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!
Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ East Passyunk Car Show and Street Festival and More!
'Enjoy Your Weekend Exploring Philadelphia & East Passyunk Car Show’ The City of Brotherly Love has so many hidden gems. Even if you live in Philadelphia, have you checked out the historical sites that aren't main stream, or the many wonderful museums. Even check out beer gardens at the PHS Pop-Up Garden, Spruce Street Harbor Park, Magic Carpet at The Oval or the Independence Beer Garden. … [Read More...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Hot Dog Events, Ice Cream Festival and More!
'Feed Your Face & Cool Off Weekend’ Yes, it's definitely the Dog Days of Summer. To kick off your weekend, stuff your face with the Dog Days of Summer Hot Dog Event or cool off with ice cream and delicious food at the Sidewalk Sizzle and Ice Cream Freeze. Check out beer gardens at the PHS Pop-Up Garden, Spruce Street Harbor Park, Magic Carpet at The Oval or the Independence Beer Garden. … [Read More...]
The Magic Carpet at The Oval
'Transforming The Oval into Art Philly Style' Exploring the Benjamin Franklin Parkway can be exciting, which offers art museums, wonderful public spaces and has been host to many pop-up sites and concerts. The 8 acre public space, The Oval, will be transformed into a "Magic Carpet" from July 16 to August 17. The first season was last years Pop-Up Beach, which was a fun success. In its second … [Read More...]
Connecting Young People To National Parks With Doreen Taylor and the NPCA
'Saving Our National Parks!' We seem to take many things for granted, and in my opinion, one of them is our National Parks. As we approach the centennial of our national parks in 2016, it's been said that fewer younger people have visited these parks over the years. The National Parks Conservation Association, the NPCA, has prioritized in connecting younger people and more diverse audiences to … [Read More...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Bastille Day, Hispanic Fiesta, Free Movies and More!
'Enjoying The Dog Days of Summer in Philly’ Kids are out of school, pools are open and you are looking for things to do with the kids. A lot is taking shape as far as fun activities and events that people of all ages can enjoy, many of which are free. To kick off your weekend, check out the PHS Pop-Up Garden, many kid related activities surround the historical attributes of Philadelphia, … [Read More...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ 4th of July, Fireworks, Free Movies and More!
'Celebrating American Independence’ Happy 4th of July! What a great way to kick off the weekend with so many wonderful events and activities today. There will be the main parade in the historic section of Philadelphia, with many other events today, topped off with a spectacular fireworks show above the Philadelphia Museum of Art starting at 10:30 pm. Other activities to enjoy would be the … [Read More...]
Guide to Fourth of July Festivities & Fireworks in Philadelphia
'Cheat Sheet to 4th of July Events in Philly for 2014' Fourth of July is approaching quickly and it has always been a great time to spend with family, friends, and loved ones in the past. This year won't be any different! 4th of July is a day when we celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence which took place on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great … [Read More...]
4th of July in Philadelphia & Philly Events
'Celebrating Our Independence' Who loves the week long festivities that surround the 4th of July in Philadelphia! Well, 4th of July is almost here again, and it's time to not only enjoy ourselves with friends and family, but to celebrate what it's all about and in the city where it all started. Mayor Nutter told us what 4th of July means to him and to the City of Philadelphia, "I think … [Read More...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Opening of Spruce Street Habor Park, Pre-4th of July Activities and Much More!
'Early 4th of July Festivities!’ This weekend kicks off fun and exciting events and activities leading up to 4th of July next Friday! Today is the official opening of Spruce Street Harbor Park and 4th Fridays at The Shambles in the Headhouse District. Head on over to Independence National Historical Park and allow your kids can join the Continental Army for marching drills and musket etiquette. … [Read More...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Make Music Philly, Manayunk Arts Festival and More!
'Summer in Philadelphia’ This weekend kicks of the first official day of summer and what a better weekend weather wise with so many wonderful events and activities! The weekend kicks off with Comic Con, Make Music Philly day, Community Gardens Day, the Manayunk Arts Festival, It's a small world at Eakins Oval, 50/50 block party to help Chester A. Arthur Elementary School and the Philadelphia … [Read More...]
The Super Scooper All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival!
'I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For Unlimited Ice Cream!' Who loves Ice Cream! Here is your chance not only to have fun, eat tons of ice cream, but to help out a good cause. The event is in its 16th year, a fundraiser that benefits the Joshua Kahan Fund, which works to fight pediatric leukemia. 100% of the net proceeds goes towards fighting pediatric leukemia at The Children's Hospital of … [Read More...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Flag Day, Your Brain at The Franklin Institute And More!
'All Things Independence’ This weekend will be a great weekend to experience so many things related to our independence, our freedom and that a lot of it started right here in the City of Brotherly Love! The weekend kicks off with Flag Day, Liberty Lands Spring Fest, the Vendy Awards and the opening of "Your Brain" at The Franklin Institute. There is also free yoga, free movies, mini Mummers … [Read More...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ First Fridays, Pride Day, Philly Burger Brawl and More!
'Philly Art, Philly History & Philly Food’ It feels like summer weather and the weekend kicks off with First Friday's, Fine Art & Contemporary Art Show, the 8th Annual Independence Dragon Boat Regatta, Fete Day and Philly Beer Week events. There is also free yoga, free movies, mini Mummers shows, magic shows, the Phila Flea Market, several Farmers’ Markets and much more. And the weekend … [Read More...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Philly Beer Week, Irish Festival and More!
'Approaching June with Festivals & Philly Fun’ Yes, the weekend is here again, for those who had a short work week. The weekend kicks off with Philly Beer Week, Walnut2Walnut and the Roots Picnic . There is also free yoga, magic shows, the Phila Flea Market, several Farmers’ Markets, First Sunday’s at the Barnes Foundation and much more. And the weekend ends with the Parx Casino Philly … [Read More...]
Philly Beer Week 2014 Cheat Sheet
'Beer Enthusiasts - Start Your Engines' It's that time of year again when Philadelphians get excited about Philly Beer Week. Not only those from the city or the surrounding area, but those who specifically come to this week long event for a specific reason from far away. Did you know that Philly Beer Week is the largest beer celebration of its kind in the United States. All of this would make … [Read More...]
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