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Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ First Friday, Brewer’s Plate, End of Flower Show and More!

March 6, 2015 By

Free & Fun things to do in Philadelphia

‘Bring On Spring!!’

After any snowfall, the City of Philadelphia turns into a lovely snow castle, but think it’s time for spring.

This weekend kicks off First Friday in Old City and in Manayunk, the end of the Philadelphia Flower Show, and the continuation of the Lego Art exhibit at the Franklin Institute, Beneath the Surface exhibit at Penn Museum and the Monster Snake exhibit at the Academy of Natural Sciences. Also enjoy magic shows, farmers’ markets, and much more. The weekend will end with Brewer’s Plate! One of the best beer and food event held annually in the city.

In upcoming weeks enjoy St. Patrick’s Day events prior and St. Patrick’s Day, Philly Wine Week, and the start of many kinds of festivals in upcoming weeks.

What event or activity this weekend or during the week excites you the most? Please share with us in the comments below.

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Here at MyPhillyAlive, we like to share fun and exciting events and attractions with you. Check out what’s happening for you this weekend in Philly and for the upcoming week and put these events on your calendar.

Things To Do In Philadelphia this Weekend & Week of  ~ March 6 – 12 ~

FYI – There are many events & attractions listed below that have been open prior today which are listed as “Now”. Also, check back daily for updates!

Informational Posts For Things To Do Year Round or Seasonal

Date Specific Events & Activities ~ March 5 – 12

  • Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours ~ Month of March ~ Come check out the many Mural Arts tours throughout Philadelphia. ~ Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours for March 2015 ~ or 215-925-3633. ~ About Philadelphia Mural Arts ~
  • Art After 5 ~ March 6 ~ Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm. Jamaaladeen Tacuma – Living legend Jamaaladeen Tacuma is known for collaborations with performers that range from orchestras at Carnegie Hall to fellow Philadelphia musicians, The Roots. Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall. ~ Art After 5 ~
  • First Friday’s in Old City~ March 6 ~ Your chance to visit Art Galleries throughout Old City after normal hours. You will be able to talk to the art directors and possibly some of Philadelphia’s local artists. This also takes place as First Saturdays with select Art Galleries extending out to Fishtown. ~ First Fridays ~
  • First Friday’s in Manayunk ~ March 6 ~ Come enjoy art in Manayunk. Before or afterwards, enjoy a meal at the many restaurants, or stop in one of Manayunk’s wonderful specialty shops. ~ First Friday’s in Manayunk ~  
  • Magic Shows at South Street Magic ~ March 6 ~ At 8:00 pm, enjoy magic with Dan Hauss! Dan brings us the new, unusual, and wildly amazing impossibilities that he’s been working on for the past few years. If ticket sales have ended, call South Street Magic at 215-450-7193. ~ Magic Shows at South Street Magic ~
  • Philadelphia Flower Show ~ March 6 – March 8 ~ Feel like a movie star & walk the red carpet, while enjoying the 2015 Flower Show’s theme, “Celebrate the Movies.”  As a visitor, enjoy the world’s largest indoor flower show. ~ Philadelphia Flower Show ~
  • Titanoboa: Monster Snake Exhibit ~ March 6 – April 19 ~ Held at The Academy of Natural Sciences, explore remains of the largest snake in the world, Titanoboa cerrejonensis. ~ Titanoboa: Monster Snake Exhibit ~
  • The Art of The Brick Exhibit ~ March 6 – September 6 ~ Come explore the largest display of Lego Art at the Franklin Institute. Stop by this afternoon for details to this spectacular attraction. ~ The Art of The Brick Exhibit at the Franklin Institute ~
  • Beneath the Surface: Life, Death, and Gold in Ancient Panama ~ March 6 – November 1 ~ Held at the Penn Museum, explore artifacts, gold & much more that came from the banks of the Rio Grande Cocle in Panama. ~ Beneath the Surface: Life, Death, and Gold in Ancient Panama ~  
  • Phila Flea Markets ~ March 7 ~ FREE admission – From 8 am to 4 pm, 100+ vendors will be at the Spring Garden Indoor Antique & Vintage Flea Market. They’ll be selling everything from antique furniture, jewelry, clothing, and more! ~ Phila Flea Markets ~
  • Filter Square Farmers’ Market ~ March 7 ~ From 9 am to 2 pm, The Food Trust holds an outdoor market at 23rd and Pine Streets. Enjoy fresh vegetables & food from favorite local farmers and producers. ~ Filter Square Farmers’ Market ~
  • Clark Park Farmers’ Market ~ March 7 ~ From 10 am to 2 pm, The Food Trust holds an outdoor market at 43rd St and Baltimore Ave. Enjoy fresh vegetables & food from favorite local farmers and producers. ~ Clark Park Farmers’ Market ~  
  • Erin’s Express ~ March 7 ~ FREE – Enjoy some of the BEST Irish bars in the city. Buses run roughtly from 12 pm and stop at 6 pm, taking you from bar to bar for free. ~ Erin’s Express ~
  • Magic Shows at South Street Magic ~ March 7 ~ At 7:30 pm, enjoy Saturday Night Wonders of Magic as South Street Magic will feature different local and visiting magicians as they provide a fun and amazing show of magic, mind reading and variety skills. ~ Magic Shows at South Street Magic ~
  • Taste of Philadelphia: Market Tours ~ March 7 & 11 ~ Starts at 10 am every Wed & Sat – Learn the story behind cheese steaks, hoagies, pretzels and other Philly food favorites, and the 115-year history of the vibrant Reading Terminal Market where they’re sold during this 75-minute, food-writer-led walking tour. ~ Taste of Philadelphia: Market Tours ~
  • Brewer’s Plate ~ March 8 ~ Held at the Kimmel Center, starting at 6:30, enjoy a bevy of inspired pairings, delightful bites and perfected brews. ~ Brewer’s Plate Tickets ~
  • Magic Shows at South Street Magic ~ March 8 ~ At 1:30 pm, enjoy Family Fun Magic Show. Music, dancing, laughing and amazement. Tons of audience participation… you’re gonna love it. The show stars the one and only Mr. Messado!! ~ Magic Shows at South Street Magic ~
  • Free Parking! ~ March 11 ~ Philadelphia Parking Authority offers FREE meter parking Center City at 5 pm; rush-hour zones at 6:30 pm. The boundaries are from the Delaware River to the Schuylkill River and from Bainbridge to Spring Garden Streets. ~ Free Parking ~
  • Pay As You Wish ~ March 11 ~ Stop in at the Philadelphia Museum of Art every Wednesday from 5 pm – 8:45 pm and ”Pay What You Wish”,  as you explore the museum and its remarkable collections.  ~ Pay What You Wish ~  
  • Dilworth Park ~ Now Open ~ Enjoy seating areas for relaxation, food & live music. ~ Dilworth Park ~
  • Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk  ~ Now Open ~ Enjoy this 2,000 foot new extension bridging the South Street Bridge & the Locust Street bike trail. ~ Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk  ~
  • “Your Brain” at Franklin Institute ~ Now Open ~ A permanent exhibit at the Franklin Institute. Travel through a two-story tall neural network climbing structure with dynamic lighting and sound effects that are triggered by your footsteps. Kids can act as a Doctor by scanning the brain with an MRI machine, explore your brain, challenge your brain & much more.   ~ “Your Brain” at Franklin Institute ~ 
  • Native American Voices Exhibit at Penn Museum ~ Now Open ~ Stop over at Penn Museum in University City and learn about contemporary issues in Native America. Uncover the rich history and identity of the Native American people through 200 plus objects on display & much more. ~ Native American Voices Exhibit at Penn Museum ~
  • The Artifact Lab – Mummy Conversation at Penn Museum ~ Now until (no date set) ~ Here is your chance to get up close and personal. Watch conservators clean, examine, & preserve Egyptian Mummies at Penn Museum. Best of all, there are special times during the week to where you can ask them questions in person. ~ Conserving Mummies at Penn Museum ~

Visiting Philadelphia

Are you Visiting Philadelphia? Have you lived in or near the City of Philadelphia, but never ventured out too the many 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 ~
  • Philadelphia Parks – Such as Fairmount Park or even Franklin Square for the kids or relaxing.

Those visiting who need a good tour company to show you around the City of Philadelphia, the historical sites, and much more, please ask us in the comments below, Tweet us at @MyPhillyAlive or ask us on our Facebook Page. ~ If you feel like walking instead, check out Free and Friendly Tours. Click Here for more info.

Upcoming Events & Attractions in Philadelphia ~ March 6 & beyond

  • Art After 5 ~ March 13~ Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm. Alita Moses – Winner of the 2014 Shure Montreux Jazz Voice Competition, University of the Arts senior Alita Moses entertains with jazz, R&B, and pop standards. Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall. ~ Art After 5 ~
  • St. Patrick’s Day Events ~ March 13 – 17 ~ Stay Tuned for special events, food specials & more. ~ St. Patrick’s Day Events ~
  • Pay What You Wish at Academy of Natural Sciences ~ March 23 ~ Visitors can decide what admission to pay at the The Academy of Natural Sciences on Founders Day! There is a $3 fee for the special exhibit Titanoboa: Monster Snake. ~ Pay What You Wish at Academy of Natural Sciences ~  
  • Erin’s Express ~ March 14 ~ FREE – Enjoy some of the BEST Irish bars in the city. Buses run roughtly from 12 pm and stop at 6 pm, taking you from bar to bar for free. ~ Erin’s Express ~
  • Murder Mystery Dinner – March 26 & 27 ~ In conjunction with Philly Wine Week, Paris Wine Bar at London Grill in Fairmount, is hosting an improv murder mystery wine dinner produced by Blue Suede Productions. ~ Murder Mystery Dinner at London Grill ~
  • Philadelphia Science Festival ~ April 24 – March 2 ~ Stay Tuned for details. ~ Philadelphia Science Festival ~

As always, no matter if you are visiting Philadelphia or live in the City of Philadelphia, we hope our list of things to do in Philadelphia helps you out.

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. MyPhillyAlive

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 Weather for the weekend of March 6 – 8

Friday  |  Sunny  |  High 27°  | Low 14°

Saturday  |  Mostly Sunny |  High 41° | Low 35°

Sunday  | Mostly Sunny  |  High 45°  |  Low 32°

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