'Nation’s Oldest Continuously Inhabited Residential Street' Elfreth's Alley is known as our nation’s oldest continuously inhabited residential street. The alley is located off Second and Front Streets, between Arch and Race Streets in the Old City Neighborhood of Philadelphia. The Elfreth's Alley Museum officially opens April 1 for the 2017 season! The Alley will be offering tours from 12-5 pm on the half hour. When the museum is closed for the season, they do offer private tours as … [Read more...]
Pay What You Wish At Philadelphia Museum Of Art
March 29, 2017 By
'Exciting Art at Your Cost on Wednesday Nights & Much More' Exciting news for you Art Lovers! Enjoy Pay What You Wish' at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Wednesday nights from 5 pm to 8:45 pm and on the first Sunday of every month from 5 pm to 8:45 pm! Visitors can pay $10, $8, $5, $2, etc., allowing you to explore the Museum and its remarkable collections showcasing works by Marcel Duchamp, Salvador Dalí and a few local Philadelphia artists such as Thomas Eakins. The museum in 2013 … [Read more...]
The 2017 Philadelphia Flower Show
March 8, 2017 By
'The World's Largest Indoor Flower Show' The Philadelphia International Flower Show welcomes you to "Holland: Flowering The World," where guests will be able to celebrate the beauty and ingenuity of Dutch culture, from vivid flower fields to innovative eco-design. No other country is as well known for its floral industry as the Netherlands, which fills the world with color. This awesome event will take place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center from March 11 to 19. So bring your creative … [Read more...]
Philadelphia Zoo – Things to do in Philadelphia
January 12, 2017 By
'America's First Zoo' The Philadelphia Zoo is located on the west bank of the Schuylkill River and is part of the Fairmount Park section in Philadelphia. The Zoo is one of the premier zoos in the world for breeding animals that have been found difficult to breed in captivity. History of Philadelphia Zoo The Philadelphia Zoo, the nation's oldest zoo, was chartered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on March 21, 1859, but the Civil War delayed its opening until July 1, 1874. The Frank Furness … [Read more...]
Jurassic World: The Exhibition At The Franklin Institute
December 21, 2016 By
'Come Face-To-Face With Prehistoric Dinosaurs' The Jurassic World exhibit has taken over The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia! This huge exhibition, thanks to the blockbuster movie franchise, delivers thousands of square feet of dinosaur-inhabited galleries and incredibly life-like animatronic creatures! Museum-goers can look forward to recreated moments from the film and displays of the actual sites within the Jurassic World park. Life-Like Animatronic Dinosaurs The setting takes … [Read more...]
Halloween Weekend In Philadelphia ~ Terror Behind The Walls, East Passyunk Fall Fest, Headhouse District Pumpkin Fest, Day Of The Dead Celebrations and More!
October 28, 2016 By
'Halloween In Philadelphia’ The weekend kicks off with Day of the Dead Celebrations, the Philadelphia Film Festival, the continuation of Terror Behind the Walls, and the continuation of the exhibits at Penn Museum and the Academy of Natural Sciences. During the weekend enjoy Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards, Day of the Dead at Penn Museum, South Street Headhouse District Pumpkin Fest, East Passyunk Fall Fest & Spooky Saturday, Day of the Dead Celebrations, FREE yoga, farmers’ markets and … [Read more...]
Labor Day Weekend In Philadelphia ~ Parks On Tap, First Friday, Made In America, Cannstatter Volksfest German Festival, Fringe Arts Festival and More!
September 2, 2016 By
'Labor Day Weekend Fun In Philadelphia’ The weekend kicks off with Parks on Tap, First Friday, movies at Clark Park and the Betsy Ross House, and the continuation of the exhibits at Penn Museum, the Academy of Natural Sciences and the Franklin Institute. Don't forget to visit Spruce Street Harbor Park & Roller Rink as it closes for the year after Labor Day. During the weekend enjoy End of Day Declaration Readings, Cannstatter Volksfest German Festival, Made in America Musical … [Read more...]
City Tavern In Old City District ~ Experiencing Philly History At Its Best!
August 2, 2016 By
'Historical Taste Of American Cuisine & Beers' City Tavern, located in the Old City District, was the favorite meeting place of many of the Founding Fathers and of many members of the First Continental Congress. A replica of a historic 18th-century building that was originally built in 1773 is located at 138 South 2nd Street, at the intersection of Second and Walnut Streets in Philadelphia, is also part of Independence National Historical Park. City Tavern Atmosphere & … [Read more...]
“Rhythm and Hues” ~ 2016 Summer Fun At The Oval
July 22, 2016 By
‘Summertime Fun At The Pop-Up Park On The Parkway’ Eakins Oval, the public space across from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, is transformed into a summer oasis from July 15 to August 21, 2016. The Oval, presented by PNC, is a partnership of the Fairmount Park Conservancy and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation. The 2016 Summer Season is highlighted by “Rhythm & Hues,” a colorful mural that is meant to signify musical rhythm and music, which is an installation created by … [Read more...]
Donkey Statues Invade Philadelphia For The Democratic National Convention
July 21, 2016 By
'Democratic National Convention Donkeys Around Philly' The Democratic National Convention will be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania July 25 to 28, 2016. The last time Philadelphia hosted the DNC was in 1948. The City of Brotherly love, the birthplace of America, will have many events and activities throughout the city leading up to and during the four-day event. One thing that will decorate Philadelphia are 57 colorful fiberglass donkeys that will be representing the 50 states, five … [Read more...]
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