9th Street Italian Market Festival in South Philly

'Authentic Italian Culture in South Philadelphia' Food, Food and more Food! The Italian Market is the nation's oldest continuously operating outdoor market. The city's biggest block party will take place on May 21 and 22, which runs along South 9th Street, from Fitzwater to Federal Streets. The family event will go live from 11 am to 6 pm on both days. Just like St. Patrick's Day, when everyone is Irish for a day, this festival is when everyone becomes Italian for the 2-day … [Read more...]

Top Weekend Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Philadelphia Flower Show, East Passyunk Restaurant Week, Philly Bierfest, Fairmount Food Crawl, Ice Skating and More!

'Exploring Philadelphia through Food, Cultural Events, History & More!'   The weekend kicks off with Dinos After Dark, PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Pre-View Party, East Passyunk Restaurant Week, Black History Month, Hello Dolly! at the Academy of Music, ice skating at Blue Cross RiverRink, Orchid Extravaganza at Longwood Gardens and more.  During the weekend enjoy Philly Bierfest, Fairmount Food Crawl, Philly Unknown Project Chili Cookoff at Warehouse on … [Read more...]

East Passyunk Restaurant Week – Amazing Foods in South Philly

‘Food Discounts in East Passyunk’ East Passyunk Restaurant Week is back with 26 participating restaurants, from February 24 to March 6. Here is your chance to taste many different delicious meals from well-known East Passyunk Restaurants and experience chefs delights at discounted prices. There are many types of food selections such as Japanese, Mexican, Italian, Seafood, Steak, American and much more. East Passyunk Restaurant Week Experience & Atmosphere Get your food on from … [Read more...]

East Passyunk Ave Tree Lighting Ceremony

 'Holiday Fun in South Philly' The East Passyunk Annual Tree Lighting event on Thursday, December 5, is a festive time for all and not one to be missed! The free celebration starts at 5 pm at the corner of East Passyunk Ave and 11th Street and will include live performances, wonderful treats by local businesses and other surprises. The event will include carolers from the Alphabet Academy, music by students from Andrew Jackson School, a visit from Santa Claus and guests will … [Read more...]

Our Guide To Tree Lighting Celebrations in Philadelphia

'Celebrating The Joy Of Communities During The 2020 Holidays' Who gets excited about decorating trees during the holidays! Enjoy many tree lighting celebrations throughout the City of Brotherly Love this 2020 holiday season! There will be much more than just beautiful trees being lit. Many of these community celebrations will have live music, hot coco, holiday giveaways, Christmas carols will be sung, dance performers and much more. Grab your friends and family, and enjoy our … [Read more...]

East Passyunk Fall Fest and Spooky Saturday

'Halloween Family Fun In East Passyunk' Come on out to East Passyunk with the kids to enjoy the many fun Halloween activities on Saturday, October 26 from 11 am to 4 pm! Kids will be able to decorate pumpkins, Halloween-themed create arts and crafts, participate in a costume contest(dogs as well), enjoy treats, listen to live music and much more. All activities at The Singing Fountain (East Passyunk & Tasker) with select activities to be held at Mifflin Triangle (EPA and Mifflin) … [Read more...]

East Passyunk Avenue Witch Craft Beer Crawl

'Witches, Get Your Beer On!' Calling all witches! It's that time of year. Halloween, pumpkin beers, witches, sorcerers and the 10th Annual East Passyunk Ave Witch Craft Beer Crawl. You can wear your pointed hats and bring out your flying broomsticks on Wednesday, October 23, from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm. This year’s crawl will kick off with registration at Garage (9th and Wharton Streets) from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Once you are registered. crawlers are free to … [Read more...]

East Passyunk Car Show and Street Festival

'South Philly Fun With Cars and Food'  Hey car and food lovers! It's Car mania time! It's the 14th Annual East Passyunk Car Show and Street Festival, July 28, that stretches 5 blocks on East Passyunk Avenue from Broad to Dickinson Streets. Get ready to check out over 190 antique cars, vintage cars, classic cars, muscle cars, custom cars, trucks and motorcycles. Prizes will be awarded at 3:30 pm for such categories as best ’50s custom, top 5 motorcycles, best low rider, best of … [Read more...]

Flavors On The Avenue Returns To East Passyunk Neighborhood

'Springtime Food Tasting Event From Some of East Passyunk's Restaurants' What was once East Passyunk's Flavors of the Avenue is now Flavors on the Avenue! After 10 years under the tent, this annual event has moved onto the streets of East Passyunk and takes place April 28, 2019 from 11 am to 5 pm! This exceptional food event in the East Passyunk Neighborhood brings the neighborhood’s top restaurants and chefs together for people to enjoy. Street food will be specially priced between … [Read more...]

Mike’s BBQ in South Philadelphia! Part Of The East Passyunk Family!

'No-Frills Spot For Smoked Meats In South Philly!' South Philly welcomes Mike's BBQ, bringing true barbecue food to Philadelphia! Owner Mike Strauss, co-owner of the South Philly Gastropub Taproom on 19th, has taken his side-hobby and has created a full time gig, Mike's BBQ. What was once the space for South Philly Barbacoa, Strauss has transformed the new location into a basic eating place for barbecue food lovers, which he opened January 10, 2018 in the East Passyunk neighborhood of … [Read more...]