Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Philadelphia Travel and Culinary Expo, Lion Dance Parade, East Passyunk Restaurant Week and More!

‘Enjoy the Warmth of Many Museums in Philly’

Don’t let the cold get to you! Many fun and interesting events and activities to do inside.

This weekend kicks off the continuation of 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 Chinese New Year Celebrations, the Philadelphia Travel and Culinary Expo, magic shows, farmers’ markets and much more. The weekend ends with the start of East Passyunk Restaurant Week.

Don’t forget to check out our post below regarding bars and restaurants with fireplaces. Don’t forget FREE admission the rest of February at the National Museum of American Jewish History!

If you haven’t done so, visit WinterFest at Penn’s Landing and lace up those ice skates as well at the Blue Cross RiverRink. You can always head over to the Rotham Rink at Dilworth Park as well, which is the last weekend to skate there. Look for details below.

In upcoming weeks enjoy the Philadelphia Flower Show, St. Patrick’s Day and the start of many kinds of festivals.

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  ~ February 20 – 26 ~

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

• Our Guide to All Museums in Philadelphia ~ Visit many wonderful museums in Philly. ~ Philadelphia Museums ~
• Our Guide to Restaurants & Bars with fireplaces ~ Check out the many bars & restaurants in Philly that have fireplaces. Do you have a favorite, then tell us. Thx ~ Our Guide to Restaurants & bars with fireplaces ~
• Ice Skating at Dilworth Park ~ February 20 – February 22, 2015 ~ Enjoy ice skating at the new Dilworth Park! Bring your skates or rent them, as you skate with City Hall in the background. ~ Ice Skating at Dilworth Park ~
• Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest ~ February 20 – March 1, 2015 ~ Held at Penn’s Landing, this will be a winter wonderland for all ages to explore. Enjoy ice skating, live music, warm fire pits, food, craft beers, shopping and much more.  ~ Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest ~
• Chinese New Year Celebrations ~ February 20 – 27 ~ Enjoy Lion dances, a parade, & tons of food at several different restaurant locations. ~ Chinese New Year Celebrations ~
• FREE at National Museum of American Jewish History ~ February 20 – 28 ~ Enjoy a whole month of FREE admission to the National Museum of American Jewish History. ~ FREE February at National Museum of American Jewish History ~
• The Art of The Brick Exhibit ~ February 20 – 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 ~ February 20 – 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 ~ 
• Titanoboa: Monster Snake Exhibit ~ February 20 – April 19 ~ Held at The Academy of Natural Sciences, explore remains of the largest snake in the world, Titanoboa cerrejonensis. More info to follow this afternoon. Stay Tuned. ~ Titanoboa: Monster Snake Exhibit ~
• East Passyunk Restaurant Week ~ February 22 – 28 ~ Enjoy reduce prices on tasty meals from some of the best restaurants in South Philly & explore some new restaurants as well. ~ East Passyunk Restaurant Week ~

Date Specific Events & Activities ~ February 20 – 26

• Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours ~ Month of February ~ Come check out the many Mural Arts tours throughout Philadelphia. ~ Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours for February 2015 ~ or 215-925-3633. ~ About Philadelphia Mural Arts ~
• FREE at National Museum of American Jewish History ~ February 20 – 28 ~ Enjoy a whole month of FREE admission to the National Museum of American Jewish History. ~ FREE February at National Museum of American Jewish History ~ 
• Art After 5 ~ February 20 ~ Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm. Oscar Peñas – Peñas pays homage to jazz masters with intricate harmonies that are cool, contemplative, and infectiously upbeat. Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall. ~ Art After 5 ~
• Magic Shows at South Street Magic ~ February 20 ~ 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 ~
• Chinese New Year Celebrations ~ February 20 – 27 ~ Enjoy Lion dances, a parade, & tons of food at several different restaurant locations. ~ Chinese New Year Celebrations ~
• Titanoboa: Monster Snake Exhibit ~ February 20 – April 19 ~ Held at The Academy of Natural Sciences, explore remains of the largest snake in the world, Titanoboa cerrejonensis. More info to follow this afternoon. Stay Tuned. ~ Titanoboa: Monster Snake Exhibit ~
• The Art of The Brick Exhibit ~ February 20 – 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 ~ February 20 – 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 ~ February 21 ~ 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 ~ February 21 ~ 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 ~ February 21 ~ 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 ~  
• Party at the Market ~ February 21 ~ From 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm, enjoy fabulous foods, drinks & live entertainment at Reading Terminal Market. Help support the market as well! ~ Party at the Market ~
• Magic Shows at South Street Magic ~ February 21 ~ 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 ~
• Philadelphia Travel & Culinary Expo ~ February 21 & 22 ~  Held at  the Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia, enjoy food samplings, cooking demonstrations, craft brew tastings and listen to guest speakers such as Tara Nurin, Tony Luke Jr, Roberta Pepito, Don Russell aka Joe Sixpack and many others.  ~ Philadelphia Travel & Culinary Expo ~ 
• Taste of Philadelphia: Market Tours ~ February 21 & 25 ~ 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 ~
• East Passyunk Restaurant Week ~ February 22 – 28 ~ Enjoy reduce prices on tasty meals from some of the best restaurants in South Philly & explore some new restaurants as well. ~ East Passyunk Restaurant Week ~
• Lion Dance Parade ~ February 22 ~ From 11 am -2 pm, taking place at 10th and Spring Streets, the streets of Chinatown will come alive with a Lion Dance by the Philadelphia Suns Lion Dance Troupe. There will also be martial arts performances, firecrackers and much more. ~ The Philadelphia Suns Lion Dance Parade ~
• Magic Shows at South Street Magic ~ February 22 ~ 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! ~ February 25 ~ 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 ~ February 25 ~ 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.

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Upcoming Events & Attractions in Philadelphia ~ February 20 & beyond

• Art After 5 ~ February 27 ~ Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm. Joanna Pascale – A leading jazz vocalist, Pascale premieres songs from her latest album, Wildflower. Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall. ~ Art After 5 ~
• Phila Flea Markets ~ February 27 ~ 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 ~
• Philadelphia Flower Show ~ February 27 – 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 ~
• 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 ~
• First Sundays at Barnes Foundation ~ March 1 ~ FREE – On the first Sunday of every month, visitors to the Barnes Foundation will enjoy free admission, family entertainment and informative seminars from 10 am to 6 pm. Free tickets can be obtained at the Barnes Foundation beginning at 9 am. Advance reservations are not available for Free First Sundays. ~ First Sunday’s at Barnes Foundation ~
• Pay As You Wish ~ March 1~ Stop in at the Philadelphia Museum of Art every 1st Sunday of the month from 5 pm – 8:45 pm and ”Pay What You Wish”,  as you explore the museum and its remarkable collections. ~ Pay What You Wish ~
• 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 ~ 

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 Weather for the weekend of February 20 – 22

Friday  |  Sunny  |  High 18°  | Low 10°

Saturday  |  90% Snow 3-5 inches & PM Wintry Mix |  High 34° | Low 31°

Sunday  | 60% AM Rain Showers  |  High 44°  |  Low 22°

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