FREE Admission to the Benjamin Franklin Museum And Other Activities!

'Celebrating the Life of an Extraordinary Man' Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, was born on January 17, 1706. In honor of Benjamin Franklin, the Benjamin Franklin Museum will be open to the public for free January 20 in conjunction with the Martin Luther King Jr holiday. For details, click here. Franklin was a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, postmaster, scientist, inventor, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat. He even … [Read more...]

Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, January 13 – 20!

'Many Mid-January Activities To Do In Philadelphia!' . Enjoy the many museum exhibits, Center City District Restaurant Week, Community Night At The Franklin Institute, Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars, Sittin’ In: Live Sessions Featuring Sara Serpa & André Matos at the Kimmel Center, The Band’s Visit at the Academy of Music, Hamlet at the Independence Seaport Museum, Benjamin Franklin Celebrations, Philly Home Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Prohibition: 100 Years at … [Read more...]

Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, January 6 – 12!

'Welcome To Philadelphia In 2020!' . Enjoy the many museum exhibits, La NOCHE featuring Grupo Rebolu at the Kimmel Center, Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars, Philly Loves Bowie Week, The Band’s Visit at the Academy of Music, Philly Film Showcase at the Philadelphia Film Center, Hamlet at the Independence Seaport Museum, DRUMline Live at the Merriam Theater, Philly Home Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Center City District Restaurant Week, Ice Skating at Rothman … [Read more...]

Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, December 30 – January 5!

'New Year's Eve Fireworks & Parties, Mummers Parade, Eagles Playoff Game and More!' . Enjoy the many museum exhibits, Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars, Pennsylvania Ballet Presents The Nutcracker, The Comcast Holiday Spectacular at the Comcast Center, Macy's Christmas Light Show, Deck the Hall Light Show at City Hall, Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest, LumiNature at the Philadelphia Zoo, Peddler's Village Grand Illumination Celebration, Electrical Spectacle … [Read more...]

Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, December 23 – 29!

'Festive Things To Do In Philadelphia This Week!' . Enjoy the many museum exhibits, Center City Kehillah Chanukah Candle Lighting, Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars, Washington Crossing the Delaware Reenactment at Washington Crossing Historic Park, Christmas Dinner at the Plough and the Stars, South Street Headhouse District’s Hanukkah Service, Night Vision at the Penn Museum, Pennsylvania Ballet Presents The Nutcracker, Christmas Village at LOVE Park, The Comcast Holiday … [Read more...]

Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, December 16 – 22

'Enjoying Holiday Attractions In Philadelphia!' . Enjoy the many museum exhibits, Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars, A Christmas Carol, A Philly Pops Christmas: Spectacular Sounds of the Season, Pennsylvania Ballet Presents The Nutcracker, Christmas Village at LOVE Park, The Comcast Holiday Spectacular at the Comcast Center, Macy's Christmas Light Show, Deck the Hall Light Show at City Hall, Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest, LumiNature at the Philadelphia Zoo, Peddler's … [Read more...]

Family Things To Do During The Holidays In Philadelphia

   'Celebrating The Holidays With Family & Friends In 2019' This is a great time of year with many different kinds of activities and events during the holidays for the family. Here is our guide to family things to do during the holidays in Philadelphia. Ice Skating at Dilworth Park ~ November 8 to February 23, 2020 ~ Enjoy ice skating at Rothman Ice Rink at Dilworth Park! Bring your skates or rent them, as you skate with City Hall in … [Read more...]

Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, December 9 – 15!

'Experiencing The Holidays In Philadelphia!' . Enjoy the many museum exhibits, Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars, Army- Navy Game, Tailgating Events At the Army-Navy Game, Broadway Philadelphia Presents The Spongebob Musical, A Philly Pops Christmas: Spectacular Sounds of the Season, Pennsylvania Ballet Presents The Nutcracker, Christmas Village at LOVE Park, The Comcast Holiday Spectacular at the Comcast Center, Macy's Christmas Light Show, Deck the Hall Light Show at City Hall, … [Read more...]

Pennsylvania Ballet Presents “George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker” At The Academy Of Music

'A Holiday Family Tradition' Celebrate one Philadelphia's greatest family traditions with The Nutcracker, a Pennsylvania Ballet’s performance by George Balanchine at The Academy of Music. Now in its 55th year, you can see this wonderful production December 6 to 31! Immerse yourself in the beloved tale of The Nutcracker as Marie and her Prince share a magical gift that transports them to a suspenseful battle between soldiers and mice, a glistening forest full of snow, and into the Land … [Read more...]

Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, December 2 – 8!

'Celebrating The Holidays In Philadelphia!' . Enjoy the many museum exhibits, Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars, Rittenhouse Square Tree Lighting, Science After Hours: Home Alone at The Franklin Institute, City Hall Tree Lighting, East Passyunk Tree Lighting, A Philly Pops Christmas: Spectacular Sounds of the Season, Betsy Ross House Tree Lighting, Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest Tree Lighting, Pennsylvania Ballet Presents The Nutcracker, Deck the Alley at Elfreth's Alley, Parade of … [Read more...]