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Join us for Live Reggae Sundays this summer at Winston on the Water. Summer Residency-June 21st to Sept. 27th, showcasing the city's best live Reggae & Steel Pan music with a late-nite Summer Blaze Dance Party. Get Ready for the Ultimate Island escape right on […]
Families can enjoy free live music under the stars at Live & Local, presented by 4333 Collective. Set along the waterfront at Spruce Street Harbor Park, the event features talented local bands, stunning skyline views, food, drinks, and plenty of hammock vibes. A feel-good night […]
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 […]
From March 28, 2026 to February 14, 2027, Botany of Nations is a groundbreaking exhibition that offers a culturally layered, new perspective on the legendary Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery, co-curated with ethnobotanist and author Enrique Salmón, PhD, and developed with contributions from Indigenous […]
At the Museum of the American Revolution, families can view The Declaration’s Journey exhibit, presented by Griffin Catalyst, which marks the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding. Come together to explore the history and global impact of the Declaration of Independence from 1776 to current […]
Just Us runs daily through October 12th, 2026. This summer, the Barnes Foundation is exhibiting works by incarcerated artists at State Correctional Institution (SCI) Phoenix, southeast Pennsylvania’s maximum-security prison for men and members of Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Rec Crew, a job readiness and life skills […]
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 […]
Bring the family at Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library for an interactive storytime. Every Monday, this event includes favorite read-aloud books, songs, and craft that's fun for the whole family!
Relax and recharge during Wellness on the Waterfront presented by Independence Blue Cross with Three Queens Yoga every Monday (6PM), Thursday (6PM), and Sunday (10AM). Join fellow fanatics in this series of summer fitness classes, including yoga and more at Race Street Pier. Bring a […]
Join Fairmount Park Conservancy on Tuesday, August 25th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM for a volunteer workday at Cobbs Creek Park! Together, attendees will help care for one of Philadelphia’s most important natural spaces by: • Removing invasive species • Picking up litter and […]
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 […]
At the Museum of the American Revolution, families can view The Declaration’s Journey exhibit, presented by Griffin Catalyst, which marks the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding. Come together to explore the history and global impact of the Declaration of Independence from 1776 to current […]
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.
Join Riverfront North and Roots2Rise for an all levels outdoor flow at Pennypack on the Delaware, Tuesdays from 6-7 pm! All ages and abilities are welcome. This class is made possible by the Riverfront North Partnership. Class is free but donations are welcome and will […]
Families can enjoy free live music under the stars at Live & Local, presented by 4333 Collective. Set along the waterfront at Spruce Street Harbor Park, the event features talented local bands, stunning skyline views, food, drinks, and plenty of hammock vibes. A feel-good night […]
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 […]
From March 28, 2026 to February 14, 2027, Botany of Nations is a groundbreaking exhibition that offers a culturally layered, new perspective on the legendary Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery, co-curated with ethnobotanist and author Enrique Salmón, PhD, and developed with contributions from Indigenous […]
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 […]
Visit Lickety Splitz at 2825 Rt 73 in Maple Shade to celebrate National Dog Day on Wednesday, August 26. 20% of proceeds from the sale of specially created sundaes will go directly to AWA all day! And from 6-8pm enjoy free pup cups for your […]
On Wednesdays at Parkway Central Library, independent readers and children can practice their reading skills with a certified therapy dog from Comfort Caring Canines. Dogs will be accompanied by their handler during this program, and each child will be assigned individual time to read to […]
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 […]
At the Museum of the American Revolution, families can view The Declaration’s Journey exhibit, presented by Griffin Catalyst, which marks the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding. Come together to explore the history and global impact of the Declaration of Independence from 1776 to current […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join Fairmount Park Conservancy’s Director of Sponsorships and Partnerships for a 2.5-mile hiking tour to explore the history of brewing and beer gardens around East Fairmount Park. The hike will end at a modern-day park beer garden – Parks on Tap at Lemon Hill! Please […]
Relax and recharge during Wellness on the Waterfront presented by Independence Blue Cross with Three Queens Yoga every Monday (6PM), Thursday (6PM), and Sunday (10AM). Join fellow fanatics in this series of summer fitness classes, including yoga and more at Race Street Pier. Bring a […]
Join Rock to the Future for the last Youth-Led Open Mic Night of the summer on Thursday, August 27, from 6–8:30 PM at OneArt Community Center! Their Concert Creators students plan and produce this event from start to finish, creating an evening that celebrates youth […]
Families can enjoy free live music under the stars at Live & Local, presented by 4333 Collective. Set along the waterfront at Spruce Street Harbor Park, the event features talented local bands, stunning skyline views, food, drinks, and plenty of hammock vibes. A feel-good night […]
Just Us runs daily through October 12th, 2026. This summer, the Barnes Foundation is exhibiting works by incarcerated artists at State Correctional Institution (SCI) Phoenix, southeast Pennsylvania’s maximum-security prison for men and members of Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Rec Crew, a job readiness and life skills […]
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 […]
Brought to you by good2grow, the leading kids’ beverage and snack brand, this special meet-and-greet gives fans a chance to get up close to one of the competing Hot Wheels Monster Trucks ahead of the Philadelphia shows. Guests can meet a driver, take photos and […]
