'One of the Largest Outdoor Arts Festivals in the Region' It's back, the Manayunk Arts Festival! The 32nd annual arts festival is the largest outdoor juried arts festival that attracts over 200,000 visitors for a weekend of arts, crafts and entertainment. This year's show will be a little smaller and will showcase vendor's work along historic Main Street in Manayunk during the two-day celebration on June 26 and 27, 2021. The vendors will be located in parking lots along Main … [Read more...]
The 2021 Philadelphia Flower Show – Habitat: Nature’s Masterpiece
May 12, 2021 By
'Philadelphia Flower Show - Habitat: Nature's Masterpiece At FDR Park' The Philadelphia Flower Show is known as the largest indoor flower show in the world, but this year's show will be outdoors! The 2021 Philadelphia Flower Show will make history, giving guests a chance to experience the beautiful vistas and rolling landscape of FDR Park – a registered historical district – as the Show moves outdoors for the first time in history. Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted – one of … [Read more...]
Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest At Penn’s Landing
February 20, 2021 By
'A Winter Wonderland at Penn’s Landing’ One has to love this time of year, from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day. Come celebrate 28 years of ice skating this winter at Penn’s Landing’s Blue Cross RiverRink on the Delaware River. The waterfront rink area is being transformed into an exhilarating winter wonderland. The Blue Cross RiverRink Winterferst, known previously as the Waterfront Winterfest, opens right after Thanksgiving Day on Friday, November 27 and will … [Read more...]
Parade of Lights Ceremony at Independence Seaport Museum
December 10, 2020 By
'Boat Parade of Lights on the Delaware River' All aboard for a festive light event on the Delaware River! The Parade of Lights itself will take place on December 12 at 5:30 pm outside of the Independence Seaport Museum, which will be a magical joy for all to watch. The Parade of Lights will feature both working vessels along with pleasure boats, all decked out with festive twinkling lights and decorations. Different for 2020, because of the pandemic. The … [Read more...]
Philly Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration At City Hall
December 2, 2020 By
'Holiday Traditions In Philly' Get into the holiday spirit at the Philly Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration on Wednesday, December 2 starting at 7:30 pm at City Hall at the North Broad Street Portal (North side of Broad St) outside Dilworth Park! This year will be very different. This year's tree lighting ceremony will be virtual! The event will air on 6 ABC starting at 7:30 pm! Enjoy an exciting lineup featuring special guests and holiday-inspired musical … [Read more...]
Deck The Hall Light Show At City Hall Philadelphia
November 27, 2020 By
'Lights, Action, City Hall!' Strolling through the historic portals of Philadelphia City Hall, visitors will experience a winter wonderland themed courtyard with a carousel and a few vendors selling holiday gifts. They can also experience a light show on the west side of City Hall and where visitors can shop a multitude of vendors for unique gifts perfect for holiday giving and also view a holiday tree all lit up at night on the north side. The Light Show at Dilworth Park at City … [Read more...]
Top Weekend Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Last Weekend Of Winter In Philadelphia!
March 13, 2020 By
'Last Full Week of Winter' Travel & Events Advisory: We value the safety and health of those visiting Philadelphia and our Philadelphia residents, which is out top priority. For information and updates from the City of Philadelphia on COVID-19 and how to stay healthy while traveling and/or attending events, click COVID-19 updates. Important Tip: We can still help small businesses survive through these trying times. You can purchase gift cards from restaurants and bars, clothing … [Read more...]
Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, March 9 – 15!
March 9, 2020 By
'Experience Broadway Shows, Travel Show, St. Patrick's Day Parade and More!' . Enjoy the many museum exhibits, Sittin’ In at the Kimmel Center, One Book, Many Voices Community Dinner at Cobbs Creek Library, Philadelphia Orchestra: BeethovenNOW at the Kimmel Center, Broadway Philadelphia presents Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles at the Merriam Theater, Pennsylvania Ballet: La Bayadère at the Academy of Music, Israeli Film Festival, Marie Cuttoli at the Barnes … [Read more...]
Top Weekend Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Last Call For Philadelphia Flower Show and Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest, Philly Craft Beer Fest, Israeli Film Festival and More!
March 6, 2020 By
'Exploring Philadelphia In March!' The weekend kicks off with the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, First Friday, last day of East Passyunk Restaurant Week, Boston Massacre 250th Anniversary at the Museum of the American Revolution, The Philly POPS: POPS Rock Phil Collins at the Kimmel Center, Pennsylvania Ballet: La Bayadère at the Academy of Music, last weekend of ice skating at Blue Cross RiverRink, Orchid Extravaganza at Longwood Gardens and … [Read more...]
Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, March 2 – 8!
March 2, 2020 By
'Experience the Flower Show, Ice Skating, Philly Craft Beer Fest and More!' . Enjoy the many museum exhibits, March Scratch Night at FringeArts, La NOCHE at the Kimmel Center, Boston Massacre 250th Anniversary at the Museum of the American Revolution, Pennsylvania Ballet: La Bayadère at the Academy of Music, The Philly POPS: POPS Rock Phil Collins at the Kimmel Center, East Passyunk Restaurant Week, First Friday, Philly Craft Beer Fest at the Navy Yard, Paleopalooza at The Academy … [Read more...]
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