Philadelphia
Exciting Events & Activities Happening While You're in Town
We've curated a list of can't-miss events happening around Philly. You'll find everything from live music and vibrant street festivals, to local art pop-ups we think you'll love.
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KIDS FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES
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SPORTING ACTIVITIES
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ART & CULTURE ACTIVITIES
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STREET FESTIVALS AND BREWS
AUG 2
2nd Street Festival
Northern Liberties
One of Philadelphia's largest neighborhood festivals returns with multiple stages of live music, local food vendors, beer gardens, shopping, artists, and entertainment along North 2nd Street.
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AUG 2-29
PECO Multicultural Series at Cherry Street Pier
Cherry Street Pier (Delaware River Waterfront)
Celebrate cultures from around the world during this free festival series featuring music, dance, food, crafts, and family-friendly activities.
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AUG 6-9
BlackStar Film Festival
Kimmel Center, The Wilma Theater & Suzanne Roberts Theatre
Celebrating its 15th anniversary, BlackStar showcases 91 films from more than 30 countries, along with panel discussions, filmmaker conversations, and special events highlighting Black, Brown, and Indigenous artists.
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AUG 7
WWE SmackDown
Xfinity Mobile Arena
Watch WWE superstars including Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley, Drew McIntyre, Randy Orton, Jade Cargill, Tiffany Stratton and more during a live Friday Night SmackDown event.
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NOW THROUGH AUG 27
Passyunk Passeggiata
East Passyunk Avenue (South Philadelphia)
Spend Thursday evenings exploring East Passyunk Avenue with live music, shopping, and special food and drink offers from participating restaurants and local businesses.
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NOW THROUGH AUG 16
Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival
Franklin Square (Old City)
Experience illuminated lantern displays, cultural performances, fountain shows, themed crafts, and international food in one of Philadelphia's signature summer festivals.
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NOW THROUGH AUG 26
Center City District SIPS
Participating Bars & Restaurants (Center City)
Enjoy discounted cocktails, beer, wine, mocktails, appetizers, and dinner specials during Philadelphia's popular weekly happy hour program.
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NOW THROUGH SEP 7
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink (Penn's Landing / Delaware River Waterfront)
Spend the day roller skating, playing arcade games and mini golf, enjoying rides, food, drinks, and waterfront entertainment. Spend the day roller skating, playing arcade games and mini golf, enjoying rides, food, drinks, and waterfront entertainment.
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NOW THROUGH SEP 7
Universal Theme Parks: The Exhibition
The Franklin Institute (Logan Square)
Go behind the scenes of Universal's iconic attractions through immersive galleries featuring original props, ride vehicles, engineering, and theme park design.
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NOW THROUGH SEP 28
Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park
Citizens Bank Park (South Philadelphia Sports Complex)
Catch the Phillies at home throughout August.
Home series include:
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August 3–6: Washington Nationals
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August 7–9: Toronto Blue Jays
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August 17–19: Florida Marlins
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August 21–23: St. Louis Cardinals
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SO HAPPY TO HAVE YOU STAYING WITH US!
EVERYTHING'S BEEN PREPARED WITH YOU IN MIND AND WE HOPE YOUR TIME HERE IS FILLED WITH COMFORT AND GREAT MEMORIES.
