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Let's Go Phillies!
The Phillies take on the Giants on Monday, 5/6 and the Blue Jays on Tuesday, 5/7 and Wednesday, 5/8. 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). Load your SEPTA Key before you go! Click here for more information about extra service on the Broad Street Line!
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The Decemberists
Catch The Decemberists Wednesday, 5/8 at The Fillmore in Fishtown. SEPTA is the PHILLY WAY TO GO! Ride the Market-Frankford Line to Girard Station - it’s a 7 minute walk from there.
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Rothman Orthopaedics Roller Rink
Visit Rothman Orthopaedics Roller Rink at Dilworth Park now thru 6/30. Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 15th Street, the Broad Street Line to City Hall, Bus Routes 2, 17, 33, 38, 44, 48, 124 or 125 or Regional Rail to Suburban Station.
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Dining Under The Stars
Media's "Dining Under the Stars" event is back every Wednesday thru 9/25. State Street is closed to cars from Jackson to Orange for alfresco dining, live music, and outdoor shopping. Take Trolley Route 101, Bus Route 110, or the Media/Wawa Line to Media to get there!
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Saxon & Uriah
Make your way to the Keswick Theatre on 5/8 to catch Saxon & Uriah live on stage! Don't miss it - doors open at 6PM. Hop the Paoli/Thorndale Line to Ardmore or Routes 44, 103 or 106 to Montgomery Av & Saint Georges Rd. Catch the Lansdale/Doylestown Line or Warminster Line to Glenside Station, or Bus Routes 22 or 77 to Easton Rd & Keswick Ave.
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John Moreland
Make your way to Ardmore Music Hall on 5/9 to catch John Moreland and Ken Pomeroy live on stage! Don't miss it - doors open at 7:15PM. Hop the Paoli/Thorndale Line to Ardmore or Routes 44, 103 or 106 to Montgomery Av & Saint Georges Rd.
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Northern Liberties Farmers Market
Weekly farmers market at The Piazza in the Northern Liberties Business Improvement District featuring over a dozen vendors every Saturday from 10AM to 2PM. Hop the Market-Frankford Line to Spring Garden Station or take Bus Routes 5, 57 or Trolley Route 15.
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Philly Tech Week
Philly Tech Week is a week-long celebration of technology and innovation in Greater Philadelphia from 5/3 - 5/11. Register for the kickoff hosted by Chilly Moody at uCity Square and other events. Use our Trip Planner to plan your trip.
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Southeast Asian Market
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 on Route 17.
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Laufey
Have tickets to see Laufey at The Met on 5/10? 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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Al Di Meola
Make your way to the Keswick Theatre on 5/10 to catch Al Di Meola! Don't miss it - doors open at 7PM. Hop the Paoli/Thorndale Line to Ardmore or Routes 44, 103 or 106 to Montgomery Av & Saint Georges Rd. Catch the Lansdale/Doylestown Line or Warminster Line to Glenside Station, or Bus Routes 22 or 77 to Easton Rd & Keswick Ave.
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Mt. Airy Day
Northwest Philadelphia comes alive this Saturday, 5/11 for a day of live music, family-friendly entertainment and community. Food vendors and trucks, including Maelani Cafe, Boomers Kitchen and Catering, and Attic Brewing, line Germantown Avenue serving up delicious food and drinks. Take the Chestnut Hill East Line to Sedgwick Station or Chestnut Hill West Line to Carpenter Station. You can also hop the Route 23 or Route H there.
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Morgan Wallen
Headed to the show at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday night? The WAY TO GO is SEPTA. Catch the Broad Street Line to NRG Station there!
Kensington Derby and Arts Festival
The Kensington Derby and Arts Festival is on Saturday, 5/11. It's in Philadelphia's East Kensington neighborhood and features art, food, music, drinks, and a parade of human-powered sculptures. Take the Market-Frankford Line to Berks Station or Bus Route 5 to get there!
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Main Line Outdoor Beer & Wine Festival
Make your way to Ardmore Music Hall on Saturday, 5/11 for the Main Line Outdoor Beer & Wine Festival! Enjoy unlimited samples, good eats & live music by York Street Hustle! Hop the Paoli/Thorndale Line to Ardmore or Routes 44, 103 or 106.
Spring Art Craft Bazaar
On Saturday, 5/11 and Sunday, 5/12 the celebration of Philly's maker scene features over 120 arts and craft vendors that will fill the Great Plaza at Cherry Street Pier during the Art Star Craft Bazaar. Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 2nd Street or Bus Routes 12, 21, 25, 33, or 42.
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Tracy Morgan
Catch comedian Tracy Morgan at Parx Casino on 5/11. Get there on SEPTA! Routes 1, 20, 50, 128, 130 & the 150 all serve Parx Casino! Or hop the West Trenton Line to Trevose - from there it's a 9 minute cab, Uber or Lyft ride to Parx!
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Made in Philadelphia Marketplace
Visit the Made in Philadelphia Marketplace at Dilworth Park every Friday and Saturday thru 6/29. Take the Market-Frankford Line or Trolley Routes 10, 11, 13, 34 & 36 to 15th Street, the Broad Street Line to City Hall, Bus Routes 2, 17, 33, 38, 44, 48, 124 or 125, and Regional Rail to Suburban Station.
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Pretzel Park Farmers Market
Head to the Pretzel Park Farmers Market every Saturday from 10AM to 2PM! Take the Manayunk/Norristown Line to Manayunk Station or take the Route 9, 61, or 27.
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Collingswood Farmers Market
On Saturdays - stop by the Collingswood Farmers' Market from 8AM to 12PM for fresh produce, baked goods, local meats, cheeses and wines. Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 8th & Market to connect to PATCO or the Broad Street Line to Walnut-Locust for the PATCO stop at 15th & Locust. Tunnels connect the systems underground, just follow the signs. Ride PATCO to the Collingswood Station to get there!
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Raffi
Catching Raffi at The Met on 5/12? Take SEPTA there! 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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Headhouse Farmers Market
On Sundays - stop by the Headhouse Farmers Market from 10AM to 2PM for fresh produce, baked goods, local meats, cheeses and wines. It's so easy to get here on SEPTA. Hop Route 12, 40, 47 or 57.
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Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Catch Neil Young & Crazy Horse at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion on 5/12. Hop the SEPTA Market-Frankford Line to 2nd Street or Routes 12, 17, 21, 25, 33, 42 or 48 to hop the RiverLink Ferry on Penn's Landing or ride PATCO to City Hall Station which is a 5 minute walk from Freedom Mortgage Pavilion. Connect from SEPTA to PATCO at 8th & Market or 15th & Locust.
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Todd Rundgren
Head over to the Keswick Theatre on 5/12 to see Todd Rundgren live on stage! Don't miss it - doors open at 6:30PM. Hop the Paoli/Thorndale Line to Ardmore or Routes 44, 103 or 106 to Montgomery Av & Saint Georges Rd. Catch the Lansdale/Doylestown Line or Warminster Line to Glenside Station, or Bus Routes 22 or 77 to Easton Rd & Keswick Ave.
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PHS Pop-Up Garden
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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Franklin Square Fountain Show
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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Fine Craft Show
Philadelphia’s beautiful Rittenhouse Square provides the perfect backdrop for a weekend of fine art and crafts - from 5/10 thru 5/12. Working in just about every medium imaginable, 150 talented artisans take over the square during this sprawling, outdoor craft show to exhibit their handcrafted ceramics, jewelry, wood pieces, furniture, glasswork and more Short walk from Suburban Station, hop a Trolley to 19th Street or ride Routes 2, 9, 12, 17, 21 or 42.
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PHS Pop-Up Garden
The popular Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) Pop Up Garden in Manayunk is open for another season of outdoor food and drinks in Manayunk! It's about a ten-minute walk from Manayunk Station on the Manayunk/Norristown Line Line, or Bus Routes 27, and 61 also get you close!
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Hozier & Allison Russell
Catch Hozier & Allison Russell at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion on 5/25. Hop the SEPTA Market-Frankford Line to 2nd Street or Routes 12, 17, 21, 25, 33, 42 or 48 to hop the RiverLink Ferry on Penn's Landing or ride PATCO to City Hall Station which is a 5 minute walk from Freedom Mortgage Pavilion. Connect from SEPTA to PATCO at 8th & Market or 15th & Locust.
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Collingswood May Fair
Collingswood, New Jersey will be bursting with art, music, and activities for all ages on Saturday - 5/25 as Collingswood Partners hosts the 43rd Annual May Fair. Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 8th & Market to connect to PATCO or the Broad Street Line to Walnut-Locust for the PATCO stop at 15th & Locust. Tunnels connect the systems underground, just follow the signs. Ride PATCO to the Collingswood Station to get there!
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Christ Church Farmers Market
Get ready to stock up on fresh - locally grown produce and more because the Christ Church Farmers Market at 20 N. American Street is back! Starting on Wednesday, 5/29 from 3PM - 6PM. Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 2nd Street or Routes 5, 17, 33, or 57.
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The Art of the Brick
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 Bus 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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