Celebrate July 4th In Philadelphia With 50+ Free Events During Wawa Welcome America Festival!

'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...]

Memorial Day Weekend In Philadelphia

  'Exploring All Things To Do In Philadelphia Memorial Day Weekend' When we think of Memorial Day Weekend, we normally think that the beginning of Summer is right around the corner. There is so much to do in the City of Brotherly Love! Please enjoy our long weekend guide that will include special events and exhibits, outdoor festivals and activities, special Philadelphia museum's and attractions just for the commemoration of Memorial Day, an urban beach lounge and much more! … [Read more...]

Pay What You Wish At Philadelphia Museum Of Art

'Exciting Art at Your Cost on Wednesday Nights & Much More' Exciting news for you Art Lovers! Enjoy Pay What You Wish' at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Wednesday nights from 5 pm to 8:45 pm and on the first Sunday of every month from 5 pm to 8:45 pm! Visitors can pay $10, $8, $5, $2, etc., allowing you to explore the Museum and its remarkable collections showcasing works by Marcel Duchamp, Salvador Dalí and a few local Philadelphia artists such as Thomas Eakins. The museum in 2013 … [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!

'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...]

Open Streets Day In Philadelphia! ~ Philly’s First Ever Officially!

'Walk, Bike, Run and Play On Philly Streets!'   What, no cars on some streets of Philadelphia?!?! Welcome to Open Streets Day in Philadelphia on Saturday, September 24 from 8 am to 1 pm! Because of the Pope's visit last September to the City of Brotherly Love, we got a taste of what it would be like if there were no cars roaming the streets. Allowing pedestrians to be able to walk, bike, run and much more in the Philly Streets. Thanks to you, the citizens of Philadelphia and … [Read more...]

Constitution Day At The National Constitution Center

‘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...]

2016 Fringe Festival ~ Our Guide To Top Shows

'Enjoying All Types Of Performing Arts In Philly’ The 2016 Fringe Festival, now in its 20th year, is one of Philadelphia’s signature fall arts events celebrating innovation and creativity in contemporary performance from artists around the world. From September 8 to 24, the Festival will feature hundreds of dance, theater, visual arts, music and spoken-word performances in traditional venues as well as on street corners and in cars, galleries, cabarets and restaurants. History of … [Read more...]

Labor Day Weekend In Philadelphia ~ Parks On Tap, First Friday, Made In America, Cannstatter Volksfest German Festival, Fringe Arts Festival and More!

'Labor Day Weekend Fun In Philadelphia’ The weekend kicks off with Parks on Tap, First Friday, movies at Clark Park and the Betsy Ross House, and the continuation of the exhibits at Penn Museum, the Academy of Natural Sciences and the Franklin Institute. Don't forget to visit Spruce Street Harbor Park & Roller Rink as it closes for the year after Labor Day. During the weekend enjoy End of Day Declaration Readings, Cannstatter Volksfest German Festival, Made in America Musical … [Read more...]

“Rhythm and Hues” ~ 2016 Summer Fun At The Oval

‘Summertime Fun At The Pop-Up Park On The Parkway’  Eakins Oval, the public space across from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, is transformed into a summer oasis from July 15 to August 21, 2016. The Oval, presented by PNC, is a partnership of the Fairmount Park Conservancy and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation. The 2016 Summer Season is highlighted by “Rhythm & Hues,” a colorful mural that is meant to signify musical rhythm and music, which is an installation created by … [Read more...]

Sidewalk Sizzle And Ice Cream Freeze At Reading Terminal Market

'Tasty Goodies From The Reading Terminal Market' Come one, come all! Check out some of Reading Terminal's most popular vendors as they line up on Filbert Street to showcase some of their best foods and treats on July 16 from 10 am to 4 pm. You'll get to experience tasty spices and food from Beck's Cajun Cafe, German foods from Wursthaus Schmitz, fried shrimp and fried clams from Pearls Oyster Bar, Hatville Deli and much more. Enjoy such foods and treats as: grilled turkey legs, grilled … [Read more...]