Top Weekend Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Philadelphia Flower Show, Rent Musical, St. Patrick’s Day Parade and More!

‘Celebrating Everything Green In March’

The weekend kicks off with the ending of the Philadelphia Flower Show and East Passyunk Restaurant Week, Women’s History Month, Viking Fest and more. 

During the weekend enjoy the Philadelphia Flower Show, St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Sunday Fundy at Plough & the Stars, Women’s History Month, Philadelphia Travel and Adventure Show, Viking Fest at the Franklin Institute, FREE tours of Yards Brewing Co, farmers’ markets, free yoga and much more.

During the week enjoy Viking Fest at the Franklin Institute, Pay-What-You-Wish and much more.

In upcoming weeks get ready for Women’s History Month, St. Patrick’s Day food, drinks & events, Dinos After Dark, 4th Fridays in Headhouse District, Cigar Event at Catahoula Restaurant, Philadelphia Restaurant Festival, Philly Wine Week, First Friday, First Sunday, Real Ale Invitational at Yard’s Brewing, Chinese Lantern 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. 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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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 ~ March 8 – 14 ~

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 ~  
• East Passyunk Restaurant Week ~ March 8 ~ East Passyunk Restaurant Week is your chance to taste many different delicious meals from well-known East Passyunk Restaurants and experience chefs delights at discounted prices. You’ll get to enjoy a 3 course lunch and/or dinner for just $15, $25 or $35.  There are many types of food selections such as Japanese, Mexican, Italian, Seafood, Steak, American and much more. ~ East Passyunk Restaurant Week ~ 
• Philadelphia Flower Show ~ March 8 – 10 ~ Held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center at 1101 Arch Street. The 2019 Philadelphia International Flower Show will pay tribute to the enormous impact of flowers on our lives at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. This event is the largest indoor flower show in the world!     ~ Philadelphia Flower Show ~ 
• Broadway Philadelphia Presents Rent At The Meriam Theater ~ March 8 – 10 ~ RENT follows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. With its inspiring message of joy and hope in the face of fear, this timeless celebration of friendship and creativity reminds us to measure our lives with the only thing that truly matters—love. Please note:RENT will hold a ticket lottery. A limited number of seats in the first two rows of the orchestra will be available for $25 (cash only) for each performance of RENT. The $25 (cash only) tickets are available for in-person purchases at the Merriam Theater Box Office, located at 250 S. Broad St., on the day of each performance only, two hours prior to the show. The ($25) tickets are limited to two tickets per person, while supplies last.  ~ Broadway Philadelphia Presents Rent At The Meriam Theater ~
• Our Guide to Fireplaces at restaurants & bars in Philadelphia ~ March 8 – 15 ~ We have listed 34 bars & restaurants located in Philadelphia that have a fireplace to cozy up to while eating & drinking! ~ Our Guide to Fireplaces at restaurants & bars in Philadelphia ~ 
• BalletX Spring Series At The Wilma Theater ~ March 8 – 17 ~  BalletX performs a set of new performances during its Spring Series showcase, which features three new works that include street-dance-inspired ballet and envelope-pushing modern dance. ~ BalletX Spring Series At The Wilma Theater ~ 
• Women’s History Month ~ March 8 – 31 ~ Explore attractions throughout Philadelphia regarding the many contributions to society made by both historical and modern-day women all month long. ~ Women’s History Month ~
• Viking Fest ~ March 8 – until unknown ~ From 10 am – 3 pm at the Franklin Institute. Celebrate the opening of the new Vikings: Beyond The Legend exhibit with a festival that includes performances, demonstrations, reenactments and 21-foot long replica ship! ~ Viking Fest ~ 
• Philadelphia Travel and Adventure Show ~ March 9 – 10 ~ Held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Guests can find information about all those adventures and more such as an Alaskan cruise, a tropical vacation, an Indonesian excursion or a quick trip to the New Jersey beaches and much more! Hotel groups with resorts around the world answer booking questions, airlines offer flight deals, and tourism agencies and consulates prepare travelers to visit can’t-miss destinations. ~ Philadelphia Travel and Adventure Show ~

Date Specific Events & Activities ~ March 8 – 14 ~

• Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours ~ Month of March ~ Come check out the many Mural Arts tours throughout Philadelphia. ~ Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours for March 2019 or 215-925-3633. ~ About Philadelphia Mural Arts ~  
• Friday Nights Art ~ March 8 ~ Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm. ~ Eli Degibri – This acclaimed Israeli saxophonist performs a special tribute to Hank Mobley’s Soul Station, as well as music from his own recent release, Cliff Hangin’. Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in  the Great Stair Hall. ~ Friday Nights Art ~   
• Filter Square farmers’ Market ~ March 9 ~ 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 ~ March 9 ~ 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 ~ March 9 ~ From 9 am to 3 pm from 18th & Walnut Streets, enjoy fresh seasonal produce, fresh seafood, fresh bread and much more! ~ Rittenhouse Farmers’ Market ~ 
• Clark Park Farmers’ Market ~ March 9 ~ 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 Flower Show ~ March 9 – 10 ~ Held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center at 1101 Arch Street. The 2019 Philadelphia International Flower Show will pay tribute to the enormous impact of flowers on our lives at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. This event is the largest indoor flower show in the world!  ~ Philadelphia Flower Show ~
• Yards Brewing Co Tours ~ March 9 & 10 ~ 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 ~ March 9 & 13 ~ 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 ~ March 10 ~ 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 ~  
• Sunday Fundy at Plough & the Stars ~ March 10 ~ Live Music Free – From 10:30 am – 9 pm at the Plough & the Stars (on 2nd St between Market & Chestnut Sts) in Old City District. Start the morning off with their Irish breakfast 10:30 am – 3:30 pm, followed by Derm Farell Live at noon for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. From 5 pm to 9 pm enjoy the Irish Session.   
• Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade ~ March 10 ~ Starts at 11 am 16th & JFK Boulevard. Get your GREEN on while you celebrate the 2nd oldest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the country.  Watch nearly 200 different groups with over 20,000 participants who will march down Ben Franklin Parkway beginning at 16th and JFK Boulevard and ending at Penn’s Landing. Erin go Bragh! ~ Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade ~
• Philadelphia Travel and Adventure Show ~ March 10 ~ Held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Guests can find information about all those adventures and more such as an Alaskan cruise, a tropical vacation, an Indonesian excursion or a quick trip to the New Jersey beaches and much more! Hotel groups with resorts around the world answer booking questions, airlines offer flight deals, and tourism agencies and consulates prepare travelers to visit can’t-miss destinations. ~ Philadelphia Travel and Adventure Show ~
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• Irish Sessions ~ March 10 ~ 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. 
• Philadelphia Flower Show ~ March 10 ~ Last day! Held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center at 1101 Arch Street. The 2019 Philadelphia International Flower Show will pay tribute to the enormous impact of flowers on our lives at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. This event is the largest indoor flower show in the world!  ~ Philadelphia Flower Show ~
• Pay-What-You-Wish ~ March 13 ~ 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 ~ 
• 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 ~ March 15  & beyond

• Friday Nights Art ~ March 15 ~ Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm. ~ Birdie Busch – An evening celebrating goddess archetypes and women artists in our collection, featuring this local singer-songwriter. Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in  the Great Stair Hall. ~ Friday Nights Art ~   
• Dinos After Dark ~ March 22 ~ 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 winter and spring, 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 ~ March 22 ~ 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 ~
• Cigar Event at Catahoula Restaurant ~ March 27 ~ From 6 pm to 10 pm at 775 Front St. Ladies & Gents! Kick-off the spring with this fantastic Cigar event at Catahoula Restaurant and Bar! Just for $40, you will receive a fine cigar, a special event t-shirt, finger foods and your choice of one drink or 2 beers. You’ll have your choice of Bulleit bourbon, Tullamore DEW whiskey, or Chivas Regal scotch… either neat or on the rocks. If you prefer beer, you’ll enjoy (2) Abita beers either on draft or from a can.  They’ll also be donating $1 per ticket to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia! Lastly, they’ll also be offering 10% off all of their food, liquor and beers during the event! ~ Cigar Event at Catahoula Restaurant ~
• Philadelphia Restaurant Festival ~ March 28 ~ Starting at 6 pm at the Crystal Tea Room. The Philadelphia Restaurant is a food and drink lovers dream! With over 100 different amazing restaurants, craft beers, Bourbon and whiskeys, liquors, and wines from across the Philadelphia area to sample! Everyone will find something to rave about. ~ Philadelphia Restaurant Festival ~
• Philly Wine Week ~ March 31 – April 7 ~ Philly Wine Week is an eight day event that embraces those that savor the knowledge and taste of wines. There will be an opening event, events each day and a closing event. Enjoy wine with other fellow wine lovers, listen to guest speakers and much more. ~ Philly Wine Week ~
• Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours ~ Month of April ~ Come check out the many Mural Arts tours throughout Philadelphia. ~ Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours for April 2019 or 215-925-3633. ~ About Philadelphia Mural Arts ~  
• First Friday in Old City~ April 5 ~ 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 ~ April 5 ~ 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 Sundays at Barnes Foundation ~ April 7 ~ 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 ~ April 7 ~ 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 ~ 
• Real Ale Invitational at Yard’s Brewing ~ April 14 ~ Details to follow soon.  ~ Real Ale Invitational at Yard’s Brewing ~
• Chinese Lantern Festival ~ May 1 – June 30 ~  Every night of the week from 6 pm to 11 pm at Franklin Square. Take pleasure in the Chinese Lantern Festival at Franklin Square! The square will come alive and glow with 30 larger-than-life illuminated displays such as a huge 200-foot long phoenix, pandas, sea creatures, mythological creatures and more. Enjoy special food, shopping, live performances as well.  ~ Chinese Lantern Festival ~

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  March 8 – 10

Friday  |  PM Snow Showers  |  High 40°  |  Low 31°
Saturday  |  Mostly Sunny  |  High 48°  |  Low 37°
Sunday  |  100% AM Rain  |  High 60°  |  Low 39°

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