60 upcoming events near Philadelphia — concerts, theater, markets, library programs and more. Free to browse; each links to the source.
Outdoors & nature
June 5 to August 16, 2026
Nightly, evenings
Franklin Square Park · Philadelphia, PA
Franklin Square Park
You can stroll Franklin Square after dark among glowing handcrafted lanterns built by artisans from China, with cultural performances all summer long.
Community & civic
June 7 to 13, 2026
Varies
South Philadelphia, around 23rd & South · Philadelphia, PA
South Philadelphia, around 23rd & South
You get a full week of lead-up programming before ODUNDE's big Sunday festival, celebrating 51 years of the African and African American cultural tradition.
Classes & arts
June 15 to July 31, 2026 (workshops through August 15)
Varies
Fleisher Art Memorial, Bella Vista · Philadelphia, PA
Fleisher Art Memorial, Bella Vista
You can take low-cost adult art classes and workshops in painting, drawing, printmaking, and more at this Bella Vista institution.
Community & civic
June 19 to July 4, 2026
Daily, varies by event
Citywide, centered on the Parkway and Independence Mall · Philadelphia, PA
Citywide, centered on the Parkway and Independence Mall
You get 16 days of free, family-friendly programming across the city leading up to America's 250th birthday, capped by the July 4th celebration where independence was declared.
Classes & arts
June 2026 (multiple dates)
5:00 p.m.
Utility Works, Barclay Square · Philadelphia, PA
Utility Works, Barclay Square
You can make your own ice cream bowls at a social pottery workshop.
Theater & film
June 26 and 27, 2026
7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday
Marian Anderson Hall, Kimmel Center · Philadelphia, PA
Marian Anderson Hall, Kimmel Center
You can watch the classic film on the big screen while the orchestra plays the score live.
Classes & arts
June 26 to August 24, 2026
Museum hours
Barnes Foundation, Parkway · Philadelphia, PA
Barnes Foundation, Parkway
You can see original works by incarcerated and justice-impacted artists from Mural Arts Philadelphia at the Barnes.
Music & concerts
Late June through July 4, 2026
Philadelphia, PA
Philly's July 4th celebration packs free concerts, museum days, and fireworks across the city, with a big concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Music & concerts
July 5, 2026
Evening
Highmark Mann Center, Fairmount Park · Philadelphia, PA
Highmark Mann Center, Fairmount Park
You can see music legend Paul Simon perform at the Mann's outdoor amphitheater.
Music & concerts
September 18 to 20, 2026
Afternoon and evening
Wiggins Park, Camden Waterfront · Philadelphia, PA
Wiggins Park, Camden Waterfront
You can spend a weekend on the waterfront hearing roots, folk, and indie acts curated by public-radio station WXPN.
Senior programs
October 16, 2026
Daytime
Philadelphia (see PCA listing) · Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia (see PCA listing)
You can take part in PCA's annual senior health-and-wellness walk-and-resource event.
Community & civic
Late November to December 24, 2026
Philadelphia, PA
A German-style holiday market sets up around LOVE Park and City Hall with more than 120 vendors, a double-decker carousel, and visits with Santa.
Dance & fitness
Friday, June 19, 2026
7:00 p.m.
Open Air Theatre, Longwood Gardens · Philadelphia, PA
Open Air Theatre, Longwood Gardens
You can watch the award-winning Philadelphia Dance Company perform in a Juneteenth commemoration set in the gardens.
Classes & arts
Thursday, June 18, 2026
5:00 p.m.
Midnight & The Wicked, Rittenhouse Square · Philadelphia, PA
Midnight & The Wicked, Rittenhouse Square
You can sip and paint at an evening creative social near Rittenhouse Square.
Outdoors & nature
Every Tuesday, 2026
11 a.m.
Morris Arboretum & Gardens, Chestnut Hill · Philadelphia, PA
Morris Arboretum & Gardens, Chestnut Hill
You can take a weekly guided walk to learn the plants and trees of the Wissahickon landscape.
Pickleball & rec
Ongoing, 2026
Daylight hours
FDR Park, Seger Park, Water Tower, Baldi · Philadelphia, PA
FDR Park, Seger Park, Water Tower, Baldi
You can play for free at nine public pickleball courts around Philadelphia, from FDR Park's 10-court hub to neighborhood spots.
Community & civic
Sunday, June 14, 2026
All day
23rd & South Street · Philadelphia, PA
23rd & South Street
You can take in the largest African American street festival in North America, with 100-plus arts, craft and food vendors and two stages of free live entertainment across 15 city blocks.
Theater & film
2026 run (see listing)
Evenings and matinees
The Fairgrounds at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center · Philadelphia, PA
The Fairgrounds at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
You can see Cirque du Soleil's acrobatic dreamscape LUZIA under the big top at the Expo Center.
Music & concerts
Saturday, July 18, 2026
9:15 p.m.
Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square · Philadelphia, PA
Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square
You can take in a fireworks-and-fountains show set to music from The Wizard of Oz on a summer Saturday night.
Lifelong learning
Ongoing, 2026
Varies
Barnes Foundation, Parkway · Philadelphia, PA
Barnes Foundation, Parkway
You can take guided tours and talks exploring the Barnes collection and its history.
Lifelong learning
Ongoing, 2026 terms
Varies
Community College of Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA
Community College of Philadelphia
You can pick from hundreds of noncredit professional-development and personal-enrichment classes at the community college.
Community & civic
Thursday, January 1, 2026
9 a.m.
Philadelphia, PA
More than 10,000 costumed performers strut up Broad Street in this Philadelphia tradition that is older than a century. Arrive early to claim a good spot.
Outdoors & nature
Daily through November 30, 2026
10:30 a.m. weekdays, 1 p.m. weekends
Morris Arboretum & Gardens, Chestnut Hill · Philadelphia, PA
Morris Arboretum & Gardens, Chestnut Hill
You can join a guided walking tour of the arboretum's seasonal highlights, meeting at the Welcome Center.
Classes & arts
Friday, June 19, 2026
Daytime
Cherry Street Pier, Delaware River Waterfront · Philadelphia, PA
Cherry Street Pier, Delaware River Waterfront
You can learn watercolor basics in a beginner-friendly class on the waterfront pier.
Pickleball & rec
Ongoing open play, 2026
Varies by session
FDR Park, Seger Park, Water Tower and other public courts · Philadelphia, PA
FDR Park, Seger Park, Water Tower and other public courts
You can find and join free pickleball play sessions at public courts citywide using this free scheduling tool.
Markets
Every Saturday and Sunday, year-round
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Gateway, Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA
Gateway, Philadelphia
You can hunt for vintage and antiques at this indoor flea market open every weekend.
Food festivals
Saturday, June 27, 2026
3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Liberty Point, 211 S. Columbus Blvd. · Philadelphia, PA
Liberty Point, 211 S. Columbus Blvd.
You can sample global food, music, and culture at this waterfront festival.
Tastings
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Sessions from 12:00 p.m.
Philadelphia Navy Yard · Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia Navy Yard
You can sample wines, craft brews, and spirits from 40-plus local vendors at this outdoor tasting at the Navy Yard.
Lifelong learning
Monday, June 8, 2026
6:00 p.m.
Parkway Central Library · Philadelphia, PA
Parkway Central Library
You can attend a free author talk in the history department at the central library.
Senior programs
Ongoing, 2026
Varies
28 senior centers across Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA
28 senior centers across Philadelphia
You can drop into one of 28 PCA-funded senior centers for socializing, meals, and unique local programming.
Community & civic
2026 season, ongoing
Museum hours
Eastern State Penitentiary, Fairmount · Philadelphia, PA
Eastern State Penitentiary, Fairmount
You can tour the historic prison's 250th-anniversary exhibition exploring liberty and justice in America.
Senior programs
Ongoing, 2026
Varies
Six city older-adult centers · Philadelphia, PA
Six city older-adult centers
You can join aerobics, tai chi, yoga, walking groups, chair exercises, and nutrition classes at the city's older-adult recreation centers.
Music & concerts
Sunday, June 28, 2026
Afternoon
St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Olney · Philadelphia, PA
St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Olney
You can hear a solo harp performance in an intimate indoor setting as part of a neighborhood performance series.
Music & concerts
Saturday, August 29, 2026
7:00 p.m.
Highmark Mann Center, Fairmount Park · Philadelphia, PA
Highmark Mann Center, Fairmount Park
You can hear the Zac Brown Band's country-rock at the Mann's open-air pavilion on a late-summer Saturday.
Tastings
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Afternoon
Fishtown, Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA
Fishtown, Philadelphia
You can sample local brews from heavy-hitter breweries at the second annual Fishtown Beer Fest.
Music & concerts
Saturday, June 13, 2026
7:30 p.m.
TD Pavilion at The Mann, Fairmount Park · Philadelphia, PA
TD Pavilion at The Mann, Fairmount Park
You can catch the band Bleachers at the Mann's outdoor pavilion under the trees of Fairmount Park.
Community & civic
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Other Half Brewing, Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA
Other Half Brewing, Philadelphia
You can join a casual evening trivia night at this Philadelphia brewery.
Lifelong learning
Ongoing, 2026
Varies
Penn Museum, University City · Philadelphia, PA
Penn Museum, University City
You can attend archaeology and anthropology lectures and gallery programs at the Penn Museum.
Dance & fitness
Friday, June 5 and Friday, June 26, 2026
10:30 a.m.
Morris Arboretum & Gardens, Chestnut Hill · Philadelphia, PA
Morris Arboretum & Gardens, Chestnut Hill
You can take a gentle seated chair-yoga session amid the gardens, easy on the joints.
Dance & fitness
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 (multiple dates)
Morning
FDR Park Welcome Center, South Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA
FDR Park Welcome Center, South Philadelphia
You can learn gentle tai chi basics in the park with Friends of FDR Park.
Markets
Seasonal, opening spring 2026 by location
Varies by market
Locations across all neighborhoods · Philadelphia, PA
Locations across all neighborhoods
You can find a neighborhood farmers market with opening dates, hours, and payment options using the city's finder tool.
Lifelong learning
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
1:00 p.m.
Parkway Central Library · Philadelphia, PA
Parkway Central Library
You can attend a free midday author conversation at the Parkway Central Library.
Outdoors & nature
Ongoing, 2026
Varies
Bartram's Garden, Southwest Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA
Bartram's Garden, Southwest Philadelphia
You can join free and low-cost workshops on gardening, self-care, and arts at America's oldest botanic garden along the river.
Lifelong learning
Ongoing terms, summer and fall 2026
Varies
Temple University Center City and online · Philadelphia, PA
Temple University Center City and online
You can take noncredit courses designed for adults 50 and older through Temple's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, in person or on Zoom.
Food festivals
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Philadelphia, PA
More than 70 food trucks and vendors take over Main Street in Manayunk for the city's favorite food truck day. It is free to walk and graze.
Community & civic
Dates vary, check the calendar
Philadelphia, PA
The city's official calendar lists the big 2026 happenings, including FIFA World Cup matches and MLB All-Star Week, on top of the usual festivals.
Classes & arts
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Daytime
Main Street, Manayunk · Philadelphia, PA
Main Street, Manayunk
You can browse one of the region's largest outdoor juried art shows along Main Street, with hundreds of artists, makers, and food.
Tastings
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Afternoon and evening
Girard College · Philadelphia, PA
Girard College
You can taste from Black-owned wine and spirits brands at the 4th annual fest at Girard College.
Music & concerts
Thursday, July 2, 2026
9:15 p.m.
Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square · Philadelphia, PA
Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square
You can watch fireworks choreographed to American classics over Longwood's illuminated fountains on this summer evening.
Lifelong learning
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
7:00 p.m.
Parkway Central Library · Philadelphia, PA
Parkway Central Library
You can hear scholar Danielle Allen discuss her new book at the central library's author series.
Music & concerts
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Noon to 7 p.m.
Philadelphia, PA
South Street kicks off festival season with live music, vendors, and open-air fun from noon to 7 p.m. The street closes to cars for the day.
Community & civic
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Morning
Philadelphia, PA
The oldest Thanksgiving Day parade in the nation marches through Center City with floats, balloons, and bands on Thanksgiving morning.
Classes & arts
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Evening
The Bok Building, South Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA
The Bok Building, South Philadelphia
You can hand-build a clay pinch pot in a relaxed evening session at the Bok Building.
Tastings
Fourth Friday monthly, 2026
Evening
Philadelphia (see listing) · Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia (see listing)
You can enjoy an all-inclusive wine tasting with catered food and art each fourth Friday of the month.
Markets
Sundays, year round
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Philadelphia, PA
This year-round market at 2nd and Lombard runs every Sunday with local farms, bakers, and prepared food. SEPTA routes 12, 40, and 57 stop nearby.
Music & concerts
Select Fridays, May to September 2026
Evening
Spruce Street Harbor Park, Penn's Landing · Philadelphia, PA
Spruce Street Harbor Park, Penn's Landing
You can catch free live jazz on the waterfront on select Friday nights with food and drinks all around.
Tastings
Wednesdays, June 3 to August 26, 2026
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Participating Center City bars and restaurants · Philadelphia, PA
Participating Center City bars and restaurants
You can hit happy-hour drink and small-plate specials at dozens of Center City spots every Wednesday evening all summer.
Classes & arts
Friday, June 5, 2026
Evening
ARTrageous Brush & Flow, Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA
ARTrageous Brush & Flow, Philadelphia
You can paint a guided canvas in a casual paint-night studio session.
Classes & arts
Ongoing, 2026
Varies
Philadelphia Museum of Art · Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia Museum of Art
You can join talks, workshops, performances, and art-making sessions throughout the museum's calendar.
Classes & arts
Sunday, June 7, 2026
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The Babyface Studio at Mato, Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA
The Babyface Studio at Mato, Philadelphia
You can try wheel throwing in a one-off introductory session with no long-term commitment.
