Things To Do In Philadelphia – Father’s Day & the Start of Summer

Things To Do In Philadelphia – Father’s Day & the Start of Summer

‘Appreciating Dads on Father’s Day’

Can you believe that Summer officially starts next Wednesday, June 20. Who gets excited about summer!

We know people like heading to the Jersey Shore and Delaware Beaches. If you are still in the city or visiting Philly, with so many things to do in Philadelphia, so many things to explore, it could take all summer to do just that.

One thing that we want to point out and share is that it’s father’s day this weekend. With nice weather in the forecast, there are many outdoor places to visit. What does your dad like to do?

Of course being father’s day, and if you have a family, the focus can tend to sway towards the kids. How about spend some family time at the many Philadelphia Parks. How about Franklin Square, which is a great place for a family picnic, playing miniature golf, riding the merry-go-round, and more. Keep in mind that Philadelphia was named as one of the top 10 cities in the world for its parks. Read more ~ Philadelphia Parks

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  ~ June 15 – 21

• Moonlight Movies In Mt. Airy ~ June 15 ~ Free movie screenings every Friday night, showing movies outside for the whole summer. Held at Lovett Library Park on Germantown Ave, in which this event is also hosted with the Free Library of Philadelphia. ~ Moonlight Movies in Mt. Airy ~
• Art After 5 ~ June 15 ~ Jessi Teich ~ Singer-songwriter, Jessi will sing jazz and blues songs that she has created over the years. Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall, starting at 5 pm. ~ Art After 5 ~
• Bloomsday ~ June 16 ~ Bloomsday is a commemoration and celebration of the life of Irish writer James Joyce during which the events of his novel Ulysses (which is set on 16 June 1904) are relived. This event is held at the The Rosenbach Museum & Library. ~ Bloomsday event at Rosenbach Museum & Library ~
• Taste of Philadelphia: Market Tours ~ June 16 & 20 ~ 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 ~
• Father’s Day ~ June 17 ~ Top things to do for father’s day from uwishunu. What are you doing this weekend for and with dad? ~ Father’s Day Roundup ~
• Kimmel Center ~ June 20 ~ Free show, “Live from the Plaza Stage”.  “Sittin’ In”, Hosted by DJ Dozia & The Back 2 Basics Band. Sittin’ In is an eclectic mix of cross-genre grooves meet horns, vinyl, and vocals. The first set will feature the host and is followed by a second set showcasing selected talent from near and far. ~ Free show at the Kimmel Center in Philly ~
• Center City Sips ~ June 20 ~ Every Wednesday until August 29th. Enjoy discounts on beer, wine, cocktails, and food from 88 bars and restaurants in Center City.  ~ Center City Sips ~
• Light Installations By Bruce Munro ~ Now to September 29 ~ This will allow visitors to explore Longwood Gardens after-hours, while giving you a different perspective with cool displays of lights and more. ~ Light Installations by Bruce Munro ~
• Free Play on the Parkway ~ Now – September 30; except Mondays ~ Play In between recognizes the need for free play in children’s education. Come check out what it’s all about. ~ Free Play on the Parkway ~
• Morgan’s Pier ~ Now Open ~ Philadelphia’s newest waterfront location with a beer garden, food, and live bands. ~ Morgan’s Pier ~
• Robin Hood at Arden Theatre ~ Now to June 24 ~Who doesn’t love Robin Hood while growing up. A great production for the family. ~ Robin Hood at Arden Theatre ~
• The Buddy Holly Story ~ Now to July 15 ~ Buddy paved the way for rock & roll with 50′s favorites such as “Peggy Sue”, “That’ll Be the Day”, and more. See his story at Walnut Street Theatre. ~ Walnut Street Theatre ~
• Barnes Foundation ~ Now Open ~  The new building finally opened May 19th. You get to explore the world’s largest collection of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist and Modern paintings–including tons of works by Cezanne, Matisse, Picasso, van Gogh and Renoir—inside this new 12,000 square-foot gallery. ~ Barnes Foundation ~
• Bruce Springsteen ~ Now – Sept. 3 ~ Springsteen comes to the National Constitution Center. The first exhibit of Bruce Springsteen to ever be seen outside the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. You will have the opportunity to view more than 150 artifacts, videos of his first successful audition, and much more. ~ Bruce Springsteen exhibit~
• Dead Sea Scrolls ~ Now – October 14 ~ The Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit arrives at The Franklin Institute. Get a glimpse of ancient Israeli culture with more than 600 artifacts and 20 of the rarest scroll. ~ Dead Sea Scrolls ~
• Maya 2012 – Lords of Time Exhibit at Penn’s Museum ~ Now – January 13, 2013 ~ Learn more about that superstition and the culture behind the Mayan prophecy. This exhibit will showcase the fascinating and mysterious Mayan people.~ Maya 2012 Exhibit ~

Visiting Philadelphia

Visiting Philadelphia? Have you lived in or near the City of Philadelphia, but never ventured out too many of the 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 ~

Upcoming Events & Attractions in Philadelphia

• 4th of July events in Philadelphia – June 25 – July 4th – Do we have 10 days of fun activities and events for you, thanks to Wawa Welcome America and the city of Philadelphia. ~ 4th of July in Philadelphia & events ~
• Labor Day Weekend in Philly ~ September 1 & 2 ~ The “Budweiser Made in America” concert will have Jay-Z to Headline the Musical Festival.  The two day festival will feature 30 acts on three stages. (more info to come)

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 June 15 – 17

 

Friday  |  Mostly Sunny  |  High 79  | Low 6058

Saturday  |  Partly Cloudy  |  High 80 | Low 58

Sunday  |  Partly Cloudy  |  High 77 |  Low 58

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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