The OVAL + 2019 Season Doubles The Fun On The Parkway!

'Summer Fun At The Oval'   The Oval+ park, based at Eakins Oval across from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, returns once again for four weeks, from July 19 to August 18, bringing more fun for all ages than ever before. The Oval+ will expand with more installations and programming down the Benjamin Franklin Parkway with an initiative that began in 2018, in addition to creating the pop-up park on the Parkway in Eakins Oval. Three new features will help to “Double … [Read more...]

The Oval + Is Back In Philadelphia! Bigger Than Ever Before! July 20 – August 19, 2018

'Summer Fun For The Family' Go Big or Go Home!  The Oval+ park, based at Eakins Oval across from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, returns once again for four weeks, from July 20 to August 19, with a new extended pedestrian promenade that runs almost half the length of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway! The dynamic park brings community programming, public art, special events and activities to this outdoor space. This year’s season of The Oval+ builds directly … [Read more...]

The Oval Asks: “What’s Your Parkway, Philly?” ~ 2017 Summer Fun At Eakins Oval

  'Summer Seasonal Fun At The Oval'  Hello summer fun at The Oval, located across from the Philadelphia Museum of Art. For the 5th year, The Oval will transform into a pop-up park and runs July 20 through August 20. This year it will be more about just a fun place to hang outside with games, yoga, beer, music and more. It will also allow visitors to give feedback, a way to tell the city how you feel! This year’s summertime plaza, named The Oval+, because it will now include … [Read more...]

Weekend Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ XPoNential Music Festival, Summer Fun At The Oval, Shakespeare in Clark Park, Philly Ice Cream Scoop Festival, East Passyunk Car Show and More!

'Summer Fun In Philadelphia' The weekend kicks off with Shakespeare in Clark Park, XPoNential Music Fest, the fun at The Oval, The Midway at Blue Cross RiverRink, Parks On Tap, Spruce Street Harbor Park, RiverRink Summerfest, the continuation of American Spirits: The Rise & Fall of Prohibition and more. During the weekend enjoy XPoNential Music Fest, The Philly Ice Cream Scoop Festival, South Kensington Summer Festival, fun at The Oval, Spruce Street Harbor Park, RiverRink Summerfest, the … [Read more...]

“Rhythm and Hues” ~ 2016 Summer Fun At The Oval

‘Summertime Fun At The Pop-Up Park On The Parkway’  Eakins Oval, the public space across from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, is transformed into a summer oasis from July 15 to August 21, 2016. The Oval, presented by PNC, is a partnership of the Fairmount Park Conservancy and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation. The 2016 Summer Season is highlighted by “Rhythm & Hues,” a colorful mural that is meant to signify musical rhythm and music, which is an installation created by … [Read more...]

Summer Kaleidoscope ~ Summer Fun At The Oval in 2015

'Summertime Fun At The Pop-Up Park On The Parkway'  As you go round and round - enjoying the colorful patterns - it's summertime fun at The Oval and this year's theme, "Summer Kaleidoscope." See the brand new 25,000 square foot mural, "Summer Kaleidoscope," commissioned by the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program! The centerpiece of The Oval, called the Kaleidoscope, is an art installation by Jessie Unterhalter and Katey Truhn. The Baltimore-based duo creates large-scale, colorful … [Read more...]

Future Sensations At The Oval

 'Awesome Light and Digital Installation' Jump into the future with this never-before-seen global exhibition of epic proportions. This visionary attraction takes visitors on a sensory journey of science, storytelling and art that celebrates the past three and a half centuries and offers glimpses into future innovations that will transform the world. Philadelphia is one of only four cities around the world and the only U.S. city to host this futuristic traveling exhibit which will be held at … [Read more...]