more than 90 establishments throughout Philadelphia. It’a great way to break up the work week! ~ Center City Sips ~
Philadelphia Phillies Host the Washington Nationals ~ August 29 ~ Game time 7:05 pm. Come out and watch two 1st place teams, the Phillies and their young team take on the Nationals, as we head into the last month of the season. ~ Philadelphia Phillies vs Washington Nationals ~
Parks On Tap at Clark Park in University City ~ August 29 – September 3 ~ Established in 1895, Clark Park is in the heart of West Philadelphia’s University City. With more than 300 trees, it covers nine acres between Baltimore Avenue, Woodland Avenue, 43rd Street and 45th Street. ~ Map ~ Parks on Tap is a program that brings a traveling beer garden from park to park for 23 weeks ending September 30. Get out there and explore many of Philadelphia’s beautiful parks while enjoy beer, food and good company! ~ Parks On Tap ~
Old City Eats Program ~ August 30 ~ From 5 pm – 8 pm (last one of the summer)! Old City District introduces Old City Eats Summer Program! The program will include 25 + restaurants and bars. Establishments will offer two or more appetizers at half the price, $5 drink specials, off-menu dishes and seasonal cocktails. ~ Old City Eats Summer Program ~
End of Summer Beer Garden at The Mütter Museum ~ August 30 ~ From 6 pm – 10 pm in the Benjamin Rush Medicinal Garden, the beer garden pours ice cold beers and sangria. Guests will also get full access to the entire museum for the whole evening. ~ End of Summer Beer Garden at The Mütter Museum ~
Movie Night at Schmidt’s Commons: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 ~ August 30 ~ FREE – Held at Schmidt’s Commons, 1001 N. 2nd Street from 7 pm to 9 pm. Watch the movie Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 outside on the big screen. The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mystery of Peter Quill’s true parentage. ~ Movie Night at Schmidt’s Commons: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 ~
Mummers Museum Concert Series ~ August 30 ~ FREE – Starts at 8 pm every Thursday at the Mummers Museum until September 13. Listen to a Mummer String Band once a week. Tonight is the Broomall String String Band. Refreshments are served starting at 7:30 pm. Come out for some fun and excitement and relive the Mummers! ~ Mummers Museum Concert Series ~
Screenings Under The Stars at Penn’s Landing ~ August 23 ~ Starts at 8:30 pm at the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing. Tonight watch Despicable Me 3. Bring your own chairs, blankets, food and more. ~ Screenings Under The Stars at Penn’s Landing ~
Parks On Tap at Clark Park in University City ~ August 29 – September 3 ~ Established in 1895, Clark Park is in the heart of West Philadelphia’s University City. With more than 300 trees, it covers nine acres between Baltimore Avenue, Woodland Avenue, 43rd Street and 45th Street. ~ Map ~ Parks on Tap is a program that brings a traveling beer garden from park to park for 23 weeks ending September 30. Get out there and explore many of Philadelphia’s beautiful parks while enjoy beer, food and good company! ~ Parks On Tap ~
Wine Garden At Collins Park ~ August 31 ~ From 4 pm – 9 pm at 1707 Chestnut Street, the Wine Garden at Collins Park offers wine and craft beer in one of Center City’s most picturesque parks. ~ Wine Garden At Collins Park ~
Friday Nights at The Philadelphia Museum of Art ~ Art After 5 ~ August 31 ~ Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm. ~ Apreggio Jazz Ensemble – This ensemble brings us the sounds of the 1940s, highlighting classics by Lester Young, Duke Ellington, Dexter Gordon, and more. Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall. ~ Friday Nights Art ~
Philadelphia Phillies Host the Chicago Cubs ~ August 31 ~ Game time 7:05 pm. Come out and watch two 1st place teams, the Phillies and their young team take on the Nationals, as we head into the last month of the season. ~ Philadelphia Phillies Vs Chicago Cubs ~
Smooth Jazz Summer Nights ~ August 31 ~ FREE – Held every Friday night in August starting at 7:30 pm at the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing. The Smooth Jazz Summer Nights series plays host to nationally-renowned jazz musicians. You will listen to some of the country’s best smooth jazz artists as you peer into the riverfront’s background while the sun sets near the end of the concert. Tonight, listen to Leela James. ~ Smooth Jazz Summer Nights ~
Parks On Tap at Clark Park in University City ~ August 31 – September 3 ~ Established in 1895, Clark Park is in the heart of West Philadelphia’s University City. With more than 300 trees, it covers nine acres between Baltimore Avenue, Woodland Avenue, 43rd Street and 45th Street. ~ Map ~ Parks on Tap is a program that brings a traveling beer garden from park to park for 23 weeks ending September 30. Get out there and explore many of Philadelphia’s beautiful parks while enjoy beer, food and good company! ~ Parks On Tap ~
Spruce Street Harbor Park & UNIVESTival ~ August 31 – September 30 ~ Held at Spruce Street Harbor Park, 301 S. Columbus Boulevard. Enjoy the beer garden and the relaxing waterfront hangout. There will be a weekend-long festival full of musical performances, hands-on activities and tasty food and drink options. ~ Spruce Street Harbor Park & UNIVESTival ~
Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~ August 31 – September 3 ~ Held at the Blue Cross RiverRink, 101 S. Columbus Boulevard. Enjoy the roller rink, mini-golf course, The Midway (with the giant Ferris wheel!) and food concessions this weekend! It will be open 7-days a week starting Thursday, May 24! ~ Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~
The Draken Harald Hårfagre at Penn’s Landing ~ August 31 – September 6 ~ The Draken Harald Hårfagre is the world’s largest operating Viking ship! For the first time ever, the ship sails into Philadelphia this Labor Day weekend. The ship arrives on Friday and docks on the Delaware River waterfront for seven days, during which guests can go on deck tours, see a screening of the new Draken documentary, explore the pop-up Draken Village, attend a lecture about the ship’s adventures led by the captain and more. ~ The Draken Harald Hårfagre at Penn’s Landing ~
Philadelphia Phillies Host the Chicago Cubs ~ September 1 ~ Game time 7:05 pm. Come out and watch two 1st place teams, the Phillies and their young team take on the Nationals, as we head into the last month of the season. ~ Philadelphia Phillies Vs Chicago Cubs ~
Labor Day Fireworks on the Delaware ~ September 1 ~ Starts at 9:30 pm! View these fireworks at the Independence Seaport Museum at 211 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. ~ Labor Day Fireworks on the Delaware
Cannstatter Volksfest German Festival ~ September 1 – 3 ~ Cannstatter Volksfest German Festival is the oldest German Festival in the United States which takes place every Labor Day Weekend! Enjoy German food, beer, live music and much more! ~ Cannstatter Volksfest German Festival ~
Made In America ~ September 1 – 2 ~ The Budweiser Made in America Music Festival is a Labor Day Weekend two-day festival has two headliners during the weekend concert. The giant outdoor setting will host a little over 30 musical acts on three stages strategically placed on the Parkway. Come enjoy the fun and the entertainment. ~ Made In America ~
Parks On Tap at Clark Park in University City ~ September 1 – 3 ~ Established in 1895, Clark Park is in the heart of West Philadelphia’s University City. With more than 300 trees, it covers nine acres between Baltimore Avenue, Woodland Avenue, 43rd Street and 45th Street. ~ Map ~ Parks on Tap is a program that brings a traveling beer garden from park to park for 23 weeks ending September 30. Get out there and explore many of Philadelphia’s beautiful parks while enjoy beer, food and good company! ~ Parks On Tap ~
Spruce Street Harbor Park & UNIVESTival ~ September 1 – 30 ~ Held at Spruce Street Harbor Park, 301 S. Columbus Boulevard. Enjoy the beer garden and the relaxing waterfront hangout. There will be a weekend-long festival full of musical performances, hands-on activities and tasty food and drink options. ~ Spruce Street Harbor Park & UNIVESTival ~
Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~ September 1 – 3 ~ Held at the Blue Cross RiverRink, 101 S. Columbus Boulevard. Enjoy the roller rink, mini-golf course, The Midway (with the giant Ferris wheel!) and food concessions this weekend! It will be open 7-days a week starting Thursday, May 24! ~ Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~
The Draken Harald Hårfagre at Penn’s Landing ~ September 1 – 6 ~ The Draken Harald Hårfagre is the world’s largest operating Viking ship! For the first time ever, the ship sails into Philadelphia this Labor Day weekend. The ship arrives on Friday and docks on the Delaware River waterfront for seven days, during which guests can go on deck tours, see a screening of the new Draken documentary, explore the pop-up Draken Village, attend a lecture about the ship’s adventures led by the captain and more. ~ The Draken Harald Hårfagre at Penn’s Landing ~
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First Sundays at Barnes Foundation ~ September 2 ~ FREE – On the first Sunday of every month, visitors to the Barnes Foundation will enjoy free admission, family entertainment and informative seminars from 10 am to 6 pm. Free tickets can be obtained at the Barnes Foundation beginning at 9 am. Advance reservations are not available for Free First Sundays. ~ First Sunday’s at Barnes Foundation ~
Philadelphia Phillies Host the Chicago Cubs ~ September 2 ~ Game time 1:35 pm. Come out and watch two 1st place teams, the Phillies and their young team take on the Nationals, as we head into the last month of the season. ~ Philadelphia Phillies Vs Chicago Cubs ~
Pay As You Wish ~ September 2 ~ Stop in at the Philadelphia Museum of Art every 1st Sunday of the month from 5 pm – 8:45 pm and ”Pay What You Wish”, as you explore the museum and its remarkable collections. ~ Pay What You Wish ~
Party in the Park at the Dell Music Center ~ September 2 ~ Guests can listen to classic R&B group and Philadelphia natives Maze featuring Frankie Beverly alongside The Whispers for the Party in the Park. Come out for an energizing evening of ’80s R&B hits at this 5,000-seat open-air amphitheater located in Fairmount Park. ~ Party in the Park at the Dell Music Center ~
Cannstatter Volksfest German Festival ~ September 2 – 3 ~ Cannstatter Volksfest German Festival is the oldest German Festival in the United States which takes place every Labor Day Weekend! Enjoy German food, beer, live music and much more! ~ Cannstatter Volksfest German Festival ~
Made In America ~ September 2 ~ The Budweiser Made in America Music Festival is a Labor Day Weekend two-day festival has two headliners during the weekend concert. The giant outdoor setting will host a little over 30 musical acts on three stages strategically placed on the Parkway. Come enjoy the fun and the entertainment. ~ Made In America ~
Parks On Tap at Clark Park in University City ~ September 2 – 3 ~ Established in 1895, Clark Park is in the heart of West Philadelphia’s University City. With more than 300 trees, it covers nine acres between Baltimore Avenue, Woodland Avenue, 43rd Street and 45th Street. ~ Map ~ Parks on Tap is a program that brings a traveling beer garden from park to park for 23 weeks ending September 30. Get out there and explore many of Philadelphia’s beautiful parks while enjoy beer, food and good company! ~ Parks On Tap ~
Spruce Street Harbor Park & UNIVESTival ~ September 2 – 30 ~ Held at Spruce Street Harbor Park, 301 S. Columbus Boulevard. Enjoy the beer garden and the relaxing waterfront hangout. There will be a weekend-long festival full of musical performances, hands-on activities and tasty food and drink options. ~ Spruce Street Harbor Park & UNIVESTival ~
Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~ September 2 – 3 ~ Held at the Blue Cross RiverRink, 101 S. Columbus Boulevard. Enjoy the roller rink, mini-golf course, The Midway (with the giant Ferris wheel!) and food concessions this weekend! It will be open 7-days a week starting Thursday, May 24! ~ Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~
The Draken Harald Hårfagre at Penn’s Landing ~ September 2 – 6 ~ The Draken Harald Hårfagre is the world’s largest operating Viking ship! For the first time ever, the ship sails into Philadelphia this Labor Day weekend. The ship arrives on Friday and docks on the Delaware River waterfront for seven days, during which guests can go on deck tours, see a screening of the new Draken documentary, explore the pop-up Draken Village, attend a lecture about the ship’s adventures led by the captain and more. ~ The Draken Harald Hårfagre at Penn’s Landing ~
The Draken Harald Hårfagre at Penn’s Landing ~ September 3 – 6 ~ The Draken Harald Hårfagre is the world’s largest operating Viking ship! For the first time ever, the ship sails into Philadelphia this Labor Day weekend. The ship arrives on Friday and docks on the Delaware River waterfront for seven days, during which guests can go on deck tours, see a screening of the new Draken documentary, explore the pop-up Draken Village, attend a lecture about the ship’s adventures led by the captain and more. ~ The Draken Harald Hårfagre at Penn’s Landing ~
Cannstatter Volksfest German Festival ~ September 3 ~ Cannstatter Volksfest German Festival is the oldest German Festival in the United States which takes place every Labor Day Weekend! Enjoy German food, beer, live music and much more! ~ Cannstatter Volksfest German Festival ~
Parks On Tap at Clark Park in University City ~ September 3 ~ Established in 1895, Clark Park is in the heart of West Philadelphia’s University City. With more than 300 trees, it covers nine acres between Baltimore Avenue, Woodland Avenue, 43rd Street and 45th Street. ~ Map ~ Parks on Tap is a program that brings a traveling beer garden from park to park for 23 weeks ending September 30. Get out there and explore many of Philadelphia’s beautiful parks while enjoy beer, food and good company! ~ Parks On Tap ~
Spruce Street Harbor Park & UNIVESTival ~ September 3 ~ Held at Spruce Street Harbor Park, 301 S. Columbus Boulevard. Enjoy the beer garden and the relaxing waterfront hangout. There will be a weekend-long festival full of musical performances, hands-on activities and tasty food and drink options. ~ Spruce Street Harbor Park & UNIVESTival ~
Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~ September 3 ~ Held at the Blue Cross RiverRink, 101 S. Columbus Boulevard. Enjoy the roller rink, mini-golf course, The Midway (with the giant Ferris wheel!) and food concessions this weekend! It will be open 7-days a week starting Thursday, May 24! ~ Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~
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