Flag Day Events in Philadelphia

'Honoring the Symbol of Our Country!'   Flag Day is a special day that takes place on June 14, which commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened on that day in 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. The Second Continental Congress originated in Philadelphia and had it's original meeting place at Independence Hall. Flag Day is not an official holiday, but in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a … [Read more...]

Manayunk Arts Festival ~ A 2-Day Celebration Of The Arts

'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...]

Philly Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration At City Hall

'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...]

Family Things To Do During The Holidays In Philadelphia

   'Celebrating The Holidays With Family & Friends In 2019' This is a great time of year with many different kinds of activities and events during the holidays for the family. Here is our guide to family things to do during the holidays in Philadelphia. Ice Skating at Dilworth Park ~ November 8 to February 23, 2020 ~ Enjoy ice skating at Rothman Ice Rink at Dilworth Park! Bring your skates or rent them, as you skate with City Hall in … [Read more...]

“A Christmas Carol” At The Walnut Street Theatre!

'Family Holiday Fun' Get into the Christmas spirit by enjoying A Christmas Carol, a heartwarming tale of Ebenezer Scrooge at the Walnut Street Theatre,  a National Historic Landmark and America's oldest theater. Here you can join the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future as they lead the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey of transformation and redemption. We all know this grumpy old miser's response to holiday cheer is "Bah, Humbug." Scrooge is a bitter old man … [Read more...]

PumpkinFest at South Street Headhouse District With Trick-Or-Treating

'Free Hayrides, Straw Bale Maze, Live Music ~ Oh My!’ The South Street Headhouse District hosts its eleventh-annual Fall PumpkinFest underneath the historic Headhouse Square Shambles on Saturday, October 26, from noon to 5 pm. Families are invited to get into the Halloween spirit and enjoy all that fall has to offer with face painting, straw bale maze, circus performances, live music, hayrides, costume contests, and more. District businesses will open their doors for trick … [Read more...]

Easter Activities in Philadelphia Area – Egg Hunts, Easter Parade, Brunches and More!

'Family Fun With Peter Cottontail' The Easter holiday is fast approaching in the City of Brotherly Love and brings a number of egg hunts, many Easter brunches and dinners, and the chance to hang with Peter Cottontail for those adorable photos. Coincidentally, the furry bunny can be found all throughout the city for everyone's enjoyment. Below are our picks for such Easter activities and events taking place this Saturday and Sunday. Saturday, April 13   East Passyunk East Egg Hunt ~ … [Read more...]

South Street Headhouse District’s Easter Promenade

'Hop On Down South Street With The Easter Crew!' Hop on over to the 88th Annual Easter Promenade on April 21, a popular Easter tradition in the South Street Headhouse District. This free family event, which begins with a parade at 12:30 pm at the corner of Passyunk Avenue and South Street, and ends at 2nd and South Streets, will be one that you won't want to miss! Headhouse District's Easter Promenade's Experience and Atmosphere Master of Ceremonies Henri David will lead the … [Read more...]

Weekend Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Smooth Jazz Summer Nights, Parks On Tap, Spruce Street Harbor Park, Beer Gardens and More!

'Enjoy A Beautiful Weekend In Philadelphia!' The weekend kicks off with Smooth Jazz Summer Nights, Spruce Street Harbor Park & the Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, Kids Can Explore Historical Philadelphia, Parks On Tap, the continuation of the Game Masters at The Franklin Institute, Hamilton: The Constitutional Clashes That Shaped A Nation, & the Design in Revolution: A 1960's Odyssey exhibit, Xtreme Bugs At The Academy of Natural Sciences, the Parkway 100 … [Read more...]

The Oval + Is Back In Philadelphia! Bigger Than Ever Before! July 20 – August 19, 2018

'Summer Fun For The Family' Go Big or Go Home!  The Oval+ park, based at Eakins Oval across from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, returns once again for four weeks, from July 20 to August 19, with a new extended pedestrian promenade that runs almost half the length of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway! The dynamic park brings community programming, public art, special events and activities to this outdoor space. This year’s season of The Oval+ builds directly … [Read more...]