Top Weekend Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ XPoNential Music Fest, Shakespeare’s King Lear In Clark Park, The Oval +, East Passyunk Car Show and More!

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‘Summer Things To Do In Philadelphia’

The weekend kicks off with Dinos After Dark, Shakespeare’s King Lear in Clark Park, Philadelphia Phillies playing the Atlanta Braves, The Oval +, University City Dining Days, XPoNential Music Festival,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 Philadelphia Phillies playing the Atlanta Braves, The Oval +, XPoNential Music Festival, Shakespeare’s King Lear in Clark Park, 9th Annual Schuylkill Tidal Boat Parade At Bartram’s Garden, Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes Exhibit at The Franklin Institute,University City Dining Days, Philadelphia Historical Activities for Kids & Adults, Spruce Street Harbor Park, Parks on Tap, East Passyunk Car Show & Street Festival, 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, Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens, Pay-What-You-Wish and much more.

In upcoming weeks get ready for Eats, Night Market, First Friday, First Sunday, Philly Kicking Cancer, 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 ~ July 26 – August 1 ~

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. ~ Philadelpha Museums ~   
• Parks On Tap at Fairmount Water Works ~ July 26 – 28 ~ Along the Schuylkill River at 640 waterworks Drive, Fairmount Water Works was built between 1812 and 1872 to provide safe, clean drinking water to a city on the cusp of remarkable growth and was in operation until 1909. ~ Map ~ ~ Parks On Tap ~ 
• Shakespeare’s King Lear in Clark Park ~ July 26 – 28 ~ Starting at 7 pm reach night at Clark Park at 4398 Chester Ave. This year, enjoy Shakespeare’s tragedy, “King Lear.” Shakespeare’s play centers on the tale of a king who bequeaths his power and land to two of his three daughters, after they declare their love for him in an extremely fawning and obsequious manner. His third daughter gets nothing, because she will not flatter him as her sisters had done. When he feels disrespected by the two daughters who now have his wealth and power, he becomes furious to the point of madness. He eventually becomes tenderly reconciled to his third daughter, just before tragedy strikes her and then the king. The shows are free, although donations are accepted. Considering that some of the performances attract up to 1,000 people, we recommend that you get there early.  ~ Shakespeare’s King Lear in Clark Park ~ 
• XPoNential Music Festival ~ July 26 – 28 ~ Held at Various locations including BB&T Pavilion at 1 Harbour Boulevard, Camden! WXPN, the public radio station of the University of Pennsylvania, brings together musical legends and new performers for this festival along the Camden waterfront. The 2019 lineup includes Hozier, Elvis Costello & the Imposters, Blondie, Japanese Breakfast, Killiam Shakespeare and more exciting acts.  ~ XPoNential Music Festival ~
• University City Dining Days ~ July 26 – 28 ~ Enjoy tasty meal deals at more than 35 neighborhood restaurants. Clarkville, White Dog Cafe, Distrito and other favorites offer three-course dinner for $15, $25 or $35. New this year: three-course lunch options at $15 or $25 at spots like Jezabel’s Cafe, KQ Burger and more. ~ University City Dining Days ~ 
• The Oval + ~ July 26 – August 18 ~  Throughout the week, from 11 am to 11 pm, kids can enjoy games, music, movies, food trucks and more. Adults can enjoy special events and a beer garden.  ~ The Oval + ~
• Philadelphia Historical Activities for Kids & Adults ~ July 26 – 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 ~ July 26 – 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 ~ July 26 – 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 ~ July 26 – 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 ~ July 26 – 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 ~ 

Date Specific Events & Activities ~ July 26 – August 1 ~

• Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours ~ Month of July ~ Come check out the many Mural Arts tours throughout Philadelphia. ~ Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours for July 2019 or 215-925-3633. ~ About Philadelphia Mural Arts ~    
• Dinos After Dark ~ July 26 ~ 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 ~ 
• Friday Nights Art ~ July 26 ~ 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 Phillies vs Atlanta Braves ~ July 26 ~ Starting at 7:05 pm at Citizens Bank Park against the Atlanta Braves. See if the Phillies can climb back into the race! Enjoy Christmas in July! ~ Philadelphia Phillies vs Atlanta Braves ~
• Filter Square farmers’ Market ~ July 27 ~ 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 ~ July 27 ~ 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 ~ July 27 ~ 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 ~ July 27 ~ 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 ~     
• 9th Annual Schuylkill Tidal Boat Parade At Bartram’s Garden ~ July 27 ~ FREE – From 11 am – 3 pm. Bartram’s Gardenat 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard. Anything fabulously decorated that floats is fair game to enter in this annual boat parade! Costumed competitors and their creations hit the water in hopes of winning trophies for best costume, best decorated boat and more. A floating ice cream parlor, games, music and food round out the fun. Rain date August 10. ~ 9th Annual Schuylkill Tidal Boat Parade At Bartram’s Garden ~ 
• Philadelphia Phillies vs Atlanta Braves ~ July 27 ~ Starting at 7:05 pm at Citizens Bank Park against the Atlanta Braves. See if the Phillies can climb back into the race! ~ Philadelphia Phillies vs Atlanta Braves ~
• Yards Brewing Co Tours ~ July 27 & 28 ~ 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 ~ July 27 & 31 ~ 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 ~ July 28 ~ 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 ~  
• East Passyunk Car Show & Street Festival ~ July 28 ~ FREE pay-as-you-go. From 11 am – 4 pm. Held along East Passyunk Avenue from Broad Street to Dickinson Street.  Car enthusiasts will get to enjoy nearly 200 impressive classic cars, vintage automobiles and modern sports cars that line up along East Passyunk Avenue for a day-long showcase and competition. Guests will also find shopping from local crafters, $5 deals on food from avenue eateries and food trucks, drinks from local bars and live music on every block. ~ East Passyunk Car Show & Street Festival ~ 
• Philadelphia Phillies vs Atlanta Braves ~ July 28 ~ Starting at 1:05 pm at Citizens Bank Park against the Atlanta Braves. See if the Phillies can climb back into the race! ~ Philadelphia Phillies vs Atlanta Braves ~
• Irish Sessions ~ July 28 ~ 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 ~ July 29 ~ Starting at 9 pm enjoy quizzo at the Plough & the Stars in Old City! Big Money!! Win $100! ~ Quizzo at The Plough & the Stars ~ 
• Philadelphia Phillies vs San Francisco Giants  ~ July 30 ~ Starting at 7:05 pm at Citizens Bank Park against the San Francisco Giants. ~ Philadelphia Phillies vs San Francisco Giants ~
• Summer Nights at the Penn Museum ~ July 31 ~ Held every Wednesday from 5 pm to 7 pm at the Penn Museum. Listen to music throughout the summer.  ~ Summer Nights at the Penn Museum ~
• Pay-What-You-Wish ~ July 31 ~ 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 ~ July 31 ~ 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 ~ 
• Philadelphia Phillies vs San Francisco Giants  ~ July 31 ~ Starting at 7:05 pm at Citizens Bank Park against the San Francisco Giants. ~ Philadelphia Phillies vs San Francisco Giants ~
• Parks On Tap at Gorgas Park ~ July 31 – August 4 ~ Gorgas Park is located in Roxborough at the corner of Ridge Avenue and Hermitage Street at 6400 Ridge Avenue. ~ Map ~ ~ Parks On Tap ~ 
• 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 ~    
• Movie Nights at Schuylkill Banks ~ August 1 ~ FREE – Starts around dusk 8 pm. Held at the Grays Ferry Crescent area. Enjoy free movies throughout the summer at two different locations every Thursday night. Tonight enjoy Robin Hood (Disney 1973). ~ Movie Nights at Schuylkill Banks ~ 
• String Band Music Under the Stars ~ August 1 ~ FREE – Starts at 8 pm. Held at Mummers Museum at 1100 South 2nd Street (2nd St at Washington Ave). Listen to a new Mummers String Band every Thursday night. Tonight playing is the Greater Overbrook String Band. ~ String Band Music Under the Stars ~ 
• Movie Screenings Under the Stars at Penn’s Landing ~ August 1 ~ 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 Crazy Rich Asian. ~ Movie Screenings Under the Stars at Penn’s Landing ~
• Old City Eats ~ August 1 – 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 1 – 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 1 – 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 2 & beyond

• Friday Nights Art ~ August 2 ~ 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 ~   
• First Friday in Old City~ August 2 ~ 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 ~ August 2 ~ 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 ~ 
• Philly Kicking Cancer ~ August 3 ~ From 9 am – 6 pm at Dairy Fields in Fairmount Park.   ~ Philly Kicking Cancer ~
• First Sundays at Barnes Foundation ~ August 4 ~ 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 ~ August 4 ~ 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 ~ 
• 2nd Saturday at Historic Germantown Sites ~ August 9 ~ 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 ~ 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 ~ 

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 July 26 – 28

Friday  |  Mostly Sunny  |  High 88°  |  Low 69°
Saturday  |  Mostly Sunny  |  High 89°  |  Low 70°
Sunday  |  Sunny  |  High 92°  |  Low 73°

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