Things To Do In Philadelphia – St. Patrick Day events in Philadelphia

Things To Do In Philadelphia – St. Patrick Day events in Philadelphia

“City of Brotherly Love”

This weekend in Philadelphia should be one of the better ones this year. If you are visiting Philadelphia, you should be in for a treat. The Philadelphia Flow Show ends this weekend and we have the 2012 Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day parade on Sunday. With so many things to do in Philadelphia this weekend, how could one go wrong.

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 a few upcoming attractions or events to put on your calendar. Some of these events leak into next week.

Things To Do In Philadelphia this Weekend – March 9 – 11

• Erin’s Express ~ March 10 ~ A basic pub crawl leading up to March 17th, St. Patrick’s Day. There are approximately 16 bars in Philadelphia that are participating. 10 buses running (free) every 20 minutes, taking you to these bars. ~ Erin’s Express ~
• Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade ~ March 11 ~ This should be an exciting day and with nice weather in the forecast. You’ll get to see close to 200 groups with floats, marching bands, music dance groups, and much more.  ~ Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade ~
• Harlem Globetrotters ~ March 11 ~ The Globetrotters visit Philadelphia with 2 shows on the 11th of March. Spend a great time with the family with plenty of entertainment. ~ Harlem Globetrotters visit Philly~
• Art After 5 ~ March 9 ~ Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall, starting at 5 pm. Tonight is Japan Night, an all-girl indie band called “riot grrrls” will be performing.  ~ Art After 5 ~
• The Philadelphia Flower Show ~ March 4 – 11 ~ If you haven’t been to Hawaii, Hawaii comes to you in Philadelphia. With 25 foot waterfalls, stunning flower and garden arrangements, and an opportunity to participate in a traditional Hawaiian luau, featuring hula dancing, music and chants. ~ Philadelphia Flower Show~
• Reading Terminal Market ~ March 4- 11 ~ They have extended their hours while the Philadelphia Flower Show is in town. Updated hours are listed in the comments below >> ~ Reading Terminal Market ~
• Kimmel Center ~ March 10 ~ Free show. We all love free things, right? “Live from the Plaza Stage” will be the Alfred James band. – An opportunity to catch up and coming local performing artists. The show runs from 6-7 pm with drink specials. ~ Free show at the Kimmel Center in Philly ~
• 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~
• Van Gogh Exhibit ~ Feb. 1 – May 6 ~ This exhibit could be a once in a lifetime Art exhibit, especially if you an art lover and appreciate talent. How exciting, especially since Philadelphia will be the only place in the United States to hold this exhibit. If you are visiting Philadelphia, you are in luck. ~ Van Gogh Exhibit~
• Dinosaurs at the Franklin Institute – Now through April 15 – Like dinosaurs? Come check out some newly discovered dinosaurs from the last two decades. Get to see some up close and personal. ~ Mysterious Dinosaurs~
• Design Zone ~ Now through April 1 ~ The Design Zone is held at the Franklin Institute. As a kid, here is your chance not only to be very creative, to use your creative juices, but get to be an adult. You might get to build a skate park. Or a roller coaster. Or how about produce your own music at a recording studio. ~ Design Zone ~

Visiting Philadelphia

Visiting Philadelphia? Have you lived in or near the City of Philadelphia, but never ventured out to 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~
• 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 ~

Upcoming Events & Attractions in Philadelphia

• Flyers Hockey ‘N Heels ~ March 12 ~ A girls night out benefiting Virtua. (Girls Only) A chance to learn more about hockey and the Flyers organization. ~ Flyers Hockey ‘N Heels ~
• Bruce Springsteen ~ March 28 & 29 ~ The Boss comes to Philadelphia for two shows. ~ Bruce Springsteen in Philadelphia ~
• Xfinity Live Grand Opening – March 30th – The new complex will be ready to rock it in Philadelphia. Free performance by Third Eye Blind starting at 8 pm. ~ XFinity Live with Third Eye Blind in Philadelphia ~
• 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® ~

As you can see, there are so many things to do in Philadelphia. No matter if you live in the City of Philadelphia or just visiting Philadelphia, you can always find something to do.

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 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

Philadelphia Weekend Weather for the weekend of March 9 – 11

Friday | Partly Cloudy  | High 53 | Low 32

Saturday | Mostly Sunny | High 49 | Low 31

Sunday | Sunny | High 65 | Low 41

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