Holiday Tree Lighting at Philadelphia Museum of Art

  'Holiday Cheer With Art' Kick off the holidays with a tree lighting celebration at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Wednesday, November 27 starting at 5 pm. The tree lighting countdown is at 6:00 pm! Taking place on the East Terrace outside the museum, watch as the 47 plus foot tall tree shines brightly with solar-powered lights throughout the terrace. The tree can be seen sparkling down the Parkway from many different view points as well. Join everyone for tasty treats, … [Read more...]

Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, November 25 – December 1!

'Thanksgiving In Philadelphia!' . Enjoy the many museum exhibits, Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars, Community Night at The Franklin Institute, La NOCHE Band at Kimmel Center, Philadelphia Museum of Art Tree Lighting, Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade, Christmas Village at LOVE Park, The Comcast Holiday Spectacular at the Comcast Center, Macy's Christmas Light Show, South Street Headhouse District Winter Wonderland & Tree Lighting, A Philly Pops Uptown Christmas at The Met … [Read more...]

Philadelphia Named One of National Geographic’s Best Trips To Make In 2020 and Top U.S. City To Visit!

"It’s Time To Rediscover An American Classic - Philadelphia!" Keep smiling Philadelphia! The City of Brotherly Love, according to National Geographic, is one of the must-go-to places everyone should visit in the world! Author Johnna Rizzo reflects on Philly as a metropolis of the unexpected in the midst of an exciting reinvention, saying that “Philly has changed from a city of industrial might … to a city of ingenious makers.” Rizzo continues, stating that the excitement in Philly is … [Read more...]

Wonderful Museums in Philadelphia

'Exploring Philly's Exciting Museums' Philadelphia’s museums are anything from small to massive, many with historic stories, some being interactive and others that dare us with the unexpected. We get excited when talking about Philly's Museums and we would think Benjamin Franklin would feel the same if he were to come back to the City of Brotherly Love. List of Philadelphia Museums (Alphabetical Order) Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel The Academy of Natural Sciences of … [Read more...]

Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, November 18 – 24!

'The Beginning Of Holiday's In Philadelphia!' . Enjoy the many museum exhibits, Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars, Mean Girls at the Academy of Music, Taste of Philly, LumiNature at the Philadelphia Zoo, Philadelphia Marathon Weekend, Peddler's Village Grand Illumination Celebration, Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show at Franklin Square, Gersham Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival, A Longwood Christmas at a Longwood Gardens, A Very Philly Holiday at One Liberty … [Read more...]

Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, November 11 – 17!

'Exploring Philadelphia In The Fall!' . Enjoy the many museum exhibits, Veteran's Day Events, Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars, Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival, Oyster Fest at Reading Terminal Market, Peddler's Village Grand Illumination Celebration, Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show at Franklin Square, Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre, Gersham Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival, A Very Philly Holiday at One Liberty Observation Deck, Gingerbread House … [Read more...]

Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, November 4 – 10!

'Enjoying Fall In Philadelphia!' . Enjoy the many museum exhibits, November Scratch Night at FringeArts, Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars, Philly Cider Week, FREE Film Screening at the Plough and the Stars, Unmasking the Legacy Gala, Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival, 2nd Saturday at Historic Germantown Sites, Siege Weekend at Fort Mifflin, Marines Birthday Celebration at Cookie's Tavern (open to public), Terror Behind The Walls At Eastern State … [Read more...]

Apple Festival at Peddler’s Village

'Scrumptious Apple Treats'  It's raining apples at the Peddler's Village Apple Festival of 2019. Come out November 3 and 4 with the family and enjoy the many apple treats that you'll be able to find at this weekends festival. Such treats as apple cider, apple fritters, apple pies and cakes, country apple butter and everyone's favorite -- apple dumplings! Isn't this making you hungry! The festival has more than just apples. There will be live entertainment, food … [Read more...]

Day of the Dead Celebrations in Philadelphia With Festivals, Museums, Food and More

'Celebration In Honoring Those Who Have Passed Away'  The Day of the Dead, known as Dia de los Muertos, is a Mexican Holiday on November 1st of each year, honoring those that have passed away. Officially, Day of the Dead begins on Thursday, October 31 with All Hallows’ Eve and runs through Sunday, November 2 when it ends with All Souls’ Day. Individuals and families honor friends and family members who have passed away with festive altars, traditional dance and song, the use … [Read more...]

FirstGlance Film Festival In Philadelphia

  ‘Lights, Action, Camera!’ The FirstGlance Film Festival is Philly’s longest running independent film festival, in its 22nd year, celebrating and exhibiting the best in true indie film! The Film Festival is taking place at The Philadelphia Film Center from November 1 to 3. What is the FirstGlance Film Festival? FirstGlance started in 1996 and brings Indie filmmakers and audiences together. The festival features Documentaries, Shorts, Animation, Web Series, Student Directed … [Read more...]