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Events in Philadelphia, PA

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

Outdoors & natureHappens regularly

Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival

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.

Hiking and natureOutdoorsBring the grandkids

Community & civic

June 7 to 13, 2026

Varies

South Philadelphia, around 23rd & South · Philadelphia, PA

Community & civicFree

ODUNDE Week of Events

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.

OutdoorsBring the grandkids

Classes & arts

June 15 to July 31, 2026 (workshops through August 15)

Varies

Fleisher Art Memorial, Bella Vista · Philadelphia, PA

Classes & artsHappens regularly

Fleisher Art Memorial Summer Adult Classes

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.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Community & civic

June 19 to July 4, 2026

Daily, varies by event

Citywide, centered on the Parkway and Independence Mall · Philadelphia, PA

Community & civicFree

Wawa Welcome America Festival

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.

OutdoorsBring the grandkids

Classes & arts

June 2026 (multiple dates)

5:00 p.m.

Utility Works, Barclay Square · Philadelphia, PA

Classes & arts

Ice Cream Bowls Pottery Workshop & Social

Utility Works, Barclay Square

You can make your own ice cream bowls at a social pottery workshop.

Arts and craftsClasses and talksIndoors

Theater & film

June 26 and 27, 2026

7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday

Marian Anderson Hall, Kimmel Center · Philadelphia, PA

Theater & film

The Philadelphia Orchestra: The Wizard of Oz in Concert

Marian Anderson Hall, Kimmel Center

You can watch the classic film on the big screen while the orchestra plays the score live.

MusicIndoors

Classes & arts

June 26 to August 24, 2026

Museum hours

Barnes Foundation, Parkway · Philadelphia, PA

Classes & artsHappens regularly

Barnes Foundation: Freedom Dreams Exhibition

Barnes Foundation, Parkway

You can see original works by incarcerated and justice-impacted artists from Mural Arts Philadelphia at the Barnes.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Music & concerts

Late June through July 4, 2026

Philadelphia, PA

Music & concertsFree

Wawa Welcome America for July 4th

Philly's July 4th celebration packs free concerts, museum days, and fireworks across the city, with a big concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

MusicIndoorsBring the grandkids

Music & concerts

July 5, 2026

Evening

Highmark Mann Center, Fairmount Park · Philadelphia, PA

Music & concerts

Paul Simon at The Mann Center

Highmark Mann Center, Fairmount Park

You can see music legend Paul Simon perform at the Mann's outdoor amphitheater.

MusicOutdoors

Music & concerts

September 18 to 20, 2026

Afternoon and evening

Wiggins Park, Camden Waterfront · Philadelphia, PA

Music & concerts

XPoNential Music Festival (WXPN)

Wiggins Park, Camden Waterfront

You can spend a weekend on the waterfront hearing roots, folk, and indie acts curated by public-radio station WXPN.

MusicOutdoorsBring the grandkids

Senior programs

October 16, 2026

Daytime

Philadelphia (see PCA listing) · Philadelphia, PA

Senior programsFree

PCA Senior Strut Health Event

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

Community & civic

Christmas Village at LOVE Park

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.

OutdoorsHolidayBring the grandkids

Dance & fitness

Friday, June 19, 2026

7:00 p.m.

Open Air Theatre, Longwood Gardens · Philadelphia, PA

Dance & fitness

Longwood Summer Performance: PHILADANCO! for Juneteenth

Open Air Theatre, Longwood Gardens

You can watch the award-winning Philadelphia Dance Company perform in a Juneteenth commemoration set in the gardens.

Dance and fitnessIndoors

Classes & arts

Thursday, June 18, 2026

5:00 p.m.

Midnight & The Wicked, Rittenhouse Square · Philadelphia, PA

Classes & arts

Paint. Sip. Manifest! near Rittenhouse Square

Midnight & The Wicked, Rittenhouse Square

You can sip and paint at an evening creative social near Rittenhouse Square.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Outdoors & nature

Every Tuesday, 2026

11 a.m.

Morris Arboretum & Gardens, Chestnut Hill · Philadelphia, PA

Outdoors & natureHappens regularly

Morris Arboretum Wissahickon Plant & Tree Walk

Morris Arboretum & Gardens, Chestnut Hill

You can take a weekly guided walk to learn the plants and trees of the Wissahickon landscape.

GardeningHiking and natureOutdoors

Pickleball & rec

Ongoing, 2026

Daylight hours

FDR Park, Seger Park, Water Tower, Baldi · Philadelphia, PA

Pickleball & recFreeHappens regularly

Free Public Pickleball at FDR Park and Seger Park

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.

PickleballOutdoors

Community & civic

Sunday, June 14, 2026

All day

23rd & South Street · Philadelphia, PA

Community & civicFree

ODUNDE Festival Day

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.

Arts and craftsOutdoorsBring the grandkids

Theater & film

2026 run (see listing)

Evenings and matinees

The Fairgrounds at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center · Philadelphia, PA

Theater & filmHappens regularly

Cirque du Soleil presents LUZIA

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.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Music & concerts

Saturday, July 18, 2026

9:15 p.m.

Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square · Philadelphia, PA

Music & concerts

Longwood Gardens Fireworks & Fountains: Journey to Oz

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.

MusicBring the grandkids

Lifelong learning

Ongoing, 2026

Varies

Barnes Foundation, Parkway · Philadelphia, PA

Lifelong learningHappens regularly

Barnes Foundation Talks and Tours

Barnes Foundation, Parkway

You can take guided tours and talks exploring the Barnes collection and its history.

Classes and talksIndoors

Lifelong learning

Ongoing, 2026 terms

Varies

Community College of Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA

Lifelong learningHappens regularly

Community College of Philadelphia Continuing Education

Community College of Philadelphia

You can pick from hundreds of noncredit professional-development and personal-enrichment classes at the community college.

Classes and talksIndoors

Community & civic

Thursday, January 1, 2026

9 a.m.

Philadelphia, PA

Community & civicHappens regularly

Mummers Parade on New Year's Day

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.

HolidayBring the grandkids

Outdoors & nature

Daily through November 30, 2026

10:30 a.m. weekdays, 1 p.m. weekends

Morris Arboretum & Gardens, Chestnut Hill · Philadelphia, PA

Outdoors & natureHappens regularly

Morris Arboretum Garden Highlights Tour

Morris Arboretum & Gardens, Chestnut Hill

You can join a guided walking tour of the arboretum's seasonal highlights, meeting at the Welcome Center.

GardeningOutdoors

Classes & arts

Friday, June 19, 2026

Daytime

Cherry Street Pier, Delaware River Waterfront · Philadelphia, PA

Classes & arts

Intro to Watercolor at Cherry Street Pier

Cherry Street Pier, Delaware River Waterfront

You can learn watercolor basics in a beginner-friendly class on the waterfront pier.

Arts and craftsOutdoorsIndoors

Pickleball & rec

Ongoing open play, 2026

Varies by session

FDR Park, Seger Park, Water Tower and other public courts · Philadelphia, PA

Pickleball & recFreeHappens regularly

Pickleball at Philadelphia Public Courts (PlayTime Scheduler)

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.

PickleballOutdoors

Markets

Every Saturday and Sunday, year-round

10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Gateway, Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA

MarketsFreeHappens regularly

Phila Flea Markets: Gateway Indoor Vintage Market

Gateway, Philadelphia

You can hunt for vintage and antiques at this indoor flea market open every weekend.

Food and wineOutdoorsIndoors

Food festivals

Saturday, June 27, 2026

3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Liberty Point, 211 S. Columbus Blvd. · Philadelphia, PA

Food festivals

Culture Fest 2026

Liberty Point, 211 S. Columbus Blvd.

You can sample global food, music, and culture at this waterfront festival.

Food and wineOutdoorsBring the grandkids

Tastings

Saturday, June 20, 2026

Sessions from 12:00 p.m.

Philadelphia Navy Yard · Philadelphia, PA

Tastings

Wine Cup 2026

Philadelphia Navy Yard

You can sample wines, craft brews, and spirits from 40-plus local vendors at this outdoor tasting at the Navy Yard.

Arts and craftsFood and wineOutdoors

Lifelong learning

Monday, June 8, 2026

6:00 p.m.

Parkway Central Library · Philadelphia, PA

Lifelong learningFree

Author Events: Dr. Brian Kwoba at the Free Library

Parkway Central Library

You can attend a free author talk in the history department at the central library.

Classes and talksIndoors

Senior programs

Ongoing, 2026

Varies

28 senior centers across Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA

Senior programsFreeHappens regularly

PCA Senior Community Center Activities

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

Community & civicHappens regularly

A Time for Liberty at Eastern State Penitentiary

Eastern State Penitentiary, Fairmount

You can tour the historic prison's 250th-anniversary exhibition exploring liberty and justice in America.

Bring the grandkids

Senior programs

Ongoing, 2026

Varies

Six city older-adult centers · Philadelphia, PA

Senior programsFreeHappens regularly

PCA Older-Adult Recreation Programs

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.

Dance and fitness

Music & concerts

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Afternoon

St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Olney · Philadelphia, PA

Music & concerts

Live @ Roots Garden: Elizabeth Steiner, harp

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.

GardeningOutdoorsIndoors

Music & concerts

Saturday, August 29, 2026

7:00 p.m.

Highmark Mann Center, Fairmount Park · Philadelphia, PA

Music & concerts

Zac Brown Band: Love & Fear Tour at The Mann

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.

MusicOutdoors

Tastings

Saturday, June 20, 2026

Afternoon

Fishtown, Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA

Tastings

Fishtown Beer Fest

Fishtown, Philadelphia

You can sample local brews from heavy-hitter breweries at the second annual Fishtown Beer Fest.

Food and wine

Music & concerts

Saturday, June 13, 2026

7:30 p.m.

TD Pavilion at The Mann, Fairmount Park · Philadelphia, PA

Music & concerts

Bleachers at TD Pavilion at The Mann

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.

MusicOutdoors

Community & civic

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Other Half Brewing, Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA

Community & civicFreeHappens regularly

Philly Trivia at Other Half Brewing

Other Half Brewing, Philadelphia

You can join a casual evening trivia night at this Philadelphia brewery.

Food and wineBring the grandkids

Lifelong learning

Ongoing, 2026

Varies

Penn Museum, University City · Philadelphia, PA

Lifelong learningHappens regularly

Penn Museum Lectures and Events

Penn Museum, University City

You can attend archaeology and anthropology lectures and gallery programs at the Penn Museum.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Dance & fitness

Friday, June 5 and Friday, June 26, 2026

10:30 a.m.

Morris Arboretum & Gardens, Chestnut Hill · Philadelphia, PA

Dance & fitnessHappens regularly

Morris Arboretum Chair Yoga Series

Morris Arboretum & Gardens, Chestnut Hill

You can take a gentle seated chair-yoga session amid the gardens, easy on the joints.

GardeningDance and fitness

Dance & fitness

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 (multiple dates)

Morning

FDR Park Welcome Center, South Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA

Dance & fitnessHappens regularly

Tai Chi for Beginners at FDR Park

FDR Park Welcome Center, South Philadelphia

You can learn gentle tai chi basics in the park with Friends of FDR Park.

Dance and fitnessOutdoors

Markets

Seasonal, opening spring 2026 by location

Varies by market

Locations across all neighborhoods · Philadelphia, PA

MarketsFreeHappens regularly

Philadelphia Farmers Markets (Food Trust)

Locations across all neighborhoods

You can find a neighborhood farmers market with opening dates, hours, and payment options using the city's finder tool.

Food and wineOutdoors

Lifelong learning

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

1:00 p.m.

Parkway Central Library · Philadelphia, PA

Lifelong learningFree

Author Events: Sarah J. Jackson, A Second Sight

Parkway Central Library

You can attend a free midday author conversation at the Parkway Central Library.

Classes and talksIndoors

Outdoors & nature

Ongoing, 2026

Varies

Bartram's Garden, Southwest Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA

Outdoors & natureFreeHappens regularly

Bartram's Garden Workshops & Events

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.

GardeningOutdoors

Lifelong learning

Ongoing terms, summer and fall 2026

Varies

Temple University Center City and online · Philadelphia, PA

Lifelong learningHappens regularly

OLLI at Temple University Lifelong Learning Courses

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.

Classes and talksIndoors

Food festivals

Sunday, April 19, 2026

Philadelphia, PA

Food festivalsFreeHappens regularly

Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival

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.

Food and wineOutdoorsBring the grandkids

Community & civic

Dates vary, check the calendar

Philadelphia, PA

Community & civicHappens regularly

A once-in-a-lifetime 2026 in Philadelphia

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.

Bring the grandkids

Classes & arts

Saturday, June 27, 2026

Daytime

Main Street, Manayunk · Philadelphia, PA

Classes & artsFree

37th Annual Manayunk Arts Festival

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.

Arts and craftsOutdoorsIndoorsBring the grandkids

Tastings

Saturday, September 12, 2026

Afternoon and evening

Girard College · Philadelphia, PA

Tastings

Philly Black Wine & Spirits Fest

Girard College

You can taste from Black-owned wine and spirits brands at the 4th annual fest at Girard College.

Food and wine

Music & concerts

Thursday, July 2, 2026

9:15 p.m.

Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square · Philadelphia, PA

Music & concerts

Longwood Gardens Fireworks & Fountains: Great American Composers

Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square

You can watch fireworks choreographed to American classics over Longwood's illuminated fountains on this summer evening.

MusicBring the grandkids

Lifelong learning

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

7:00 p.m.

Parkway Central Library · Philadelphia, PA

Lifelong learningFree

Author Events: Danielle Allen, Radical Duke

Parkway Central Library

You can hear scholar Danielle Allen discuss her new book at the central library's author series.

Classes and talksIndoors

Music & concerts

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Noon to 7 p.m.

Philadelphia, PA

Music & concertsHappens regularly

South Street Spring Fest

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.

MusicOutdoorsBring the grandkids

Community & civic

Thursday, November 26, 2026

Morning

Philadelphia, PA

Community & civicHappens regularly

6abc Dunkin' Thanksgiving Day Parade

The oldest Thanksgiving Day parade in the nation marches through Center City with floats, balloons, and bands on Thanksgiving morning.

HolidayBring the grandkids

Classes & arts

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Evening

The Bok Building, South Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA

Classes & arts

Pinch Pot Happy Hour

The Bok Building, South Philadelphia

You can hand-build a clay pinch pot in a relaxed evening session at the Bok Building.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Tastings

Fourth Friday monthly, 2026

Evening

Philadelphia (see listing) · Philadelphia, PA

TastingsHappens regularly

4th Friday Wine & Cheese

Philadelphia (see listing)

You can enjoy an all-inclusive wine tasting with catered food and art each fourth Friday of the month.

Food and wine

Markets

Sundays, year round

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Philadelphia, PA

MarketsHappens regularly

Headhouse Farmers Market on Sundays

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.

Food and wineOutdoors

Music & concerts

Select Fridays, May to September 2026

Evening

Spruce Street Harbor Park, Penn's Landing · Philadelphia, PA

Music & concertsFreeHappens regularly

Friday Night Jazz at Spruce Street Harbor Park

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.

MusicOutdoors

Tastings

Wednesdays, June 3 to August 26, 2026

5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Participating Center City bars and restaurants · Philadelphia, PA

TastingsHappens regularly

Center City District Sips

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.

Food and wine

Classes & arts

Friday, June 5, 2026

Evening

ARTrageous Brush & Flow, Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA

Classes & artsHappens regularly

Philadelphia Paint Night at ARTrageous Brush & Flow

ARTrageous Brush & Flow, Philadelphia

You can paint a guided canvas in a casual paint-night studio session.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Classes & arts

Ongoing, 2026

Varies

Philadelphia Museum of Art · Philadelphia, PA

Classes & artsHappens regularly

Philadelphia Museum of Art Public Programs

Philadelphia Museum of Art

You can join talks, workshops, performances, and art-making sessions throughout the museum's calendar.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Classes & arts

Sunday, June 7, 2026

1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The Babyface Studio at Mato, Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA

Classes & arts

Try-It Pottery Class at The Babyface Studio

The Babyface Studio at Mato, Philadelphia

You can try wheel throwing in a one-off introductory session with no long-term commitment.

Arts and craftsIndoors