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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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Join the Philadelphia Caribbean Festival, part of the PECO Multicultural Series, at Cherry Street Pier and Race Street Pier from noon to 8 p.m. The event is FREE and OPEN to the public. Rain or shine. Join for the 40th Annual Philadelphia Caribbean Festival, featuring […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us on the grounds of Woodmere's Charles Knox Smith Hall for the 2026 Annual Straw Maze opening reception & enjoy the unveiling of the Summer Community Art Project installation! Explore the spaces, tunnels, and multi-level views created in Woodmere's 2026 straw maze. Built with […]
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 […]
