'Bringing Science and Fun Together!' Get your nerd on at the Philadelphia Science Festival, a nine day festival that occurs annually in Philadelphia each April. This year's Science Festival will take place from April 26 to May 4, 2019. In it's 9th year, the Philadelphia Science Festival is presented by The Dow Chemical Company and organized by the awesome folks at The Franklin Institute. The festival aims to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers, and shows how much … [Read more...]
South Street Headhouse District’s Easter Promenade
April 15, 2019 By
'Hop On Down South Street With The Easter Crew!' Hop on over to the 88th Annual Easter Promenade on April 21, a popular Easter tradition in the South Street Headhouse District. This free family event, which begins with a parade at 12:30 pm at the corner of Passyunk Avenue and South Street, and ends at 2nd and South Streets, will be one that you won't want to miss! Headhouse District's Easter Promenade's Experience and Atmosphere Master of Ceremonies Henri David will lead the … [Read more...]
Philly Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration At City Hall In Dilworth Park
November 28, 2018 By
'Holiday Traditions In Philly' Get into the holiday spirit at the Philly Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration on Wednesday, December 4 at City Hall at the North Broad Street Portal (North side of Broad St) outside Dilworth Park! Join Mayor Jim Kenney and the Office of the City Representatives to officially unwrap the holiday season. Scheduled to appear is Gritty from the Philadelphia Flyers, the Phillie Phanatic from the Philadelphia Phillies, R&B … [Read more...]
Make Music Philly Baby! – Free Live Music Celebration
June 20, 2018 By
'Live Free Musical Celebrations in the City of Brotherly Love' Get ready for an all-out music blitz on June 21, 2019. Explore the many talents of local musicians throughout the City of Philadelphia. There will be over 100 performances from noon to 9 pm at 18 locations throughout the city. This 'do it yourself' festival is free and will include organized concerts and informal performances by professionals and amateurs of all genres and ages. Just think, anywhere in the city can become a … [Read more...]
Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, May 29 – June 3
May 29, 2018 By
'Heading Into June In Philadelphia!' This will be a great week to get out in Philadelphia as there is going to be a fun packed week and weekend of terrific festivals, events, exhibits and more in Philadelphia! With the many museum exhibits, the Longwood Gardens Festival of Fountains, the Chinese Lantern Festival, Official Reopening Of LOVE Park, Parks on Tap, Beer Gardens, Photo Pop Philly, Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA), Opening Tap, Hammer of Glory Relay, Philly … [Read more...]
Labor Day Weekend In Philadelphia! First Friday, Cannstatter Volksfest German Festival, Made In America Festival, Fireworks and More!
September 1, 2017 By
'Exciting Labor Day Weekend Fun in Philly' The weekend kicks off with many FREE movies at different locations, First Friday, Havana Nights: A Celebration of Cuban Food & Music at World Live Cafe, The Midway at Blue Cross RiverRink, Parks On Tap, Spruce Street Harbor Park, RiverRink Summerfest and more. During the weekend enjoy Made In America Concert, Cannstatter Volksfest German Festival, Spruce Street Harbor Park, RiverRink Summerfest, the Longwood Gardens’ Main Fountain, the Spring … [Read more...]
Celebrating Independence Weekend With Fireworks, FREE Concerts, Block Parties, FREE Admission To Museums, 1776 Revolutionary War Encampment, Night Market and More!
June 30, 2017 By
‘Celebrating American Independence’ What not a better way than to celebrate your 4th of July Weekend right here in Philadelphia, where it all began! Enjoying Independence Day with friends, family and everyone else! There will be free concerts, free admission to museums, the American Revolutionary War re-encampment, the main parade in the historic section of Philadelphia tomorrow, block parties, the spectacular fireworks show above the Philadelphia Museum of Art and much more. The weekend … [Read more...]
Celebrate July 4th In Philadelphia With 50+ Free Events During Wawa Welcome America Festival!
June 28, 2017 By
'50 + FREE Events In 6-Days In Philly' Philadelphia is not only a great city, but the birthplace of America! Why not celebrate the Fourth of July in Philly during the best 6-day festival in the country! This year marks the 25th anniversary of Wawa Welcome America! For six full days from June 29 to July 4, people of all ages will be able to enjoy free museum days, concerts, firework shows, parades, block parties, festive brunches and much more! This year's theme for the festival is … [Read more...]
Halloween Weekend In Philadelphia ~ Terror Behind The Walls, East Passyunk Fall Fest, Headhouse District Pumpkin Fest, Day Of The Dead Celebrations and More!
October 28, 2016 By
'Halloween In Philadelphia’ The weekend kicks off with Day of the Dead Celebrations, the Philadelphia Film Festival, the continuation of Terror Behind the Walls, and the continuation of the exhibits at Penn Museum and the Academy of Natural Sciences. During the weekend enjoy Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards, Day of the Dead at Penn Museum, South Street Headhouse District Pumpkin Fest, East Passyunk Fall Fest & Spooky Saturday, Day of the Dead Celebrations, FREE yoga, farmers’ markets and … [Read more...]
Constitution Day At The National Constitution Center
September 15, 2016 By
‘We The People on September 17, 1787′ On September 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution was signed by thirty-nine brave men who changed the course of history. Now Constitution Day is a time for us to continue their legacy and develop habits of citizenship in a new generation of Americans. The National Constitution Center is honoring Constitution Day with free admission on September 16 courtesy of PNC Bank. The educational fun will begin at 8:30 a.m. on the Front Lawn with a rousing reading of … [Read more...]
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