Irish American Festival Invades The Great Plaza At Penn’s Landing

'Celebrating All Things Irish' What a great way to kick off the month of June than with PECO's Multicultural Series celebrating the Irish American Festival at the Great Plaza at Penn's Landing. The celebration is on June 4 from noon to 7 pm. The PECO Multicultural Series is a succession of outdoor festivals that brings cultures and their traditions from all over the world into Philadelphia. Irish American Festival's Atmosphere & Experience The Irish Festival celebrates … [Read more...]

Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival Meets Franklin Square Again!

‘A Celebration of Light & Culture’  The Chinese Lantern Festival has been extended until July 14! The Chinese Lantern Festival is back for a 4th year in 2019! Be visually inspired as visitors will get to experience the Chinese Lantern Festival again at Franklin Square in Historic Philadelphia May 1 to June 30. The Festival is a celebration of light and culture that features artisans from China creating magnificent steel-framed and silk-wrapped giant lighted … [Read more...]

Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby and Arts Festival

‘Human-Powered Vehicle Floats & Art’ The Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby and Arts Festival, held May 11 from noon to 6 pm, is one creative and quirky event that you don't want to miss! In years past, it was two events, the Trenton Avenue Arts Festival and Kensington Kinetic Derby. The all-day event is a combination of crazy derby admirers and those that love art, food and much more. The festival raises money for neighborhood projects and revitalization in the area while … [Read more...]

Haverford Spring Fest Is Back!

'Great music, Art, Food, Drink & Activities' Haverford Spring Fest is back for it's 6th Annual event on May 5 from noon to 7 pm! The music and arts festival will be donating all of their proceeds back into the community, which Benefits music education, food banks, and community initiatives in the Haverford Township Area. If you love music, this festival might be right up your alley. Enjoy such performances by: The music kicks off on the big stage … [Read more...]

South Street Headhouse Spring Festival

'Food, Live Music, Family Fun and More!' The South Street Headhouse 7th annual Spring Festival is a free event that is fun and energized with great food, beer, live music and much more. A great event for the family as kids can enjoy the Kid Zone while others can enjoy the many local shops, restaurants, crafts, live music and more. This year's festival, May 4, will start at 11 am and runs till 8 pm, closing down South Street (between Front and 8th), and along the Second Street Plaza … [Read more...]

Philadelphia Science Festival Returns With Nine Days Of Excitement!

'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...]

Flavors On The Avenue Returns To East Passyunk Neighborhood

'Springtime Food Tasting Event From Some of East Passyunk's Restaurants' What was once East Passyunk's Flavors of the Avenue is now Flavors on the Avenue! After 10 years under the tent, this annual event has moved onto the streets of East Passyunk and takes place April 28, 2019 from 11 am to 5 pm! This exceptional food event in the East Passyunk Neighborhood brings the neighborhood’s top restaurants and chefs together for people to enjoy. Street food will be specially priced between … [Read more...]

Philadelphia Restaurant Festival March 28, 2019!

‘A Food Lovers Dream!’ The Philadelphia Restaurant Festival, in its 4th year, is where you can enjoy food from all over Philadelphia! Guests can enjoy hand-crafted masterpieces of culinary expertise from 30 local restaurants and chefs while sipping notable wines, craft beers, craft cocktails and spirits selections – while listening to live entertainment. Each general admission ticket includes the following: Food samples from dozens of Philadelphia-area restaurants … [Read more...]

Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival In Franklin Square

‘A Celebration of Light & Culture’  Great news! The Chinese Lantern Festival has been extended until July 8, 2018! Be visually inspired as visitors will get to experience the Chinese Lantern Festival again at Franklin Square in Historic Philadelphia May 1 to June 30. The Festival is a celebration of light and culture that features artisans from China and the Philadelphia region. The square will come alive and glow with 28 new culturally-inspired lantern sculptures, featuring new lighting … [Read more...]

Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, May 14 – 20

'Philadelphia Festivals Galore!'  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, Philadelphia Orchestra Presents: Tosca at the Kimmel Center, the Parks on Tap, Night Market at Burholme, Beer Gardens, the Spruce Street Harbor Park & UNIVESTival, Night Market at … [Read more...]