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...]

Weekend Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ University Dining Days, Bastille Day At Eastern State Penitentiary, Pizzadelphia Pizza Festival At Navy Yard and More!

'Crazy Fun In Philadelphia' The weekend kicks off with University City Dining Days, Spruce Street Harbor Park & the Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, Kids Can Explore Historical Philadelphia, 4th Fridays in Headhouse District, 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, … [Read more...]

Weekend Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ All American BBQ Festival At Dilworth Park, Manayunk Arts Festival, Molestice Block Party, Juneteenth MusicFest and Parade, Philadelphia Irish American Festival and More!

'Summer Is In The Air In Philadelphia' The weekend kicks off with Spruce Street Harbor Park & the Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, Chinese Lantern Festival, 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, the Parkway 100 Celebration and more. During the weekend enjoy the Xtreme Bugs At The Academy of Natural Sciences, FREE tours of Yards Brewing … [Read more...]

Weekend Things To Do In Philly ~ Philadelphia International Festival Of The Arts Street Festival, Philly Beer Week, Philadelphia Great Chefs Event, Odunde Festival, LGTB Pride Parade and Festival, Burger Brawl and More!

'The City Of Brotherly Love & Sisterly Affection' The weekend kicks off with the Spruce Street Harbor Park & the Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, Chinese Lantern Festival, 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, the Parkway 100 Celebration and more. During the weekend enjoy the Odunde Festival, PrideDay LGTB Pride Parade & … [Read more...]

Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, May 29 – June 3

'Heading Into June In Philadelphia!' This will be a great week to get out in Philadelphia as there is going to be a fun packed week and weekend of terrific festivals, events, exhibits and more in Philadelphia! With the many museum exhibits, the Longwood Gardens Festival of Fountains, the Chinese Lantern Festival, Official Reopening Of LOVE Park, Parks on Tap, Beer Gardens, Photo Pop Philly, Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA), Opening Tap, Hammer of Glory Relay, Philly … [Read more...]

Game Masters At The Franklin Institute ~ Play Over 100 Classic and Modern Video Games!

'Bringing Inner Child Out In Yourself Through Classic Video Games!' Game on! Game Masters exhibit at the Franklin Institute takes you on a journey through 40 years of video gaming history and evolution. The 14,000 square foot exhibit runs until September 3! No matter if young, old or new to video games, visitors will get a crack at over 100 classic and modern video games to play. Such old classic games as Asteroids, Donkey Kong, Tempest, Centipede, Space Invaders, Pac-Man, Missle Command … [Read more...]

Weekend Things To Do In Philly ~ Grand Opening Of Spruce Street Harbor Park and Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, Dad Vail Regatta, Rittenhouse Square Fine Craft Fair, Scrapple Day At Reading Terminal Market and More!

'Dragons, Pandas, Festivals & More!' The weekend kicks off with the Grand Opening of the Spruce Street Harbor Park & the Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, the Dad Vail Regatta, the Rittenhouse Square Fine Craft Art, Chinese Lantern Festival, 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, the Parkway 100 Celebration and more. During the … [Read more...]

Weekend Things To Do In Philly ~ Chinese Lantern Festival, South Street Spring Festival, Broad Street Run, Haverford Spring Fest and More!

'Dragons, Pandas, Festivals & More!' The weekend kicks off with First Friday, the Chinese Lantern Festival, Parks On Tap, the continuation of the Crocs exhibit at the Academy of Natural Sciences and the Design in Revolution: A 1960's Odyssey exhibit, the Parkway 100 Celebration and more. During the weekend enjoy the Chinese Lantern Festival, Broad Street Run, the South Street Spring Festival, the continuation of the Crocs exhibit at the Academy of Natural Sciences & the Design in … [Read more...]

Weekend Things To Do In Philly ~ Philly Tech Week, Parks On Tap, Penn Relays, Science Festival Carnival, Margarita Rumble, Flavors Of The Avenue and More!

'Festivals, Philly History, Beer Gardens - Oh My!' The weekend kicks off with Philly Tech Week, Parks On Tap, The Great Philadelphia Comic Con, the last few days of the Philadelphia Science Festival, the continuation of the Crocs exhibit at the Academy of Natural Sciences and the Design in Revolution: A 1960's Odyssey exhibit, the Parkway 100 Celebration and more. During the weekend enjoy the Philadelphia Science Festival Carnival, Margarita Rumble, the Manayunk Craft Beer Festival, The Great … [Read more...]

Weekend Things To Do In Philly ~ Philadelphia Science Festival, Opening of Morgan’s Pier and Independence Beer Garden, Museum Exhibits and More!

'It's Weird Science & Outdoor Beer Gardens That Take Over Philly!' The weekend kicks off with the the start of the Philadelphia Science Festival, the opening of Morgan's Pier & Independence Beer Garden, the continuation of the Crocs exhibit at the Academy of Natural Sciences and the Design in Revolution: A 1960's Odyssey exhibit, the Parkway 100 Celebration and more. During the weekend enjoy the Philadelphia Science Festival, the continuation of the Crocs exhibit at the Academy of … [Read more...]