Area

Philadelphia County

When you hear, “Philadelphia”, the city is the first thing that comes to mind. But Philadelphia County stretches beyond the city limits to include neighboring towns like Manayunk and Chestnut Hill that have personalities all their own and are a hop, skip, and a ride from Center City.

Schuylkill Banks, photo courtesy of PHLCVB

Delaware River Waterfront

Fairmount/Art Museum Area

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Fashion District Philadelphia

Lincoln Financial Field

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Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia

Midtown Village & The Gayborhood

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Mt. Airy

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National Museum of American Jewish History

Parkway Museums District

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Penn Medicine Station

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Penn's Landing

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Pennsylvania Convention Center

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Philadelphia International Airport

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Philadelphia Museum of Art

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Philadelphia Zoo

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Reading Terminal Market

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Rivers Casino Philadelphia

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Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink

The Franklin Institute

William H. Gray III 30th Street Station

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Xfinity Live!

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Upcoming Local Happenings

ALT 104.5 Presents: Sad Summer Festival - Presented By Journeys and Converse

The Mann

Head to the Mann Center on 8/8 for Sad Summer Festival! The Mann Loop is not running but you can still get there on SEPTA! Routes 38, 40 and 43 stop within walking distance of the Mann. The stop for Routes 40 and 43 is located at 49th Street and Parkside Avenue. The stop for Route 38 is located at the intersection of Belmont Avenue and Avenue of the Republic (formerly North Concourse Drive) or South Concourse Drive. You can also take the Route 15 Trolley to 45th & Girard.

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Arsenal vs. Liverpool

Lincoln Financial Field

Arsenal and Liverpool come across the pond to battle on Wednesday, 7/31 at 7:30PM at Lincoln Financial Field. Catch the SEPTA Broad Street Line there [and home]! Ride it south to NRG Station - last stop.

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As You Like It

West Philadelphia

Every night from 7/24 thru 7/28 - head to Clark Park for an outdoor performance of Shakespeare's As You Like It! Get there on SEPTA Route 30!

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Blink-182

Wells Fargo Center

Don't miss Blink-182 on Friday, 7/26 at the Wells Fargo Center! Hop the Broad Street Line to NRG Station - last stop!

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Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest

Delaware River Waterfront

Get ready for roller skating, boardwalk rides, games, mini golf, food/drinks, and more at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest now thru 9/3. Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 2nd Street or Routes 12, 17, 21, 25, or 42.

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Center City SIPS

Center City

Center City District SIPS is back on Wednesdays from 5PM to 7PM. From outdoor beer gardens and cocktail lounges to dance bars and some of the best restaurants in Philadelphia - there’s a place for everyone at CCD SIPS and a way to get there on SEPTA!

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Chinese Lantern Festival

Franklin Square

The Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival at Franklin Square illuminates the nights now thru 8/18 in the Historic District with dozens of massive, intricate, and handcrafted lanterns. SEPTA Key card holders get $1 off the Parx Liberty Carousel ride. It's a short walk from 5th Street/Independence Hall on the Market-Frankford Line!

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Christ Church Farmers Market

Christ Church

Get ready to stock up on fresh locally grown produce and more because the Christ Church Farmers Market is back on Wednesdays from 3PM - 6PM. Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 2nd Street or Routes 5, 17, 33, or 57.

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Disney's Aladdin In Concert

The Mann

Head to the Mann Center this Saturday, 7/27 to check out Disney's Aladdin In Concert with the Philadelphia Orchestra. Stopping at major locations in Center City - SEPTA's Mann Loop provides an easy, one-seat trip to the show. For more info and a map, click here.

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Eagles Open Practice

Lincoln Financial Field

Catching the Eagles Open Practice at Lincoln Financial Field on Thursday, 8/1 at 6:30PM? Catch SEPTA there! Hop the Broad Street Line south to NRG Station (last stop).

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First Friday

Old City

Old City's monthly First Friday event showcases the local arts scene from art exhibits to live music. Take the Market-Frankford Line to 2nd Street or 5th Street/Independence Hall Station or take Routes 5, 9, 17, 21, 33, 42, 44, 48, or 57.

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First Sunday

The Barnes Foundation

Enjoy PECO Free First Sunday at the Barnes Foundation. Families and friends can enjoy free access to the Barnes collection and special exhibition every first Sunday of the month. Get here on Bus Routes 2, 7, 32, 33, 38, 48, or 49.

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Franklin Square Fountain Show

Franklin Square

The popular free choreographed water and light show runs every weekend - now thru the end of October! Catch it every 30 minutes from noon until closing. It's a short walk from 5th Street/Independence Hall Station on the Market-Frankford Line.

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Free At Noon 🎶

World Cafe Live

WXPN's Free At Noon is held every Friday at World Cafe Live and always features fabulous music. Take Regional Rail to William H. Gray III 30th Street Station, the Market-Frankford Line to Drexel Station at 30th Street or Routes 21, 42, or 49.

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Funny Girl

Academy of Music

See Funny Girl at the Academy of Music now thru 7/28! Take Regional Rail to Suburban Station, the Broad Street Line to Walnut-Locust, the Market-Frankford Line to 15th Street, or Routes 4, 9, 12, 21, 27, 32 or 42. Get discounted tickets with this Perk!

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Garden Jams

Penn Museum

Wednesday nights in July are reserved for open-air concerts at the Penn Museum - showcasing new musicians every week! Take Regional Rail to Penn Medicine Station (it's across the street) or Routes 21, 40 or 42 or [Trolley Routes 11, 13, 34 and 36 are suspended between 13th Street and 40th Street Portal until 6AM on 7/29 due to the Trolley Blitz]. William H. Gray III 30th Street Station is a short walk to the Penn Museum as is the 34th Street exit of the Market-Frankford Line. Save $2 on admission when you flash your SEPTA Key card!

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Headhouse Farmers Market

South Street District

On Sundays stop by the Headhouse Farmers Market from 10AM to 2PM for fresh produce, baked goods, local meats, cheeses and wines. Hop Route 12, 40, 47, or 57.

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Let's Go Phillies!

Citizen's Bank Park

The Phillies take on the Guardians on Friday, 7/26, Saturday, 7/27, and Sunday, 7/28. The best way to Citizens Bank Park to cheer on the home team is the Broad Street Line - hop it south to NRG Station (last stop). Click here for more information about extra service on the Broad Street Line!

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Let's Go Phillies!

Citizens Bank Park

The Phillies take on the Yankees on Monday, 7/29, Tuesday, 7/30, and Wednesday, 7/31. The best way to Citizens Bank Park to cheer on the home team is the Broad Street Line - hop it south to NRG Station (last stop). Click here for more information about extra service on the Broad Street Line!

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Liberty Garden

Independence Visitor Center

Check out Philadelphia's newest beer garden - Liberty Garden located across from the Independence Visitor Center at Independence National Historical Park. Ride the Market-Frankford Line to 5th Street or hop Routes 17, 33, 38, 44, 47 or 57.

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O.A.R.: Summer Tour 24

The Mann Center

Headed to the Mann Center to catch O.A.R.: Summer Tour 24 on Sunday, 7/28? Stopping at major locations in Center City - SEPTA's Mann Loop provides an easy, one-seat trip to the show. For more info and a map, click here.

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Outdoor Movie Night: Men in Black

Clark Park

Catch a screening of Men in Black on Friday, 8/2 at West Philly's favorite park, Clark Park. Get there on SEPTA. Hop Routes 13, 31, and 34 there!

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Parks on Tap

Gorgas Park

Philly’s roving beer garden brings brews and bites to parks and green spaces within the city. 7/31 thru 8/4 - Parks on Tap sets up shop at Gorgas Park. Hop Route 65 for a short walk there! The Route 9 drops you off right there!

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Parks on Tap

Historic Rittenhouse Town

Philly’s roving beer garden brings brews and bites to parks and green spaces within the city. 7/24 thru 7/28 - Parks on Tap sets up shop in Historic Rittenhouse Town. Hop Route 65 or Chestnut Hill West to Tulpehocken Station for a short walk there!

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Passyunk Passeggiata

East Passyunk Ave

Check out East Passyunk Avenue's Italian-Style Promenade! Passyunk Passeggiata is every Thursday from 5PM to 7PM - all Summer long! Hop the Broad Street Line to Tasker-Morris or hop Routes 47, 45 or 29.

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PHS Pop Up Garden

Manayunk

The popular Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) Pop Up Garden in Manayunk is open for another season of outdoor food and drinks in Manayunk! Hop Regional Rail to Manayunk Station or Routes 9, 27, 35, or 61!

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PHS Pop-Up Garden

South Street

The popular Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) Pop Up Garden on South Street is open for another season of outdoor food and drinks within a tree-shaded space at 15th & South Streets. Get here on SEPTA! Ride the Broad Street Line to Lombard-South or hop Routes 4. 27, 32 or 40.

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Rodin Museum Garden Bar

Rodin Museum

The Rodin Museum's outdoor pop-up garden offers summer cocktails and small plates every Friday thru 8/30. Enjoy free garden bar admission with pay-what-you-wish museum entry. Routes 7, 32, 33, 38 and 48 get you there.

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Southeast Asian Market

FDR Park

The Southeast Asian Market at FDR Park is back on weekends. Over 70 vendors sell traditional dishes and clothing. Take the Broad Street Line to NRG Station or hop Route 17 & 4.

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Stroll The Street

Manayunk

Thursday nights in Manayunk heat up this summer with live music, street vendors, artists, activities, shopping deals and more with new fun themes each month. Take the Manayunk/Norristown Line to Manayunk Station or Routes 9, 27, 35, or 61!

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Summer Movie Night Series

Schuylkill Banks

Head to Schuylkill Banks every Thursday night at 8PM now thru 8/22 for their Summer Movie series at the Walnut Street Bridge. Take Regional Rail to William H. Gray III 30th Street Station or the Market-Frankford Line to Drexel Station at 30th Street or hop Routes 7, 12, or 9.

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Summer Nights

Eastern State Penitentiary

Explore the impact of recreation on prison life with engaging talks and family-friendly activities at Eastern State Penitentiary during exclusive evening hours on Saturdays and Sundays this summer now thru 7/27. Routes 48, 43, 33, 32, and 7 all get you close.

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Summer Wonder Family Zones

Penn Museum

The Penn Museum offers a variety of kid-friendly interactive experiences until 8/18! Take Regional Rail to Penn Medicine Station or Routes 21, 40, or 42, or Trolley Routes 11, 13, 34, and 36 to 37th Street Station. Drexel Station at 30th Street and the 34th Street exit of the Market-Frankford Line are both a short walk to the Penn Museum.

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The Art of the Brick

Franklin Institute

The Art of the Brick exhibit is back at The Franklin Institute thru 9/2 featuring over 100 LEGO sculptures - including Van Gogh's "Starry Night" and a 20-foot-long T-Rex dinosaur skeleton. Take Routes 7, 33, 38, 48 or Trolley Routes 10, 11, 13, 34 36 to 19th Street or make the short walk from Suburban Station.

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The Oval

Eakins Oval

The Oval will be open now thru 8/25. Featuring a beer garden, local food trucks, cultural performances, movies on Fridays, live bands on Saturdays, Quizzo and kid-friendly activities on Sundays as well as new additions this year - a nine-hole mini-golf course and mobile kitchen courtesy of Libertee Grounds. Hop Routes 2, 7, 32, 33, 38 or 48.

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WXPN Welcomes Regina Spektor

The Met Philly

Catching Regina Spektor at The Met on 7/27? Take the Broad Street Line – The Met is approximately 2 blocks south of Girard Street Station and 3 blocks north of Fairmount Station. You can also take Route 4 or Route 16 to Broad & Poplar Streets or Route 15 to Broad & Girard Avenue.

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