'Largest Intercollegiate Regatta in the United States' The Dad Vail Regatta is a rowing event that takes place on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia on the second Saturday of May annually. This event is the largest collegiate rowing event in the United States and has become a Philadelphia tradition for decades and takes place on May 10 and 11, 2019. Dad Vail Regatta History The Dad Vail Regatta started in 1934 with "Rusty" Callow, then coach at the University of Pennsylvania, and the … [Read more...]
Parks On Tap Traveling Beer Garden In Philadelphia
April 23, 2019 By
'Traveling Beer Garden In Philadelphia' Let the beer come to you as you explore different areas of Philadelphia in 2019! Parks on Tap is a program in partnership with Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, Fairmount Park Conservancy and Avram Hornik of FCM Hospitality, that brings a traveling beer garden from park to park for 23 weeks. Guests will be able to enjoy local craft beers, usually five on tap, which will be complimented by a barbecued inspired menu. There will also be games and … [Read more...]
Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, April 22 – 28
April 22, 2019 By
'Spring Events In Philadelphia' . With the many museum exhibits, Manayunk Restaurant Week, Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars (winner $100), Jazz Appreciation Month, 76ers Playoff game, Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens, Parks On Tap, Philadelphia Phillies vs the Miami Marlins, Philly Black Pride, The Penn Relays, Dinos After Dark, The Philadelphia Science Festival, Marvel Exhibit at The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia Science Festival, Manayunk Backyard BBQ … [Read more...]
Philly Rabbit Run At The Philadelphia Zoo!
April 17, 2019 By
'Help Fight Parkinson's Disease At The Philadelphia Zoo!' Make tracks to the Philadelphia Zoo to help fight Parkinson's disease at the 6th Annual Philly Rabbit Run on April 20, 2019! Attracting over 1,000 participants, this special event is a 5k run or 1 mile walk to help shake off Parkinson's disease while raising funds and bringing awareness to the disease. Enjoy a unique experience at the nation's oldest zoo before it's open to the public. The run starts inside the zoo weaving … [Read more...]
Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, April 15 – 21!
April 15, 2019 By
'Fun Time In Philadelphia' . With the many museum exhibits, Yard's Bridge Run, Jazz Appreciation Month, Martha Graham Cracker's Tax Day Party at L'Etage, 76ers Playoff game, Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens, Philadelphia Phillies vs the New York Mets, Manayunk Restaurant Week, Marvel Exhibit at The Franklin Institute, Dining Out For Life, Opening of Morgan's Pier, Philly Rabbit Run, Yards Brewing Co Tours, South Street Headhouse Distict's Easter Promenade, Irish Sessions at Plough … [Read more...]
Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, April 8 – 14
April 8, 2019 By
'Many Spring Events In Philadelphia' . With the many museum exhibits, Jazz Appreciation Month, Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens, Philadelphia Phillies vs the Washington Nationals, Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival, Anastasia at the Academy of Music, Art Star at the Bourse Food Hall Opening Party, Door 19: Clams Casino Royale at The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, Preview Party of the Opening of the Marvel Exhibit at the Franklin Institute, Opening: Marvel Exhibit at The … [Read more...]
Franklin Square – Parks in Philadelphia
April 4, 2019 By
'Carousel Rides, Mini-Golf, Burgers, Movie Nights & More' Franklin Square is located in the historical part of Philadelphia in Old City. It's one of the five original open-space parks planned by William Penn during the late 17th century. The Square opens its new season Wednesday, March 1, 2017. SquareBurger, the STARR Restaurants burger stand, opens later in March (stay tuned for an exact date). There will be many special events and exciting happenings this … [Read more...]
Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, April 1 – 7
April 1, 2019 By
'Spring Events In Philadelphia' Ignore the cooler weather, even though April 1st is April Fool's Day! With the many museum exhibits, Philly Wine Week, Jazz Appreciation Month, Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens, Israeli Film Festival, Philadelphia Orchestra presents Romeo & Juliet, Philadelphia Fine Arts Fair, First Friday, Philadelphia Phillies vs the Minnesota Twins, Philly Spring Cleanup, Philadelphia Kite Festival, Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival, Opening: Creatures of Habitat at the … [Read more...]
Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, March 25 – 31
March 25, 2019 By
'Philadelphia Phillies 2019 Home Opener!' With the many museum exhibits, Martha Graham Cracker Cabaret at L'Etage, Miss Saigon at The Academy of Music, qFLIX Philadelphia, Science After Hours: Speakeasy at The Franklin Institute, Cigar Event at Catahoula Restaurant, Philadelphia Phillies Home Opener, Philadelphia Restaurant Festival, Markets at Cherry Street Pier, Women's History Month, Israeli Film Festival, Yards Brewing Co Tours, Opening: Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens, Irish … [Read more...]
Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, March 11 – 17
March 11, 2019 By
'Last Full Week Of Winter In Philadelphia!' With the many museum exhibits, La Noche band Featuring Skala Orquestra at The Kimmel Center, Women's History Month, Philly Sports Trivia With Philadelphia Flyers Shayne Gostisbehere for PSPCA, BalletX Spring Series At The Wilma Theater, Women's Film Festival, Israeli Film Festival, Viking Fest, St. Patrick's Day events, Yards Brewing Co Tours, Irish Sessions at Plough and the Stars and so much more, you might need a vacation after … [Read more...]
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