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Broad Street Run Health & Wellness Expo
Stop by the SEPTA table at the Health & Wellness Expo on Friday, 5/3 & Saturday, 5/4 for tips on how to ride SEPTA to the Broad Street Run. The Convention Center is a short walk from Jefferson Station (Regional Rail), 13th Street Station (Market-Frankford Line & Subway/Surface Trolleys) and City Hall (Broad Street Line). Multiple Bus Routes also serve the Pennsylvania Convention Center: 4, 16, 17, 23, 33, 38, 44, 48, 124 & 125.
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First Thursday
Explore downtown Ardmore during the FIRST THURSDAY of every month (starting 5/2) for special offers and surprises! Hop on Paoli/Thorndale Line to Ardmore or Routes 44, 103 or 106.
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Let's Go Sixers! 🏀
The Philadelphia 76ers take on the Knicks in Game 6 on Thursday, 5/2 at 9PM! Skip traffic and parking because SEPTA IS THE SIXERS WAY TO GO! Hop the Broad Street Line to NRG Station (last stop).
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Southeast Asian Market
The Southeast Asian Market at FDR Park is back on weekends, featuring over 70 vendors selling traditional dishes to clothing. You can reach the market easily via SEPTA by taking a short walk from NRG Station on the Broad Street Line or by hopping on Route 17.
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Broad Street Run
Running the Blue Cross Broad Street Run on Sunday, 5/5? Ride SEPTA's Broad Street Line to the start! For more info on how to get there on SEPTA - visit here!
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Rothman Orthopaedics Roller Rink
Visit Dilworth Park’s Rothman Orthopaedics Roller Rink located in Center City by City Hall until 6/30. Get advanced tickets for hour-long skating sessions on the checkerboard rink available seven days a week. Hop the Market-Frankford Line, 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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Mexican Week
Philly is celebrating Mexico's rich cultural heritage with a week of activities leading up to Cinco de Mayo. Plan your trip here!
Parks on Tap
Parks on Tap is a popular beer garden in Philadelphia that moves around the city and offers brews and bites in parks and green spaces. It is open Thursday (5/1) through Sunday (5/5) at Matthias Baldwin Park - which is walking distance from Race-Vine Station.
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Let's Go Phillies!
The Phillies take on the Giants on Friday (5/3), Saturday (5/4), Sunday (5/5), and Monday (5/6). 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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Northern Liberties Farmers Market
Weekly farmers market at The Piazza and the Northern Liberties Business Improvement District featuring over a dozen vendors every Saturday from 10AM to 2PM. Hop the Market-Frankdort Line or take Bus Routes 5, 57 or Trolley Route 15.
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The Art of the Brick
The Art of the Brick exhibit is back at The Franklin Institute (until 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 get there or make the short walk from Suburban Station.
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Movies
Catch Wicked Little Letters at County Theater this week. Take SEPTA: Lansdale/Doylestown Line or Warminster Line to Glenside Station or Bus Routes 22 and 77. And don't forget - you've got Perks! Get a free small popcorn when you flash your SEPTA Key card.
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Madame Butterfly
See Madame Butterfly at the Academy of Music from 4/26 thru 5/5! 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. Check out this Perk!
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First Friday
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 Bus Routes 5, 9, 17, 21, 33, 42, 44, 48, or 57.
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FAN EXPO Philadelphia
Fan Expo (previously Wizard World) runs from May 3 - 5 at the convention center. Bring together enthusiasts from sci-fi, horror, gaming, comics, anime, and cosplay. This event is easily accessible by SEPTA Regional Rail trains, bus routes, trolleys, Broad Street Line, and the Market-Frankford Line, all of which can get you within walking distance of the Convention Center. Plan your trip here!
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Philly Tech Week
Philly Tech Week is a week-long celebration of technology and innovation in Greater Philadelphia from May 3 to May 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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First Friday
Cherry Street Pier is a great place to visit for artists and art enthusiasts. If you're looking for some fun on the first Friday of every month until December 6th, simply take the Market-Frankford Line to 2nd Street or hop on Bus Routes 17, 21, 25, 33, or 42.
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Pinocchio
Catch Pinocchio from 4/10 thru 6/2 at the Arden Theatre in Old City. Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 2nd Street or Routes 5, 17, 33, 48 or 57. Before you go - check out this Perk - it will save you $10!
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Made in Philadelphia Marketplace
Visit the Made in Philadelphia Marketplace at Dilworth Park every Friday and Saturday until June 29th. Getting here is easy with several transportation options available, including the Market-Frankford Line, Trolley Routes 10, 11, 13, 34 & 36, the Broad Street Line, Bus Routes 2, 17, 33, 38, 44, 48, 124 or 125, and Regional Rail to Suburban Station.
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Monster Jam
Witness some of the best driver athletes at Monster Jam this Saturday (5/4) at Lincoln Financial Field. Catch the Broad Street Line there [and home]! Ride it south to NRG Station - last stop. Lincoln Financial Field is a short walk from there.
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Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival
Don't miss Philly's Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival this Saturday (5/4)! Just a short walk from Suburban, 15th, or 19th Street Stations or take the Broad Street Line to Walnut-Locust. Routes 2, 9, 12, 17, 21, or 42 are also available.
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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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Chestnut Hill Home & Garden Festival
The Chestnut Hill Home & Garden Festival is on May 5th! Over 200 vendors will be selling home, garden, vintage/collectible, and artisanal products on Germantown Ave. SEPTA access is available via Chestnut Hill East/West Lines or Bus Routes 23, 77, 94, or L.
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First Sunday
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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BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical
See BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical at the Walnut Street Theater from 3/26 thru 5/5. Get there on SEPTA. Take Regional Rail to Jefferson Station or Bus Routes 9, 12, 21, 38, 42, 47, 47M, or 61.
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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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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 in Manayunk! It's about a ten minute walk from Manayunk Train Station or Bus routes 27 and 61 also get you close!
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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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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.
Kensington Derby and Arts Festival
The Kensington Derby and Arts Festival is on Satruday (5/11). It's in Philadelphia's East Kensington neighborhood and features art, food, music, drinks, and a parade of human-powered sculptures. Take Bus Route 66 to get there!
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Dining Under The Stars
Media's "Dining Under the Stars" event is back every Wednesday until September 25th. 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 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 5/29 on every Wednesday from 3PM - 6PM. Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 2nd Street or Routes 5, 17, 33, or 57.
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