Top Weekend Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Keystone Comic Con, FREE Outdoor Movies, Philly Naked Bike Ride, Pool Party On The Battleship New Jersey and More!

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The weekend kicks off with Keystone Comic Con, Dinos After Dark, Smooth Jazz Summer Nights at Penn’s Landing, Pictures in the Park at Dilworth Park, Chestnut Hill Friday Night Movies Under the Stars, Twilight in the Gardens at Magic Gardens, 4th Fridays in Headhouse District, Franklin Square Fountain Show, Philadelphia Historical Activities for Kids & Adults, Parks on Tap, Spruce Street Harbor Park, Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibit at The Franklin Institute, Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens and more. 

During the weekend enjoy Keystone Comic Con, Super Movie Saturdays At Franklin Square, Franklin Square Fountain Show, Philadelphia Obon Festival At Shofuso Japanese House & Garden, Philly Naked Bike Ride, Ukraine Folk Festival in North Wales, Pool Party on the Battleship New Jersey, Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibit at The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia Historical Activities for Kids & Adults, Spruce Street Harbor Park, Parks on Tap, Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens, FREE tours of Yards Brewing Co, farmers’ markets, free yoga and much more.

During the week enjoy Philadelphia Historical Activities for Kids & Adults, Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibit at The Franklin Institute, Spruce Street Harbor Park, Old City Eats, Parks On Tap, Free Movie Nights, Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens, Pay-What-You-Wish and much more.

In upcoming weeks get ready for Old City Eats, First Friday, First Sunday Night Market, 9/11 Heroes 5k Run, Burger Brawl, Feastival, Dinos After Dark, 4th Fridays in Headhouse District 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. Tip: If you haven’t done so in recent months or years, visit the many wonderful museums in Philadelphia. Philadelphia Museums

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Things To Do In Philadelphia this Weekend & Week of ~ August 23 – 29 ~

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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• Our Guide to All Museums in Philadelphia ~ Visit many wonderful museums in Philly. ~ Philadelpha Museums ~   
• Keystone Comic Con at The Pennsylvania Convention Center ~ August 23 – 25 ~ This convention is for fans of comics, cosplay and all things pop culture. Meet cast members from Harry Potter, Overwatch, Game of Thrones and more, along with comic book creators, cosplay models and more entertainers. This year’s event includes the Marvel Cinematic Universe Philly Avengers feature, with a convention-wide hunt for Infinity Stones, a chance to sit in Thanos’ throne and a visit from Gamora and Nebula.  ~ Keystone Comic Con at The Pennsylvania Convention Center ~
• Parks On Tap at McMichael Park ~ August 23 – 25 ~ Located at 3200 Midvale Avenue, this park is one of the only and most beautiful six acres of open green spaces in the East Falls Community. ~ Map ~ ~ Parks On Tap ~
• Franklin Square Fountain Show  ~ August 23 – 31 (new times September 3 – 30) ~ FREE – Held every Thursday thru Sunday in August at Franklin Square at 200 N. 6th Street. Enjoy a newly renovated fountain with light shows every 30 minutes from noon to 2 pm and then 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm! ~ Franklin Square Fountain Show ~
• Philadelphia Historical Activities for Kids & Adults ~ August 23 – September 2 ~ FREE – Explore the many FREE historical activities and events throughout the year in Philadelphia. Many of which are made just for kids, allowing for quality family fun time. Such activities as Once Upon a Time Storytelling Benches, Join the Continental Army, End of Day Declaration readings, Independence After Hours and more. ~ Philadelphia Historical Activities for Kids & Adults ~
• Spruce Street Harbor Park and the Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~ August 23 – September 2 ~ Spruce Street Harbor Park at 301 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Enjoy a relaxing atmosphere, food, beer, games and more! ~ Opening of Spruce Street Harbor Park and the Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~
• Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibit at The Franklin Institute ~ August 23 – September 2 ~ Held at the Franklin Institute at 222 N. 20th Street. Fans of the superhero comics and movies get a look at Marvel iconic memorabilia, to include original Spider-Man art, T’Challa’s Black Panther costume, movie props and concept sketches. The exhibition also promises immersive experiences, like Doctor Strange’s mirror dimension. ~ Marvel Exhibit at The Franklin Institute ~  
• Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens ~ August 23 – September 29 ~ Held at Longwood Gardens at 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square. Enjoy more than 1,000 jets that create an impressive display made up of vibrant colors and exciting movements of water. ~ Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens ~
• Creatures of Habitat at the Philadelphia Zoo ~ August 23 – September 30 ~ Held at the Philadelphia Zoo at 3400 W. Girard Avenue. Visitors will get to explore 12 amazing life-size LEGO® brick vignettes situated throughout the Zoo. This gazillion piece journey shares the issues animals are facing around the world and spotlights the heroes working to save them. Each life-sized LEGO® brick scene is intricately fashioned from thousands of LEGO® bricks and is on exhibit only at Philadelphia Zoo. Creatures of Habitat highlights the zoo community’s role in protecting wildlife. ~ Opening: Creatures of Habitat at the Philadelphia Zoo ~ 
• Pool Party on the Battleship New Jersey ~ August 24 & 25 ~ 9:30 am – 5 pm (both days) at the Battleship New Jersey at 100 Clinton Street, Camden. Guests can go for a dip on the Battleship New Jersey at a special pop-up pool party! This event brings a pool on deck as a salute to Captain J. Edward Snyder Jr., who turned artillery tubs into swimming pools for his crew to enjoy in 1967. ~ August 24 Pool Party on the Battleship New Jersey ~ ~ August 25 Pool Party on the Battleship New Jersey ~

Date Specific Events & Activities ~ August 23 – 29 ~

• Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours ~ Month of August ~ Come check out the many Mural Arts tours throughout Philadelphia. ~ Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours for August 2019 or 215-925-3633. ~ About Philadelphia Mural Arts ~  
• Dinos After Dark ~ August 23 ~ Pay-What-You-Wish (suggested donation $10)  From 4 pm – 8 pm at The Academy of Natural Sciences at 1900 Benjamin Franklin parkway. On the fourth Friday evening of every month this summer, the Academy of Natural Sciences is offering pay-what-you-wish admission, family activities, and an indoor beer garden in our famous Dinosaur Hall. ~ Dinos After Dark ~ 
• 4th Friday in Headhouse District ~ August 23 ~ Starting at 5 pm in the South Street Headhouse District, Experience the creativity and energy of the fabulous Fourth Street and South Street business communities with an evening of extended hours, art, music, food and shopping along Historic Fabric Row (and beyond). ~ 4th Friday in Headhouse District ~ 
• Friday Nights Art ~ August 23 ~ Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm. ~ Dawn Landes – Full of vivid storytelling, classic country themes, and eternal questions, the songwriting of this Nashville artist is as fresh as it is timeless. Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall. ~ Friday Nights Art ~
• Twilight in the Gardens at Magic Gardens ~ August 23 ~ From 7 pm – 10 pm at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens at 1020 South Street. This monthly after-hours series is a BYOB that show cases artist Isaiah Zagar’s mosaicked garden on South Street. This month’s edition features a performance by John Gilbride and a hands-on art activity that involves making an object from patterned polymer clay tiles. ~ Twilight in the Gardens at Magic Gardens ~
• Smooth Jazz Summer Nights at Penn’s Landing ~ August 23 ~ FREE – Starting at 7:30 pm at the Great Plaza at Pen”s Landing every Friday night. Enjoy the smooth jazz series! You will listen to some of the country’s best smooth jazz artists as you peer into the riverfront’s background while the sun sets near the end of the concert. Tonight, listen to Jessy J. ~ Smooth Jazz Summer Nights at Penn’s Landing ~
• Pictures in the Park at Dilworth Park ~ August 23 ~ FREE – Starting at 8 pm around dusk at Dilworth Park at City Hall 15th & Market Streets. Tonight’s movie is Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. ~ Pictures in the Park at Dilworth Park ~
• Chestnut Hill Friday Night Movies Under the Stars ~ August 23 ~ FREE – Starting at 7 pm with food trucks & 8 pm with the movie at the Water Tower Recreation Center at 209 E. Hartwell Ln in Chestnut Hill. Tonight, enjoy Avengers: End Game on a 28 foot screen. ~ Chestnut Hill Friday Night Movies Under the Stars 
• Filter Square farmers’ Market ~ August 24 ~ 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 ~
• Liberty Lands Market ~ August 24 ~ From 9 am until 3 pm at 926 N. American St in Northern Liberties. One can find everything from fresh organic produce to hand crafted wears and lotions. Hand made soaps, Ice Creams, sauces, organic teas and coffees and more. Part of the market, you will find animal rescues with adoptables & pet products. ~ Liberty Lands Market ~ 
• Rittenhouse Farmers’ Market ~ August 24 ~ From 9 am to 3 pm from 18th & Walnut Streets, enjoy fresh seasonal produce, fresh seafood, fresh bread and much more! ~ Rittenhouse Farmers’ Market ~ 
• Pool Party on the Battleship New Jersey ~ August 24 ~ 9:30 am – 5 pm at Battleship New Jersey at 100 Clinton Street, Camden. Guests can go for a dip on the Battleship New Jersey at a special pop-up pool party! This event brings a pool on deck as a salute to Captain J. Edward Snyder Jr., who turned artillery tubs into swimming pools for his crew to enjoy in 1967. ~ Pool Party on the Battleship New Jersey ~ 
• Clark Park Farmers’ Market ~ August 24 ~ 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 ~        
• Philadelphia Obon Festival At Shofuso Japanese House & Garden ~ August 24 ~ 11 am – 5 pm. Held at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden at Lansdowne Drive & Horticultural Drive.  The Philadelphia Obon Festival marks the Japanese celebration of the spirits of one’s ancestors, known as Obon. The free day-long event features bon odori folk dancing, taiko drumming performances, tea ceremony demonstrations, arts and crafts, food trucks, games and a vendor marketplace. ~ Philadelphia Obon Festival At Shofuso Japanese House & Garden ~ 
• Philly Naked Bike Ride ~ August 24 ~ FREE – Pre-Ride Festivities start at 3 pm. Ride starts at 5 pm. Route TBA.  Thousands of naked and scantily clad cyclists promoting body positivity, cycling advocacy and fuel reduction. The ride is approximately 10 miles long and winds through different neighborhoods throughout Philadelphia. The exact location is announced on social media 24 hours before the event. ~ Philly Naked Bike Ride ~
• Super Movie Saturdays At Franklin Square ~ August 24 ~ FREE – Starting at 8:30 pm at Franklin Square at 200 N. 6th St. Tonight enjoy The Incredibles (2004)! ~ Super Saturdays Movies At Franklin Square 
• Yards Brewing Co Tours ~ August 24 & 25 ~ FREE – Saturday & Sundays from 12 pm to 4 pm at Yards Brewery, enjoy a wonderful tour of the brewery! All tour-goers must be 21+ unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Bus tours, private tours and guided tastings are offered by appointment only. Please contact events@yardsbrewing.com for booking information. ~ Yards Brewing Co Tours ~ 
• Taste of Philadelphia: Market Tours ~ August 24 & 28 ~ 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 ~ 
• Headhouse Farmers’ Market ~ August 25 ~ Established in 2007, this market is located in the historic Society Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia. Featuring more than 40 vendors, Headhouse is one of The Food Trust’s largest farmers markets. ~ Headhouse Farmers’ Market ~  
• Pool Party on the Battleship New Jersey ~ August 25 ~ 9:30 am – 5 pm (both days) at the Battleship New Jersey at 100 Clinton Street, Camden. Guests can go for a dip on the Battleship New Jersey at a special pop-up pool party! This event brings a pool on deck as a salute to Captain J. Edward Snyder Jr., who turned artillery tubs into swimming pools for his crew to enjoy in 1967. ~ Pool Party on the Battleship New Jersey ~ 
• Keystone Comic Con at The Pennsylvania Convention Center ~ August 25 ~ This convention is for fans of comics, cosplay and all things pop culture. Meet cast members from Harry Potter, Overwatch, Game of Thrones and more, along with comic book creators, cosplay models and more entertainers. This year’s event includes the Marvel Cinematic Universe Philly Avengers feature, with a convention-wide hunt for Infinity Stones, a chance to sit in Thanos’ throne and a visit from Gamora and Nebula.  ~ Keystone Comic Con at The Pennsylvania Convention Center ~
• Ukraine Folk Festival ~ August 25 ~ From noon – 8 pm at the Ukrainian American Sports Center at 1 Lower State Road, North Wales. Enjoy Traditional Ukrainian food, drinks and performances as they celebrate Ukraine’s independence. Festival guests can enjoy spirited performances, tasty grub, shopping, music and more. ~ Ukraine Folk Festival ~
• Irish Sessions ~ August 25 ~ FREE – Every Sunday from 5 pm – 9 pm at the Plough & the Stars in Old City! Enjoy musicians playing Irish music while enjoying drinks and or your dinner. 
• Quizzo at The Plough & the Stars ~ August 26 ~ Starting at 9 pm enjoy quizzo at the Plough & the Stars in Old City! Big Money!! Win $100! ~ Quizzo at The Plough & the Stars ~ 
• Summer Nights at the Penn Museum ~ August 28 ~ Held every Wednesday from 5 pm to 7 pm at the Penn Museum. Listen to music throughout the summer. Tonight LaTreice curates the event. ~ Summer Nights at the Penn Museum ~
• Pay-What-You-Wish ~ August 28 ~ 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 ~ 
• Center City Sips ~ August 28 ~ Every Wednesday until August 27, from 5 pm to 7 pm, enjoy discounted beer, drinks and food at 70 + restaurants and bars throughout Philadelphia!  ~ Center City Sips ~ 
• Parks On Tap at Clark Park in University City ~ August 28 – September 2 ~ Established in 1895, Clark Park is in the heart of West Philadelphia’s University City. With more than 300 trees, it covers nine acres between Baltimore Avenue, Woodland Avenue, 43rd Street and 45th Street. ~ Map ~   ~ Parks On Tap ~ 
• Movie Nights at Schuylkill Banks ~ August 29 ~ FREE – Starts around dusk 8 pm. Held at the Walnut Street Bridge. Enjoy free movies throughout the summer at two different locations every Thursday night. Tonight enjoy Romancing in the Stone. ~ Movie Nights at Schuylkill Banks ~ 
• Movie Screenings Under the Stars at Penn’s Landing ~ August 29 ~ FREE – Starting around 8 pm. Held at The Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing at 101 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd. Enjoy a free movie every Thursday night at Penn’s Landing. Tonight, enjoy Incredibles 2. ~ Movie Screenings Under the Stars at Penn’s Landing ~
• Old City Eats ~ August 29 ~ 5 pm – 9 pm in Old City District. This special program is where restaurants and bars will offer at least one half-priced appetizer, and at least one beer and cocktail special every Thursday night all summer long. ~ Old City Eats ~
• Stroll the Street in Manayunk ~ August 29 ~ Held every Thursday evening from 5 pm to 9 pm. In this summertime series, visitors can find food trucks, vendors, restaurant specials, lawn games, live music and more around Main Street and beyond. There will be themes each week. ~ Stroll the Street in Manayunk ~ 
• Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll ~ August 29 – September 12 ~ FREE Pay-As-You-Go. Taking place everything Thursday, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm on Baltimore Avenue between 43rd Street and 52nd Street. Here is your chance to get $1 deals from West Philly shops and restaurants. Participants include Little Baby’s Ice Cream, Clarkville, Dock Street Cannery and many more. ~ Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll ~
• The Rail Park Opening ~ Now Open ~ This awesome new public space is FREE to the public.  This space allows visitors to enjoy seating, public art, greenery and elevated city views! The area stretches from Broad and Noble streets, jumps up to the Reading Viaduct overhead and ends above the 1100 block of Callowhill Street. ~ The Rail Park Opening ~
• Franklin Square ~ Open Now 2019 ~ Enjoy mini-golf, a carousel, food and drink options and an outdoor space for kids or to simply hang out at Franklin Square. ~ 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 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 ~
• Museum of the American Revolution – The Museum of the American Revolution tells the full story of the American Revolution and explores its ongoing legacy, showcasing a vast collection. There are over 3,000 artifacts that have been collected to include General George Washington’s marquee and much more. The museum anchors the eastern end of Independence National Historical Park. ~ Museum of the American Revolution ~
• 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 ~ August 30 & beyond

• Friday Nights Art ~ August 30 ~ Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm. ~ Dawn Landes – Full of vivid storytelling, classic country themes, and eternal questions, the songwriting of this Nashville artist is as fresh as it is timeless. Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in  the Great Stair Hall. ~ Friday Nights Art ~   
• Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours ~ Month of September ~ Come check out the many Mural Arts tours throughout Philadelphia. ~ Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours for September 2019 or 215-925-3633. ~ About Philadelphia Mural Arts ~  
• First Sundays at Barnes Foundation ~ September 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 ~ September 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 in Old City~ September 6 ~ Starts at 5 pm. 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 in Manayunk ~ September 6 ~ Starts at 5 pm. 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 ~ 
• First Friday Movies Under the Stars & Stripes ~ September 6 ~ $5 per person. Starting at 8 pm at The Betsy Ross House at 239 Arch St. Tonight, watch Them. ~ First Friday Movies Under the Stars & Stripes ~ 
• 2nd Saturday at Historic Germantown Sites ~ September 14 ~ From noon to 4 pm every 2nd Saturday until October. Held at various locations including Johnson House Historic Site at 6306 Germantown Avenue. Visitors can explore 18 total Historic Germantown sites and pay-what-you-wish admission. Enjoy special activities, refreshments and extended hours at sites like Awbury Arboretum and Johnson House. ~ 2nd Saturday at Historic Germantown Sites ~  
• Dinos After Dark ~ September 27 ~ Pay-What-You-Wish (suggested donation $10)  From 4 pm – 8 pm at The Academy of Natural Sciences at 1900 Benjamin Franklin parkway. On the fourth Friday evening of every month this fall, the Academy of Natural Sciences is offering pay-what-you-wish admission, family activities, and an indoor beer garden in our famous Dinosaur Hall. ~ Dinos After Dark ~ 
• 4th Friday in Headhouse District ~ September 27 ~ Starting at 5 pm in the South Street Headhouse District, Experience the creativity and energy of the fabulous Fourth Street and South Street business communities with an evening of extended hours, art, music, food and shopping along Historic Fabric Row (and beyond). ~ 4th Friday in Headhouse District ~ 

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 Weather for the weekend of August 23 – 25

Friday  |  70% PM Periods of Rain  |  High 72°  |  Low 63°
Saturday  |  Mostly Sunny  |  High 80°  |  Low 63°
Sunday  |  Partly Cloudy  |  High 78°  |  Low 62°

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