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...]

Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ First Fridays, Fringe Arts Festival and more!

‘Pleasant Weekend With Art & Festivals’ Hello September! Just because summer might seem to be over for most, it doesn't mean that the fun stops in the City of Brotherly Love. Today starts out with a bang with a slew of art events. Check out the many First Friday events and the start of the Fringe Arts Festival which continues until September 22. Another fun and entertaining festival is the WHYY Connections Festival and Coast Day. Tons of live music, kids activities and even free … [Read more...]

Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ New Benjamin Franklin Museum, Philly Naked Bike Ride, Free Events and More!

'Experience a Naked Bike Ride or the New Opening of the Benjamin Franklin Museum' One could say it will be an interesting weekend in Philadelphia. Have you ever checked out the Philly Naked Bike Ride event? If you are into art and history, come to the new opening of the Benjamin Franklin Museum. How about the many free movies and free concerts throughout the city at any given night, the art tours, or kayaking on the Delaware River. No matter what tickles your fancy, we have a lot events … [Read more...]

Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Free Movies, Concerts, Fireworks and Much More!

'Two Weeks Left of Summer Fun in Philly’ The summer is nearing quickly. But don't sweat the small stuff, because there is still much to enjoy throughout the city before the kids go back to school. There are many free movies and free concerts throughout the city at any given night, art tours, kayaking and don't forget about the mock beach at Eakins Oval, which ends this weekend on August 18. No matter what tickles your fancy, we have a lot events and attractions for you below. What … [Read more...]

Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ East Passyunk Car Show, Free Movies & More!

‘Summer Fun With The Family In Philly’ Seems like we are getting a slight reprieve with the weather this weekend. High's in the low to mid 80's all weekend, which is good news. So what will you be doing? There are many things to do in Philadelphia! How about free movies throughout the city, free concerts at Philly parks, or how about the East Passyunk Car Show. No matter what tickles your fancy, we have most of it for you below. What event or activity this weekend or during the week … [Read more...]

Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Bastille Day, Food In Philly & More

’Exploring All That Philadelphia Has To Offer’ Off with her head! This Sunday is Bastille Day, which you can read more about below. It will be celebrated throughout the city on Saturday, July 13. Check out a fake beheading at Eastern State Penitentiary  or check out the 7th Annual Bastille Day Celebration with the Media Arts Council in downtown Media. Love different kinds of foods? Check out the Sidewalk Sizzle and Ice Cream Freeze being held outside of the Reading Terminal Market. And don't … [Read more...]

Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ All You Can Eat Ice Cream and 4th of July

'4th of July in Philadelphia’ Can you believe that 4 of July is a week away! As many of you know, there will be many activities and events during the first week of July, thanks to Wawa Welcome America. To kick off the weekend, how about all the ice cream that you can eat at Penn's Landing on June 29 and 30. Definitely check out our 4th of July in Philadelphia cheat sheet below, for the many events and activities, to include the reading of the Declaration of Independence. What event or … [Read more...]

Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Live Music and Art

'Summer Fun in Philadelphia’ Happy first day of Summer! To top it off, what great weather for this weekend! So many great events to kick of the summer of 2013. Anything from the Manayunk Arts Festival, to paddle boating at Penn's Landing, music festivals and free movie nights. What event or activity this weekend or during the week excites you the most? Please share with us in the comments below. MyPhillyAlive needs your help! We are in a social media contest and you can help us in … [Read more...]

Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Free Movies, Music and Festivals

'Relaxing with Family & Friends for Father's Day’ Yes, we are already in the middle of June. But don't sweat it, because the list of things to do in Philadelphia just get better and better as we head into the summer of 2013. We have found several free movie nights, many activities for the kids, several attractions at Philadelphia museums, and events at local theaters. What event or activity this weekend or during the week excites you the most? Please share with us in the comments … [Read more...]

Things To Do In Philadelphia – First Friday Events & Philly Festivals

'Exploring the Beautiful Art throughout Philadelphia’ Ignore the rain and just enjoy the many wonderful ways to explore Philadelphia's Art Scene. We start off the week with First Friday's, which has grown over the years in popularity. Not only can you check out the art scene in areas such as Old City and Manayunk, but it's been expanding into areas such as Penns Landing, local restaurants and bars, and so many other locations. One of MyPhillyAlive's favorite artists is our very own Britt … [Read more...]