40th Street Summer Series in University City

'Relaxing Family Fun in University City'  Come shake'em, rock'em and roll'em... Every summer, the University City District, the Rotunda and Penn host the 40th Street Summer Series. A free outdoor music series that is family-friendly, now in its fourteenth year. Each concert is scheduled for a Saturday in the summer from June to August, starting at 6 pm. These live performances take place on the greenspace at 39th and Walnuts Streets. Not only will there be the eclectic … [Read more...]

Smooth Jazz Summer Nights at Penn’s Landing

'Sit Back, Relax, and Listen to Free Jazz' Live music will echo throughout at the Great Plaza at Penn's Landing every Friday night in the month of August. Enjoy smooth jazz, which begins at 7:30 pm and is totally free. The Smooth Jazz Summer Nights series plays host to nationally-renowned jazz musicians. You will listen to some of the country's best smooth jazz artists as you peer into the riverfront's background while the sun sets near the end of the concert. Come one night or come every … [Read more...]

Weekly Fun Things To Do In Philadelphia All Summer Long

'Exploring Philadelphia During The Week' There are so many things to do in Philadelphia during the weekend. We bet you didn't know all of the exciting things to do each week in Philadelphia during the summer! Check out our fantastic list! (all events or activities have started now unless noted with start dates) Wednesdays Live at Lunch at Dilworth Park ~ Until July 24 & 25 - Starts back up September 5 FREE - Every Wednesday & Thursday from noon to 1:30 pm at Dilworth … [Read more...]

Movie Nights Presented by Schuylkill Banks

'Movies Under the Stars in Philadelphia' Philadelphia summer nights under the stars with friends, family, loved ones and yes, free movie nights sponsored by Schuylkill River Development Corporation and CSX. Thanks to Schuylkill Banks, you will be able to enjoy ten different movies this summer at two different locations. Some of these movies are our favorites and are classics. Starting Thursday, June 13th, the movies will take place every Thursday until August 29th, except for on … [Read more...]

Labor Day Weekend Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ The Draken Harald HÃ¥rfagre At Penn’s Landing, Cannstatter Volksfest German Festival, Fireworks, Made In America Festival and More!

'Labor Day Weekend In Philadelphia!' The weekend kicks off with The Draken Harald HÃ¥rfagre, Smooth Jazz Summer Nights, the Philadelphia Phillies, Spruce Street Harbor Park & the Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, Kids Can Explore Historical Philadelphia, 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 … [Read more...]

Weekend Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Smooth Jazz Summer Nights, Parks On Tap, Spruce Street Harbor Park, Beer Gardens and More!

'Enjoy A Beautiful Weekend In Philadelphia!' The weekend kicks off with Smooth Jazz Summer Nights, Spruce Street Harbor Park & the Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, Kids Can Explore Historical Philadelphia, 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, the Parkway 100 … [Read more...]

Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, August 20 – 26

'Exploring Philadelphia!' With the many museum exhibits, Eagles trivia night, the Longwood Gardens Festival of Fountains, Patti LaBelle at the Dell Music Center, Parks on Tap, Beer Gardens, many FREE movie nights, Photo Pop Philly, Center City Sips, Schuylkill Movie Nights, the Spruce Street Harbor Park & UNIVESTival and so much more, you might need a vacation after this week!   Monday, August 20   Eagles Trivia & Carson Wentz Look-A-Like Contest ~ August 20 ~ Held at … [Read more...]

Weekend Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Last Weekend For The Oval + and Night Out Restaurant Week, Festivals and More!

'Enjoy Philadelphia Before The Summer Is Over!' The weekend kicks off with Summer Fun at Eakins Oval, the end of Night Out Restaurant Week, Smooth Jazz Summer Nights, Spruce Street Harbor Park & the Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, Kids Can Explore Historical Philadelphia, 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 … [Read more...]

Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, August 13 – 19

'Things To Do During The Week In August In Philadelphia!' With the many museum exhibits, the Longwood Gardens Festival of Fountains, Night Out Restaurant Week, Parks on Tap, Summer fun at the Oval +, Beer Gardens, many FREE movie nights, The Philadelphia Phillies vs the Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Folk Festival, Photo Pop Philly, Center City Sips, Schuylkill Movie Nights, the Spruce Street Harbor Park & UNIVESTival and so much more, you might need a vacation after this … [Read more...]

Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, August 6 – 12

'Enjoy August In Philadelphia!' With the many museum exhibits, the Longwood Gardens Festival of Fountains, Parks on Tap, Summer fun at the Oval +, Beer Gardens, many FREE movie nights, The Rise of the Rocky Steps, Photo Pop Philly, Center City Sips, Night Market Philadelphia, Yard's Brewing Warehouse Party, Schuylkill Movie Nights, Night Out Restaurant Week, Philly Free Streets, the Spruce Street Harbor Park & UNIVESTival and so much more, you might need a vacation after this … [Read more...]