Pride Around the City kicks off Philly Pride Weekend with a powerful display of visibility and unity, as we unfurl the largest Pride flag in Philadelphia’s history across iconic locations throughout the city. The new record-breaking 600-foot Philadelphia Pride Rainbow Flag will tour the city
To commemorate Juneteenth, The Athenaeum of Philadelphia and the African American Children’s Book Project and Literary Events and Projects are proud to present Juneteenth - Celebrating Literary and Artistic Freedom honoring EB Lewis, legendary fine artist, author, and illustrator. In this special event, EB Lewis will share
Activities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week promises captivating experiences for kids of all ages with a new make-and-take activity. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities are available on a
Memorial Day Weekend in Philly is packed with ways to celebrate. From food to family fun, here’s your go-to guide for a great holiday.
The PCCF is the first of its kind in Philadelphia, presenting artists from the vibrant and growing contemporary circus community and bringing ground-breaking artists from across the nation and beyond to Philadelphia. Full-length shows that blend acrobatics, dance, theater, and storytelling to push the boundaries
Jump-start your epic summer with an action-packed opening day weekend at Spruce Street Harbor Park. The park is free and open to the public. Food and drink are pay-as-you-go. Schedule Friday, May 23 7 pm: Afterwork Sessions with Shekhinah B. Saturday, May 24 1 pm - 3 pm: Balloon Twisting 1 pm -
El Mercado Cultural is a Fleisher initiative focused on contributing creative and marketing resources to new merchants, restaurant owners, and market vendors completely free of charge. From product and food photography to digital marketing and branding, Fleisher’s intent is to capture the natural intersection between
Meet the Women of the 18th Century representing the diverse population of Colonial Philadelphia at the Betsy Ross House! Learn about their lives and the era they lived in by hearing their true, interactive stories.
Start the day in the charming Betsy Ross House courtyard. Join Betsy for a secret ceremony raising the thirteen-star flag and hear why this was especially daring in 1776.
Meet and greet History Makers, costumed historic interpreters who rehearse and train for months in preparation for an authentic, accurate, and interactive experience, as they bring to life some of the city’s most famous, and not-so-famous, citizens from the 18th and 19th centuries. Hear from
