There's plenty of fun to be had before turkey time!
Kids are invited to embrace their silly side as live entertainers offer unique programs.
Join for Superhero Saturday at the Please Touch Museum, where kids can unleash their inner heroes with a day full of exciting activities! Dress up in your favorite superhero costume, meet the Philadelphia Avengers, get a custom caricature, do a printmaking activity, and more,
From a single-room studio to a premier dance institution, shaping 700 aspiring dancers across two locations and fostering a unique community that goes beyond dance.
Join the Academy for a wild weekend celebrating more than a few of our favorite (invertebrate) things. From the thrilling return of the famous Roach Races to scientist-led Bug Walks on the Parkway, there’s something for everyone — kids and adults alike! Discover the unexpected insect
Get fresh local foods and goods for your family at these markets around the city
Celebrate Independence Day with the best views of Philadelphia! Embark on the Signature Philadelphia Dinner Cruise on the Delaware River for a delicious chef-curated buffet for all ages and dancing beneath the glittering night sky. You’ll soak in views of Philadelphia’s iconic landmarks, such as
Gospel on Independence, as part of the Independence Concert Series Stage presented by VISIT PHILADELPHIA® will return for yet another moving and soul-stirring performance on Independence Mall with Independence Hall in the background. This powerful celebration of gospel music will bring together an incredible lineup of local
This year, Ensemble Arts is partying outside and in, with a range of performances taking place on a pop-up stage at Broad and Spruce Streets. Audiences can expect some of Broadway’s finest performers, performing selections from the upcoming 2025-26 Broadway season shows, as well as
One of the largest ice cream festivals in America is back on Filbert Street this summer, hosted by Reading Terminal Market and Bassetts Ice Cream. In addition to Bassetts, 10 local ice cream artisans will join in the fun alongside Reading Terminal Market merchants. Visitors