The Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia

'A Spring Celebration of Japanese Culture, Art and Cuisine'  Spring is in the air in 2019! It might not always feel like it with the sometimes cooler temperatures early on, but the budding of trees and flowers are just around the corner. Here is your chance to visit Japan without leaving Philadelphia! The annual Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival starts on April 6 and ends April 14, bringing guests a week of events that not only surround spring and the blossoms, but Japanese culture as … [Read more...]

Philly Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration At City Hall In Dilworth Park

'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...]

Budweiser Made In America Music Festival Labor Day Weekend

'Come Party with Jay-Z, J. Cole & The Chainsmokers on the Parkway’ The Budweiser Made in America Music Festival will be hitting the Benjamin Franklin Parkway Labor Day Weekend August 31 and September 1. Come experience a weekend of live music and fun with performances by the best of the best in hip-hop, alternative music, EDM and R&B. Budweiser Made in America Festival Experience & Atmosphere The Labor Day Weekend 2-day event will feature headliners Cardi B … [Read more...]

The Oval + Is Back In Philadelphia! Bigger Than Ever Before! July 20 – August 19, 2018

'Summer Fun For The Family' Go Big or Go Home!  The Oval+ park, based at Eakins Oval across from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, returns once again for four weeks, from July 20 to August 19, with a new extended pedestrian promenade that runs almost half the length of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway! The dynamic park brings community programming, public art, special events and activities to this outdoor space. This year’s season of The Oval+ builds directly … [Read more...]

Molestice Block Party! A FREE Mini Music Festival In Center City!

'Dancing In The Streets With Great Bands' Enjoy a fantastic selection of live music at Molestice Mini Music Festival block party on June 23, 2018! Molestice, hosted by Mole Street, a digital marketing and entertainment booking agency in Philadelphia, is a block party and music festival that celebrates the summer solstice. The block party is held at 100 North Mole Street (between Cherry & Race Sts) in Center City from noon to 8 pm. Musicgoers will enjoy live music, some of which are … [Read more...]

Make Music Philly Baby! – Free Live Music Celebration

'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

'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!

'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...]

Jazz On The Avenue Music Fest In North Philadelphia!

'Relax With Live Music On The Streets Of Philadelphia!' Cecil B. Moore Avenue, during the 1940's until the 1960's,  was called Columbia Avenue and served as Philadelphia’s hub for jazz and entertainment. Come on out on Saturday, August 11 and relive this inspiring outdoor festival at the 12th Annual Jazz on the Ave Music Fest, which takes over Cecil B. Moore Avenue from Broad Street to 17th. Presented by Beech Community Services and hosted by WDAS radio personality Patty Jackson … [Read more...]

The Midway At Blue Cross RiverRink! Carnival-Style Attractions In Philly!

'Carnival-Style Attractions In Philly' Who says you have to leave the City of Philadelphia for shore-like amusement rides and games! Guests will be able to enjoy boardwalk-inspired games, a full-size carousel, and a specific marquee ride at the Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, just blocks north of Spruce Street Harbor Park. Throughout the summer, the marquee ride will be rotated between a 60 ft Ferris Wheel, the Pharoah’s Fury swinging boat ride, and the Typhoon Magic Carpet ride. Check … [Read more...]