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The 2024 Philadelphia Veterans Parade and Festival to be held November 10, 2024. The countdown begins! Join us as we honor our brave veterans and celebrate their service to our nation at the Philadelphia Veterans Parade & Festival on Sunday, November 10, 2024. The Philadelphia […]
Characters Welcome is THE event for sticker artists to meet, exchange ideas, & leave behind tokens of their amazing art on our walls, ceilings, floors, etc! Characters Welcome All Stars celebrates that community by showcasing archival sticker art boards from 2012 – 2019, highlighting sticker artists all over the world […]
From November 7–17, 2024, PAAFF will host a hybrid film festival—presenting the best in Asian & Pacific Islander film and storytelling, through in-person film screenings, online film rentals, and more!
GayBINGO is the fabulous, irreverent, campy, wildly popular monthly event that has been entertaining Philadelphia audiences for over 20 years! Celebrating a different theme each month, hundreds of people pack the hall for a night of good old-fashioned Bingo… with a decidedly different twist! GayBINGO […]
From November 7–17, 2024, PAAFF will host a hybrid film festival—presenting the best in Asian & Pacific Islander film and storytelling, through in-person film screenings, online film rentals, and more!
From November 7–17, 2024, PAAFF will host a hybrid film festival—presenting the best in Asian & Pacific Islander film and storytelling, through in-person film screenings, online film rentals, and more!
From November 7–17, 2024, PAAFF will host a hybrid film festival—presenting the best in Asian & Pacific Islander film and storytelling, through in-person film screenings, online film rentals, and more!
The season is upon us and there is no better place to celebrate than Main Street in Manayunk! Mannyunk Gets Lit is a lights and display competition where Main Street lights up with more than eighty thousand lights, with the participation of over 50 businesses. […]
West Philly fams! Join us for Free Music Thursdays with Miss Fawz! 🎶🥁 We’re excited to offer a couple free baby music classes on Thursdays as we introduce Miss Fawz in our new location in West Philly, Two Locals Brewing. If you’re already registered for […]
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Village apartments (54th & Lindbergh Blvd entrance), now through mid-November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC […]
Manayunk lights up for the holidays on November 14, 2024 with our annual tree-lighting ceremony! Head to Canal View Park (4418 Main Street) from 5:30-7:00 PM where they'll host special guests and live performances. Tree Lighting Schedule 5:30PM | SJU City Belles 5:45PM | Santa Fire Truck […]
Dilworth Park’s popular winter attractions are returning for the season! The Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink will again offer skating seven days per week, the Greenfield Lawn will host reindeer topiaries in the Wintergarden and the Rothman Orthopaedics Cabin will round out the park’s seasonal transformation. Visit each […]
From November 7–17, 2024, PAAFF will host a hybrid film festival—presenting the best in Asian & Pacific Islander film and storytelling, through in-person film screenings, online film rentals, and more!
Now in its 48th year, the Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show features unique, one-of-a-kind works by artists from across the United States. The 2024 Show will welcome a total of 195 talented artists representing 13 diverse categories of art and design plus 24 guest artists from Italy. […]
The season is upon us and there is no better place to celebrate than Main Street in Manayunk! Mannyunk Gets Lit is a lights and display competition where Main Street lights up with more than eighty thousand lights, with the participation of over 50 businesses. […]
This walking tour is also a walking magic show! One of only three such tours in the world. Strolling past historic and offbeat locations in Old City Philly, the history of each location inspires a fun and astonishing magic trick. Learn why they have 99.9% […]
Simon® is pleased to announce that families can meet Santa at King of Prussia as part of the Simon Santa Photo Experience. Santa arrives at The Plaza near Nordstrom on Thursday, November 7, and at The Court near Bloomingdale’s on Friday, November 15. He will […]
The Night Market is back at Bok! Gift locally this holiday season by shopping a selection of products made by artists and designers based here in Philadelphia
Made @ Bok Night Market
Halloween spirits come alive with bone-chilling tales from beyond the grave on a Candlelight Ghost Tour of Philadelphia! Guests will unearth spine-tingling stories of wandering ghosts, haunted houses steeped in mystery, and hidden burial grounds on a walking tour of Old City and Society Hill. […]
Discover Early Childhood: Saturday, November 16, 2024. Get to know our early childhood program that preserves the important elements of childhood while meeting children’s physical, social, and emotional needs. Utilizing the surrounding natural resources including a forest classroom and garden, the curriculum lays the foundations […]
Dilworth Park’s popular winter attractions are returning for the season! The Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink will again offer skating seven days per week, the Greenfield Lawn will host reindeer topiaries in the Wintergarden and the Rothman Orthopaedics Cabin will round out the park’s seasonal transformation. Visit each […]
From November 7–17, 2024, PAAFF will host a hybrid film festival—presenting the best in Asian & Pacific Islander film and storytelling, through in-person film screenings, online film rentals, and more!
Now in its 48th year, the Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show features unique, one-of-a-kind works by artists from across the United States. The 2024 Show will welcome a total of 195 talented artists representing 13 diverse categories of art and design plus 24 guest artists from Italy. […]
The Please Touch Museum celebrates World Kindness Day! Events throughout the day include storytimes on kindness, a collaborative playwriting activity and performance, and a Makerspace Workshop to create your own puppets!
The season is upon us and there is no better place to celebrate than Main Street in Manayunk! Mannyunk Gets Lit is a lights and display competition where Main Street lights up with more than eighty thousand lights, with the participation of over 50 businesses. […]
See up to 2,000 of the top American Kennel Club sanctioned dogs from across the country. 205 breeds and varieties are eligible to compete for best of Breed, First in Group and the coveted title of Best in Show. Each day brings different competitions and […]
Explore the zigzag spaces, tunnels, and multi-level views created in Woodmere's 2024 straw maze. Built with massive bales of straw and designed by architects Peter Everett Brown and Barbara Ann Sprague of BrownSprague LLC, this year’s maze provides fun and recreation for all ages. FREE for family […]
Liberty Flea is a collection of the top Vintage and Artisan vendors in the Philadelphia area. Join us for our November BOK Market! This is the place to shop for antiques, home décor, furniture, vintage clothing, and hand made artisan goods. This market is on […]
This walking tour is also a walking magic show! One of only three such tours in the world. Strolling past historic and offbeat locations in Old City Philly, the history of each location inspires a fun and astonishing magic trick. Learn why they have 99.9% […]
This time of year is joyful for many, but for those experiencing loss, it can be tough. SIFTMedia 215 is holding a GOOD GRIEF Community Event Co-presented with @thethreadphilly. The Good Grief Film Project (8 short films by SIFT filmmakers, inspired by poems) will screen […]
Get ready for Germantown’s FIRST ANNUAL NIGHT MARKET! Join the Maplewood Collective on November 16th from 4 PM to 9 PM at Maplewood Mall for an unforgettable evening of local vendors, delicious food, live music, and community fun!
Dive into the captivating world of Faust, where passion, temptation, and fate collide in one of the most enduring and beloved operas of all time. This mesmerizing production brings to life the story of the aging philosopher, Faust, who makes a fateful pact with the devil […]
Calling all kids and families! Have you ever wanted to explore the museum galleries after dark? Join us during Up Late with the Sphinx for an evening filled with games and gallery activities. Drop into a hands-on workshop and make something special to take home, […]
Halloween spirits come alive with bone-chilling tales from beyond the grave on a Candlelight Ghost Tour of Philadelphia! Guests will unearth spine-tingling stories of wandering ghosts, haunted houses steeped in mystery, and hidden burial grounds on a walking tour of Old City and Society Hill. […]
