Eating Your Way Through History on Philly’s ‘Las Huellas’ Trail
Philadelphia’s newest interactive public history project is officially live. Running through November 19, 2026, the Las Huellas (“the footprints”) audio trail features 11 installations...
Why Golden Corral Closed Multiple Longtime Locations Across 6 States in 2026
For decades, Golden Corral has served as a cornerstone of American casual dining, recognized for its sprawling hot bars, carved meats, and signature yeast rolls. Throughout 2026, however, a series...
The Minimalist Family: Packing Light for a Trip to Philadelphia with Kids
Traveling to a historic city like Philadelphia with children usually implies dragging a mountain of gear. Between the car seats, the massive double strollers, and the endless “just in case”...
Ditch the Standard Dinner: The Ultimate Date Night Cooking Classes in Philly & South Jersey
Tired of the same old dinner and a movie? Sometimes the best way to experience the thriving regional culinary scene is to roll up your sleeves and get behind the cutting board together. Whether you...
Elevate Your Seafood Feast: The Complete Guide to Boil Sauces
Master the Seafood Feast: Essential Dips and Butters There is nothing quite like spreading out a newspaper-covered table and dumping out a steaming, heavily seasoned pot of fresh crab legs, shrimp,...Philadelphia Events Source for: Entertainment, Restaurants, Bars, Hot Spots, Live Music, Sports, Festivals, Events, Attractions!
40th Street Summer Series in University City
'Relaxing Family Fun in University City' Come shake'em, rock'em and roll'em... Every summer, the University City District, the Rotunda and Penn host the 40th Street Summer Series. A free outdoor music series that is family-friendly, now in its fourteenth year. Each concert is scheduled for a Saturday in the summer from June to August, starting at 6 pm. These live … [Read More...]
Night Market Philadelphia Is Back!
'Philadelphia's Favorite Street Food Festival!’ Night Market Philadelphia is one of the city’s premier street food festivals. It has grown into more than just a few food festivals a year. Each Night Market Festival spotlights a different Philly neighborhood, showcasing excellent food from local restaurants and Philly’s finest food trucks. These events also include live music, … [Read More...]
Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, August 12 – 18
'Enjoying Philadelphia In The Summer!' . Enjoy the many FREE museum exhibits, Science On Tap, Untapped: Pick Your Poison, Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars (win $100), Philadelphia Phillies vs Chicago Cubs, Marvel Exhibit at The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia Historical Activities for Kids & Adults, The Oval +, Outdoor Movie Screenings, Franklin Square Fountain Show, … [Read More...]
Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, August 5 – 11
'Summer Fun In Philadelphia!' . Enjoy the many FREE museum exhibits, Fringe Festival Preview Night At Fringe Arts, La NOCHE Featuring Cimarrón at the Kimmel Center, Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars (win $100), Marvel Exhibit at The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia Historical Activities for Kids & Adults, The Oval +, Outdoor Movie Screenings, Franklin Square Fountain Show, … [Read More...]
Pictures in the Park at Dilworth Park
'Free Movie Time in the Shadows of City Hall' Get cozy at the city's new front yard at Dilworth Park. Pictures in the Park are free movies which will take place every Friday evening evening from July 19 to August 23 starting at dusk (around 8:30 pm). Prior to the movie, enjoy a drink and dinner at the Dilworth Park Cafe and Air Grille. Then pull up your lawn chair in the front … [Read More...]
Smooth Jazz Summer Nights at Penn’s Landing
'Sit Back, Relax, and Listen to Free Jazz' Live music will echo throughout at the Great Plaza at Penn's Landing every Friday night in the month of August. Enjoy smooth jazz, which begins at 7:30 pm and is totally free. The Smooth Jazz Summer Nights series plays host to nationally-renowned jazz musicians. You will listen to some of the country's best smooth jazz artists as you peer into the … [Read More...]
Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, July 29 – August 4
'Enjoying The Summer In Philadelphia!' . Enjoy the many FREE museum exhibits, Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars (win $100), Marvel Exhibit at The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia Historical Activities for Kids & Adults, The Oval +, Philadelphian Phillies vs San Francisco Giants, Outdoor Movie Screenings, Franklin Square Birthday Splash & Fountain Show Debut, Summer Nights at … [Read More...]
Philly Free Streets Returns!
'Walk, Bike, Run and Play On Philly Streets!’ What, no cars on some streets of Philadelphia?!?! Welcome to the 4th Annual Philly Free Streets Day in Philadelphia on Saturday, August 3 from 8 am to 1 pm! Because of the Pope’s visit September 2015 to the City of Brotherly Love, we got a taste of what it would be like if there were no cars roaming the streets. This allows pedestrians to … [Read More...]
2nd Street Festival at Northern Liberties
'Fun, Food & Music in Northern Liberties' The 2nd Street Festival, a free event, is back again for its 11th Annual event in Northern Liberties on August 4. The festival will be hosted on 2nd street, between Germantown and Green Streets. The streets will be filled with live music stages, workshops, art, food, beer gardens, crafts, kids programs, and other merchandise vendors. The goal of … [Read More...]
East Passyunk Car Show and Street Festival
'South Philly Fun With Cars and Food' Hey car and food lovers! It's Car mania time! It's the 14th Annual East Passyunk Car Show and Street Festival, July 28, that stretches 5 blocks on East Passyunk Avenue from Broad to Dickinson Streets. Get ready to check out over 190 antique cars, vintage cars, classic cars, muscle cars, custom cars, trucks and motorcycles. Prizes will be … [Read More...]
Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, July 22 – 28
'Enjoying The Summer In Philadelphia!' . Enjoy the many FREE museum exhibits, Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars (win $100), Marvel Exhibit at The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia Historical Activities for Kids & Adults, The Oval +, University City Dining Days, Outdoor Movie Screenings, Shakespeare's King Lear in Clark Park, Summer Nights at the Penn Museum, Center City Sips, Movie … [Read More...]
Shakespeare In Clark Park
'Enjoy A Free Shakespeare Performance In Clark Park' Visit West Philly's Clark Park and enjoy Shakespeare in the Park July 24 to 28! For more than a decade, hundreds of Philadelphian's make their way to Clark Park to watch professional actors recreate the works of Shakespeare. This year, enjoy Shakespeare’s tragedy, "King Lear." For five nights, Shakespeare's play centers on the … [Read More...]
Weekly Fun Things To Do In Philadelphia All Summer Long
'Exploring Philadelphia During The Week' There are so many things to do in Philadelphia during the weekend. We bet you didn't know all of the exciting things to do each week in Philadelphia during the summer! Check out our fantastic list! (all events or activities have started now unless noted with start dates) Wednesdays Live at Lunch at Dilworth Park ~ Until July 24 & 25 - Starts … [Read More...]
University City Dining Days In University City District Philadelphia
'Exploring Restaurants In University City District With Set Prices' Just as there is Philadelphia Restaurant Week in several areas of Philadelphia, the University City District has their own version called University City Dining Days. University City Dining Days, in its 15th year, is from July 18 to 28, 2019. Guests can visit new restaurants they might never have tried or maybe visit one of … [Read More...]
The OVAL + 2019 Season Doubles The Fun On The Parkway!
'Summer Fun At The Oval' The Oval+ park, based at Eakins Oval across from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, returns once again for four weeks, from July 19 to August 18, bringing more fun for all ages than ever before. The Oval+ will expand with more installations and programming down the Benjamin Franklin Parkway with an initiative that began in 2018, in addition to … [Read More...]
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