'Exploring Philadelphia During The Week' There are so many things to do in Philadelphia during the weekend. We bet you didn't know all of the exciting things to do each week in Philadelphia during the summer! Check out our fantastic list! (all events or activities have started now unless noted with start dates) Wednesdays Live at Lunch at Dilworth Park ~ Until July 24 & 25 - Starts back up September 5 FREE - Every Wednesday & Thursday from noon to 1:30 pm at Dilworth … [Read more...]
The OVAL + 2019 Season Doubles The Fun On The Parkway!
July 15, 2019 By
'Summer Fun At The Oval' The Oval+ park, based at Eakins Oval across from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, returns once again for four weeks, from July 19 to August 18, bringing more fun for all ages than ever before. The Oval+ will expand with more installations and programming down the Benjamin Franklin Parkway with an initiative that began in 2018, in addition to creating the pop-up park on the Parkway in Eakins Oval. Three new features will help to “Double … [Read more...]
Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, July 15 – 21
July 15, 2019 By
'Enjoying The Summer In Philadelphia!' . Enjoy the many FREE museum exhibits, the Philadelphian Phillies vs the Los Angeles Dodgers, free La Noche Featuring Maquina Mono, Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars (win $100), Marvel Exhibit at The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia Historical Activities for Kids & Adults, Outdoor Movie Screenings, Summer Nights at the Penn Museum, Center City Sips, Movie Nights at Schuylkill Banks, Parks On Tap, The Oval + Opening Day, Movie Screenings … [Read more...]
Bastille Day in Philadelphia To Include the Bastille Day Block Party In Fairmount!
July 8, 2019 By
'LIVE Music With Bastille Day In Philadelphia' Get ready for some great music, games, food and more - while celebrating Bastille Day in Philadelphia! For the past 24 years, Bastille Day in Fairmount was celebrated with Marie Antoinette, the Bearded Ladies and dozens of French revolutionaries center stage outside of Eastern State Penitentiary. That came to an end last year. Welcome in the new era of celebrating Bastille Day in Fairmount thanks to Kronenbourg 1664, local Fairmount … [Read more...]
Screenings Under the Stars at Penn’s Landing
July 8, 2019 By
'Family Time Under The Stars With Free Movies' For some of you, remember those drive-in movies theaters? How about a large outdoor theater while watching a movie under the stars. That's what we have with "Screenings Under the Stars" at the Great Plaza, taking place in Penn's Landing. Every Thursday night in July and August, come watch a different popular film that will be displayed on the big screen for free. Yes, you heard us right, for free. Come with friends, family or even maybe … [Read more...]
Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, July 8 – 14
July 8, 2019 By
'Enjoying The Summer In Philadelphia!' . With the Re-enactment of the First Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence at Independence National Historical Park, many FREE museum exhibits, the last week of the Chinese Lantern Festival, Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars (win $100), Marvel Exhibit at The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia Historical Activities for Kids & Adults, Outdoor Movie Screenings, Summer Nights at the Penn Museum, Center City Sips, Movie Nights … [Read more...]
Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, July 1 – 7
July 1, 2019 By
'Celebrating Our Independence In Philadelphia!' . With the many FREE museum exhibits, U.S. Army Band Concert & Waterfront Fireworks, many 4th of July events and activities, Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars (win $100), WAWA Hoagie Day, 1776 Revolutionary War Encampment Experience, Summer Beer Garden at the Mütter Museum, POPS on Independence at Independence Hall, Fireworks & Fountains: Star Spangled Banner at Longwood Gardens, Celebration of Freedom … [Read more...]
Guide to 4th of July in Philadelphia and Wawa Welcome America! Events
June 28, 2019 By
'Fireworks, Parades, Concerts, Kids Activities & More During Independence Day in Philadelphia' There is no better place to celebrate Independence Day than in America's Birthplace! The celebration kicks-off with many events and activities prior to 4th of July, all thanks to WAWA Welcome America! The annual WAWA Welcome America Festival starts on June 29 and continues all the way to the incredible fireworks finale over the Philadelphia Museum of Art on July … [Read more...]
String Band Music Under the Stars with the Mummers in the Summer!
June 28, 2019 By
'Family Fun and the Mummers Strut with the Mummers String Bands' The Mummers in Philadelphia is a long standing tradition in which the History of the Mummers date back to the mid 1800's. The first official parade was held January 1, 1901. Imagine that! Many Philadelphians look forward to the Mummers Parade which takes place on New Year's Day. If you wanted more Mummery, there was the Show of Shows, which use to take place near the end of February every year. But … [Read more...]
Movie Nights Presented by Schuylkill Banks
June 27, 2019 By
'Movies Under the Stars in Philadelphia' Philadelphia summer nights under the stars with friends, family, loved ones and yes, free movie nights sponsored by Schuylkill River Development Corporation and CSX. Thanks to Schuylkill Banks, you will be able to enjoy ten different movies this summer at two different locations. Some of these movies are our favorites and are classics. Starting Thursday, June 13th, the movies will take place every Thursday until August 29th, except for on … [Read more...]
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