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Let's Go Phillies!

Citizens Bank Park

The Phillies take on the Mets on Wednesday, 5/15 and Thursday, 5/16. 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). Load your SEPTA Key before you go! Click here for more information about extra service on the Broad Street Line!

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Rothman Orthopaedics Roller Rink

Dilworth Park

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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WXPN Welcomes The Avett Brothers

The Mann

Head to the Mann Center this Thursday, 5/16 - to check out The Avett Brothers. Get there on the Mann Loop!

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Once on this Island

Arden Theatre

Once on this Island is on stage at the Arden Theatre Company from 5/16 thru 6/23. 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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Pinocchio

Arden Theatre

Catch Pinocchio now thru 6/9 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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Let's Go Phillies!

Citizen's Bank Park

The Phillies take on the Nationals this Friday, 5/17, Saturday, 5/18, and Sunday, 5/19. 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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Phlash Returns

Various locations including the Philadelphia Museum of Art

The Philadelphia PHLASH Downtown Loop starts service for its 2024 season this Friday. The service costs just $2 per person per ride or $5 for an all-day pass starting on Friday. If you have a SEPTA Key - you can always ride free!

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Friday Flicks at the Fountain

John Welsh Memorial Fountain

Don't miss out! Friday 5/17 at 7:30 PM, join the #LoveYourParkWeek celebration with a movie night under the stars at John Welsh Memorial Fountain in Fairmount Park West. Hop Route 38 to Concourse Dr & E Rd or plan your trip here.

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Italian Market Festival

Italian Market

Happening this Saturday, 5/18 and Sunday, 5/19 - the South 9th Street Italian Market Festival offers a boisterous and delicious weekend of food and culture - featuring 100+ vendors, live music on three stages and more. Just a short walk from the Ellsworth-Federal stop on the Broad Street Line or hop Routes 45, 47 or 64.

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Spring Fest

Roxborough

The annual Roxborough Spring Fest is this Saturday, 5/18. Over 50+ vendors from artists to food trucks. Kid-friendly activities and a main stage with jams by Philly-area performers will be there. Routes 9, 27, 32, or 35 will get you there. The Festival is at Lyceum & Ridge Avenues!

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Sum 41: Tour of the Setting Sum

The Mann Center

Head to the Mann Center this Saturday, 5/18 to see Sum 41. Get there on the Mann Loop!

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Street Fest

Girard Avenue

The Brewerytown, Sharswood and Fairmount communities come together to host the annual outdoor Girard Avenue Street Fest this Saturday, 5/18. Route 15 get you within walking distance!

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Made on American Street Festival

North American Street

The popular Made on American Street Festival sipping-and-sampling event returns for its 18th year on Saturday, 5/18 - hosted by Punch Buggy Brewing, Wissahickon Brewing Company and Home Brewed Events. Take Route 39 there!

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Northern Liberties Farmers Market

Northern Liberties

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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Made in Philadelphia Marketplace

Dilworth Park

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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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 on Route 17.

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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. Heading to the show? Get there on SEPTA. Take Regional Rail to William H. Gray III 30th Street Station, the Market-Frankford Line to Drexel Station at 30th Street, Trolley Routes 10, 11, 13, 34 & 36 to 30th Street, or Bus Routes 21, 42, or 49.

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Collingswood Farmers Market

Collingswood

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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Pretzel Park Farmers Market

Pretzel Park

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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Eric D'Alessandro

Keswick Theatre

Head over to the Keswick Theatre on 5/18 to see Eric D'Alessandro live on stage! 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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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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Dining Under The Stars

Media, PA

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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Chestnut Hill Home & Garden Festival [Reschedule]

Chestnut Hill

The Chestnut Hill Home & Garden Festival is on Sunday, 5/19! Over 200 vendors will be selling home, garden, vintage/collectible, and artisanal products on Germantown Ave. Ride the Chestnut Hill East or Chestnut Hill West Lines or bus Routes 23, 77, 94, or L.

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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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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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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! 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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Let's Go Phillies!

Citizen's Bank Park

The Phillies take on the Rangers on Tuesday, 5/21, Wednesday, 5/22, and Thursday, 5/23. 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). Load your SEPTA Key before you go! Click here for more information about extra service on the Broad Street Line!

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Megan Thee Stallion

Wells Fargo Center

Have tickets to see Megan Thee Stallion at the Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday, 5/22? Just hop the Broad Street Line to NRG Station - last stop!

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Collingswood May Fair

Collingswood

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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Hozier & Allison Russell

Freedom Mortgage Pavilion

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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Christ Church Farmers Market

Christ Church

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

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 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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NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championship

Lincoln Financial Field

The field is set! Men's NCAA Lacrosse Teams fight for the championship from, 5/25-5/27 at Lincoln Financial Field. Get there on SEPTA! Hop the Broad Street Line to NRG Station.

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