Our Guide To Tree Lighting Celebrations in Philadelphia

'Celebrating The Joy Of Communities During The 2020 Holidays' Who gets excited about decorating trees during the holidays! Enjoy many tree lighting celebrations throughout the City of Brotherly Love this 2020 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 … [Read more...]

Day of the Dead Celebrations in Philadelphia With Festivals, Museums, Food and More

'Celebration In Honoring Those Who Have Passed Away'  The Day of the Dead, known as Dia de los Muertos, is a Mexican Holiday on November 1st of each year, honoring those that have passed away. Officially, Day of the Dead begins on Thursday, October 31 with All Hallows’ Eve and runs through Sunday, November 2 when it ends with All Souls’ Day. Individuals and families honor friends and family members who have passed away with festive altars, traditional dance and song, the use … [Read more...]

PumpkinFest at South Street Headhouse District With Trick-Or-Treating

'Free Hayrides, Straw Bale Maze, Live Music ~ Oh My!’ The South Street Headhouse District hosts its eleventh-annual Fall PumpkinFest underneath the historic Headhouse Square Shambles on Saturday, October 26, from noon to 5 pm. Families are invited to get into the Halloween spirit and enjoy all that fall has to offer with face painting, straw bale maze, circus performances, live music, hayrides, costume contests, and more. District businesses will open their doors for trick … [Read more...]

South Street Headhouse Spring Festival

'Food, Live Music, Family Fun and More!' The South Street Headhouse 7th annual Spring Festival is a free event that is fun and energized with great food, beer, live music and much more. A great event for the family as kids can enjoy the Kid Zone while others can enjoy the many local shops, restaurants, crafts, live music and more. This year's festival, May 4, will start at 11 am and runs till 8 pm, closing down South Street (between Front and 8th), and along the Second Street Plaza … [Read more...]

Easter Activities in Philadelphia Area – Egg Hunts, Easter Parade, Brunches and More!

'Family Fun With Peter Cottontail' The Easter holiday is fast approaching in the City of Brotherly Love and brings a number of egg hunts, many Easter brunches and dinners, and the chance to hang with Peter Cottontail for those adorable photos. Coincidentally, the furry bunny can be found all throughout the city for everyone's enjoyment. Below are our picks for such Easter activities and events taking place this Saturday and Sunday. Saturday, April 13   East Passyunk East Egg Hunt ~ … [Read more...]

South Street Headhouse District’s Easter Promenade

'Hop On Down South Street With The Easter Crew!' Hop on over to the 88th Annual Easter Promenade on April 21, a popular Easter tradition in the South Street Headhouse District. This free family event, which begins with a parade at 12:30 pm at the corner of Passyunk Avenue and South Street, and ends at 2nd and South Streets, will be one that you won't want to miss! Headhouse District's Easter Promenade's Experience and Atmosphere Master of Ceremonies Henri David will lead the … [Read more...]

South Street Headhouse District’s Tree Lighting and Winter Wonderland

‘Holiday Fun With Family, Friends & Good Food’ Ring in the holidays with this fun family orientated event at the South Street Headhouse District Christmas Parade! This event will take place on Sunday, December 1, 2019 from 4 pm to 6 pm at the Historic Headhouse Square Shambles on 2nd Street, between Pine and South Streets. Santa will arrive on a firetruck around 4 pm and the tree lighting will take place at 5 pm with Santa and his helpers.  Following the tree … [Read more...]

PumpkinFest at South Street Headhouse District

'Free Hayrides, Straw Bale Maze, Live Music ~ Oh My!’ The South Street Headhouse District hosts its ninth-annual PumpkinFest underneath the historic Headhouse Square Shambles on Saturday, October 27, from noon to 5 pm. Families are invited to get into the Halloween spirit and enjoy all that fall has to offer with face painting, straw bale maze, circus performances, live music, hayrides, and more. District businesses will open their doors for trick or treating from 3:00 pm … [Read more...]

Halloween Party Fundraiser Event For Bridget Foy’s Staff October 28, 2017!

'Halloween Party For A Good Cause!'  Tragedy strikes us in many ways. If you haven't heard, a fire ripped through the iconic Bridget Foy's restaurant and bar at the corner of 2nd and South Streets in the South Street Headhouse District Wednesday morning, October 25  starting around 1:15 am. Bridget Foy's has been like a "Cheers" too so many for 40 years since being opened in 1978 by John Foy. The current owner is John's daughter, Bridget Foy, who has kept the restaurant as a cornerstone of … [Read more...]

Bowie Birthday Bash With Candy Volcano At The TLA On South Street January 7, 2017!

'Remembering David Bowie!' Calling all David Bowie lovers! Celebrate the life of Bowie through his music! The 70’s Glam Rock tribute band, Candy Volcano, is at it again celebrating the birthday of the main man, David Bowie live at the TLA January 7, 2017. This amazing group of musicians and 12+ singers/independent artists re-imagine the glitter, glam and glitz of Bowie’s early years. With Philly Loves Bowie week happening all around them, Candy Volcano will be the first of several Bowie … [Read more...]