Things To Do In Philadelphia – Memorial Day Weekend in Philly

‘Explore Historical Philadelphia At Its Best’

Memorial Day Weekend is upon us. What plans do you have for Memorial Day Weekend in Philadelphia? We have some fun things for the kids, while keeping with the history of Philadelphia.

Your kids can join the Continental Army for marching drills and musket etiquette. How about raise the flag with Betsy Ross. Or listen to historians as they tell the story of every day Philadelphians during this moving version of the Declaration of Independence.

Love music and food? Check out the 40th Street summer series in University City or the Hidden Festival events throughout the City of Brotherly Love.

Did you know : Philadelphia was named 1 of the top 10 US travel destinations for 2013. Also named for having the best sandwich in America, #2 in best burgers in the country by Travel + Leisure and in the last 8 months, the city has been recognized for top 10 parks in the world, best cheesesteaks, and #1 in Culture. We can feel that the list will be growing in 2013.

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 some upcoming attractions or events to put on your calendar. Please don’t hesitate to stop by here tomorrow for any new updates of what is going on this weekend or during the week.

Things To Do In Philadelphia this Weekend & Week of  ~ May 24 – 30 ~

• Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours ~ Month of May ~ Come check out the many Mural Arts tours throughout Philadelphia. ~ Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours ~ or 215-925-3633. ~ About Philadelphia Mural Arts ~
• Art After 5 ~ May 24 ~ Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm. Ice cream Time – The PRISM Quartet, composer and electric guitarist Nick Didkovsky, and sonic alchemist Thomas Dimuzio perform Ice Cream Time, an evening-length work by Didkovsky that explores the boundaries between human-generated and software-generated music. Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall, starting at 5 pm. ~ Art After 5 ~
• Tour aboard the Schooner Amistad ~ May 24 – 29 ~ Get the chance to tour a huge ship, a 129-foot schooner at the Independence Seaport Museum. ~ Schedule of times & tickets ~
• Join the Continental Army! ~ May 24 & 25 until September 2 ~  The Continental Army is recruiting a few good kids for drills in the art of marching and musket etiquette. Taking place at Independence Hall, Musters will occur at 2 pm & 3 pm. From June 18 through August 10, the musters will occur twice daily, Tuesday through Saturday at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Starting August 16 through August 31, musters will occur on Fridays and Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Musters will occur at the same times on Sunday, September 1 and Monday, September 2 (Labor Day).
• End of Day Declaration Readings ~ May 24  & 25 until September 2 ~ Between 3:30 pm and 4 pm, behind Independence Hall, listen to History Makers as they tell the story of every day Philadelphians during this moving version of the Declaration of Independence. From June 18 through August 10, history makers operate Tuesday through Saturday. From August 16 through August 31 and will operate for Labor Day Weekend, September 1 and September 2.
• Raise the Flag with Betsy Ross ~ May 25 until September 2 ~ Start your Memorial Day Weekend with Betsy & raise the flag at the Betsy Ross House, daily, starting at 10 am. Complete with interactive pomp and circumstance. The Betsy Ross House is located at 3rd & Arch Streets.
• Memorial Day Weekend Programs & Activities at National Constitution Center ~ May 25 – 27 ~  Check out the many things to do at the National Constitution Center. Such activities like the Flag Etiquette Workshop, Memorials: How a Nation Remembers Show, or the Giant Flag Folding Activity.  ~ National Constitution Center Activities ~
• Hidden City Festival 2013 Block Party ~ May 25 ~ From 7 pm – 11 pm, underneath the Reading Viaduct at the Goldtex Building in the Callowhill neighborhood, enjoy live entertainment from Hank & Cupcakes, City Rain, DJ Adrian Hardy, DJ Lina Luv and the New Sound Brass Band. There will also be several Philly food trucks to fill your hunger needs and craft beers. ~ Kickoff Bock Party for Hidden City Festival ~
• 40th Street Summer Series ~ May 25 ~ Starting at 6 pm, come listen to the Brooklyn Qawwali Party, which is a thunderous 11-piece brass band from NYC.  Next up, June 29, July 27, August 31 & September 28. ~ 40th Street Summer Series in University City ~
• Fireworks at Longwood Gardens ~ May 25 ~ Starting at 9:15 pm on the greenspace at 40th & Walnut Streets, listen to music by Elton John as you watch the fireworks at Longwood Gardens. ~ Fireworks at Longwood Gardens ~
• Taste of Philadelphia: Market Tours ~ May 25 & 29 ~ Starts at 10 am every Wed & Sat – Learn the story behind cheese steaks, hoagies, pretzels and other Philly food favorites, and the 114-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 ~
• Pay As You Wish ~ May 29 ~ 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 ~
• Hidden City Festival ~ Now – June 30 ~ The festival showcases Philadelphia landmarks which are often over-looked. It welcomes local & national artists who are to create visual and performing arts installations at each site. ~ Hidden City Festival ~
• Tugboats at the Independence Seaport Museum ~ Now until August 4, 2013 ~ Dave Boone, an award-winning artist, brings his collection of tugboats to the museum. He showcases his journey as a kid growing up around boats and his love for tugboats.  ~ Tugboats at Independence Seaport 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 ~
• Franklin Square ~ Now Open for 2013 Season ~ Enjoy miniature golf, take a spin on the Philadelphia Park Liberty Carousel, enjoy food at Square Burger and special weekend events for the kids. ~ Franklin Square ~
• Special Information! – Do you know that Philadelphia has its own slide? Yes, the Philly Slide. With Jaye Moore & Tony Luke Jr, to help support Little Kids Rock. Check it out. ~ The Philly Slide~

Come Back later this afternoon or evening for more things added to the Philly to do list!

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.

Are you Visiting Philadelphia and need a good tour company to show you around the City of Philadelphia, the historical sites, and much more. Try the Philadelphia Sightseeing Tours Company~ Philly Sightseeing Company ~ If you feel like walking instead, check out Free and Friendly Tours. Click Here for more info.

Upcoming Events & Attractions in Philadelphia

• Philly Beer Week ~ May 31 – June 9 ~ The Main event is the Opening Ceremony that starts at 7 pm on May 31st at the Independence Visitors Center. There will be all kinds of events for 10 days, surrounding beer & the history of beer, with taste testing events. ~ Philly Beer Week ~MyPhillyAlive’s Cheat Sheet to Philly Beer Week ~
• Fine Art & Contemporary Art Show ~ June 1 & 2 ~ FREE – Held at Peddler’s Village, this outdoor exhibition features a variety of original artwork including paintings, drawings, photographs, sculpture, jewelry, & contemporary crafts ~ Fine Art & Contemporary Art Show at peddler’s Village~
• Irish Festival at Penns Landing ~ June 2 ~  From 1 pm to 7 pm, Featuring notable Irish musicians, famous dance schools, bagpipers, and traditional foods.  ~ Irish Festival at Penns Landing ~
• Philadelphia Pro Bike Race ~ June 2 ~ The Philly Bike Race was saved by Parx Casino and the starts and ends on the ‘Manayunk Wall’. Check out the new course and the best places to watch the race. ~ Philadelphia Bike Race ~
• Center City Sips ~ June 5 ~ A great opportunity to sample cocktails and appetizers at new restaurants and visit local favorites with friends and co-workers for happy hour every Wednesday during the summer.  ~ Center City Sips ~
• Fete Day at Elfreth’s Alley ~ June 8 ~ From Noon to 5 pm, come hang out on our nation’s oldest continuously inhabited residential street for Fete Day. Meet Benjamin Franklin, enjoy authentic colonial cookery, artists, live music, story-tellers, and refreshments. Kids will enjoy colonial games, a mock archaeological dig, and a scavenger hunt.  ~ Fete Day at Elfreth’s Alley ~
• 104.5 Summer Block Party ~ June 8 ~ Summer concerts held at the Piazza at Schmidt’s from 3:45 pm to 7 pm, bringing you popular Philadelphia bands. On June 8th, listen to Metric, Royal Teeth and Goodnight Lights.  The next concert will be July 13th ~ 104.5 Summer Block Party ~
• Strides for Strokes 5k Run ~ June 9 ~ This walk/run event helps raise money for stroke awareness & to help stroke survivors. ~ Strides for Strokes Info ~   ~ Sign Up for Strides for Strokes ~
• Night Market Philadelphia ~ June 20 ~ Next Night Market is West Oak Lane, 72nd & Ogontz Avenues, from 6 pm – 10 pm. ~ Night Market Philadelphia ~
• 4th of July in Philadelphia & Events ~ July 1 – 7 ~ It’s much more than just awesome fireworks in the City of Brotherly Love. The largest free concert in America and many events & activities for one whole week. ~ Week Long 4th of July Events ~

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

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Philadelphia Weekend Weather for the weekend of May 24 – 27

 

Friday  |  50% Showers  |  High 67°  | Low 48°

Saturday  |  Partly Cloudy & Wind |  High 65° | Low 46°

Sunday  |  Mostly Sunny & Wind  |  High 70° |  Low 46°

Monday  |  Sunny  |  High 74°  |  Low 53°

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