Philly Weekend ~ Smooth Jazz, Hidden River Blues Festival, Philadelphia Folk Festival, Caribbean Festival, Festival Of India and More!

'Middle Of Summer Fun In Philadelphia!'  This weekend kicks off with Smooth Jazz Summer Nights, Awesomefest Movie, Philadelphia Folk Festival, The Oval Summer Pop-Up and the continuation of the Lego Art exhibit at the Franklin Institute and Beneath the Surface exhibit at Penn Museum. During the weekend, enjoy the Hidden River Blues Festival, the Spruce Street Harbor Park, the Festival of India, magic shows, farmers’ markets, and much more. The weekend ends with the Caribbean Festival and an … [Read more...]

Our Guide To Christmas Tree Lighting Celebrations in Philadelphia

'Celebrating The Joy Of Communities During The Holidays' Who gets excited about decorating trees during the holidays! Enjoy many tree lighting celebrations throughout the City of Brotherly Love this 2014 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 favorite local … [Read more...]

Our Guide To Christmas Tree Lighting Celebrations in Philadelphia

'Celebrating The Joy Of Communities During The Holidays'   Click Here For 2014's Guide to Tree Lighting Ceremonies in Philadelphia   Who gets excited about decorating trees during the holidays. There will be many tree lighting celebrations throughout the City of Brotherly Love this 2014 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 … [Read more...]

Manayunk On Ice Festival – Live Ice Sculpturing in Action

'Turning Solid Blocks of Ice into Art'  Have you ever watched Master Ice Carvers sculpt blocks of ice by using chain saws and other tools. Watch them create impressive ice sculptures into art in front of your very own eyes. Come to the Manayunk on Ice Festival on Main Street in Manayunk from February 8-10.  There will be live carvings daily and plenty of family fun. The weekend kicks off with a huge ice bonfire on Friday night at 6 pm followed by Fear No Ice performing a theatrical ice … [Read more...]

Things To Do In Philadelphia – Philly Arts, Halloween & More

'Halloween in Philly, End of Mural Arts Month, & More’ It's Halloween weekend in Philadelphia. Who gets spooked very easily. Who loves Halloween! So many attractions that will scare the bejesus out of you. Have you been to Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary? Don't miss this attraction, that's if you dare. There is an article mentioned below that gives you a complete run down of the many Halloween activities for this weekend. Love the arts? Mural Arts Month ends soon … [Read more...]

Things To Do In Philadelphia – First Friday Arts, Halloween, more

'Halloween, First Friday, Mural Arts Month, & Many Festivals’ The month of October in Philadelphia is full of many wonderful events. Choosing which ones might be the hardest part. Do you love the arts? Not only is today First Friday, but it's Mural Arts Month. Want to get spooked? Check out the many Halloween activities that will be sure to scare your socks off.  Love the cooler weather and festivals. Check out the Old City Seaport Festival, in which you can see a Pirate Battle, or hang out … [Read more...]

Things To Do In Philadelphia – Spooks, Food, Parades & more

 'Craziness in Philly with Restaurant Week, Spooky Events, & Food Festivals’ What does October in Philadelphia mean to you. It could mean many different things. The start of fall and cooler weather. Halloween and the many activities and events that surround Halloween. The end of Oktoberfest celebrations, food festivals, parades, and football. What is your favorite part of Fall and October. MyPhillyAlive's Halloween special spooky guide will be out by tomorrow, Saturday, September 29, so … [Read more...]

Dalessandro’s Steaks & Hoagies

'A Taste of Heaven in Roxborough Philadelphia' Dalessandro's Steaks & Hoagies, established in 1960, is basically a town landmark in the Roxborough neighborhood in Northwest Philadelphia. It is a humble diner outside of the Manayunk area that is among Philadelphia's top-tier cheesesteak restaurants. Dalessandro's Experience & Atmosphere Visiting Philadelphia? This won't be on your map of things to do in most cases. One could say it's off the beaten path of historical sites in … [Read more...]

Philadelphia International Cycling Championship

Philadelphia International Cycling Championship 'Largest Bike Race in North America' Who is getting ready for the Philadelphia International Cycling Championship when over 180 of the top cyclists in the world take to the streets of Philadelphia. Get to witness the largest cycling event in North America that takes place every June. Philadelphia International Cycling Championship Experience & Atmosphere Do you have your cow bells ready? Will you be cheering and yelling to encourage the … [Read more...]

Holiday Season Kicks off this Weekend in Manayunk in Philadelphia

Holiday Season Kicks off this Weekend in Manayunk in Philadelphia Manayunk in Philadelphia is hosting two events this weekend that you don't want to miss! Get into the holiday spirt this weekend. Start the weekend off Friday at First Friday Holiday Edition and then come back on the following Saturday to welcome Santa to town. First Friday Holiday Edition in Manayunk Stroll, shop, dine and play on Main Street in Manayunk Friday, December 2nd while getting into the holiday spirit.  Every … [Read more...]