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Wish Wall at Parkway Central Library
Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Children's Department Ground Floor - Room 22, Philadelphia
Free
Week of Events
Live Reggae Sundays at Winston
Join us for Live Reggae Sundays this summer at Winston on the Water. Summer Residency-June 21st to Sept. 27th, showcasing the city's best live Reggae & Steel Pan music with a late-nite Summer Blaze Dance Party. Get Ready for the Ultimate Island escape right on […]
$20 – $35
Live Reggae Sundays at Winston
Join us for Live Reggae Sundays this summer at Winston on the Water. Summer Residency-June 21st to Sept. 27th, showcasing the city's best live Reggae & Steel Pan music with a late-nite Summer Blaze Dance Party. Get Ready for the Ultimate Island escape right on […]
$20 – $35
Monday, July 27, 2026
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July 27, 2026 -Wish Wall at Parkway Central Library
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July 27, 2026 -Wellness on the Waterfront
Wish Wall at Parkway Central Library
What do you want America to be like in the future? Perhaps you have a wish for your own future? Visit our wish wall, located in the 2nd Floor West Gallery, and write or draw your vision for our nation's future. Your wish will then […]
Free
Wellness on the Waterfront
Relax and recharge during Wellness on the Waterfront presented by Independence Blue Cross with Three Queens Yoga every Monday (6PM), Thursday (6PM), and Sunday (10AM). Join fellow fanatics in this series of summer fitness classes, including yoga and more at Race Street Pier. Bring a […]
Free
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
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July 28, 2026 -Wish Wall at Parkway Central Library
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July 28, 2026 -Ministry of Awe
Wish Wall at Parkway Central Library
What do you want America to be like in the future? Perhaps you have a wish for your own future? Visit our wish wall, located in the 2nd Floor West Gallery, and write or draw your vision for our nation's future. Your wish will then […]
Free
Ministry of Awe
Ministry of Awe is a new, ever-evolving immersive art experience in Philadelphia that's located inside a 19th-century bank and transformed into a surreal world packed with fun for the family. Each act of wonder yields infinite returns. When visitors enter the ATM, they end up […]
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
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July 29, 2026 -Wish Wall at Parkway Central Library
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July 29, 2026 -Ministry of Awe
Wish Wall at Parkway Central Library
What do you want America to be like in the future? Perhaps you have a wish for your own future? Visit our wish wall, located in the 2nd Floor West Gallery, and write or draw your vision for our nation's future. Your wish will then […]
Free
Ministry of Awe
Ministry of Awe is a new, ever-evolving immersive art experience in Philadelphia that's located inside a 19th-century bank and transformed into a surreal world packed with fun for the family. Each act of wonder yields infinite returns. When visitors enter the ATM, they end up […]
Thursday, July 30, 2026
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July 30, 2026 -Wish Wall at Parkway Central Library
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July 30, 2026 -Ministry of Awe
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July 30, 2026 -Wellness on the Waterfront
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July 30, 2026 -Manayunk Stroll After Hours
Wish Wall at Parkway Central Library
What do you want America to be like in the future? Perhaps you have a wish for your own future? Visit our wish wall, located in the 2nd Floor West Gallery, and write or draw your vision for our nation's future. Your wish will then […]
Free
Ministry of Awe
Ministry of Awe is a new, ever-evolving immersive art experience in Philadelphia that's located inside a 19th-century bank and transformed into a surreal world packed with fun for the family. Each act of wonder yields infinite returns. When visitors enter the ATM, they end up […]
Wellness on the Waterfront
Relax and recharge during Wellness on the Waterfront presented by Independence Blue Cross with Three Queens Yoga every Monday (6PM), Thursday (6PM), and Sunday (10AM). Join fellow fanatics in this series of summer fitness classes, including yoga and more at Race Street Pier. Bring a […]
Free
Manayunk Stroll After Hours
Back for year two, Stroll After Hours returns to Manayunk this July—bigger, better, and buzzing every Thursday evening! After an incredible debut last summer, we’re expanding this open-air night market into an even more dynamic experience. Head down to Main Street to enjoy live music, […]
Friday, July 31, 2026
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July 31, 2026 -Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest is one of the Philadelphia Waterfront's most beloved summertime traditions. The festival features roller skating, outdoor boardwalk games and rides, mini golf, and great food and drinks, all set against stunning views of the Delaware River and the Ben Franklin […]
Saturday, August 1, 2026
No events on this day.
Sunday, August 2, 2026
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August 2, 2026 -Wellness on the Waterfront
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August 2, 2026 -ACANA Festival part of the PECO Multicultural Series
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August 2, 2026 -Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest
Wellness on the Waterfront
Relax and recharge during Wellness on the Waterfront presented by Independence Blue Cross with Three Queens Yoga every Monday (6PM), Thursday (6PM), and Sunday (10AM). Join fellow fanatics in this series of summer fitness classes, including yoga and more at Race Street Pier. Bring a […]
Free
ACANA Festival part of the PECO Multicultural Series
Join us for the 18th Annual ACANA African Festival, part of the PECO Multicultural Series. It is FREE and OPEN to the public. All ages are welcome. Rain or shine. Don’t miss the largest African festival on the East Coast, which celebrates the African diaspora […]
Free
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest is one of the Philadelphia Waterfront's most beloved summertime traditions. The festival features roller skating, outdoor boardwalk games and rides, mini golf, and great food and drinks, all set against stunning views of the Delaware River and the Ben Franklin […]