Things To Do In Philadelphia – Who Loves Philadelphia!

Things To Do In Philadelphia – Who Loves Philadelphia!

“Winter is Over and Love is in the Air in Philadelphia – Welcome Spring”

There will be many things to do in Philadelphia in the next two weeks, starting with this weekend.  Heard about the new Philadelphia sports complex, XFINITY Live, opening up on March 30. If you are visiting Philadelphia this weekend, this might be your chance to get a sneak preview if you won’t be around next weekend or later on. Check out the Philadelphia Wings event below for more information. There are so many things to do in Philadelphia this weekend, how could one go wrong.

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 a few upcoming attractions or events to put on your calendar. Some of these events leak into next week.

Things To Do In Philadelphia this Weekend – March 23 – 25

• ACHIEVEability Gala Event ~ March 24 ~ ACHIEVEability is a non-profit organization that permanently breaks the cycle of poverty for low-income, single parents and homeless families. It’s their 30 year anniversary this year and they are holding their most important yearly event. If you can’t make it, you can still donate.  ~ ACHIEVEability Gala Event ~
• Wings Exclusive Preview Party At XFINITY Live! ~ March 25 ~ Have you heard about the grand opening of XFINITY Live on March 30th? Well, you have a chance for a sneak preview and party if you buy tickets to the Wings game on Sunday the 25th. The pre-game party at XFINITY Live is from 1 pm to 4 pm and the game starts at 4 pm. Present your Wings ticket at the door and enjoy any of the XFINITY Live! Philadelphia venues and receive 20% off your total bill! ~ Tickets to the Philadelphia Wings ~
• March Madness – Sports Bars in Philadelphia ~ March 24 & 25 ~ Going into the Elite 8 to see who gets to the Final Four during March Madness. How excited has it been for you? Congrats to Drexel University for making a deep run in the NIT. Well, we have put together a list of Sports Bars in Philadelphia for your to watch your college basketball games. ~ Sports Bars in Philadelphia ~
• Art After 5 ~ March 23 ~ Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall, starting at 5 pm. Tonight is Orrin Evans, who has been recognized as one of the most distinctive and inventive pianist of his generation, will be performing.  ~ Art After 5 ~
• Kimmel Center ~ March 24 ~ Free show. We all love free things, right? “Live from the Plaza Stage” will be a Tribute to Velma Simmons – There will be many different performances in honoring Velma Simmons. Find out why. The show runs from 6-7 pm with drink specials. ~ Free show at the Kimmel Center in Philly ~
• Alice in Wonderland ~ March 25 ~ American Theater Arts for Youth  will be performing Alice in Wonderland in the Perelman Theater at the Kimmel Center.  Step through the looking glass where excitement and fun go hand-in-hand with adventure and friendship. ~ Alice in Wonderland ~
• 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 – 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~
• Design Zone ~ Now through April 1 ~ The Design Zone is held at the Franklin Institute. As a kid, here is your chance not only to be very creative, to use your creative juices, but get to be an adult. You might get to build a skate park. Or a roller coaster. Or how about produce your own music at a recording studio. ~ Design Zone ~

Visiting Philadelphia

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

Upcoming Events & Attractions in Philadelphia

• Life & Death Row at Eastern State Penitentiary ~ March 30 – April 1 ~ Article to follow in the next few days, so please check back.
• Bruce Springsteen ~ March 28 & 29 ~ The Boss comes to Philadelphia for two shows. ~ Bruce Springsteen in Philadelphia ~
• Xfinity Live Grand Opening – March 30th – The new complex will be ready to rock it in Philadelphia. Free performance by Third Eye Blind starting at 8 pm. ~ XFinity Live with Third Eye Blind in Philadelphia ~
• 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 ~
• 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® ~

There always seems to be many things to do in Philadelphia, and we hope this weekend won’t disappoint. No matter if you live in the City of Philadelphia or just visiting Philadelphia, you can always find something to do.

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 March 23 – 25

Friday  |  Partly Cloudy  |  High 77  | Low 53

Saturday  |  60% chance of T-Showers |  High 64 | Low 52

Sunday  |  50% Showers |  High 60 |  Low 48

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 a later date appears, just go to this link for current events and attractions in Philadelphia. ~ Click : Things to do in Philadelphia ~

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