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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 […]
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 […]
Be among the first to experience National Geographic's most ambitious wildlife series ever produced on the big screen. Executive produced by Jon Favreau (The Lion King, Iron Man, The Mandalorian) and created in partnership with the legendary BBC Studios Natural History Unit (Planet Earth, Blue […]
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 […]
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 […]
Every Thursday in August beginning August 6, your skate size sets the price! Pay the number of your roller skate size for admission and rental, so if you wear a size 8, you pay $8. It’s a fun way to roll into the weekend without […]
Beginning this May and continuing through October, Third Thursdays, hosted by PIDC and Ensemble, will transform Chapel Plaza at the Philadelphia Navy Yard into a lively, family and dog-friendly outdoor gathering space on the third Thursday of each month from 4 to 7 p.m. Designed […]
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 […]
Ease into the weekend with free yoga and meditation every Friday in Old City this August and September. We recommend bringing a mat! Please note, sessions are held between two venues. Yoga & meditation sessions take place weekly at Historic St. George's Museum & Christ Church.
Families can catch free live jazz on the waterfront at Spruce Street Harbor Park, featuring an exceptional lineup of musicians in partnership with Rising Sun Presents. Think skyline views, soulful music, food, drinks, and a laid-back lounge atmosphere. Open to all ages and not to […]
Established in 2003 and now run directly by Brogue Hydroponics, this market is located in picturesque Fitler Square Park. The year-round market is a regular Saturday morning routine for residents of the neighborhood. The Food Trust is proud to include Fitler Square Farmers Market as […]
Established in West Philly in 1998, this market is one of The Food Trust’s largest with a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, baked and canned goods, meats and specialty products. Clark Park Saturday market is a neighborhood favorite that operates year-round thanks to support from […]
Calling all book lovers! Participate in the 2026 Philadelphia Bookstore Crawl this August. With more than 50 independent bookstores participating across the Greater Philadelphia area, there's sure to be something for everyone. In addition to bookstores, the crawl has over 20 attractions planned, including libraries, […]
Families are warmly invited to discover the Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park, a Philadelphia tradition over 35 years in the making, officially opening for the 2026 season on Saturday, April 4 and open every weekend until October 31. More than a market, this vibrant […]
Families and individuals can start their Saturdays with movement, mindfulness, and waterfront views at Tai Chi at Spruce Street Harbor Park. This relaxing weekly experience combines Tai Chi and guided meditation on the park's double-decker barge along the Delaware River. Focused on slow, intentional movement […]
Blue Mountain Resort's annual Pierogies & Pints Festival returns Aug. 22–23 for a weekend of delicious food, craft beverages and live entertainment in the Pocono Mountains. Held in the Valley area behind the Adventure Center, the festival features savory, sweet and creative pierogies from regional […]
Do you have gently used or new art and craft supplies that are collecting dust? Are there things you bought for projects you're never going to get to or lost interest in? Do you want to try a new hobby but need inspiration and means? […]
Professional women's tennis returns to Philadelphia this summer with the inaugural Ennoble Care Philly Open, taking place August 23–29 at the University of Pennsylvania's Hamlin Tennis Center. As the only U.S. stop on the Women's Tennis Association calendar ahead of the U.S. Open, and one […]
Families are warmly invited to discover the Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park, a Philadelphia tradition over 35 years in the making, officially opening for the 2026 season on Saturday, April 4 and open every weekend until October 31. More than a market, this vibrant […]
Blue Mountain Resort's annual Pierogies & Pints Festival returns Aug. 22–23 for a weekend of delicious food, craft beverages and live entertainment in the Pocono Mountains. Held in the Valley area behind the Adventure Center, the festival features savory, sweet and creative pierogies from regional […]
From the rich color and deep symbolism of the delicate “pysanka” (Ukrainian Easter Egg) to the thunderous, power, rhythm and strength of “HOPAK” – the world’s most exciting ethnic dance, and every brilliant “Kolomiyka” (polka) and soulful folk song in between, families can experience the […]
Every Sunday in August, beginning August 2 Philly students can skate for free before heading back to class! K–12 and college students receive free roller-skating admission and skate rental with a valid Philadelphia student ID. Please note: Offer is available for on-site redemption only. A […]
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 […]
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 […]
Professional women's tennis returns to Philadelphia this summer with the inaugural Ennoble Care Philly Open, taking place August 23–29 at the University of Pennsylvania's Hamlin Tennis Center. As the only U.S. stop on the Women's Tennis Association calendar ahead of the U.S. Open, and one […]
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 […]
Professional women's tennis returns to Philadelphia this summer with the inaugural Ennoble Care Philly Open, taking place August 23–29 at the University of Pennsylvania's Hamlin Tennis Center. As the only U.S. stop on the Women's Tennis Association calendar ahead of the U.S. Open, and one […]
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 […]
The Philadelphia Dance Academy invites you to an Open House at the Old City studios on Tuesday August 25, 2026 from 4:30-6:30pm. Prospective and current families will meet-and-greet with faculty, enjoy a personalized tour, and participate in fun children's activities.
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 […]
Professional women's tennis returns to Philadelphia this summer with the inaugural Ennoble Care Philly Open, taking place August 23–29 at the University of Pennsylvania's Hamlin Tennis Center. As the only U.S. stop on the Women's Tennis Association calendar ahead of the U.S. Open, and one […]
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 […]
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 […]
Professional women's tennis returns to Philadelphia this summer with the inaugural Ennoble Care Philly Open, taking place August 23–29 at the University of Pennsylvania's Hamlin Tennis Center. As the only U.S. stop on the Women's Tennis Association calendar ahead of the U.S. Open, and one […]
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 […]
