Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Philly Festivals & Much More

‘A Gorgeous Weekend to Enjoy Outdoor Activities in Philly’

Wow! It’s looking to be a nice weekend with many events lined up for the next 30 days! Just a helpful reminder. You might want to bring your appetite prior to reading what we have in store for you.

This is the time of year when the food festivals start taking shape in April and May. We already had the 2nd annual Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival & the Philly Farm & Food event. What another treat this weekend when we have the Flavors of the Avenue on East Passyunk, the PIFA street fair and the Festival of Forgotten Foods. Then heading into May, you have the South Street Head House Spring Festival, the Philadelphia Night Market Street Food Festival, the 9th Street Italian Market Festival, and Philly Beer Week starting May 31. What’s your favorite food festival?

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  ~ April 26 – May 2 ~

• Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours ~ Month of April ~ Come check out the many Mural Arts tours throughout Philadelphia. ~ Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours ~ or 215-925-3633. ~ About Philadelphia Mural Arts ~
• Art After 5 ~ April 5 ~ Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm. Tangolando Feat – Featuring Sofia Tosello and Yuri Juárez’s – Music that explores the passion of tango with the sensuality and mischievousness of Afro-Peruvian and creole music.  Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall, starting at 5 pm. ~ Art After 5 ~
• Festival of Forgotten Foods ~ April 27 ~  This festival at the Reading Terminal Market will allow you to re-discover forgotten regional favorite foods. Experience Philadelphia’s rich culinary heritage! ~ Festival of Forgotten Foods ~
• Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts Street Fair ~ April 27 ~ PIFA is from 11 am to 7 pm. There will be food vendors, artisans, and exhibitors that will fill the street while Philadelphians are captivated and entertained by a wide variety of unique street performers, musicians, and family-friendly programming on Broad Street. ~ PIFA Street Fair ~
• Flavors of the Avenue on East Passyunk Ave ~ April 27 ~ From Noon to 4 pm, enjoy a true taste of East Passyunk Avenue from 25 of award-winning restaurants, all offering samples of their signature dishes and drinks. There will be live music and a craft market also. ~ Flavors of the Avenue ~
• Taste of Philadelphia: Market Tours ~ April 27 & May 1 ~ 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 ~
• Pay As You Wish ~ April 10 ~ 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 ~
• 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 ~
• 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 ~
• 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.

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Upcoming Events & Attractions in Philadelphia

• First Friday’s in Old City~ May 3 ~ Your chance to visit Art Galleries throughout Old City after normal hours. You will be able to talk to the art directors and possibly some of Philadelphia’s local artists. This also takes place as First Saturdays with select Art Galleries extending out to Fishtown. ~ First Fridays ~
• First Friday’s in Manayunk ~ May 3 ~ Come enjoy art in Manayunk. Before or afterwards, enjoy a meal at the many restaurants, or stop in one of Manayunk’s wonderful specialty shops. ~First Friday’s in Manayunk ~
• South Street Head House Square Spring Festival ~ May 4 ~ Stay tune for more info.
• Dad Vail Regatta ~ May 10 & 11 ~ Come check out a long Philadelphia tradition and the largest collegiate rowing event in the United States. Be Philly Proud! ~ Dad Vail Regatta ~
• Philadelphia Night Market Street Food Festival ~ May 16 ~ Stay tune for info on this event.
• 9th Street Italian Market Festival ~ May 18 & 19 ~ Bring your appetite for this 2-day event. The city’s largest block party, the streets will be lined with vendors offering Italian delicacies, live music on stages at three specific locations, games and crafts for the kids & more. ~ 9th Street Italian Market Festival ~
• Philly Beer Week ~ May 31 – June 9 ~ The Main event is the Opening Ceremony that starts at 7 pm on May 31st at the Independence Visitors Center. There will be all kinds of events for 10 days, surrounding beer & the history of beer, with taste testing events. ~ Philly Beer Week ~

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 April 26 – 28

 

Friday  |  Sunny  |  High 64°  | Low 41°

Saturday  |  Sunny |  High 69° | Low 46°

Sunday  |  Partly Cloudy  |  High 69° |  Low 53°

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