‘Explore Realistic Dinosaurs or a Catastrophic Eruption of a Volcano’
Philadelphia has so many wonderful museums, theaters, activities for kids and much more. Kids can experience many dinosaurs at the Dinosaurs Unearthed exhibit at the Academy of Natural Sciences or check out the One Day in Pompeii exhibit at The Franklin Institute as you experience what it was like as the volcano erupted and froze everything in time.
Do you love chili! Check out the 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off at The Cambridge on South Street on Sunday, November 10. And experience it all on Veterans Day at the National Constitution Center on Monday, November 11.
No matter what tickles your fancy, we have a lot events and attractions for you below.
What event or activity this weekend or during the week excites you the most? Please share with us in the comments below.
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 fun and exciting events and attractions with you. Check out what’s happening for you this weekend in Philly and for the upcoming week and put these events on your calendar.
Things To Do In Philadelphia this Weekend & Week of ~ November 8 – 14 ~
- Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours ~ Month of November ~ Come check out the many Mural Arts tours throughout Philadelphia. ~ Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours for November 2013 ~ or 215-925-3633. ~ About Philadelphia Mural Arts ~
- Terror Behind the Walls ~ Now until November 9 ~ This massive retired prison, Eastern State Penitentiary, is rated as one of the top 10 haunted houses in the country. There are 6 attractions inside the cell blocks of scary prison. Order tickets online & use promo code DD13. ~ Terror Behind the Walls ~
- Fun at the Philadelphia Zoo ~ Now until November 16 ~ November 8 & 9, the Philadelphia Z00 will partner with Polar Bears International (PBI) to celebrate Polar Bear Week. Join them for daily polar bear chats at Coldilocks and Klondike’s Bear Country exhibit at 3:30 pm. Celebrate Orangutan Awareness Week at the Zoo from November 10 through 16, with orangutan-themed games and activities and daily ‘meet the keeper’ chats at 2:30 pm in PECO Primate Reserve. ~ Fun at the Philadelphia Zoo ~
- Art After 5 ~ November 8 ~ Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm. Lithuanian Jazz – Come listen to Kęstutis Vaiginis, who is one of the most talented saxophonists of his generation in Lithuania. Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall. ~ Art After 5 ~
- One Day in Pompeii ~ November 9, 2013 – April 27, 2014 ~ Here is your chance to experience Pompeii held at The Franklin Institute. Explore 150 plus archaeological treasures, feel the floors shake and the walls rumble as you relive the volcano’s catastrophic eruption and witness the devastation left in its path. ~ One Day in Pompeii at The Franklin Institute ~ Contemporary Craft Show ~ November 9 & 10 ~ Saturday 10am – 6pm & Sunday 1am – 5pm. Held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on 12th and Arch Streets. There will be 195 vendors from across the country that bring their finest handmade items. This Philadelphia Museum of Art annual event raises money for education programs, permanent collections and special exhibitions at the museum. ~ Detailed Info ~ ~ Contemporary Craft Show ~
- Taste of Philadelphia: Market Tours ~ November 9 & 13 ~ 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 ~
- The Cambridge Chili Cook-Off ~ November 10 ~ Who has the best chili in Philly? Come taste great Chilli, Pumpkin Beer, & more starting at 3 pm at the 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off at The Cambridge. (1508 South St) ~ The Cambridge ~
- Veterans Day Commemoration ~ November 11 ~ From 9:15 am to 4:45 pm at the National Constitution Center. Honor the dedication and sacrifices of our nation’s servicemen and women through a variety of special Veterans Day activities. Flag raising ceremony (front lawn) at 9:15 am, wreath laying ceremony at 11 am, Veterans talks 12:30 – 4 pm, giant flag folding demonstration 1:30 pm, Flag lowering ceremony 4:45 pm and other activities throughout the day. $5 general admission courtesy of The Macy’s Foundation & admission to the museum on Veterans Day is FREE for all veterans and active military personnel. ~ Veterans Day Commemoration at National Constitution Center ~
- Veterans Day at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier ~ November 11 ~ From 10 am – 11 am at Washington Square (7th & Walnut Streets), the Philadelphia Veterans Advisory Commission will observe Veterans Day with a ceremony where a statue of George Washington stands at the tomb of an unknown soldier who died during the War for Independence. ~ Veterans Day at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier ~
- Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial ~ November 11 ~ From 12:30 – 1:30 pm at the Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Front & Spruce Streets), the Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund hosts a Veterans Day ceremony at the commemorative site overlooking the Delaware River.
- Pay As You Wish ~ November 13 ~ (Wednesdays) 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 ~
- Cemetery, Serial Killers; Blood & Beer! ~ Now thru November~This tour takes you from grave robbers to psychopathic killers, and to the pub at the end of the tour. Check out Grim Philly’s other tours also. ~ Cemetery, Serial Killers, Blood & Beer! ~
- Dinosaurs Unearthed ~ Now until March 30, 2014 ~ At The Academy Of Natural Sciences, come experience life-size, roaring, moving, animatronic, state-of-the-art and scientifically accurate dinosaurs, explore a dig site for young paleontologists as they find dinosaur bones and fossils and much more. ~ Dinosaurs Unearthed at The Academy Of Natural Sciences ~
- 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!
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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.
Those visiting who need a good tour company to show you around the City of Philadelphia, the historical sites, and much more, please ask us in the comments below, Tweet us at @MyPhillyAlive or ask us on our Facebook Page. ~ If you feel like walking instead, check out Free and Friendly Tours. Click Here for more info.
Upcoming Events & Attractions in Philadelphia
- Target Community Nights at Franklin Institute ~ November 20 ~ FREE fun at the Franklin Institute from 5 pm – 8 pm on the third Wednesday of the month unless otherwise specified (until January 22, 2014). Tonight’s theme is Construction, Build It! ~ Free Fun at Franklin Institute ~
- Grand Illumination Celebration ~ November 22 ~ From 6 pm to 10 pm at Peddler’s Village, Santa switches on the Village’s outdoor holiday light display on Friday at 6:15 pm sharp to kick off the holiday season. Santa also will have weekend visits with children at Giggleberry Fair through December. Stop over for free cider and marshmallow toasting that evening. ~ Grand Illumination Celebration ~
- 100 years in Business Celebration ~ November 23 ~ From noon to 5 pm, come celebrate Cohen & Co. Hardware who celebrates 100 years in business in the South Street community. There will be raffle prizes, auctions, street vendors, Philly Food Trucks & other festivities. 615 East Passyunk Ave (right off South St) ~ Cohen & Co. Hardware 100 year Celebration ~
- Thanksgiving Day Parade ~ November 28 ~ Starting at 8:30 am, come out with the family and enjoy the Disney characters, marching bands, large colorful balloon characters and much more. ~ Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade ~
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
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Philadelphia Weather for the weekend of November 8 – 10
Friday | Mostly Sunny | High 52° | Low 32°
Saturday | Partly Cloudy | High 52° | Low 39°
Sunday | Mostly Sunny & Wind | High 57° | Low 33°
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