Things To Do In Philadelphia – Flyers, Phillies, & Sixers!! Oh my

Things To Do In Philadelphia – Flyers, Phillies, & Sixers!! Oh my

‘City of Brotherly Love’

So many things to do in Philadelphia this weekend and the whole month of April. If you are a Philadelphia sports fanatic, you have the Flyers, Phillies, and Sixers playing tonight and a few games this weekend. We’ll also have some excellent weather this weekend, so you might want to try some of the outside attractions and take advantage of this weather.

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.

Things To Do In Philadelphia this Weekend – April 13 – 15

• Philadelphia Phillies ~ April 13 – 15 ~ Series against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park. ~ Phillies Tickets ~
• Philadelphia 76’ers ~ April 13 ~ 7:00 pm – Sixers play the New Jersey Nets and are getting close to the playoffs, so each game is extremely important. – Sixers Tickets ~
• Art After 5 ~ April 13 ~ Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall, starting at 5 pm. Trumpeter Dominick Farinacci is in the house performing.  ~ Art After 5 ~
• Kimmel Center ~ April 14 ~ Free show. We all love free things, right? “Live from the Plaza Stage”, The Swinging Foxes are performing, who draw inspiration from the romantic Hollywood musicals of the 1930s and 1940s, the Swing era of jazz and the soulful dance music of early 1950s rhythm and blues.  ~ Free show at the Kimmel Center in Philly ~
• Philadelphia Flyers ~ April 15 ~ Game 3 of the playoffs at 3:00 pm. Flyers to play the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Wells Fargo Center. ~ Flyers Tickets ~
• Bruce Springsteen ~ Feb. 17 – 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~
• Van Gogh Exhibit ~ Feb. 1 – May 6 ~ This exhibit could be a once in a lifetime Art exhibit, especially if you an art lover and appreciate talent. How exciting, especially since Philadelphia will be the only place in the United States to hold this exhibit. If you are visiting Philadelphia, you are in luck. ~ Van Gogh Exhibit~
• Dinosaurs at the Franklin Institute – Last chance !! Now through April 15 – Like dinosaurs? Come check out some newly discovered dinosaurs from the last two decades. Get to see some up close and personal. ~ Mysterious Dinosaurs~

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 ~

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

• Springsteen Philadelphia Roadshow ~ April 21 ~ Free event at McFadden’s Ballpark which is at Citizens Bank Park at 6:30 pm and show at 9:00 pm. Live music by Asbury Fever beginning at 9 p.m. Check out the info for some discounts. ~ Springsteen Memories Roadshow ~
• Flashlight Mob ~ April 25 ~8:30 pm – 10:00 pm – Rediscover public art.  Philadelphia’s first ever flashlight mob at the ‘Iroquois’ sculpture at 24th & Pennsylvania Ave. Bring a flashlight ~ Flashlight Mob ~
• 23rd Annual Civil War Re-Enactment ~ April 28 & 29 ~ Civil War Re-enactment at Neshaminy State Park in Bensalem, PA. Be a part of history and see what took place hundreds of years before, experiencing it first hand.  – 23rd Annual Civil War Re-Enactment ~
• Philadelphia International Children’s Festival ~ May 3-5 ~ Enjoy family-friendly music, theatre and dance performances, as well as a host of fun and interactive activities in the FUN ZONE on the Outdoor Plaza including crafts, face painting, jugglers and more! Location – University City area ~Philadelphia International Children’s Festival ~
• Dad Vail Regatta ~ May 11 & 12 ~    ~ Dad Vail Regatta ~
• The Susan G. Komen Philadelphia Race for the Cure® ~ May 13 ~ Know of someone who has died from breast cancer? Who has survived? Yes, this event is 2 1/2 months away, but you can sign up now to participate, so you can get others to sponsor you. Or you can become a volunteer. ~ Susan G. Komen Philadelphia Race for the Cure® ~

No matter if you are visiting Philadelphia or live in the City of Philadelphia, we hope our list of things to do in Philadelphia help 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.

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 April 13 – 15

Friday  |  Sunny  |  High 67  | Low 41

Saturday  |  Mostly Sunny |  High 74 | Low 58

Sunday  |  30% AM Showers |  High 84 |  Low 61

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