Things To Do In Philadelphia – Enjoying this Awesome City

‘Spring Has Arrived in Philly’

The first day of Spring arrived yesterday. Even though we still have cold temperatures hanging around, there are still plenty of indoor activities to do in the City of Brotherly Love.

Can you hear the birds chirping in the background and the sun beaming on your face. This is the time of year when the parks and squares begin to open up, fountains begin to shoot into the air and restaurants open their outside seating to the public.

Did you know : Philadelphia was named 1 of the top 10 US travel destinations for 2013. Also named for having the best sandwich in America, #2 in best burgers in the country by Travel + Leisure and in the last 8 months, the city has been recognized for top 10 parks in the world, best cheesesteaks, and #1 in Culture. We can feel that the list will be growing in 2013.

Here at MyPhillyAlive, we like to share these events and attractions with you. Here are a few highlighted events or attractions for this weekend in Philly and some upcoming attractions or events to put on your calendar. Please don’t hesitate to stop by here tomorrow for any new updates of what is going on this weekend or during the week.

Things To Do In Philadelphia this Weekend & Week of  ~ March 22 – 28 ~

• Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours ~ Month of March ~ Come check out the many Mural Arts tours throughout Philadelphia. ~ Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours ~ or 215-925-3633. ~ About Philadelphia Mural Arts ~
• Franklin Square ~ Now Open for 2013 Season ~ Enjoy miniature golf, take a spin on the Philadelphia Park Liberty Carousel, enjoy food at Square Burger and special weekend events for the kids. ~ Franklin Square ~
• A New Works Celebration at the Center City Opera Theater ~ March 22 – 24 ~ Young Artists perform world premieres of music by Eliza Brown, Ray Leslee, Daniel Schlosberg, and Dale Trumbore; the winners of CCOT’s 2012 Art Song Competition. ~ New Works Celebration at Center City Opera Theater ~
• Art After 5 ~ March 22 ~ Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm. Japan Night – Featuring Melora Creager – Cellist-composer-singer Melora Creager has created an “outsider” collection of music: songs about characters usually unnoticed on the edges. Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall, starting at 5 pm. ~ Art After 5 ~
• March Madness – Sports Bars in Philadelphia ~ March 22 – April 8 ~ If you get excited about March Madness and always get a group of friends or hang with your alumni, it’s always fun to hang out at a good sports bar. Here are some of our choices: ~ Sports Bars in Philadelphia for March Madness ~
• Food for Thought with AchieveAbility ~ March 23 ~ From 7 – 10 pm. A fundraiser called Food for Thought, with more than 25 chefs, entertainment, live music & much more. Helping to break generational poverty by helping single parents and low income families to achieve self-sufficiency.  ~ Food for Thought Fundraiser ~
• Taste of Philadelphia: Market Tours ~ March 23 & 27 ~ Starts at 10 am every Wed & Sat – Learn the story behind cheese steaks, hoagies, pretzels and other Philly food favorites, and the 114-year history of the vibrant Reading Terminal Market where they’re sold during this 75-minute, food-writer-led walking tour. ~ Taste of Philadelphia: Market Tours ~
• Bicentennial Celebration at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University ~ March 24 ~ Enjoy  FREE Admission at the Academy of Natural Sciences as the museum closes out their year long bicentennial celebration. Explore all the museum has to offer. ~ Free admission at Academy of Natural Sciences ~
• 3rd Annual Fishtown Neighborhoods Association Chili Cookoff ~ March 24 ~ From 1-4 pm, come try 25 types of chili and pleanty of beer. ~ 3rd Annual Fishtown Chili Cookoff ~
• Pay As You Wish ~ March 27 ~ Stop in at the Philadelphia Museum of Art every Wednesday from 5 pm – 8:45 pm and ”Pay What You Wish”,  as you explore the museum and its remarkable collections.  ~ Pay What You Wish ~
• Titanic Exhibit ~ Now until April 7, 2013 ~ The Titanic exhibit arrives at The Franklin Institute. Get a glimpse of 300 + artifacts from after the Titanic was sunk. This is the 100th anniversary of the tragic story of 1,502 people that lost their lives. ~ Titanic Exhibit ~
• American Spirits: The Rise and Fall of the Prohibition ~ Now until April 28 ~ At the National Constitution Center, Explore the build-up, execution and legacy of the ill-fated 18th Amendment in American Spirits: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition. The exhibition features 100 rare artifacts and collectibles like a 1929 Buick Marquette, a car make and model that was often used by bootleggers to transport alcohol and much more.  ~ The Rise and Fall of the Prohibition ~
• Tugboats at the Independence Seaport Museum ~ Now until August 4, 2013 ~ Dave Boone, an award-winning artist, brings his collection of tugboats to the museum. He showcases his journey as a kid growing up around boats and his love for tugboats.  ~ Tugboats at Independence Seaport Museum ~
• The Artifact Lab – Mummy Conversation at Penn Museum ~ Now until (no date set) ~ Here is your chance to get up close and personal. Watch conservators clean, examine, & preserve Egyptian Mummies at Penn Museum. Best of all, there are special times during the week to where you can ask them questions in person. ~ Conserving Mummies at Penn Museum ~
• Special Information! – Do you know that Philadelphia has its own slide? Yes, the Philly Slide. With Jaye Moore & Tony Luke Jr, to help support Little Kids Rock. Check it out. ~ The Philly Slide~

Come Back later this afternoon or evening for more things added to the Philly to do list!

Visiting Philadelphia

Are you Visiting Philadelphia? Have you lived in or near the City of Philadelphia, but never ventured out too the many historical sites in Philly? Here is a quick guide for some must see attractions in the City of Brotherly Love.

• The Independence Visitor’s Center – Your guide for all of your information relating to historical sites in Philadelphia and other things to do in Philadelphia. ~ Independence Visitor’s Center ~
• Philadelphia Zoo ~ With the warmer weather approaching, you can not miss America’s Oldest Zoo. 42 acres of awesomeness and over 1,000 animals. ~ Philadelphia Z00 ~
• Liberty Bell – Symbol of American Independence – If you are visiting Philadelphia, this is one site that must be seen. ~ Liberty Bell~
• Elfreth’s Alley ~ Get to walk down a street with 300 years of history. Elfreth’s Alley is one of the oldest continuously inhabited residential streets in America. ~ Elfreth’s Alley ~
• Philadelphia City Hall ~ Like Architecture? Philadelphia History? They give tours of the Philadelphia City Hall. If you go up high enough, you get to see the whole city. ~ Philadelphia City Hall~
• Philadelphia Museum of Art – So many things that surround this museum. The “Rocky” Steps or the “Rocky” statue. A great view down Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Behind the museum, you can view Boat House Row and a few other things. ~ Philadelphia Museum of Art~
• Betsy Ross House – Did Betsy Ross actually make the American Flag? Learn about some of Philadelphia’s earliest history. ~ Betsy Ross House~
• Independence Hall – This is where the Declaration of Independence was adopted and where the Constitution of the United States was debated, drafted and signed. ~ Independence Hall~
• National Constitution Center – If anything, you must see the ‘We the People’ exhibit. There are other timely exhibits. ~ National Constitution Center ~
• Philadelphia Parks – Such as Fairmount Park or even Franklin Square for the kids or relaxing.

Are you Visiting Philadelphia and need a good tour company to show you around the City of Philadelphia, the historical sites, and much more. Try the Philadelphia Sightseeing Tours Company~ Philly Sightseeing Company ~ If you feel like walking instead, check out Free and Friendly Tours. Click Here for more info.

Upcoming Events & Attractions in Philadelphia

• Philadelphia Phillies Home Opener Tailgating Event with One Crazy Fan ~ April 5 ~ Even if you aren’t going to the game, come tailgate with awesome Phillies fans and One Crazy Fan. Please of good food, beer and Phillies excitement. ~ Tickets for One Crazy Fan Phillies Home Opener ~
• Hurricane Sandy Benefit Exhibition ~

As always, no matter if you are visiting Philadelphia or live in the City of Philadelphia, we hope our list of things to do in Philadelphia helps you out.

If you have stumbled upon something else that we did not mention, please let us know in a comment or in an e-mail. If you are a business or organization that has an event coming up, please contact us. MyPhillyAlive

If you happened to visit any of the things mentioned above, please don’t hesitate to leave a comment here or on that article describing what you liked about that event or attraction. As always, we would greatly appreciate any feedback. Thanks, MyPhillyAlive

Philadelphia Weekend Weather for the weekend of March 22 – 24

 

Friday  |  Partly Cloudy  |  High 44°  | Low 30°

Saturday  |  Sunny |  High 47° | Low 30°

Sunday  |  Cloudy  |  High 48° |  Low 37°

Disclaimer : This blog post is a weekly update of things to do in Philadelphia. Please check the date above, when such article was posted. If an earlier date appears above, just go to this link for current events and attractions in Philadelphia. ~ Click : Things to do in Philadelphia ~

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