The Weekly

Every Thursday, we send Philly parents the best local events. Browse past issues below.

October 2026

Mid-Autumn Moved to Saturday, Plus a Sound Bath and Castanets

Mid-Autumn Is Saturday Now: Lion Dances, Mooncake Contest, Lantern Parade·A Gallery Built Around a Creation Story, Free for One More Weekend·Live Latin Music, Pumpkin Painting and a Sound Bath in a Historic Burial Ground+1 more
Oct 3·4 picks

September 2026

A Lantern Parade Through Chinatown, a Free Ferry to Camden, and Eight Blocks of South Street

31 Years of the Mid-Autumn Festival, Still Run by Teenagers·Pedal Boats, a Tall Ship, and a Free Ferry Across the River·1,500 Marchers Down the Parkway for the Puerto Rican Day Parade+1 more
Sep 26·4 picks

Indigenous Arts on the Pier, a Pawpaw Harvest, and the Kimmel Free for a Day

Two Days of Indigenous Arts and a Pow Wow on Cherry Street Pier·Pawpaw Ice Cream and Fresh-Pressed Cider at Woodford Mansion·The Kimmel Opens the Whole Building, Free+1 more
Sep 19·4 picks

A Beard of Live Bees, Free Rods on the Schuylkill, and 42 Years of Feria del Barrio

A Free Honey Festival, Including a Man Wearing a Beard of Bees·Free Rods and a Real Tournament Under the Walnut Street Bridge·An Art and Wellness Festival on Top of a Parking Garage+1 more
Sep 12·4 picks

August 2026

The Bike Race Is Back, a 300-Drone Show, and Free Bookbags

The Philadelphia Cycling Classic Returns·Point Breeze Block Party·Celebrate Asia at Cherry Street Pier+1 more
Aug 29·4 picks

The Caribbean Festival Turns 40, Seven Ice Cream Shops on One Block, and a Creek Truck

The Philadelphia Caribbean Festival Turns 40·Festival of India·Jazz on the Ave+2 more
Aug 15·5 picks

A Free Hip-Hop Festival on the Parkway, Roach Races, and Five Hours of Pierogi

Hip-Hop In The Park at The Oval·Bug Fest at the Academy of Natural Sciences·Free Family Day: Building & Architecture+2 more
Aug 8·5 picks

14 Blocks of Northern Liberties, Free Kayaks, and Pay-What-You-Wish Dinosaurs

2nd Street Festival·Free Boating at Bartram's Garden·Pay-What-You-Wish Dinosaurs at the Academy of Natural Sciences+1 more
Aug 1·4 picks

July 2026

A Once-in-40-Years Math Festival, Franklin Square Turns 20, and a Sunset Canoe

Math Festival at the International Congress of Mathematicians·Franklin Square's 20th Birthday Celebration·Free Community Day at Please Touch Museum+1 more
Jul 25·4 picks

1,200 Harry Potter Drones, a Free Jazz Fest, and Two Movie Nights

Lancaster Avenue Jazz & Arts Festival·Movie Night: Hoppers at Hope Park·Movie Matinee: Ponyo at Cira Green+1 more
Jul 18·4 picks

Walk the Ben Franklin Bridge, a Kayak Flotilla, and Afrobeats at LOVE Park

Walk Across the Ben Franklin Bridge for Its 100th Birthday·El Mercado Cultural at Cherry Street Pier·Movies on the Block: Good Burger+1 more
Jul 10·4 picks

America's 250th, a Neighborhood Bike Parade, and Free Wax Seals

Salute to Independence Semiquincentennial Parade·Free Craft Day + America250 Exhibits at Historic St. George's·Chestnut Hill 4th of July Parade & Bike Parade+2 more
Jul 3·5 picks

June 2026

Elmo, Fairy Houses, and the Phanatic: Your Philly Weekend

Kidchella·Philly Fairy Festival·Manayunk Arts Festival+2 more
Jun 27·5 picks

Juneteenth, a Swedish Maypole, and Father's Day at the Arcade

Juneteenth Jubilee at the African American Museum·Midsommarfest at the American Swedish Historical Museum·Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade & Festival+1 more
Jun 19·4 picks

Odunde, a Free Farm Day, and a Rooftop Movie (No World Cup Required)

ODUNDE Festival·BeeFest at Fox Chase Farm·Saturday Matinee: The Mitchells vs. The Machines+1 more
Jun 13·4 picks

A Kid-Friendly Pride, Free Pedal Boats, and Philly's Oldest Street Opens Its Doors

Philly Pride March & Festival·Community Paddle Boating at FDR Park·Family Funday with PopUpPlay: Campfire Stories+1 more
Jun 6·4 picks

May 2026

400 Porch Concerts, Free Kayaks in Frankford, and a Toddler Party at the Barnes

West Philly Porchfest·Pops on the Plaza: A Free Philly Pops Set·Frankford Fish Fest+1 more
May 30·4 picks

Spruce Street Harbor Park's Back, Five Free Museums, and Roses in Bloom

Spruce Street Harbor Park + RiverRink Summerfest Opening·MuseumFest: Five Free Museums in Old City·Please Touch First-ival at Memorial Hall+1 more
May 23·4 picks

The Italian Market Festival, Free Pony Rides, and a Brewerytown Block Party

South 9th Street Italian Market Festival·Girard Avenue Street Fest·AAPI Heritage Festival at FDR Park+1 more
May 16·4 picks

Crafts for Mom, Free Schuylkill Kayaks, and a 68-Year-Old May Fair

Spruce Hill 68th Annual May Fair·Free Boating at Bartram's Garden·Franklin Square Play Days with YoYo+1 more
May 9·4 picks

A 90s Block Party, Medieval Faire + Free Concert by a Sesame Street Songwriter

Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival·Fishtown Music & Arts Festival·South Street Spring Fest+1 more
May 2·4 picks

April 2026

Naturepalooza, Goats at a Book Fest, and a New NoLibs Playground: Your Philly Weekend

Naturepalooza·Fairmount Arts Crawl·Liberty Lands Playground Grand Opening+1 more
Apr 25·4 picks

A Block Party, Free Carousel Rides, and Philly ABCs — Your Weekend Sorted

In Bloom Block Party·Franklin Square Opening Day·Open Streets: West Walnut+1 more
Apr 18·4 picks

A Makers Market, Otaku Fest at the Pier, and Parks on Tap Returns — Your Weekend Sorted

Made in Philadelphia Spring Market·Philly Otaku Fest 4.0·Parks on Tap: Azalea Garden (Opening Weekend)+1 more
Apr 11·4 picks

A 93-Year-Old Parade, Free Jazz, and a Candy Trail — Your Philly Weekend

93rd Annual Easter Promenade·Play-A-Palooza·PECO Free First Sunday: Philly Jazz Month+1 more
Apr 4·4 picks

March 2026

35K Eggs, Free Rock Climbing, and Exclusive LEGO — Your Philly Weekend

Philly Egg Hunt at Gorgas Park·Discovery Day: Rock Climbing and Environmental Resource Fair·Spring LEGO 'Happy Hummingbird' Build Event+1 more
Mar 28·4 picks

7 Egg Hunts, Free Boats, and Sock Puppets — Your Philly Weekend

Friends of Shot Tower Spring Egg Hunt·Spring Jubilee·Music for Tiny Friends Library Tour+1 more
Mar 21·4 picks

The St. Patrick's Day Parade, Easter Eggs, and a Real Farm — Your Philly Weekend

The Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade·Burke Playground Easter Egg Hunt·Children's Storytime with Jaylene Clark Owens+1 more
Mar 14·4 picks

Free Art, Shark Teeth, and Holi — Your Philly Weekend

Free Community Day with SEAMAAC·First Friday at Cherry Street Pier·Miss Molly's Music Class+2 more
Mar 7·5 picks

February 2026

Flowers, Thrift, and Free Music: Your Weekend Sorted

PHS Philadelphia Flower Show·D(esign) IY: Flower·Free Early Childhood Classes at Mister John's Music+1 more
Feb 28·4 picks

🐴 Year of the Fire Horse: 5 Things to Do This Weekend

Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade·Year of the Horse Lunar New Year Celebration·Lunar New Year at the Rail Park+2 more
Feb 21·5 picks

Forgot the kids are off? 4 things still happening today & tomorrow

National Constitution Center·Free Ice Skating at Dilworth Park·Make & Take at Magic Gardens+1 more
Feb 16·4 picks

This Weekend in Philly: 4 Things Worth Your Time (Valentine's Edition)

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Universal Theme Parks: The Exhibition Opening Weekend·Valentine's Day Crafts at Rittenhouse Square·Kids Eat Free at IKEA+1 more
Feb 14·4 picks

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