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...]

Bloktoberfest Rocks Washington Ave For Good Causes!

'Beer, Food, Music, Philly' Cool weather, cool people and cool beers for good causes. Bloktoberfest returns for it's 11th year on Saturday, October 28 from noon to 8 pm with a NEW location! Now located on Washington Ave, between Broad and 17th Streets. This neighborhood festival is a free-to-attend all-ages festival which features four blocks of food, craft beer and live music from Broad to 18th Streets on South Street. You can buy your beer tickets in advance or purchase them … [Read more...]

Oktoberfest Festivals in Philadelphia – Where To Celebrate In Philly!

'Awesome German Celebrations Throughout the City of Brotherly Love' Oktoberfest 2019 invades Philadelphia for a whole month. It's a 16-day festival, running from the middle of September to the first weekend in October, with some events flowing until the middle or late October. An exuberant explosion of beer-drinking, eating all of the German types of wurst one can eat, German music, folk dancing, and cultural experiences that one could dream of. There will be daily and weekly … [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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

PHS Pop Up Garden on South Street

'A Relaxing Temporary Outdoor Escape' The PHS Pop UP Garden is back in its 8th year!  The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society kicks off their 2018 Pop Up Garden April 26, which is located on 1438 South Street. Imagine yourself in a secluded area with an outdoor bar, palm trees, colorful umbrellas with seating and hammocks, as visitors will be able to enjoy tropical cocktails, beer and wine. Feeling hungry? As part of the Pop Up Garden, enjoy delicious food, refreshing drinks and exciting … [Read more...]