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First Friday at Cherry Street Pier

Cherry Street Pier 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Brought to the Delaware River Waterfront by DRWC, join us at Cherry Street Pier for First Friday presented by Fulton Bank for exhibition openings, artist studio tours, markets, bites and sips from local food vendors, and stunning views of the Delaware River. Don’t miss: 4 […]

Friday Flicks at the Fountain: Parkside Community Movie Night

John Welsh Memorial Fountain Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Free movies nights in the park are the perfect way to welcome spring and gather with the community! Enjoy a family-friendly activity at 7:30 pm, followed by the movie at 8 pm. FRIDAY, MAY 2: Inside Out 2 (PG) Pre-movie activity provided by Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center FRIDAY, […]

Tadpole Transformations

Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA, United States

It's tadpole time! Join Riverbend's Educators to learn about amphibians' lifecycles and explore the preserve. With any luck, you'll get to see some tadpoles! This is a Riverbend PAY WHAT YOU WISH Event.

Robot Builders Class @ Drexel University

Drexel University URBN Center 3501 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA

Spring is here—time to get outside and get building! Activate your little innovator on Saturdays with Robot Builders, a hands-on robotics class at Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design—the creative hub of Drexel University! 🔹 Designed for kids ages 6-8 🔹 Hands-on STEAM […]

$40.00

May First Saturday Open House: AnatoMAY with the Mütter Museum

Wagner Free Institute of Science 1700 W. Montgomery Ave., Philadelphia, PA, United States

What can real-life observation—of skeletons, fossils, and other natural specimens—teach us about the inner workings of humans and animals? Join the Wagner and The Mütter Museum and Historical Medical Library in learning about anatomical structures, how the study of anatomy has developed since the 19th […]

ConsentFest 2025

Clark Park 4200 Regent Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join YES! for the 4th annual ConsentFest in Clark Park on Saturday May 3 from 12-4pm! ConsentFest is an outdoors, all-ages celebration of consent in all its forms! There will be activities, vendors, massages, animals to pet, face painting, storytime, community organizations, Lil Pop Shop […]

Philadelphia Children’s Festival

Penn Live Arts 3680 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Philadelphia Children's Festival is turning 40! Established in 1985 as the first festival of its kind in the country, Penn Live Arts is thrilled to celebrate four decades of welcoming generations of families to enjoy the best in performing arts for young audiences. This […]

Paws & Feet 5k Run/Walk and Doggie Fun Day

Cooper River Park N Park Dr, Pennsauken, NJ, United States

Animal Welfare Association’s signature event, the Paws & Feet 5k Run/Walk and Doggie Fun Day is an annual fundraising event celebrating the unbreakable bond between humans and their pets.

Jazz Town presented by Rittenhop

Cherry Street Pier 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

For the third consecutive year, Rittenhop invites you to Jazz Town, a celebration of the Baltimore and Philadelphia swing dancing scenes. With events happening in both cities the first weekend in May, enjoy a free swing dance at Cherry Street Pier featuring live music by […]

In Harmony: Chamber Music with Philadelphia’s East Asian Communities

Crane Community Center 1001 Vine St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation and Dolce Suono Ensemble present a free community concert as part of Dolce Suono Ensemble's new project, "In Harmony: Chamber Music with Philadelphia's East Asian Communities". Students from the Crane Center's after school program will be participating in a side-by-side performance […]

Friday Flicks at the Fountain: Parkside Community Movie Night

John Welsh Memorial Fountain Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Free movies nights in the park are the perfect way to welcome spring and gather with the community! Enjoy a family-friendly activity at 7:30 pm, followed by the movie at 8 pm. FRIDAY, MAY 2: Inside Out 2 (PG) Pre-movie activity provided by Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center FRIDAY, […]

Love Your Park Week 2025

This spring, show your favorite neighborhood park some love! Love Your Park Week is a nine-day celebration of Philadelphia's public parks from May 10-18, 2025. In partnership with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and Fairmount Park Conservancy, Park Friends Groups across the city will be hosting […]

Hustle N’ Ride

Hunting Park Recreation Center 1101 West Hunting Park Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Support Bicycle Coalition Youth Cycling (BCYC) athletes while enjoying food, music, exhibition races, bike demos, a community ride, and more. The family-friendly festival includes a low rider bike expo from Los Campeones, a Bike Life skills demonstration, music by DJ Lexx Johnson, and opportunities for […]

Northern Liberties Mother’s Day Shopping Stroll

Northern Liberties Farmers Market 2nd & Germantown Aves, Philedelphia, PA

Families can kick off their Mother's Day weekend on May 10th at the Northern Liberties Farmers Market before exploring the neighborhood for exclusive deals, sidewalk sales, and unique treasures from local shops. It's the perfect opportunity to spend quality time with mom or find that […]

Robot Builders Class @ Drexel University

Drexel University URBN Center 3501 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA

Spring is here—time to get outside and get building! Activate your little innovator on Saturdays with Robot Builders, a hands-on robotics class at Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design—the creative hub of Drexel University! 🔹 Designed for kids ages 6-8 🔹 Hands-on STEAM […]

$40.00

Spring Art Star Craft Bazaar

Cherry Street Pier 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Shop the wares of 80+ curated vendors at this craft bazaar! There will also be Make + Takes by Project Joy, Craft Nation, and Printadelphia. Enjoy a full cash bar and food by Philly Taco. Free to enter.

23rd Annual Roxborough Spring Fest & Rockin’ the Ridge Car Show

Roxborough 1338 S 10TH ST, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Roxborough Development Corporation and Roxborough Ridge Runners Car Club team up to present a giant day on Ridge Avenue as two of the biggest spring traditions join forces for the first time! The 23nd Annual Roxborough Spring Fest and the 23rd Annual Rockin' the Ridge […]

Spring Art Star Craft Bazaar

Cherry Street Pier 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Shop the wares of 80+ curated vendors at this craft bazaar! There will also be Make + Takes by Project Joy, Craft Nation, and Printadelphia. Enjoy a full cash bar and food by Philly Taco. Free to enter.

Free Community Day with SEAMAAC

American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The American Swedish Historical Museum is hosting a free community day in partnership with SEAMAAC! Learn about this Philadelphia organization and take the opportunity to view the community exhibit "Through the Eyes of Philadelphia’s New Americans: Art, Resilience, and Community". SEAMAAC teaching artists from the […]

Learn to Fish – Pleasant Hill Park

Pleasant Hill Park Philadelphia, PA, United States

Learn how to fish for free with Mid Atlantic Youth Anglers & Outdoors Partners and Riverfront North Partnership! Rods, tackle, bait and basic instruction will be provided. First come, first served. There will be rods to loan out and worms for bait. You are welcome […]

Movie Night at The Yard: “Sing”

The Yard on Coltrane Street 1515 N. 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Strawberry Mansion CDC for a free family-friendly movie night at The Yard on Coltrane Street during Love Your Park Week! Bring a blanket, gather your friends and family, and enjoy a screening of the 2016 family-friendly animated comedy "Sing"! TICKETS: FREE! Please […]

Robot Builders Class @ Drexel University

Drexel University URBN Center 3501 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA

Spring is here—time to get outside and get building! Activate your little innovator on Saturdays with Robot Builders, a hands-on robotics class at Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design—the creative hub of Drexel University! 🔹 Designed for kids ages 6-8 🔹 Hands-on STEAM […]

$40.00

Now + Then Marketplace Fishtown Fair

Johnny Brenda's 1201 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Now + Then Marketplace takes over the heart of Fishtown, hosting over 50 local vendors on the triangular block that's home to neighborhood institutions like Johnny Brenda's & Two Robbers, Saturday 5/16 from 11am to 6pm. Food & drink specials are available from all restaurants & bars on the […]

American Philosophical Society Family Fun Day

American Philosophical Society Museum 104 South Fifth Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Inspired by APS Museum's 2025 exhibition, Philadelphia, The Revolutionary City, take part in a variety of activities as they welcome the spring weather and celebrate the opening months of their current exhibition. There will be hands-on activities, games, and snacks for the whole family.

“Tea for Three: Lady Bird, Pat, and Betty” at Montgomery Auditorium

Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine St, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, United States

What is the hardest unpaid job in the world? A President's wife! A play by Eric H. Weinberger and Elaine Bromka. Emmy Award-winning Elaine Bromka stars in this deeply moving and witty play. Enjoy this remarkable live one-woman performance brought to you by the Free Library of Philadelphia. […]

2025 Komen Greater Philadelphia MORE THAN PINK Walk

Philadelphia Navy Yard Marine Parade Grounds 4747 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Walk to end breast cancer! When you register for the MORE THAN PINK Walk, you are joining a community that understands the impact we have when we come together and fundraise in support of our shared vision of a world without breast cancer. There are […]

Chestnut Hill Presents Home + Garden Festival

Chestnut Hill 8000 to 8600 blocks of Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

Join Chestnut Hill for the Home + Garden Festival! Enjoy a day of shopping at local vendors, live music, crafty artisans, and shopping at the local shops in Chestnut Hill! Visit Makers Avenue and watch artisans create work and Stagecrafts Theatre for live performances! The […]

Free