'Fun In The Sun At Eakins Oval' Eakins Oval, also know as the Oval, has a beachy treat for you! From July 17 to August 18, the Oval will be transformed into a mock beach, which will be offering an array of free activities for all ages. The Oval is located on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, right across from the famous "Rocky" steps that lead up to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. According to the phila.gov site, each day at the Oval will be featuring a different programming theme. Below … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Historical Sites in Philly and More!
July 19, 2013 By
'Take Time to Explore the History of Philadelphia’ There are seems to be some sort of festival taking place in Philly. This week seems to be a little calm than usual. There is the Celtic Heritage Festival that is being held in Horsham, PA. You could always relax on the Schuylkill or Delaware Rivers while trying the many types of paddling activities. How about exploring the many historical sites that this great city has to offer. Even if you have lived her for years, have you ever been to … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Bastille Day, Food In Philly & More
July 12, 2013 By
’Exploring All That Philadelphia Has To Offer’ Off with her head! This Sunday is Bastille Day, which you can read more about below. It will be celebrated throughout the city on Saturday, July 13. Check out a fake beheading at Eastern State Penitentiary or check out the 7th Annual Bastille Day Celebration with the Media Arts Council in downtown Media. Love different kinds of foods? Check out the Sidewalk Sizzle and Ice Cream Freeze being held outside of the Reading Terminal Market. And don't … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ All You Can Eat Ice Cream and 4th of July
June 28, 2013 By
'4th of July in Philadelphia’ Can you believe that 4 of July is a week away! As many of you know, there will be many activities and events during the first week of July, thanks to Wawa Welcome America. To kick off the weekend, how about all the ice cream that you can eat at Penn's Landing on June 29 and 30. Definitely check out our 4th of July in Philadelphia cheat sheet below, for the many events and activities, to include the reading of the Declaration of Independence. What event or … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Live Music and Art
June 21, 2013 By
'Summer Fun in Philadelphia’ Happy first day of Summer! To top it off, what great weather for this weekend! So many great events to kick of the summer of 2013. Anything from the Manayunk Arts Festival, to paddle boating at Penn's Landing, music festivals and free movie nights. What event or activity this weekend or during the week excites you the most? Please share with us in the comments below. MyPhillyAlive needs your help! We are in a social media contest and you can help us in … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Free Movies, Music and Festivals
June 14, 2013 By
'Relaxing with Family & Friends for Father's Day’ Yes, we are already in the middle of June. But don't sweat it, because the list of things to do in Philadelphia just get better and better as we head into the summer of 2013. We have found several free movie nights, many activities for the kids, several attractions at Philadelphia museums, and events at local theaters. What event or activity this weekend or during the week excites you the most? Please share with us in the comments … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia – First Friday Events & Philly Festivals
June 7, 2013 By
'Exploring the Beautiful Art throughout Philadelphia’ Ignore the rain and just enjoy the many wonderful ways to explore Philadelphia's Art Scene. We start off the week with First Friday's, which has grown over the years in popularity. Not only can you check out the art scene in areas such as Old City and Manayunk, but it's been expanding into areas such as Penns Landing, local restaurants and bars, and so many other locations. One of MyPhillyAlive's favorite artists is our very own Britt … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia – Memorial Day Weekend in Philly
May 24, 2013 By
‘Explore Historical Philadelphia At Its Best’ Memorial Day Weekend is upon us. What plans do you have for Memorial Day Weekend in Philadelphia? We have some fun things for the kids, while keeping with the history of Philadelphia. Your kids can join the Continental Army for marching drills and musket etiquette. How about raise the flag with Betsy Ross. Or listen to historians as they tell the story of every day Philadelphians during this moving version of the Declaration of … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia – Philly Festivals & More
May 17, 2013 By
‘Philly Food At Its Best!’ Anyone stuff yet from the many food festivals that have taken place in Philadelphia recently? Well, strap on that horse feeder, because the mega food event of all Philly Food Festivals takes place this weekend. The 9th Street Italian Market Festival. Who truly gets excited about this event! A quick roundup of the food festivals and events that have already taken place. We already had the 2nd annual Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival, the Philly Farm & Food event, … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Arts and Food for May 3 – 9
May 3, 2013 By
‘Get Ready To Get Your Grub On!’ Who has their appetite strapped on, because you'll certainly need it. A ton of food and music events are lined up for the next 30 days. The food festivals start taking shape in May and June. We already had the 2nd annual Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival, the Philly Farm & Food event, Flavors of the Avenue on East Passyunk, the PIFA street fair and the Festival of Forgotten Foods. This weekend, you'll have the South Street Head House Spring Festival, the … [Read more...]
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