Weekend Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ NFL Draft Experience, Philadelphia Science Festival, Penn Relays, Yards Real Ale Festival, Flavors On The Avenue and More!

NFL Draft Experience In Philadelphia

‘Weekend Overload Of Things To Do In Philly!‘

Will you be able to contain yourself with the many choices of what to do this weekend! The next few days will be jam packed with major events, beer festivals, concerts and more.

The weekend kicks off with the NFL Draft Experience, the Penny Relays, the Selection Square draft room during the NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Science Festival, Philly Tech Week, the continuation of American Spirits: The Rise & Fall of Prohibition, 4th Friday in South Street Headhouse District and more.

During the weekend enjoy the NFL Draft Experience, the last day of the Philadelphia Science Festival Carnival, Manayunk Craft Beer Festival, Center City Jazz Festival, the Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens, SpringFest Live at XFinity Live, American Spirits: The Rise & Fall of Prohibition, FREE tours of Yards Brewing Co, farmers’ markets and much more. The weekend ends with Fairmount Ave Arts Crawl, Flavors On The Avenue, Yards 10th Annual Real Ale Invitational and much more.

During the week enjoy the American Spirits: The Rise & Fall of Prohibition, Pay What You Wish at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and much more.

In upcoming weeks get ready for the First Friday, South Street Spring Festival, Greater Northeast Philadelphia Beer Festival, Haverford Spring Fest, Chinese Lantern Festival, Night Market Burholme, Taste of the Brewvitational at Reading Terminal Market, Dad Vail Regatta, Opening of Spruce Street Harbor Park, Love Your Park Week, Parks On Tap, Art Museum Day, Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby & Arts Festival, Rittenhouse Row Spring, 9th Street Italian Market Festival, Festival Strawberry Festival At Peddlers Village, Opening Tap, Philly Beer Week, Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show, Fete Day at Elfreth’s Alley, Irish American Festival, Night Market Spruce Hill 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

Did you hear that Philadelphia was named best place to visit in the U.S. by Lonely Planet. Read more, click here.

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Things To Do In Philadelphia this Weekend & Week of ~ April 28 – May 4 ~

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. ~ Philadelphia Museums ~
• Jazz Appreciation Month in Philadelphia ~ Month of April ~ Check out the many Jazz events & specials taking place throughout the City of Brotherly Love in the month of April regarding Jazz Appreciation month! ~ Jazz Appreciation Month ~ ~ Jazz Appreciation Month in Philadelphia ~
• NFL Draft Stage And NFL Draft Experience In Philadelphia! ~ April 28 & 29 ~ The NFL Draft Experience is free and no tickets are required. In order to play most of the interactive games at the festival, you’ll need to download the NFL Draft Experience’s Fan Mobile Pass (free)! Enjoy interactive exhibits, immersive games, and virtual reality experiences, free player autograph sessions, food, beverages and more.  ~ NFL Draft Stage And NFL Draft Experience In Philadelphia! ~
• NFL Draft Experience – April 28 – 29 ~ The NFL Draft Experience will be nothing like it before! There will be 25 football fields worth of action to include interactive exhibits like the Combine Corner and NFL Virtual Reality, awesome memorabilia in an NFL Museum and much more! ~ NFL Draft Experience ~
• NFL Selection Square Draft Room at The Franklin Institute ~ April 28 & 29 ~ The NFL Draft Room is open to the public! Fans will be able to enter The Franklin Institute free of charge to witness live on what takes place behind the scenes and not from their living room couch. There will be a few small viewing galleries that visitors can walk by to experience this first hand. ~ NFL Selection Square Draft Room at The Franklin Institute ~
• NFL Draft Experience Food & Beer ~ April 28 – 29 ~ Football and food sounds like a dangerous combination! Think of the ultimate tailgate party! During the NFL Draft Experience visitors will be able to feast on food from 20 plus vendors and food trucks! There will also be an NFL Draft Tavern presented by Bud Light! ~ NFL Draft Experience Food & Beer ~
• FREE Admission to Academy of Natural Sciences ~ April 28 & 29 ~ FREE general admission to the museum, and pay only $8 for a Super Saver Ticket to their special exhibits. Wear your NFL jersey and get $1 off the Super Saver ticket price! ~ FREE Admission to Academy of Natural Sciences ~
• Penn Relays ~ April 28 & 29 ~ The Penn Relays (also Penn Relay Carnival) is the oldest and largest track and field competition in the United States, hosted annually since April 21, 1895 by the University of Pennsylvania at Franklin Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Here top high school, collegiate, masters and even Olympic athletes take to Franklin Field for games like the 4 × 400 meters relay, javelin, pole vault, 100 meter dash, mile runs, sprints and more in hopes of bringing home a medal. ~ Penn Relays ~
• Philadelphia Science Festival ~ April 28 – 29 ~ Philadelphia Science Festival Returns! Enjoy more than a week of a variety of events that incorporate everything from family-friendly educational outings to after-dark events that tells us that science lessons aren’t just for kids. ~ Philadelphia Science Festival ~
• Philly Tech Week ~ April 28 – May 6 ~ More than 25,000 business leaders and other self-proclaimed tech geeks can participate in more than 100 events, including a variety of programs, interactive activities and workshops that celebrate and highlight emerging trends, advances and innovative uses of technology. ~ Philly Tech Week ~
• American Spirits: The Rise & Fall of Prohibition ~ April 28 – July 16 ~ Held at the National Constitution Center from 9:30 am to 5 pm, this exhibit includes 100 + rare artifacts from the temperance movement, original ratification copies of the 18th and 21st amendments and much more.  ~ American Spirits: The Rise & Fall of Prohibition ~
• Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens ~ April 28 – May 26 ~  Held at Longwood Gardens in Kennet Square, be mesmerized by  a beautiful horticultural display garden of dogwoods, magnolias, wisterias, azaleas, foam-flowers, and more than 240,000 tulips! ~ Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens ~
• The Kinetic Sculptures of Lyman Whitaker at Morris Arboretum ~ April 28 until October 31  ~ From 1 pm to 3 pm at the Morris Arboretum, meet and observe metal artist Lyman Whitaker as he demonstrates how he creates and assembles his dynamic and beautiful sculptures! ~ The Kinetic Sculptures of Lyman Whitaker ~ 

Date Specific Events & Activities ~ April 28 – May 4 ~

• Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours ~  Month of April ~ Come check out the many Mural Arts tours throughout Philadelphia. ~ Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours for April 2017 ~ or 215-925-3633. ~ About Philadelphia Mural Arts ~
• Jazz Appreciation Month in Philadelphia ~ Month of April ~ Check out the many Jazz events & specials taking place throughout the City of Brotherly Love in the month of April regarding Jazz Appreciation month! ~ Jazz Appreciation Month ~ ~ Jazz Appreciation Month in Philadelphia ~
• Art After 5 ~ April 28 ~ Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm. ~ Final Fridays: Draft Night – Since the NFL Draft is in the house, we invite you to hold your own draft (of beer) and try your hand at sketching in the galleries. Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall. ~ Art After 5 ~ 
• 4th Friday in Headhouse District ~ April 28 ~ 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 ~  
• NFL Draft Stage And NFL Draft Experience In Philadelphia! ~ April 28 & 29 ~ The NFL Draft Experience is free and no tickets are required. In order to play most of the interactive games at the festival, you’ll need to download the NFL Draft Experience’s Fan Mobile Pass (free)! Enjoy interactive exhibits, immersive games, and virtual reality experiences, free player autograph sessions, food, beverages and more.  ~ NFL Draft Stage And NFL Draft Experience In Philadelphia! ~
• NFL Draft Experience – April 28 – 29 ~ The NFL Draft Experience will be nothing like it before! There will be 25 football fields worth of action to include interactive exhibits like the Combine Corner and NFL Virtual Reality, awesome memorabilia in an NFL Museum and much more! ~ NFL Draft Experience ~
• NFL Selection Square Draft Room at The Franklin Institute ~ April 28 & 29 ~ The NFL Draft Room is open to the public! Fans will be able to enter The Franklin Institute free of charge to witness live on what takes place behind the scenes and not from their living room couch. There will be a few small viewing galleries that visitors can walk by to experience this first hand. ~ NFL Selection Square Draft Room at The Franklin Institute ~
• NFL Draft Experience Food & Beer ~ April 28 – 29 ~ Football and food sounds like a dangerous combination! Think of the ultimate tailgate party! During the NFL Draft Experience visitors will be able to feast on food from 20 plus vendors and food trucks! There will also be an NFL Draft Tavern presented by Bud Light! ~ NFL Draft Experience Food & Beer ~
• Penn Relays ~ April 28 & 29 ~ The Penn Relays (also Penn Relay Carnival) is the oldest and largest track and field competition in the United States, hosted annually since April 21, 1895 by the University of Pennsylvania at Franklin Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Here top high school, collegiate, masters and even Olympic athletes take to Franklin Field for games like the 4 × 400 meters relay, javelin, pole vault, 100 meter dash, mile runs, sprints and more in hopes of bringing home a medal. ~ Penn Relays ~
• Philadelphia Science Festival ~ April 28 – 29 ~ Philadelphia Science Festival Returns! Enjoy more than a week of a variety of events that incorporate everything from family-friendly educational outings to after-dark events that tells us that science lessons aren’t just for kids. ~ Philadelphia Science Festival ~
• American Spirits: The Rise & Fall of Prohibition ~ April 28 – July 16 ~ Held at the National Constitution Center from 9:30 am to 5 pm, this exhibit includes 100 + rare artifacts from the temperance movement, original ratification copies of the 18th and 21st amendments and much more.  ~ American Spirits: The Rise & Fall of Prohibition ~
• The Kinetic Sculptures of Lyman Whitaker at Morris Arboretum ~ April 28 until October 31  ~ From 1 pm to 3 pm at the Morris Arboretum, meet and observe metal artist Lyman Whitaker as he demonstrates how he creates and assembles his dynamic and beautiful sculptures! ~ The Kinetic Sculptures of Lyman Whitaker ~
• Filter Square Farmers’ Market ~ April 29 ~ 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 ~ April 29 ~ 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 ~ April 29 ~ From 9 am to 3 pm from 18th & Walnut Streets, enjoy fresh seasonal produce, fresh seafood, fresh bread and much more! ~ Rittenhouse Farmers’ Market ~  
• Free Yoga at Race Street Pier ~ April 29 until November 5 ~ FREE – From 9:30 am to 10:30 am every Saturday and Sunday at Race Street Pier. Just bring a yoga mat and be ready to stretch out. ~ Free Yoga at Race Street Pier ~
• Clark Park Farmers’ Market ~ April 29 ~ 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 ~
• Manayunk Craft Beer Festival ~ April 29 ~ 1 pm – 5 pm: The Manayunk Craft Beer Festival offers beer lovers the chance to try 70 + craft beers! Besides beers, there will be tacos, tequila tastings, live music and more! Held at Manayunk Brewing Company in Manayunk, PA. ~ Manayunk Craft Beer Festival ~
• Center City Jazz Festival ~ April 29 ~ From 1 pm to 7 pm, enjoy a full day of live music as more than 20 local musicians will take the stage at venues like Chris’ Jazz Cafe, Milk Boy, Fergie’s Pub, Time and more.  ~ Center City Jazz Festival ~
• SpringFest Live at XFinity Live ~ April 29 ~ Held at XFinity Live from 3 pm to 7 pm! Enjoy 175 + beers, live music, food trucks, games & more! FREE parking is available in Lots S & T near Citizens Bank Park. ~ SpringFest Live at XFinity Live ~
• Yards Brewing Co Tours ~ April 29 & 30 ~ FREE – Saturdays & 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 ~ April 29 & May 3 ~ 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 ~
• Fairmount Ave Arts Crawl ~ April 30 ~ From noon to 5 pm, the indoor-outdoor festival has craft events for youngsters, cool gallery shows, performances, al fresco art displays and more. ~ Fairmount Avenue Arts Crawl ~
• Flavors On The Avenue ~ April 30 ~ 1 pm – 5 pm: Flavors on the Avenue in East Passyunk Neighborhood is an exceptional event where guests can enjoy tasty food with specialty drinks from many East Passyunk restaurants. This spring time event that is held outdoors sells out quickly, so don’t hold back. ~ Flavors On The Avenue ~
• Yards 10th Annual Real Ale Invitational ~ April 30 ~ 1 pm – 5 pm: Yards Real Ale Invitational is an annual event that allows guests to try over 60 cask-conditioned beers from breweries around the world. Guests will receive a commemorative glass and there will be food and live music as well. ~ Yards 10th Annual Real Ale Invitational ~
• Free Yoga at Race Street Pier ~ April 30 until November 5 ~ FREE – From 9:30 am to 10:30 am every Saturday and Sunday at Race Street Pier. Just bring a yoga mat and be ready to stretch out. ~ Free Yoga at Race Street Pier ~
• Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours ~  Month of May ~ Come check out the many Mural Arts tours throughout Philadelphia. ~ Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours for May 2017 ~ or 215-925-3633. ~ About Philadelphia Mural Arts ~
• Pay-What-You-Wish ~ May 3 ~ 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 ~ 
• Dilworth Park ~ Now Open ~ Enjoy seating areas for relaxation, food & live music. ~ Dilworth Park ~
• Franklin Square ~ Now Open for the 2017 season ~  The Franklin Square is a great place to bring the family or for a date. Located in the historical part of Philadelphia in Old City. This park offers a carousel, a miniature golf course, a storytelling bench, a playground, a picnic area and more. ~ Franklin Square ~
• 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 ~ May 5 & beyond

• Art After 5 ~ May 5 ~ Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm. ~ Luke Carlos O’Reilly – This nationally renowned pianist leads an ensemble of the city’s most talented jazz musicians. Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall. ~ Art After 5 ~
• Free Admission To National Museum of American Jewish History ~ May 5 ~ FREE ~ 10 am – 5 pm – Enjoy free admission to the National Museum of American Jewish History on the first Friday of each month. ~ Free Admission To National Museum of American Jewish History  ~
• First Friday’s in Old City~ May 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’s in Manayunk ~ May 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 ~
• South Street Spring Festival ~ May 6 ~ 11 am to 8 pm ~ The South Street Headhouse Spring Festival is a free event that is fun and energized with great food, live music and much more. A great event for the family with the kids zone and to also enjoy the many local shops, restaurants, crafts and more. There will even been a special taco eating contest with a twist! ~ South Street Spring Festival ~
• Greater Northeast Philadelphia Beer Festival ~ May 6 ~ Coming Soon ~ Greater Northeast Philadelphia Beer Festival ~
• First Sundays at Barnes Foundation ~ May 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 ~
• Haverford Spring Fest ~ May 7 ~ Noon to 7 pm ~ The Haverford Spring Fest will bring live music from bands, artisan and craft vendors, food, beer, and a fun zone for kids of all ages. All proceeds will be donated back into the community, particularly for music education. Come check out the fun!  ~ Haverford Spring Fest ~
• Pay As You Wish ~ May 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 ~
• Chinese Lantern Festival ~ May 9 – June 11 ~ Take pleasure in the Chinese Lantern Festival at  Franklin Square ! The square will come alive and glow with 29 larger-than-life illuminated displays such as a huge 200-foot Chinese dragon, pandas, sea creatures, mythological creatures and more. Enjoy special food, shopping, live performances as well. ~ Chinese Lantern Festival ~
• Night Market Burholme ~ May 11 ~ Held in the Burholme neighborhood! The Night Market Philadelphia has grown into more than just a few food festivals a year that spotlight different Philly neighborhoods with excellent food from local restaurants and Philly’s finest food trucks. It’s basically become a food party that will take place three plus times a year now. A chance to explore different neighborhoods, foods, music and people all at once. ~ Night Market Burholme ~
• Taste of the Brewvitational ~ May 11 ~ Held at Reading Terminal Market from 7 pm to 9 pm, enjoy beers from more than two dozen local brewers who will offer samples of their beers at the first-ever Taste of the Brewvitational event. And event attendees will vote for their favorite Flagship beer. ~ Taste of the BrewVitational ~
• Dad Vail Regatta ~ May 12 & 13 ~ The Dad Vail Regatta is a spectacular 2-day event that attracts more than 3,000 competitors from nearly 150 colleges and universities across the country and Canada and about 25,000 spectators. Will you be one of them? ~ Dad Vail Regatta ~
• Spruce Street Harbor Park ~ May 12 – October 1 ~ Spruce Street Harbor Park and RiverRink Summerfest will include a floating restaurant, boardwalk, hammocks, tons of colorful LED lights, new planted greenery, an outdoor roller rink, more Philadelphia restauranteurs, seating options, and a new family entertainment area! ~ Spruce Street Harbor Park ~
• Love Your Park Week ~ May 13 – 21 ~   Love Your Park Week ~
• Parks On Tap ~ May 17 ~ Parks on Tap is a program that brings a traveling beer garden from park to park throughout Philly for 14 + weeks. Get out there and explore many of Philadelphia’s beautiful parks while enjoy beer, food and good company! ~ Parks on Tap ~
• Art Museum Day ~ May 18~ Art Museum Day allows guests to visit specific museums in Philadelphia for free or half priced. Such museums that participate are the Brandywine River Museum of Art, Rodin Museum, and the Penn Museum. ~ Art Museum Day ~
• Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby & Arts Festival ~ May 20 ~ Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby and Arts Festival is an all-day event that brings a combination of crazy derby admirers for those who love to watch creative human-powered vehicle floats ride through mud and those that love art, food and much more. ~ Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby & Arts Festival ~
• Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival ~ May 20 ~ 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 ~ 
• 9th Street Italian Market Festival ~ May 20 – 21 ~ The 9th Street Italian Market Festival, a 2-day event, is an exciting time to get out and mingle with fellow Philadelphians while enjoying excellent foods, music & culture. Just make sure to bring your appetite with you! ~ 9th Street Italian Market Festival ~
• Strawberry Festival At Peddlers Village ~ May 20 – 21 ~    ~    ~ Strawberry Festival At Peddlers Village ~
• 4th Friday in Headhouse District ~ May 26 ~ 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 ~  
• Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours ~  Month of June ~ Come check out the many Mural Arts tours throughout Philadelphia. ~ Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours for June 2017 ~ or 215-925-3633. ~ About Philadelphia Mural Arts ~
• Opening Tap ~ June 1 ~    ~ Opening Tap ~
• Philly Beer Week ~ June 1 – 11 ~     ~ Philly Beer Week ~
• Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show ~ June 2 – 4 ~     ~ Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show ~
• Fete Day at Elfreth’s Alley ~ June 3 ~    ~ Fete Day at Elfreth’s Alley ~
• Irish American Festival ~ June 4 ~     ~ Irish American Festival ~
• Night Market Spruce Hill ~ June 29 ~    ~ Night Market Spruce Hill ~

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 April 28 – 30

Friday  |  Sunny |  High 84°  |  Low 66°

Saturday  |  Mostly Cloudy  |  87°  |  Low 62°

Sunday  |  Cloudy  |  68°  |  Low 55°

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