Things To Do In Philadelphia – Big Weekend in Philly

Things To Do In Philadelphia – Big Weekend in Philly!

‘Philadelphia’s Sports Complex Opens & Philadelphia Phillies of 2012 Starts Next Week’

Wow!! What an exciting weekend coming up and the start of the Philadelphia Phillies 2012 season beginning in one week. Who’s excited? With so many things to do in Philadelphia in the next two weeks, this can’t get any better.

Get ready for tomorrow’s Grand Opening of the Philadelphia sports complex, XFINITY Live. And guess what, there is a free concert tomorrow night, so read below. If you are visiting Philadelphia this weekend, you’ll be able to check out the three new yearly tours at Eastern State Penitentiary.  With several attractions and exhibits ending in the next month and so many things to do in Philadelphia, you might not want to miss what we have to share with you.

Here at MyPhillyAlive, we like to share these events and attractions with you . Here are a few highlighted events or attractions for this weekend in Philly and a few upcoming attractions or events to put on your calendar. Some of these events leak into next week.

Things To Do In Philadelphia this Weekend – March 30 – April 1

• XFINITY Live’s Grand Opening ~ March 30th ~ The new complex will be ready to rock it in Philadelphia. Free performance by Third Eye Blind starting at 8 pm. ~ XFinity Live with Third Eye Blind in Philadelphia ~
• Life & Death Row at Eastern State Penitentiary ~ March 31 – April 1 ~ Get to experience three new tours at Eastern State Penitentiary. Please never that have never been opened to the general public. ~ Life & Death at Eastern State Penitentiary ~
• March Madness – Sports Bars in Philadelphia ~ March 31 & April 1 ~ The Final Four and the NCAA Championship games. Where will you be watching them? Well, we have put together a list of Sports Bars in Philadelphia for your to watch your college basketball games. ~ Sports Bars in Philadelphia ~
• Philly Food & Farm Fest ~ April 1 – 11 am to 4 pm ~ Bringing food, farmers, and people together for this one day event. Definitely a family event. ~ Philly Food & Farm Fest ~
• Art After 5 ~ March 30 ~ Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall, starting at 5 pm. The “Other Philly Sound”, showcasing the innovative jazz of McCoy Tyner, Philly Joe Jones, John Coltrane, Lee Morgan, and The Heath Brothers. .  ~ Art After 5 ~
• Kimmel Center ~ March 31 ~ Free show. We all love free things, right? “Live from the Plaza Stage” Belleville Quartet is a West Philadelphia based acoustic jazz ensemble. Guitarist Alban Bailly will play his songs from his early days growing up in France and studying with gypsy jazz musicians in Eastern France The show runs from 6-7 pm with drink specials. ~ Free show at the Kimmel Center in Philly ~
• Phillies Preseason Games ~ April 2 & 3 ~ Phillies play their last two preseason games at Citizens Bank Park before the regular season starts. ~ Philadelphia Phillies schedule ~
• Bruce Springsteen ~ Feb. 17 – Sept. 3 ~ Springsteen comes to the National Constitution Center. The first exhibit of Bruce Springsteen to ever be seen outside the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. You will have the opportunity to view more than 150 artifacts, videos of his first successful audition, and much more. ~ Bruce Springsteen exhibit~
• Van Gogh Exhibit ~ Feb. 1 – May 6 ~ This exhibit could be a once in a lifetime Art exhibit, especially if you an art lover and appreciate talent. How exciting, especially since Philadelphia will be the only place in the United States to hold this exhibit. If you are visiting Philadelphia, you are in luck. ~ Van Gogh Exhibit~
• Dinosaurs at the Franklin Institute – Now through April 15 – Like dinosaurs? Come check out some newly discovered dinosaurs from the last two decades. Get to see some up close and personal. ~ Mysterious Dinosaurs~
• Design Zone ~ Now through April 1 ~ The Design Zone is held at the Franklin Institute. As a kid, here is your chance not only to be very creative, to use your creative juices, but get to be an adult. You might get to build a skate park. Or a roller coaster. Or how about produce your own music at a recording studio. ~ Design Zone ~

Visiting Philadelphia

Visiting Philadelphia? Have you lived in or near the City of Philadelphia, but never ventured out too many of the historical sites in Philly? Here is a quick guide for some must see attractions in the City of Brotherly Love.

• The Independence Visitor’s Center – Your guide for all of your information relating to historical sites in Philadelphia and other things to do in Philadelphia. ~ Independence Visitor’s Center ~
• Philadelphia Zoo ~ With the warmer weather approaching, you can not miss America’s Oldest Zoo. 42 acres of awesomeness and over 1,000 animals. ~ Philadelphia Z00 ~
• Liberty Bell – Symbol of American Independence – If you are visiting Philadelphia, this is one site that must be seen. ~ Liberty Bell~
• Elfreth’s Alley ~ Get to walk down a street with 300 years of history. Elfreth’s Alley is one of the oldest continuously inhabited residential streets in America. ~ Elfreth’s Alley ~
• Philadelphia City Hall ~ Like Architecture? Philadelphia History? They give tours of the Philadelphia City Hall. If you go up high enough, you get to see the whole city. ~ Philadelphia City Hall~
• Philadelphia Museum of Art – So many things that surround this museum. The “Rocky” Steps or the “Rocky” statue. A great view down Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Behind the museum, you can view Boat House Row and a few other things. ~ Philadelphia Museum of Art~
• Betsy Ross House – Did Betsy Ross actually make the American Flag? Learn about some of Philadelphia’s earliest history. ~ Betsy Ross House~
• Independence Hall – This is where the Declaration of Independence was adopted and where the Constitution of the United States was debated, drafted and signed. ~ Independence Hall~
• National Constitution Center – If anything, you must see the ‘We the People’ exhibit. There are other timely exhibits. ~ National Constitution Center ~

Upcoming Events & Attractions in Philadelphia

• Bruce Springsteen ~ March 29 ~ The Boss comes to Philadelphia for two shows. (one was last night) ~ Bruce Springsteen in Philadelphia ~
• 23rd Annual Civil War Re-Enactment ~ April 28 & 29 ~ Civil War Re-enactment at Neshaminy State Park in Bensalem, PA. Be a part of history and see what took place hundreds of years before, experiencing it first hand.  – 23rd Annual Civil War Re-Enactment ~
• Philadelphia International Children’s Festival ~ May 3-5 ~ Enjoy family-friendly music, theatre and dance performances, as well as a host of fun and interactive activities in the FUN ZONE on the Outdoor Plaza including crafts, face painting, jugglers and more! Location – University City area ~ Philadelphia International Children’s Festival ~
• The Susan G. Komen Philadelphia Race for the Cure® ~ May 13 ~ Know of someone who has died from breast cancer? Who has survived? Yes, this event is 2 1/2 months away, but you can sign up now to participate, so you can get others to sponsor you. Or you can become a volunteer. ~ Susan G. Komen Philadelphia Race for the Cure® ~

So many people under-estimate Philadelphia in regards to the many things to do in Philadelphia and we want to help point out those Philadelphia attactions or events. No matter if you live in the City of Philadelphia or just visiting Philadelphia, you can always find something to do.

If you have stumbled upon something else that we did not mention, please let us know in a comment or in an e-mail. If you are a business or organization that has an event coming up, please contact us.

If you happened to visit any of the things mentioned above, please don’t hesitate to leave a comment here or on that article describing what you liked about that event or attraction. As always, we would greatly appreciate any feedback. Thanks, MyPhillyAlive

Philadelphia Weekend Weather for the weekend of March 30 – April 1

Friday  |  Sunny  |  High 59  | Low 45

Saturday  |  60% Showers |  High 51 | Low 40

Sunday  |  30% Few Showers |  High 64 |  Low 48

Disclaimer : This blog post is a weekly update of things to do in Philadelphia. Please check the date above, when such article was posted. If a later date appears, just go to this link for current events and attractions in Philadelphia. ~ Click : Things to do in Philadelphia ~