Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Fringe Festival, Mt. Airy Street Fare and More!

'Oktoberfest Events Begin, Food Festivals, The Arts & More’ This is a great time of year in Philadelphia. Many food festivals, the Philadelphia Eagles are back in action, Oktoberfest events and much more. In upcoming weeks, get ready for free music, Oktoberfest Street Festival at Brauhaus Schmitz, Fashion Under the Shambles, Fourth Friday's at Headhouse District, Opera on the Mall, Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival, Manayunk Restaurant Week, Night Market in Chinatown and much more. What … [Read more...]

Southeast Asian Dragon Boat Festival At Penn’s Landing Marina

'Ancient Sport of Dragon Boat Racing Comes to Modern World at Penn's Landing Marina' The Southeast Asian Dragon Boat Festival brings together tradition and fun among both competitors and spectators. The event is part of the PECO Multicultural Series and takes place on August 2 at Penn's Landing Marina from noon to 7 pm. Southeast Asian Dragon Boat Festival Experience & Atmosphere  The Southeast Asian Dragon Boat Festival celebrates both the Water Festival holiday and commemorates the use … [Read more...]

Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Philly Festivals, Markets for Shopping, Free Yoga and More!

‘Many Festivals this Weekend: Cherry Blossom, StrEAT Food, Spring Fest’ It's that time of year when the festivals start appearing in mass numbers. The weekend kicks off with the continuation of celebrating Jazz Appreciation month, Spring Fest, StrEAT Food Festival, the PHAIR Open Air Market, Free yoga, magic shows and the ending of the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival. In upcoming weeks, get ready for the Center City Jazz Festival, Mainline Restaurant Week, Easter Egg Hunts, the … [Read more...]

Spring Fest at the Reading Terminal Market

'Enjoying Spring At The Market With Good Food, Kids Activities & Live Music' As the weather gets warmer, more festivals start to appear throughout the city during spring. Welcome to the Reading Terminal Market's newest festival, Spring Fest! This event takes place on Saturday, April 12, from 10 am to 4 pm. Enjoy delicious food from the vendors at the Market, live music and kids activities such as Easter egg dying and coloring with markers. Admission to this event is FREE, yet the food … [Read more...]

Things to do in Philadelphia ~ Harvest Festival, DesignPhiladelphia Festival, Pirate Battles and More!

'Great Festival Foods & Scary Attractions Invade Philadelphia’ Halloween is in full swing. Check out our Halloween guide to all things spooky in the city. Love great local foods? Check out the Harvest Festival this weekend or Beck's Cajun Cafe's Cook-Off next week, both at the Reading Terminal Market. How about creative designs at the DesignPhiladelphia Festival or family fun at Sister Cities Park or Franklin Square. Want to see tall ships and a pirate battle, head on over to the Old … [Read more...]

Things to do in Philadelphia ~ Halloween Fun, First Fridays, German Beers and More!

'Enjoy First Fridays, German Beers, Halloween Attractions & Much More’ So much to do in this awesome city of ours. All kinds of family fun with Halloween events for the kids and family fun days at Sister Cities Park. Check out the many types of art exhibits for First Friday. Anywhere from Old City to Manayunk. Love to be scared, check out the many Halloween attractions and events. And we are nearing the end of Oktoberfest, so get your German beer on now before it's too … [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...]

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...]