Old City Eats Kick-Off Party!

'Eating With Friends Like There Is No Tomorrow' . Hey foodies, get your appetites ready! The Old City Block Party on Thursday, May 26 from 4 pm to 9 pm, kicks-off Old City Eats. During this event, there will be approximately 13 restaurants and bars that will offer discounted food and drinks. Every Thursday afterwards, that will continue all summer long until August 25, 2022, there will be 20 plus restaurants and bars that will be participating in Old City Eats. Old City … [Read more...]

Old City Dining Room With Outdoor Eating in Old City Philadelphia!

'Enjoying Fabulous Food On 2nd Street In Old City'   Back again for week number 2, July 24 to 26! There is one little twist now! In order to drink, you must order food, unless you order beers and drinks to go. And in order to keep drinking, you still must have food in front of you while eating. You figure it out.  Welcome to the first street closure for city dining in Old City Philadelphia! Thanks to the hard work of the Old City District and their staff, and the City of … [Read more...]

Center City District Restaurant Week – Fabulous Philly Foods

'Food Discounts in Philly' Center City District Restaurant Week is back. Here is your chance to taste many different delicious meals from well-known Philadelphia restaurants and experience chefs delights at discounted prices. From January 12 - 24, 2020, enjoy many types of food selections such as Oriental, Mexican, Seafood, Steak, American, Japanese, Italian, Indian, Cuban, Brazilian, and much more. Philadelphia Restaurant Week Experience & Atmosphere Center City … [Read more...]

Deck the Alley at Elfreth’s Alley

'A Fun Festive Holiday Event - Deck the Alley' Who loves Holiday traditions! Come experience this special annual holiday tradition, Deck the Alley on Saturday, December 7 at 3 pm at Elfreth's Alley in Historic Philadelphia located in Old City. Elfreth's Alley is the nation’s oldest continuously inhabited street since 1702. The 32 houses there today were built between 1720s and 1830s and the alley is a National Historic Landmark District.  Numbers 124 and 126 are open … [Read more...]

Spirits of ’76 Ghost Tour – Halloween in Philadelphia

'Terrifying Tales from Haunted Philadelphia' Who enjoys spooky sites and stories that would be related to Philadelphia History. At the Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour, you get to travel down the cobblestone streets of Old City, hearing these chilling stories. The tour is approximately 75 minutes long and takes you to 20 sites throughout the Historic District of the city, visiting such sites as: City Tavern Congress Hall Independence Hall Merchant's Exchange Carpenters' Hall Old … [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...]

Old City District Introduces Old City Eats Summer Program!

'Experience A Refreshing Restaurant Series In History-Filled Neighborhood!' . Foodies can now celebrate in the Old City neighborhood of Philadelphia again! Old City District has created Old City Eats, a program to showcase the district's food and beverage scene. The program will include 20+ restaurants and bars, taking place every Thursday night May 26 to August 25 from 4 pm till 7 pm. The plan is that participating establishments will offer specials on appetizers and drink … [Read more...]

Fete Day’s Annual Celebration at Elfreth’s Alley

'Residents Open their Doors to the Public on America’s Oldest Street' Did you ever want to meet Ben Franklin? Here is your chance to meet historical figures, to include Sarah Milton, the highly successful seamstress who lived on the Alley, and Ben Franklin himself, on our nation’s oldest continuously inhabited residential street, Elfreth’s Alley. Elfreth's Alley is located on the historic district section of Old City. Fete Day is June 3rd and is a day designated for … [Read more...]

Franklin Square – Parks in Philadelphia

  'Carousel Rides, Mini-Golf, Burgers, Movie Nights & More' Franklin Square is located in the historical part of Philadelphia in Old City. It's one of the five original open-space parks planned by William Penn during the late 17th century. The Square opens its new season Wednesday, March 1, 2017. SquareBurger, the STARR Restaurants burger stand, opens later in March (stay tuned for an exact date).  There will be many special events and exciting happenings this … [Read more...]

Sports Bars in Philadelphia for March Madness

'March Madness in Philadelphia' Who doesn't love March. You have spring fast approaching, St. Patrick's Day, American Red Cross month, Women's History month and of course, there is March Madness. The 2019 NCAA Basketball Tournament kicks off March 19 and 20 with a few play in games. Then the real excitement takes place March 21 and ends on April 8 with the National Championship game at the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This is the time of year that many businesses … [Read more...]