Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Motorsports Race Car Show, Philly Arts and Much More!

‘It's A Start Of A New Year In The City Of Brotherly Love! Hello 2014!’ The new usually starts off slow here in Philly, but will soon pick up with such events as Philadelphia Restaurant Week, The Philadelphia Car Show, the Philadelphia Flower Show, followed by many food festivals and much more. What do you look forward to the most in the first quarter of the year? Please tell us in the comments below. What event or activity this weekend or during the week excites you the most? Please share … [Read more...]

South Street Headhouse District Winter Wonderland Extravaganza

'Holiday Fun With Family, Friends & Good Food' Ring in the holidays with this fun family orientated event at the South Street Headhouse District Winter Wonderland Extravaganza! This event will take place on Sunday, December 8, 2013, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, at the Historic Headhouse Square Shambles on 2nd Street, between Pine and South Streets. This free event will be emceed by WXPN’s Kathy O’Connell. Santa Claus will arrive on a firetruck around 5 pm, in which he will greet children … [Read more...]

Cohen Hardware Celebrating 100 Years!

'Cohen Hardware - Family Tradition, Community & Customer Service' How many of you can count on one hand the number of businesses that have been around for 100 years in Philadelphia, let alone a family owned business. Welcome Cohen Co & Hardware reaching the Centennial mark, celebrating 100 years of business! As one of the first hardware stores in the city, Cohen & Co. Hardware started as B. Cohen Hardware back in 1913 at 911 South Street in Philadelphia, originally owned by … [Read more...]

Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ First Fridays, ScappleFest, Arts In Philly and More!

‘Exploring Art in Philadelphia’ We are so lucky to have so many wonderful art museums in Philadelphia. Did you know about First Fridays in Old City and Manayunk. How about the Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours or Magic Gardens. What is your favorite art scene in the city? Please tell us. No matter what tickles your fancy, we have a lot events and attractions for you below. What event or activity this weekend or during the week excites you the most? Please share with us in the comments … [Read more...]

“Best of Beck’s” Kitchen Pantry Cook-Off at Reading Terminal Market

'Creating Delicious Foods with Beck's Homemade Spices & Flavors' Who gets excited about food! We certainly have a treat for you this Wednesday, October 16th. Check out the celebrity-judged cook-off hosted Beck's Cajun Cafe at La Cucina in the Reading Terminal Market from 11 am to 12:30 pm. Four local foodies will compete in the 1st Annual "Best of Beck's" 30-minute cook-off to raise money for MANNA and the winner will win the grand prize, a $500 gift certificate to the Reading … [Read more...]

Things to do in Philadelphia ~ Oktoberfest, Halloween, Live Music and More!

'Enjoy Excellent German Beers, Halloween Attractions & Much More’ Fall has arrived and that usually means Halloween attractions, Oktoberfest, more festivals, Thanksgiving and much more. Who gets excited about this time of year! Get spooked at Eastern State Penitentiary with Terror Behind the Walls or Grim Philly’s scary tours. Oktoberfest technically has a few weeks left and don’t forget to check out the family fun at Peddler’s Village Annual Scarecrow competition and display. Lastly, … [Read more...]

Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival, Halloween Activities and More!

'Food, Food and More Food!’ The food festivals never end in the City of Brotherly Love and fall is in the air! Who loves food! Check out the activities and food trucks at Eakins Oval, the OysterFest at the Reading Terminal Market, the Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival, Oktoberfest events with excellent German food and beers and either Philadelphia Restaurant Week and or Manayunk Restaurant Week that's taking place. It might be September, but Halloween starts early. Get spooked at Eastern … [Read more...]

Oktoberfest Festivals in Philadelphia

'Awesome German Celebrations Throughout the City of Brotherly Love' Oktoberfest 2013 invades Philadelphia for a whole month. It's a 16-day festival, running from late September to the first weekend in October. An exuberant explosion of beer-drinking, eating all of the German types of wurst one can eat, German music, folk dancing, and cultural experiences that one could dream of. There will be daily and weekly celebrations throughout the city such as block parties, festivals, sausage eating … [Read more...]

Mt. Airy Street Fare Festival

'Sip, Savor & Stroll With 40+ Local Restaurants & Philly Food Trucks' Lick them chops and get ready for a great food festival, the Mt. Airy Street Fare Festival, taking place September 19, from 6 pm to 10:30 pm. Come explore the many local restaurants along Germantown Avenue and enjoy top-notch gourmet bites, craft-brewed beer, wine and delicious cocktails from over 40 of the region's best Philly food trucks and restaurants. Some participating are: Street Food Philly, Mac Mart, Taco … [Read more...]

Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Festivals, Restaurant Week, Free Music Events and More!

‘Free Yoga, Movies, Music, Festivals & Much More!’ Just when you think things will slow down in the City of Brotherly Love. The rest of the month of September seems to be book solid with many events and activities for all ages. Such things as the Fringe Arts Festival, the Philadelphia United Jazz Festival, Restaurant Week, the Mexican Independence Day Festival, free music events, sporting events and so much more. No matter what tickles your fancy, we have a lot events and attractions … [Read more...]