Irish American Festival Invades The Great Plaza At Penn’s Landing

'Celebrating All Things Irish' What a great way to kick off the month of June than with PECO's Multicultural Series celebrating the Irish American Festival at the Great Plaza at Penn's Landing. The celebration is on June 4 from noon to 7 pm. The PECO Multicultural Series is a succession of outdoor festivals that brings cultures and their traditions from all over the world into Philadelphia. Irish American Festival's Atmosphere & Experience The Irish Festival celebrates … [Read more...]

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...]

2021 Fringe Festival In Philadelphia ~ Our Guide To Top Festival Shows

‘Enjoying All Types Of Performing Arts In Philly’ . The 2021 Fringe Festival, now in its 24th year, is one of Philadelphia’s signature fall arts events celebrating innovation and creativity in contemporary performance from artists around the world. From September 9 to October 3, the Festival will feature hundreds of dance, theater, visual arts, music and spoken-word performances in traditional venues as well as on street corners and in cars, galleries, cabarets and … [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 Craft Beer Festival!

'Beer Heaven' The 14th annual Philly Craft Beer Festival returns to the Navy Yard on March 7 for another great celebration of craft beer and brewing! Festivalgoers will be able to sample more than 150 kinds of beers from more than 55 + of the best craft breweries from around the block, around the country, and around the globe. Forbes Traveler Calls the Philly Craft Beer Festival one of the “Top 10 Beer Festivals in America!" Breweries will be on hand to offer samples of their finest … [Read more...]

Apple Festival at Peddler’s Village

'Scrumptious Apple Treats'  It's raining apples at the Peddler's Village Apple Festival of 2019. Come out November 3 and 4 with the family and enjoy the many apple treats that you'll be able to find at this weekends festival. Such treats as apple cider, apple fritters, apple pies and cakes, country apple butter and everyone's favorite -- apple dumplings! Isn't this making you hungry! The festival has more than just apples. There will be live entertainment, food … [Read more...]

FirstGlance Film Festival In Philadelphia

  ‘Lights, Action, Camera!’ The FirstGlance Film Festival is Philly’s longest running independent film festival, in its 22nd year, celebrating and exhibiting the best in true indie film! The Film Festival is taking place at The Philadelphia Film Center from November 1 to 3. What is the FirstGlance Film Festival? FirstGlance started in 1996 and brings Indie filmmakers and audiences together. The festival features Documentaries, Shorts, Animation, Web Series, Student Directed … [Read more...]

Harvest Festival at Reading Terminal Market

‘Enjoy Good Food, Family Fun, and Hayrides’    Fall has approached and it’s time for pumpkins, Halloween, fabulous foods, hayrides, and that means Harvest time! Head over to the Reading Terminal Market with the family to celebrate the foods of the Pennsylvania harvest at the Market’s 19th Annual Harvest Festival on October 19 from 10 am to 4 pm. You’ll get to sample locally grown fall fruits and vegetables from the festival while savoring some delicious … [Read more...]

Top Weekend Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Old City Fest, OutFest, Oktoberfest Events, Terror Behind The Walls and More!

'Exploring Philadelphia In The Fall!'   The weekend kicks off with Oktoberfest in Dilworth Park, Rittenhouse Square Fine Craft Fair, Terror Behind the Walls, LGBT History Month, DesignPhiladelphia, National Pizza Month, Franklin Square Fountain Show, Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre and more.  During the weekend enjoy the Jack's Pumpkin Glow in Fairmount Park, Oktoberfest in Dilworth Park, Oktoberfest at Peddler’s Village, Harvest Festival at Evil … [Read more...]

Old City Fest Rocks Historic Philly Neighborhood

'Food, Art, Live Music... Oh My!'  What would William Penn say about Old City's Old City Fest? "Bring It! I just wish I could party in this awesome historical section of Philly with my friends on Sunday, October 13!" No worries William, because this festival certainly looks like a great time for all ages.  The Old City Fest is a celebration of art and design, fashion and food, creativity and culture on the streets of America’s most historic square mile and will transform a four … [Read more...]