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In Chinese culture, 8 is a lucky number, making the 8th month the perfect time to visit. Enjoy special offers in August through the end of the Chinese Lantern Festival at Franklin Square. 🥟 Mondays: Dollar Dumplings at Humpty's Dumplings and Sang Kee 🎠 Tuesdays: […]
What does "We hold these truths to be self-evident" mean to you? The Museum of the American Revolution will host a printing workshop with Common Press for visitors to learn how printing presses were used to spread the word about independence. Come print your own […]
Experience one of the most exciting family-friendly science events in Philadelphia - Don’t Try This at Home Day at The Franklin Institute. Enjoy high-energy, large-scale science demonstrations that push experiments to the limit, all conducted safely by expert performers and fearless partners. This is not […]
On Saturday, August 15, 2026, Goldsteins' Rosenberg's Funeral Directors will host a Backpack Giveaway & Community Day, helping local students prepare for the new school year while bringing families together for a fun-filled day. The event will feature the distribution of 750 backpacks filled with […]
Philadelphia's 9th annual Taco Festival is taking over Stateside Live! this August. Purchase general admission tickets for access to over 40 taco and food vendors, a free kids fun zone, a giant nacho station, kids piñata smashing, live bands and DJs, hot chili pepper and […]
St. George's will provide the materials, you bring the creativity! This month, the Historic St. George's Museum & Archive is decorating picture frames with paint, ribbons, charms, clay and more. This event is part of the Crafting History program, brought to you by Historic St. […]
Join us for the Festival of India, part of the PECO Multicultural Series, at Cherry Street Pier. It is FREE and OPEN to the public. Rain or shine. Celebrate India’s Independence Day with various cultural organizations, Northern and Southern-style Indian cuisine, Bollywood performances, music, shopping, […]
Philadelphia's 9th annual Taco Festival is taking over Stateside Live! this August. Purchase general admission tickets for access to over 40 taco and food vendors, a free kids fun zone, a giant nacho station, kids piñata smashing, live bands and DJs, hot chili pepper and […]
