40th Street Summer Series in University City

'Relaxing Family Fun in University City'  Come shake'em, rock'em and roll'em... Every summer, the University City District, the Rotunda and Penn host the 40th Street Summer Series. A free outdoor music series that is family-friendly, now in its fourteenth year. Each concert is scheduled for a Saturday in the summer from June to August, starting at 6 pm. These live performances take place on the greenspace at 39th and Walnuts Streets. Not only will there be the eclectic … [Read more...]

Night Market Philadelphia Is Back!

'Philadelphia's Favorite Street Food Festival!’ Night Market Philadelphia is one of the city’s premier street food festivals. It has grown into more than just a few food festivals a year. Each Night Market Festival spotlights a different Philly neighborhood, showcasing excellent food from local restaurants and Philly’s finest food trucks. These events also include live music, the vibrant arts, and culture scene. It’s basically become a food party that will take place … [Read more...]

Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, August 12 – 18

'Enjoying Philadelphia In The Summer!' . Enjoy the many FREE museum exhibits, Science On Tap, Untapped: Pick Your Poison, Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars (win $100), Philadelphia Phillies vs Chicago Cubs, Marvel Exhibit at The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia Historical Activities for Kids & Adults, The Oval +, Outdoor Movie Screenings, Franklin Square Fountain Show, Summer Nights at the Penn Museum, Center City Sips, Garden Party At Philadelphia's Magic Garden, Movie … [Read more...]

Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, August 5 – 11

'Summer Fun In Philadelphia!' . Enjoy the many FREE museum exhibits, Fringe Festival Preview Night At Fringe Arts, La NOCHE Featuring Cimarrón at the Kimmel Center, Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars (win $100), Marvel Exhibit at The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia Historical Activities for Kids & Adults, The Oval +, Outdoor Movie Screenings, Franklin Square Fountain Show, Summer Nights at the Penn Museum, Center City Sips, Movie Nights at Schuylkill Banks, Parks On … [Read more...]

Pictures in the Park at Dilworth Park

'Free Movie Time in the Shadows of City Hall' Get cozy at the city's new front yard at Dilworth Park.  Pictures in the Park are free movies which will take place every Friday evening evening from July 19 to August 23 starting at dusk (around 8:30 pm). Prior to the movie, enjoy a drink and dinner at the Dilworth Park Cafe and Air Grille. Then pull up your lawn chair in the front yard while you enjoy  your movie in the magnificent shadow of City Hall.  All of … [Read more...]

Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, July 29 – August 4

'Enjoying The Summer In Philadelphia!' . Enjoy the many FREE museum exhibits, Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars (win $100), Marvel Exhibit at The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia Historical Activities for Kids & Adults, The Oval +, Philadelphian Phillies vs San Francisco Giants, Outdoor Movie Screenings, Franklin Square Birthday Splash & Fountain Show Debut, Summer Nights at the Penn Museum, Center City Sips, Movie Nights at Schuylkill Banks, Parks On Tap, Movie … [Read more...]

Philly Free Streets Returns!

'Walk, Bike, Run and Play On Philly Streets!’ What, no cars on some streets of Philadelphia?!?! Welcome to the 4th Annual Philly Free Streets Day in Philadelphia on Saturday, August 3 from 8 am to 1 pm! Because of the Pope’s visit September 2015 to the City of Brotherly Love, we got a taste of what it would be like if there were no cars roaming the streets. This allows pedestrians to be able to walk, bike, run and much more in the Philly Streets. This year's car-free route will be … [Read more...]

East Passyunk Car Show and Street Festival

'South Philly Fun With Cars and Food'  Hey car and food lovers! It's Car mania time! It's the 14th Annual East Passyunk Car Show and Street Festival, July 28, that stretches 5 blocks on East Passyunk Avenue from Broad to Dickinson Streets. Get ready to check out over 190 antique cars, vintage cars, classic cars, muscle cars, custom cars, trucks and motorcycles. Prizes will be awarded at 3:30 pm for such categories as best ’50s custom, top 5 motorcycles, best low rider, best of … [Read more...]

Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, July 22 – 28

'Enjoying The Summer In Philadelphia!' . Enjoy the many FREE museum exhibits, Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars (win $100), Marvel Exhibit at The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia Historical Activities for Kids & Adults, The Oval +, University City Dining Days, Outdoor Movie Screenings, Shakespeare's King Lear in Clark Park, Summer Nights at the Penn Museum, Center City Sips, Movie Nights at Schuylkill Banks, Parks On Tap, Movie Screenings Under the Stars at Penn's Landing, … [Read more...]

Shakespeare In Clark Park

'Enjoy A Free Shakespeare Performance In Clark Park' Visit West Philly's Clark Park and enjoy Shakespeare in the Park July 24 to 28! For more than a decade, hundreds of Philadelphian's make their way to Clark Park to watch professional actors recreate the works of Shakespeare. This year, enjoy Shakespeare’s tragedy, "King Lear." For five nights, Shakespeare's play centers on the tale of a king who bequeaths his power and land to two of his three daughters, after they declare … [Read more...]