Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Rome’s Birthday, Flight Market, Museum Exhibits and Much More!

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As we get later into April and closer to May, food festivals begin to explode into action!

This weekend kicks off with the continuation of the Lego Art exhibit at the Franklin Institute and Beneath the Surface exhibit at Penn Museum. Also enjoy Rome’s Birthday at Penn Museum, magic shows, farmers’ markets, and much more. The weekend will end with Flight Market and the ending of the Monster Snake exhibit at the Academy of Natural Sciences

In upcoming weeks enjoy Flight Market, Philadelphia Science Festival, Flavors of the Avenue, South Street Headhouse District’s Spring festival and much more.

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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Things To Do In Philadelphia this Weekend & Week of  ~ April 17 – 23 ~

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!

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Date Specific Events & Activities ~ April 17 – 23 ~

  • Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours ~ Month of April ~ Come check out the many Mural Arts tours throughout Philadelphia. ~ Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours for April 2015 ~ or 215-925-3633. ~ About Philadelphia Mural Arts ~
  • Art After 5 ~ April 17 Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm. – Chris Aschman featuring trombonist John Swana – Equal parts modern jazz, jazz-funk, and Caribbean styles, Chris Aschman leads an exciting sextet of some of Philadelphia’s most well-versed musicians, featuring trombonist John Swana. Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall. ~ Art After 5 ~
  • Magic Shows at South Street Magic ~ April 17 ~ 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 ~
  • Filter Square Farmers’ Market ~ April 18 ~ 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 ~ April 18 ~ 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 ~  
  • PHAIR Open Air Market ~ April 18 ~  From 10 am to 5 pm at the Shambles in the South Street Headhouse District, come enjoy shopping. Find locally-made items such as jewelry, pottery, photography prints, clothing, home decor and much more. There will food as well & some Philly food trucks. ~ PHAIR Open Air Market at the Shambles in Headhouse District ~
  • Rome’s Birthday at Penn Museum ~ April 18 ~ Free with Museum Admission – From 11 am to 4 pm at Penn Museum, visitors can enjoy gladiatorial bouts, try on helmets and shields, and reenact battle formations, enjoy expert talks, food, arts and crafts & much more. ~ Rome’s Birthday at Penn Museum ~
  • Magic Shows at South Street Magic ~ April 18 ~ 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 April 18 & 22 ~ 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 ~
  • Flight Market ~ April 19 ~ Enjoy Philly food trucks, a flea market, tours of the field, live music & kids activities. ~ Flight Market ~
  • Phila Flea Markets April 19 ~ From 11 am to 3 pm, 50 food trucks & 75+ vendors will be at Lincoln Financial. This is actually the Flight Market event. They’ll be selling everything from antique furniture, jewelry, clothing, and more! Phila Flea Markets ~
  • Magic Shows at South Street Magic ~ April 19 ~ 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! ~ April 22 ~ 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 ~ April 22 ~ 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 ~   
  • Franklin Square Now Open for 2015 ~ Franklin Square has many things to do for the kids and with upcoming events! ~ Franklin Square ~
  • 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 MuseumBest 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 ~ April 24 & beyond

  • Art After 5 ~ April 17 Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm. – Martha Graham Cracker – Philadelphia’s most beloved drag queen kicks off her ten-year anniversary tour with a night of music, stories, and fun. Bring the kids; this performance is family friendly. Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall. ~ Art After 5 ~
  • Philadelphia Science Festival ~ April 24 – March 2 ~ Stay Tuned for details. ~ Philadelphia Science Festival ~
  • Phila Flea Markets April 25 ~ FREE admission – From 8 am to 5 pm, 50+ vendors will be at (location to be determined). They’ll be selling everything from antique furniture, jewelry, clothing, and more! ~ Phila Flea Markets ~
  • Philly Beer Week’s HOG Invades South Philly ~ April 30 ~ Gearing up for Philly Beer Week at the end of May, the HOG, aka the Hammer of Glory, will visit several bars in South Philly. Stay tuned for which bars will be participating. ~ Philly Beer Week’s HOG Invades South Philly ~
  • Flavors of the Avenue ~ April 26 ~ Enjoy food & drinks from 20+ East Passyunk restaurants & chefs under one larger tent. There will also be other activities such as live music, children activities & more along East Passyunk Ave. ~ Flavors of the Avenue ~
  • Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours ~ Month of May ~ Come check out the many Mural Arts tours throughout Philadelphia. ~ Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours for May 2015 ~ or 215-925-3633. ~ About Philadelphia Mural Arts ~
  • 4th Annual Spring Fling ~ May 1 ~ Help support the Philly Free School located in the Graduate Hospital area. With the purchase of a ticket, enjoy delicious food & drink (to include beer), an incredible FunZone, a performance by the West Philadelphia Orchestra, an opportunity to win marvelous prizes in a raffle and a silent auction. ~ 4th Annual Spring Fling at Philly Free School ~
  • First Friday’s in Old CityMay 1 ~ 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 ~ May 1 ~ 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 ~  
  • South Street Headhouse District’s Spring Festival ~ May 2 ~ From 11 am to 8 pm on South Street, enjoy food, live music, crafts, 40+ vendors & much more. ~ South Street Headhouse District’s Spring Festival ~
  • Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival ~ May 2 ~ The Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival, one of Philadelphia’s more popular spring festivals, will attract more than 50,000 people from across the region which takes place each May. Enjoy a day of arts, fantastic food, fashion and entertainment.  ~ Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival ~
  • First Sundays at Barnes Foundation ~ May 3 ~ 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 ~ May 3 ~ 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 ~
  • Roots Picnic ~ May 30 ~ Starting at 11 am at the Festival Pier, enjoy live music from talented musicians. ~ Roots Picnic ~

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.

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Philadelphia Weather for the weekend of April 10 – 12

Friday  |  Mostly Cloudy with 50% Showers Early  |  High 74°  | Low 57°

Saturday  |  Sunny |  High 80° | Low 49°

Sunday  | Partly Cloudy  |  High 65°  |  Low 50°

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