Jeff Belonger MyPhillyAlive Founder

Jeff Belonger is the Founder and Owner of MyPhillyAlive.com. Having a lot of passion about Philadelphia, Jeff wanted to share all of what Philadelphia has to offer, so he created MyPhillyAlive.com.

PumpkinFest at South Street Headhouse District

'Free Hayrides, Straw Bale Maze, Live Music ~ Oh My!’ The South Street Headhouse District hosts its ninth-annual PumpkinFest underneath the historic Headhouse Square Shambles on Saturday, October 27, from noon to 5 pm. Families are invited to get into the Halloween spirit and enjoy all that fall has to offer with face painting, straw bale maze, circus performances, live music, hayrides, and more. District businesses will open their doors for trick or treating from 3:00 pm … [Read more...]

Manayunk Harvest Fest At Pretzel Park

'Manayunk In The Fall' Celebrate the start of fall at the Manayunk Harvest Fest on September 29 from noon to 6 pm at Pretzel Park and along Main Street in Manayunk! Visitors will be able to enjoy a full day of live music, seasonal activities, food vendors, and all things fall. Manayunk retailers will be featuring fall specials throughout the day, and the live music will move into Manayunk restaurants during dinner hours. There will be pumpkin carving from noon to 4 pm and peanut butter … [Read more...]

Carson Wentz is Back For The Philadelphia Eagles and Will Start Against The Indianapolis Colts!

'Da Man Is Back!' Carson Wentz is Back! The good news from Head Coach Doug Pederson, that Wentz has been medically cleared for contact, has been echoed throughout the city of Philadelphia! He hasn't started in more than 9 months! Philadelphia Eagles' fans remember all too well when Wentz tore his ACL last year while he was diving into the end zone during a play against the Los Angeles Rams on December 10. He had surgery three days later and missed the rest of the 2017 season. Step in … [Read more...]

Manayunk Restaurant Week! Bring Your Appetite!

'Discounted Foods in Manayunk’ Manayunk Restaurant Week is back, September 17 - 28. Here is your chance to taste many different delicious meals from well-known Manayunk restaurants and experience chefs delights at discounted prices. There are many types of food selections such as Seafood, Steak, American, Japanese, Italian, Mexican, Indian, and more. Manayunk Restaurant Week Experience & Atmosphere Enjoy 10 + local restaurants that will be participating in Manayunk Restaurant … [Read more...]

Eastern State Penitentiary in Fairmount Philadelphia

'U.S. National Historic Landmark' The Eastern State Penitentiary, once known as the most famous and expensive prison in the world, held some of the most notorious criminals in America.  Eastern State was considered to be the world’s first true penitentiary and is located in the Fairmount section of Philadelphia. History of Eastern State Penitentiary Eastern State Penitentiary was built in 1829, becoming the most expensive public structure ever built and quickly becoming a model for … [Read more...]

Philadelphia Hosts 2018 NFL Kickoff Experience At Penn’s Landing and Eagles Mural Dedication

'Fly Eagles Fly ~ 2018 World Champions!' It's that time of year again! Philadelphia Eagles Football, who are the 2018 World Champions! Guests can enjoy a day long festival on Thursday, September 6, that leads up to game time, when the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Atlanta Falcons at Lincoln Financial Field at 8:20 pm! The event which honors the Super Bowl LII Champions, will be held at the Great Plaza at Penn's Landing from noon to 8 pm! You'll get a chance to once again watch the … [Read more...]

Explore The Draken Harald Hårfagre at Penn’s Landing – The Largest Operating Viking Ship In The World!

'Explore The Largest Operating Viking Ship In The World In Philly!' The Draken Harald Hårfagre, a Norweigian Viking Ship which is the largest in the world, sails into Philadelphia at the Penn’s Landing Marina August 31 and departs late September 6! The Draken Village pops-up in Philadelphia during Expedition America: East Coast Tour 2018. This stop-over promises visitors an engaging look at the modern-day Viking spirit. Gusts can tour the ship, interact with the crew, explore the free … [Read more...]

Budweiser Made In America Music Festival Labor Day Weekend

'Come Party with Jay-Z, J. Cole & The Chainsmokers on the Parkway’ The Budweiser Made in America Music Festival will be hitting the Benjamin Franklin Parkway Labor Day Weekend August 31 and September 1. Come experience a weekend of live music and fun with performances by the best of the best in hip-hop, alternative music, EDM and R&B. Budweiser Made in America Festival Experience & Atmosphere The Labor Day Weekend 2-day event will feature headliners Cardi B … [Read more...]

Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, August 27 – September 3

'Last Week Of Summer In Philadelphia' Enjoy the last week of unofficial summer! Labor Day Weekend caps of the weekend with a major festival, Made in America, which takes place this Saturday and Sunday! With the many museum exhibits, The Draken Harald Hårfagre sails into Penn's Landing,  the Cannstatter Volksfest German Festival, the Longwood Gardens Festival of Fountains, Parks on Tap, Beer Gardens, many FREE movie nights, Photo Pop Philly, Center City Sips, Schuylkill Movie Nights, … [Read more...]

Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, August 20 – 26

'Exploring Philadelphia!' With the many museum exhibits, Eagles trivia night, the Longwood Gardens Festival of Fountains, Patti LaBelle at the Dell Music Center, Parks on Tap, Beer Gardens, many FREE movie nights, Photo Pop Philly, Center City Sips, Schuylkill Movie Nights, the Spruce Street Harbor Park & UNIVESTival and so much more, you might need a vacation after this week!   Monday, August 20   Eagles Trivia & Carson Wentz Look-A-Like Contest ~ August 20 ~ Held at … [Read more...]