Things To Do In Philadelphia – Mother’s Day Weekend & Dad Vail Regatta

Things To Do In Philadelphia – Mother’s Day Weekend & Dad Vail Regatta

‘Appreciating Those Around Us, Especially Moms on Mother’s Day’

This weekend in Philadelphia highlights Mother’s Day weekend and the Dad Vail Regatta. Do you know what you are doing with mom this weekend? We hope to give you some ideas, with the many things to do in the city. And what a better way to end the weekend with mom other than possibly walking with her to help fight breast cancer for other moms during the Susan G. Komen Philadelphia Race for the Cure®.

In other news, did you know Philly was just named #2 in best burgers in the country by Travel + Leisure. This city just keeps impressing us, but then why should it. Philadelphia is a city with much pride and is being recognized for much more than its historical events. Just in the last 6 months, the city has been recognized for top 10 parks in the world, best cheesesteaks, #1 in Culture; and we can feel that the list will be growing in 2012.

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.

Things To Do In Philadelphia this Weekend & Week of  – May 11 – 17

• Dad Vail Regatta ~ May 11 & 12 ~ If you have never been, you should check it out. The Dad Vail Regatta attracts more than 3,000 competitors from nearly 150 colleges and universities across the country and Canada to race. This 2-day event also attracts about 25,000 spectators.  ~ Dad Vail Regatta ~
• Fireworks viewed from Race Street Pier ~ May 11 ~ Approximately 9 pm or after the Camden River Sharks game. You can view the fireworks from across the Deleware River in a nice relaxing setting. ~ Race Street Pier Events ~
• Art After 5 ~ May 11 ~ Karen Gross – Backed by a stellar jazz ensemble, cabaret singer and songwriter Karen Gross performs classics from the Great American Songbook. Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall, starting at 5 pm. ~ Art After 5 ~
• Sister Cities Park Grand Opening ~ May 12 ~  From 11 am to 2 pm. Normal park hours will be from 6 am to 1 am. The Grand Opening will be filled with family-friendly activities, entertainment and the opportunity to explore the brand new Sister Cities park.  ~ Sister Cities Park ~ ~ Calendar of Events at Sister Cities Park ~
• The 9th Annual Spring Art Star Craft Bazaar ~ May 12 & 13 ~ From 11 am to 6 pm. An outdoor retail art/craft show that is organized & juried by Philadelphia’s Art Star Gallery & Boutique.  ~ The 9th Annual Spring Art Star Craft Bazaar ~
• Dead Sea Scrolls ~May 12 toctober 14 ~ The Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit arrives at The Franklin Institute. Get a glimpse of ancient Israeli culture with more than 600 artifacts and 20 of the rarest scroll. (more details to follow tomorrow morning)
• Kimmel Center ~ May 12 ~ Free show. “Live from the Plaza Stage”, Caryn Lin – An electric violinist for the space age! Lin plays her 4, 5, & 6 string electric violins and uses sound effects and looping to create short on the spot recordings of her violin, voice, percussion instruments, and other sounds. ~ Free show at the Kimmel Center in Philly ~
• 111^th Annual Student Exhibition ~ May 11 – June 3 ~ Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, America’s first school of fine arts and museum, previews the works of third- and fourth-year art students. ~ PAFA’s Student Exhibition ~
• Taste of Philadelphia: Market Tours ~ May 12 & 16 ~ 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 ~
• Philadelphia Phillies ~ May 11 – 13 ~ Series against the San Diego Padres at Citizens Bank Park. ~ Phillies Tickets ~
• Mother’s Day Brunch ~ May 13 ~ Come enjoy fresh salads & fruit, made-to-order selections, pastas, deserts and much more at the elegant Columbus Ballroom in the Hyatt Regency. First seating at 10 am & last seating at 3 pm. ~ Mother’s Day Brunch @ the Hyatt Regency ~
• Mother’s Day Selections Part 1 ~ May 13 ~ More choices and things to do on Mother’s Day, presented by Zagat. ~ Mother’s Day Selections ~
• Mother’s Day Selections Part 2 ~ May 13 ~ Here are some selections by Alex Marcus of uwishunu. ~ Mother’s Day Selections ~
• Things to do on Mother’s Day ~ May 13 ~ Here is a list of some events or attractions on Mother’s Day that was put together by Frugal PhillyMom ~ Mother’s Day Events ~
• 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® ~
• 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~
• Maya 2012 – Lords of Time Exhibit at Penns Museum ~ May 5, 2012 – January 13, 2013 ~ Learn more about that superstition and the culture behind the Mayan prophecy. This exhibit will showcase the fascinating and mysterious Mayan people.~ Maya 2012 Exhibit ~

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 ~
• 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 ~

Upcoming Events & Attractions in Philadelphia

• International Museum Day ~ May 18 ~ The Philadelphia Museum of Art will offer free admission all day on Friday, May 18, in celebration of International Museum Day. Free admission will also be extended to the Museum-administered Park Houses, Cedar Grove and Mount Pleasant.
• Annual Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival ~ May 19 ~ Returns next Saturday with music, fashion, drinks, shopping and some of the best festival food you’ll find anywhere. (more later this week)
• Beauty and the Beast ~ June 4 – 10 ~ Coming to the Academy of Music. More info next week, so stay tuned.
• 2nd Annual Race Street Pier Promenade ~ June 7 ~ Details to follow this week.
• 4th of July events in Philadelphia – June 25 – July 4th – Do we have 10 days of fun activities and events for you, thanks to Wawa Welcome America and the city of Philadelphia. ~ 4th of July in Philadelphia & 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

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 May 11 – 13

Friday  |  Mostly Sunny |  High 71  | Low 50

Saturday  |  Mostly Sunny  |  High 79 | Low 57

Sunday  |  Partly Cloudy w/ 20% Rain |  High 82 |  Low 22

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 an earlier date appears above, just go to this link for current events and attractions in Philadelphia. ~ Click : Things to do in Philadelphia ~

picture is courtesy of Britt Miller’s art work – Britt Miller Art